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Generating clean, low-cost solar power worldwide with SolidWorks

技术
  • 功能应用 - 产品生命周期管理系统 (PLM)
  • 分析与建模 - 预测分析
  • 应用基础设施与中间件 - 数据可视化
适用行业
  • 可再生能源
  • 建筑与基础设施
适用功能
  • 产品研发
  • 质量保证
用例
  • 预测性维护
  • 过程控制与优化
  • 远程资产管理
服务
  • 软件设计与工程服务
  • 系统集成
挑战
Lower solar power mounting-structure costs through the development of a more cost-efficient solar panel rack-mounting system for retail store applications.
关于客户
SunEdison LLC, an MEMC company, is a leading provider of solar power solutions to commercial and governmental customers. The company installs rooftop solar systems and sells the electricity generated to host customers at a fraction of the cost of conventionally produced power. SunEdison serves a diverse range of clients, including retail stores like Kohl’s and Staples, governmental institutions, utilities, and real estate investment trusts. The company is committed to making solar power less costly and more accessible, thereby promoting the use of clean, renewable energy.
解决方案
SunEdison implemented SolidWorks Premium 3D design and analysis software, along with SolidWorks Flow Simulation computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, to create, prototype, and build a more innovative and effective solar power rack-mount design. The software's ease of use, support for an iterative approach, and integrated structural and fluid dynamics analysis capabilities were crucial in developing the new system. The design team explored different materials and ultimately chose Galvalume coated steel for its durability and cost-effectiveness. Using SolidWorks, they were able to iterate and validate the new Delta Rack solar panel rack-mounting concept, significantly reducing costs and development time.
运营影响
  • Cut solar panel mounting-structure costs by 80 percent.
  • Realized a 75 percent reduction in the development cycle.
  • Decreased the need for wind tunnel testing, saving time and money.
数量效益
  • Reduced mounting-structure costs from 50 cents to 10 cents per watt.
  • Achieved an 80 percent bottom-line cost reduction.
  • Reduced development cycle by at least 75 percent.

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