Operating environment: −20 °C to +40 °C
The Continental climate class represents a balanced, universal operating range suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial environments across temperate zones. Engineered as a configurable platform rather than a fixed product, CONTINENTAL allows customers to select energy capacity, power output, and protection level matching their specific deployment requirements.
Inheriting core technology from extreme-environment platforms (Desert Shield +75°C, Arctic Edition −65°C), CONTINENTAL delivers telecom-grade reliability with modular architecture, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and N+1 redundancy — all optimized for continental wind loads and four-season operation.
+40 °C
−20 °C
IP65/67
Full Hybrid
4.32 kWp
16 / 32 / 48 kWh
CONTINENTAL offers three wind protection strategies depending on deployment environment. All variants use a 3×2 panel array (6× 720W bifacial panels in 2 rows of 3). Select the protection level matching your site-specific environmental risk.
Standard Configuration
BASE PRICE
Mechanism: Slewing drive rotates entire flat panel array to minimize wind resistance. Anemometer measures real-time wind speed AND direction. System calculates optimal angle to present minimum profile to wind. Panels remain in flat 3×2 configuration throughout — no folding hinges required.
Visual: Think of a flat hand turning edge-on to wind — panels stay flat but rotate as a single unit, tilting to aerodynamic sweet spot (typically 15–30° from horizontal).
Bilateral Folding
ENHANCED
Mechanism: Center hinge divides 3×2 array into TWO halves — LEFT wing (3 panels) + RIGHT wing (3 panels). Linear actuator drives fold: both wings rotate UP simultaneously. Final position: two vertical 3-panel wings standing upright at 90° perpendicular to ground. Panels face OUTWARD (back-to-back configuration, not glass-to-glass).
Trigger: Anemometer >120 km/h OR hail detection OR manual override. Ideal for coastal, mountain, and Alpine deployments with heavy snow shedding capability.
Visual: Open book standing upright — two covers vertical, spine at center. Panels are the covers facing outward.
Desert Shield Heritage
PROFESSIONAL
Two-Stage Protection Mechanism:
Stage 1 — Horizontal Book Fold (180°): One wing rotates 180° TOWARD the other. Panels fold GLASS-TO-GLASS like a closed book lying flat. Only aluminum frame edges exposed, glass surfaces protected inside.
Stage 2 — Vertical Tilt (90°): Entire FOLDED assembly (now a compact sandwich) tilts upward. Final position: closed book standing VERTICAL. Wind sees only narrow aluminum frame edge. Glass surfaces completely shielded from sandblasting/abrasion.
⚠ Note: Requires Tactical Chassis — standard chassis cannot achieve 180° fold. Applications: Defence stealth operations, extreme dust environments, transport configuration.
Visual: Hardcover book folded shut, then stood upright on spine. Glass = pages (protected inside), Aluminum = covers (exposed to elements).
| Feature | Standard (Feathering) | 90° Vertical | 180° Tactical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folding Mechanism | None (rotation only) | Center hinge, bilateral | Two-stage: fold + tilt |
| Final Position | Flat array, angled | 90° vertical wings | 180° closed + 90° upright |
| Glass Protection | Exposed | Exposed (back-to-back) | Sealed (glass-to-glass) |
| Wind Limit | 120 km/h | 180 km/h | 200+ km/h |
| Hail Protection | Minimal | Excellent (deflection) | Maximum (glass sealed) |
| Sandstorm Protection | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Typical Deployment | 95% of European sites | Coastal, mountain, Alps | Desert, extreme dust |
| Configuration Tier | Base | Enhanced | Professional |
The dual-axis tracking system continuously adjusts panel orientation to maintain optimal solar incidence angle. Four operating modes ensure maximum energy harvest and system protection.
| Mode | Position | Purpose | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACK | Sun-following | Dual-axis tracking, maximum energy harvest | Default daytime operation |
| STORM | 0° / 90° / 180° | Wind protection (configuration-dependent) | Wind >100 km/h sustained |
| NIGHT | East 15° | Pre-positioned for sunrise | Irradiance <50 W/m² |
| SERVICE | Vertical 90° | Maintenance access from ground level | Manual override (remote/local) |
Calculated based on 90% Depth of Discharge (DoD). Formula: (Capacity × 0.9) / Load = Hours
| Load Profile | CORE-32 (28.8 kWh usable) |
CORE-40 (36 kWh usable) |
CORE-48 (43.2 kWh usable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50W (IoT/Gas sensors) | 576h (24 days) | 720h (30 days) | 864h (36 days) |
| 150W (Security cameras) | 192h (8 days) | 240h (10 days) | 288h (12 days) |
| 300W (C-UAS Radar) | 96h (4 days) | 120h (5 days) | 144h (6 days) |
| 500W (Telecom Hub) | 58h (2.4 days) | 72h (3 days) | 86h (3.6 days) |
| 800W (Large Hub) | 36h (1.5 days) | 45h (1.9 days) | 54h (2.25 days) |
All GT GmbH stations utilize a modular 2 kW inverter block architecture with N+1 redundancy. If any single module fails, the system continues operating at full rated power without interruption.
Efficiency: 99% (no conversion losses)
Applications: Telecom ETPS, defence, IoT
Weight: Base configuration
Direct MPPT to battery
Modules: 3 working + 1 standby (2 kW each)
Efficiency: 96%
Surge: 2× for 5 seconds
Redundancy: N+1 hot-swap
Applications: Standard loads, cameras, lighting
Modules: 4 working + 1 standby (2 kW each)
Efficiency: 96%
Surge: 3–4× for motor starting
Redundancy: N+1 hot-swap
Applications: Heavy loads, pumps, motors
RECOMMENDED for motor loads
CONTINENTAL systems are optimized for temperate and mixed-climate regions worldwide with variable seasonal conditions and moderate temperature swings.