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Solar Waves Photovoltaic Panels: Power Meets Durability
Elevate your solar energy experience with Solar Waves Photovoltaic Panels—engineered for peak performance and unmatched resilience. Each panel is meticulously pre-assembled in our factory, integrating seamlessly with our custom aluminum frames to simplify installation and enhance durability.
Designed with versatility in mind, our aluminum frames come equipped with precision-engineered fittings for top and bottom rails, as well as front and end conditions featuring an aerodynamic airfoil. This advanced design not only streamlines the installation process but also ensures exceptional stability and protection, capable of withstanding the harshest conditions, including winds up to category 5 cyclones.
Whether you're powering residential, commercial, or industrial projects, Solar Waves Photovoltaic Panels offer a robust, easy-to-install solution that maximizes energy efficiency while providing peace of mind. Harness the power of the sun with a system that’s built to last and designed for the future of sustainable energy.
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Plug-and-Play Solar Arrays: Ready for Effortless Deployment
Streamline your solar setup with our pre-wired, plug-and-play solar arrays. Each array is meticulously pre-wired in the factory, utilizing integrated channels within our airfoils, allowing for a swift, hassle-free installation on-site with no need for additional electrical work. Simply connect and start generating clean energy immediately.
Our solar arrays also come pre-equipped with fixings for our innovative self-cleaning system. Designed to minimize maintenance, the system only requires rainwater collection or a filled water tank in dry regions to activate the cleaning cycle, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency with minimal effort.
Experience the ease of installation, reduced setup time, and enhanced functionality with our plug-and-play solar arrays — your turnkey solution for reliable and sustainable energy, wherever you need it.
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FEA Testing: Ensuring Maximum Performance and Reliability
At Solar Waves, we push the boundaries of innovation and reliability through rigorous testing and advanced engineering. In collaboration with the Australian Steel Institute, our research and development process incorporates state-of-the-art structural and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) testing to deliver superior performance and durability.
This partnership enables us to conduct in-depth research into the structural integrity of our solar arrays, optimizing their resistance to wind forces, heavy loads, and extreme weather conditions. Our meticulous testing ensures that every array is engineered to withstand the toughest environments, providing you with unparalleled confidence and peace of mind.
With Solar Waves, you're investing in solar solutions that are not only cutting-edge but also thoroughly validated for maximum performance. Choose reliability, choose durability—choose Solar Waves, where precision engineering meets sustainable energy.
Solar Waves - Statistics:
SINGLE SOLAR WAVES MODULE:
5.8 M (L) X 4.5 M (W) = 5,500 W output
SOLAR WAVES ARRAY DIMENSIONS:
5.5 M (L) X 41.0 M (W) = 50 KW output,
Solar Waves Array X 2 per 6.0 M shipping container = 100 KW
Solar Waves Array X 4 per 12.0 M container = 200 KW
SOLAR WAVES ARRAY WEIGHT:
3,900 kg. 6.0 M container – 7,800 kg 12.0 M container or 30 W / Kg.
WARRANTY:
25 year warranty.
CORROSION ZONE:
2 > 3C
MAXIMUM FLOOD DEPTHS:
350 mm
DESIGN WIND SPEED:
315 kph. CAT 5 Cyclones. Regions A,B,C & D.
DELIVERY CONFIGURATIONS:
2 Solar Waves Arrays, 2 X 50 KW = 100 KW
4 Solar Waves Arrays, 4 X 50 KW = 200 KW
Water Evaporation Simulation
To understand the water-saving potential of the Solar Waves system, we carried out a detailed simulation of evaporation from an open irrigation canal with the solar array installed directly above it. The simulation aimed to quantify how much water is conserved annually by the array’s unique combination of shading and wind shielding.
Simulation Approach
Using Rhino and Ladybug Tools, we built a simplified digital model of a canal segment with a Solar Waves array mounted just above the water surface. The geometry was based on real-world design specifications — a surface area of 454 m² and an accordion-style structure that spans the canal laterally.
We analyzed the exposure of the water surface to direct sunlight over the course of an entire year. By comparing annual sun hours on the surface with and without the solar array, we estimated how much incoming solar radiation was blocked. This reduction in sunlight plays a major role in reducing evaporation, as solar energy drives the phase change of water into vapor.
But solar exposure isn’t the only factor. Evaporation is also strongly influenced by temperature, humidity, and wind. To account for these, we incorporated average yearly weather data (sourced from the nearest meteorological station) into a radiation-based evaporation model that also responds to ambient conditions.
Wind Shielding and Its Impact
What sets the Solar Waves design apart from conventional arrays is its aerodynamic form. By sitting close to the water surface — less than one meter above at its highest point — the system acts as a barrier to airflow. This significantly limits wind-driven evaporation by reducing the movement of saturated air across the canal.
In our model, we assumed that wind speed directly under the array drops to just 10% of open-air levels — a conservative estimate based on comparable studies of low-mounted PV structures. This wind shielding effect was added as a final correction to the evaporation output.
Outcome
The simulation results were striking: the Solar Waves system was shown to reduce annual water evaporation by approximately 93.6% compared to an uncovered canal. In practical terms, this means that for every kilometer of canal shaded by Solar Waves, over 2.3 million liters of water could be conserved per year. This represents a powerful synergy between energy generation and resource conservation — especially in arid agricultural regions where both are in high demand.
