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Alternative energy refers to power sources that do not rely on fossil fuels, including renewable resources like solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass. As industries work towards greater sustainability, incorporating alternative energy into custom machinery has become crucial, fostering a more efficient and eco-friendly future for manufacturing.

The Role of Custom Machines in Alternative Energy Manufacturing

Custom machines designed for manufacturing can be powered by alternative energy sources. Solar panels can be integrated into manufacturing facilities, providing clean energy to power machinery. Additionally, wind turbines can also be used to generate electricity, helping to offset energy costs and decrease reliance on traditional power grids.

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Our Capabilities for Energy Manufacturing:

 

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The components are neatly arranged on a platform enclosed by a silver metal frame. The machine has a complex system of wires, controls, and monitoring devices and is intended for solar panels.

CASE STUDIES

Solar Panel Dynamic Load Test Machine

With advancements in solar panel technology, SDC’s U.S.-based customer in the alternative energy industry needed to upgrade one type of their testing machines. This upgrade would help test and ensure warranty of the new series of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels.
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Solar Panel Sweep Test Machine

With advancements in solar power technology, SDC’s customer in the alternative energy industry needed to upgrade their testing machines. This upgrade would help the customer to accommodate and test the next series of solar panels. 
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Solar Panel Reflectance Test

This SDC customer needed to update their existing solar panel testing machine to accommodate the next generation of panels. This request also included a need for a duplicate machine after upgrades were made. 
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Precision Optical and Electrical Tester

An SDC customer in the alternative energy industry needed a flexible system to move solar panel coupons to and from three or more pre-existing testing stations at their facility.
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Alternative Energy Humidity Control System

A returning customer in the alternative energy industry needed a way to control and test humidity in a downstream process for the manufacturing of solar panels. 
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Our Process

Solving our customer’s toughest automation needs — we make machines that help optimize manufacturing processes. This includes, but is not limited to, increasing efficiency, quality, safety, and production.

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DESIGN & ENGINEER

Our mechanical and electrical controls engineering teams work with our clients to make sure each project is designed to meet every specification and requirement

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BUILD

Our machine builders and electricians assemble each system in-house, working with our engineering teams to provide a robust machine. 

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TEST & RUN-OFF

Each SDC system undergoes rigorous machine testing, otherwise known as run-off, to pass client acceptance criteria before they leave our facility. 

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SUPPORT

We value long-term partnerships and stand behind our custom automated systems. For as long as the machine is in production, we’ll provide support. 

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