ORDOS, China, November 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Arrctech, the global provider of solar tracking and racking solutions, announced that its SkyWings single-axis, dual-row 1P solar tracking system facilitated the on-time grid connection of Mengxi Blue Ocean PV power plant , the largest power plant in the world. Large capacity solar power plant built on coal mine subsidence area. By adopting SkyWings, the plant’s average annual grid-connected capacity is increased by 7.41%, significantly improving ROI.

SkyWings, equipped with Arctech’s synchronous multi-point drive mechanism and an innovative torque tube design providing exceptional resistance to bending and twisting, can maintain normal operation even in wind speeds up to has 18m/s (level 8 gale), resulting in an increase of up to 2% in electricity production. Powered by its second-generation AI algorithm, SkyWings can calculate the optimal tilt of the tracker in various terrains and environments, enabling shadow avoidance in real-time and leading to a further increase in power output up to 8%.

Additionally, to better accommodate the plant’s irregular and hilly topography, Arctech provided a custom SkyWings solar tracking solution that incorporates terrain following capabilities. The undulation tolerance between adjacent rows is set at 20% in the east-west direction and 15% in the north-south direction. Additionally, Arctech adapted the pole height design to maximize the space under the solar panels, facilitating agrivoltaic practices. As a result, farmers are now able to grow crops and raise livestock under solar panels, enjoying economic and ecological benefits.

To mitigate pollution and ecological damage to grasslands during construction and operation, SkyWings uses one-piece H-shaped steel piles, while the construction team uses on-site static pressure construction. Additionally, after 25 years of safe operation of the power plant, approximately 90% of SkyWings’ steel tube piles remain suitable for recycling, reducing waste discharges by approximately 60% compared to traditional concrete piles. .

Once operational, this plant is expected to produce 5.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year, enough to power two million homes. Each year, this would save 1.71 million tonnes of standard coal and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 4.7 million tonnes, the equivalent of planting 62,700 hectares of trees .

The use of Arctech’s SkyWings in this plant further demonstrates its versatility as a solar tracking system capable of adapting to various scenarios including agrivoltaics, uneven terrain, coal mine subsidence areas , and much more.