title-solar

Exclusive Articles

Driving the future of solar

Published in: Solar, Digital Blog

Driving the future of solar image

Driving the Future of Solar: IDEEMATEC’s Innovative Approach

IDEEMATEC, a leader in solar tracker solutions, is advancing solar energy with cutting-edge technology and global partnerships. This interview with Mario Eckl, CEO, and Ralf Winter, COO, highlights the company’s efforts to enhance solar energy efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and innovate with eco-friendly designs.

Key Design Principles:

  • Horizon L:TEC® trackers are designed to minimize the use of steel and components, leading to significant cost savings in production and logistics.
  • This efficient design offers the best Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) over the tracker’s lifetime, making it an eco-friendly solution.
  • Reduced steel requirements lead to lighter, more compact shipments, lowering transportation costs and carbon emissions.
  • 1 MW of trackers can be shipped in just two containers, including foundations, significantly boosting project sustainability.

Global Partnerships and Local Manufacturing:

  • IDEEMATEC’s strategic global partnerships ensure a reliable supply chain, localized production, and responsiveness to market demands.
  • These collaborations help optimize resource utilization and implement sustainable practices across different regions, strengthening their market position.

Sustainability Initiatives and Green Steel:

  • IDEEMATEC is committed to sustainability, including exploring green steel manufacturing hubs to reduce carbon footprints.
  • The company is involved in hydrogen projects to develop a robust hydrogen infrastructure, which will make green steel more affordable and available.

Local Content and Supply Chain Efficiency:

  • The Horizon L:TEC® design uses standardized components, minimizing the number of drives required per MW and making manufacturing easier.
  • IDEEMATEC provides over 90% local content in markets like the USA, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa, enhancing local economies.
  • The efficient design reduces shipping costs by lowering material volume and weight, minimizing logistical complexity.
  • IDEEMATEC’s global manufacturing infrastructure, combined with local production regions, reduces shipping needs and further enhances project sustainability.

Vision for the Future:

  • IDEEMATEC aims to lead the solar industry with innovation and sustainable practices.
  • The company focuses on developing green steel applications and providing environmentally responsible solutions.
  • Their ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification reflects a strong commitment to minimizing environmental impact and continuous improvement.

Read the full article here: https://pes.eu.com/exclusive-article/driving-the-future-of-solar/

More from across PES