Solar power generation apparatus capable of tracking sunlight

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PATENT NO 9188367
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13319290

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The present invention relates to a solar power generation apparatus, which comprises: torque tubes which are arranged to form a plurality of columns; a plurality of solar panels which are installed along each torque tube; posts which rotatably support each torque tube; lever arms which are coupled with each torque tube; a linkage which is disposed on the lower side of the torque tubes and is connected to each lever arm; an actuator which reciprocates the linkage in the longitudinal direction of the linkage, thereby rotating the torque tubes around an axis based on the longitudinal direction of the torque tubes; and a bed frame which is installed between some of the plurality of posts, wherein the actuator is supported thereon.

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FTC SOLAR INC11801 DOMAIN BOULEVARD 3RD FLOOR AUSTIN TX 78758

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Jang, Yun-Kyu Suncheon-si, KR 2 42

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