pv magazine Webinar | Protecting Australian solar projects against extreme wind and hail risks

To withstand the worsening weather extremes in Australia and the antipodean region, hail and highspeed wind resilience must be designed into solar tracker technology. In this pv magazine Webinar, Parsa Enshaei, Associate Principal from CPP Wind Engineering Consultants, and Jon Previtali, VP and Senior Principal Engineer from VDE Americas, will respectively discuss advanced techniques for evaluating wind and hail risks, while Scott Van Pelt, Chief Engineer at GameChange Solar, will discuss how risk assessments shape tracker design. Together, these three specialists will offer practical insights to help solar developers, engineers, asset owners and managers design bankable projects which minimise climate vulnerability.

Attendees will walk away with a deepened understanding of how to assess common weather risks in the region and safeguard solar assets. This webinar will cover concepts like aeroelastic instability, wind loading and directionality, and the importance of reliable hail stow. Scott Van Pelt will also cover GameChange Solar’s streamlined approach to installation and hardware which has seen the company excel in delivering reliable projects in high windspeed areas of the US at competitive price points.

pv magazine Webinar content:
• Designing for hail and wind resilience in Australian and New Zealand climates
• Advanced wind and hail assessments and testing regimes
• Evaluation of regional weather risks
• How to make educated equipment choices for high-wind or hail-prone sites
• Technology-based weather impact mitigation
• Key metrics for ensuring project bankability and insurability
• Q&A

Audience questions can be submitted beforehand or through the comments window during the webinar. This webinar will be moderated by Bella Peacock, editor, pv magazine.

Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.