SMARTFLOWER TECHNOLOGY AT ROYAL ASCOT
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s part of Ascot’s commitment to a sustainable future, for the first time this year we will have a Smartflower in operation throughout the week in the Village Enclosure.
Smartflower is a revolutionary solar energy system that follows the sun from sunrise to sunset. Every morning at sunrise, Smartflower automatically unfolds. The dual-axis system allows Smartflower’s solar panels to follow the sun across the sky throughout the day, always maintaining the optimal 90° angle. This makes Smartflower produce up to 40% more power than a conventional solar system, producing up to 6,400 kWh/year and providing up to 60% more usable energy than traditional installations. Every day at sunset, Smartflower will automatically fold up and clean itself to maintain peak solar utilization. Whilst the temporary structures don’t offer the best roof surface structure for solar panels, the Smartflower provides a more versatile alternative to allow for this type of renewable-energy generation.
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