Nagios

SDLE SunFarm

Global SunFarm Network

Automated Image Processing

SDLE Research Center

SDLE SunFarm

The SDLE SunFarm provides extensive outdoor exposure capabilities, including fourteen Opel SF-20 dual axis trackers for samples and modules, with a capacity of more than 15,000 samples at 1-5x concentration, along with racking for fixed-mount modules. The SDLE Center also has collaborating partner outdoor exposure facilities in Arizona, Colorado, and Florida.

SunFarm Outdoor Trackers

Fourteen Opel SF-20 Trackers

Each tracker 4m x 5m
GPS-controlled tracking follows sun path, even on cloudy days

Computer-Generated simulation of SunFarm as viewed from the street

Fixed Panel Mounting for Further Capacity

Over 130 Modules, 8,000 Samples On-Sun

Samples at 1x, 2x, 4x, 5x concentration

Proposed layout of samples and panels on trackers

Close-up of the sample mounts and concentrators

Daystar Multitracer for Time-Series Analysis

Measure IV curves on two trackers every 5 seconds, 24/7
Extrapolate power degradation rates using data mining analysis

Funding is provided by:

Funded Under TECH 11-060 and TECH 12-004