{"id":881517,"date":"2025-09-03T11:32:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ftc-solar-launches-automated-80-high-angle-stow-for-1p-pioneer-tracker-to-maximize-hail-protection\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T11:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T15:32:41","slug":"ftc-solar-launches-automated-80-high-angle-stow-for-1p-pioneer-tracker-to-maximize-hail-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ftc-solar-launches-automated-80-high-angle-stow-for-1p-pioneer-tracker-to-maximize-hail-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"FTC Solar Launches Automated 80\u00b0 High Angle Stow for 1P Pioneer Tracker to Maximize Hail Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTC Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FTCI), a leading innovator in solar tracking systems and software, today announced the launch of automated 80\u00b0 high angle stow capability for its flagship 1P Pioneer tracker. This advanced hail mitigation feature, powered by FTC Solar\u2019s intelligent SUNOPS\u2122 software, delivers unmatched protection for solar assets in hail-prone regions.<\/p>\n

Every year, hailstorms cause millions of dollars in damage to solar projects, threatening project returns and long-term reliability. FTC Solar\u2019s new high angle stow strategy directly addresses this challenge by rapidly rotating Pioneer trackers to an 80\u00b0 tilt position when hail is detected. At this steep angle, the modules expose far less surface area, causing hailstones to strike at shallow, glancing angles rather than directly. This deflects impact energy and significantly reduces the risk of damage.<\/p>\n

\u201cSolar developers and asset owners need certainty that their systems can withstand extreme weather,\u201d said Yann Brandt, CEO of FTC Solar. \u201cOur 80\u00b0 high angle stow capability is purpose-built for that challenge. It combines intelligent forecasting, automated response, and robust tracker design to deliver real protection when it matters most.\u201d<\/p>\n

The system integrates seamlessly with SUNOPS, FTC Solar\u2019s digital performance platform, enabling configurable thresholds based on hail size, storm probability, and site-specific conditions. Operators can automate stow actions from third-party weather alerts or trigger manual overrides at any time. Once storms pass, trackers return to normal operations \u2013 ensuring minimal downtime and maximum energy output.<\/p>\n

Key enablers of the Pioneer high angle stow offering include:<\/p>\n