Video: Watch Rosendin Electric’s robot install solar panels
Construction workers are in demand and 100-year old Rosendin Electric has been identifying autonomous solutions that can deliver stronger results than boosting apprenticeships and training incentives....
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Case study: Terrasmart explains cost, design savings for two solar canopy...
Carports just make sense. Of the 21.4 GWs of solar installed in the U.S. to date, between 10% and 15% has been built on top of carports, according to Wood Mackenzie. Demand for this efficient use of...
View ArticleVideo: Installing the SunModo NanoRack | 60 Seconds in the Sunlight
Looking for a sleek, durable, and cost-effective solar mounting system? Meet NanoRack—SunModo’s innovative rail-less solution designed for composition shingle roofs. Engineered for strength and ease,...
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Design for durability: How extreme weather shapes solar panel innovation
By Mary O’Kane | Ossila Ltd. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), investment in solar is now outpacing all other power generation technologies combined. Yet, the solar power industry is...
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PV Hardware USA debuts new control, monitoring platform in DeepTrack
Solar tracker and foundations company PV Hardware USA (PVH) has a new software platform, DeepTrack, for its solar trackers that integrates real-time performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and...
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Schletter Group revamps its solar design tool
Solar mounting systems supplier Schletter Group has completely revamped its planning tool, the browser-based Schletter Creator. It is already being tested by key customers, and will be launched in...
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Rate the return: How SIFT calculates hundreds of solar site models in seconds
The beginning of the solar project development cycle is time- and resource-intensive. Third-party civil engineers are needed to perform granular topographical site assessments, which is often a manual...
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APA Solar to expand solar racking manufacturing in Ohio
Solar racking company APA Solar, based in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio, announced plans for a significant expansion in Northwest Ohio. APA Solar is building a new headquarters at that location and also...
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Get to know Solvari SR: All-in-one solar panel is now UL 2703 certified
Solvari is an Austin, Texas solar equipment manufacturer, that wants to disrupt residential solar with a pre-engineered solar panel that comes equipped with everything pre-attached and ready to...
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Stow early, stow often: Terrasmart’s John Goetz explains tracker stow strategies
Terrasmart unveiled its new hail stow feature for both of its 1P and 2P trackers last year. The following is a conversation with John Goetz, Senior Product Manager – Ground Mount, Terrasmart, to learn...
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Q&A | What’s next in solar tracker innovation?
Terrasmart’s test rig in action. As part of our 2025 Ground-Mount BOS Buyer’s Guide, Solar Builder consulted the top mounting experts in the solar industry to discuss upcoming innovations for tracker...
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Video: Speeding up roof repair with QuickPATCH | The Pitch
A quality solar installation starts with respecting your customer’s roof. On the Pitch, Rick Gentry and Ben Hedrick from QuickBOLT discuss common issues on the roof and advancements in solar mounting...
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Scanifly is speed up solar design with racking integrations. EcoFasten the...
Scanifly and EcoFasten demo Solar PV design and field operations software company Scanifly, best known for its drone service, is now integrating specific racking companies into its design application...
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Planting PV: Agrivoltaics project procurement planning
Photo: Stracker Solar Structural planning and installation decisions for dual-use PV projects, of course, start with preserving the most important asset — the land. At a base level this means sourcing...
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Optimizing solar canopies from start to finish
Solar canopies are a huge opportunity to bring solar energy to more commercial and industrial (C&I) spaces – but the costs can be just as huge if not managed from the start. On a recent webinar,...
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World4Solar approved as GSA Schedule manufacturer
World4Solar carport rendering World4Solar (W4S) earned approval as a manufacturer under the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, which enhances the company’s ability to provide clean solar...
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BlueWave shares responsible solar development impact from 2024
BlueWave is one of the most eco-focused solar owner-operators in the country. BlueWave developed 12 projects across Massachusetts, Maine and New York, totaling 46 MWdc in 2024, and according to its...
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S-5! PVKIT is now UL 3741 certified
The shift to UL 3741-compliant rooftop PV systems is well underway, and S-5! just joined the club in a big way. S-5!, known for its expertise in metal roof attachment solutions, has announced that its...
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Product of the Week | Fix roof holes fast with QuickPATCH™
Just peel, place, and press for an instant, leakproof seal. The butyl-coated steel design ensures durability and a mess-free finish. Stop cutting flashing and using messy sealants—QuickPATCH is an...
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Hidden-Fastener Solar Mount proves its strength in CSA up-lift testing
Martin Solar’s Hidden-Fastener Solar Mount (HFSM) just passed independent mechanical testing from CSA Group — and the results back up what the southern Illinois roofing company has been saying: This...
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