USA’s FTC Solar to Supply Solar Tracker Solution to Australia’s Hybrid Project

USA-based FTC Solar has announced that it has been selected to supply its Voyager solar tracker technology for the 128 MW Cunderdin Hybrid PV Solar and Energy Storage Project in Western Australia. FTC Solar claims to be a leading global provider of solar tracker systems, software, and engineering services.

The hybrid solar project is owned by Global Power Generation (GPG). It is located approximately 90 miles east of Perth. FTC Solar said that the project will be the largest DC-coupled solar PV and battery project in Australia. The integration of a Battery Energy Storage System with a large-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plant will enable additional flexibility in plant operation, allowing the facility to also support the Wholesale Energy Market during peak demand periods.

Pedro Serrano, Chief Business Development Officer for GPG, said, “We’re pleased to be utilizing FTC Solar’s tracker technology on this important project. The Cunderdin project will be the largest of its kind in Australia, and the high energy density and highly constructible design of FTC’s 2P Voyager solution will lend itself well in this development.”

Patrick Cook, Chief Commercial Officer for FTC Solar, stated, “Over the past 18 months, we have continued to expand our presence in Australia with orders and deliveries of more than 240 megawatts of trackers. This project represents our 23rd project in Australia, and our largest single-project in the country to date, with another impressive customer.”

The project will use 2P Voyager+ tracker solution of FTC Solar. The company said that the tracker solution offers installation speeds, high slope tolerance, reduced part count, high energy density, and a DC collections advantage. The construction of the solar project is expected to start in the fourth quarter of 2022 with commercial operation anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2024.