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Basics of butyl for rooftop solar installers
Rooftop solar mounting techniques have evolved a lot over the decades. Yesterday’s best practices have a habit of becoming today’s nightmares. There was the “goop and a prayer” era, of course, which...
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US Floating Solar to utilize Profloating mounting, anchoring systems
US Floating Solar has joined with Profloating as its exclusive North American Agent. Profloating’s mounting, mooring, and anchoring solutions work in various application scenarios, such as on drinking...
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RE+ 2023 Showcase: Everything to see at the tradeshow in Las Vegas
Vegas, here we come. RE+ 2023 promises to be the biggest one yet (at least if my inbox of announcements and invites is any indication). Unsure where to start your trek around the Las Vegas Convention...
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S-5! metal roof brackets now kitted with SnapNrack
SnapNrack and S-5! are teaming up. The two renowned rooftop solar mounting suppliers announced a joint partnership to offer select metal roof attachments from both manufacturers as a single kitted...
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Gripple showcases new CableSmart hangers at RE+ 2023
Gripple Inc., a manufacturer of bracing, anchoring, and cable management solutions for utility scale solar installations, is showcasing its new CableSmart range at the RE+ exhibition. The range...
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The waterproof flexible flashing of Roof Tech’s AlphaSeal
Every homeowner recognizes the value of having a roof over their head, and how vital it is to have leak-free roofing that retains its integrity over time. When installers of PV systems are required to...
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New solar tracker wind tunnel research solves for aeroelastic forces (and why...
The solar industry — an emerging industry with rapidly evolving technology — is often, unfortunately, in learn-as-you-go mode. This is especially true when it comes to solar trackers, and...
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Frost heave mitigation matters for your solar project. Here’s why.
Frost heave forces on a driven pile. Image via Terrasmart. Solar PV modules actually perform better in colder temperatures, but the ground conditions in colder climates can challenge the structural...
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Mincon now offers Trimble Ready drilling and piling option for solar industry
Mincon Solar Installation Drills and Pile Drivers are designed to pre-drill through rock, install ground screws and drive piles on solar construction projects. The manufacturer is now rolling out a...
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Outperform weather and terrain challenges: How Terrasmart ensures solar...
The solar industry’s steep growth curve brings with it unusual challenges, including the type of land available. Ideal sites—flat and soft terrain—are much harder to come by. So, developers of...
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S-5! Bonding Clip just one of 21 patents added in 2023
Courtesy of S-5! Metal roof attachment leader S-5! added 21 more patents in 2023, bringing its total number of patent issuances to 133 since the company’s first product was patented in 1991. The...
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IBEW adding dual-axis solar trackers, storage to net zero Detroit HQ expansion
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 58 will add three Mechatron Solar dual-axis solar trackers to expansion of their Corktown, Detroit corporate headquarters, the Zero Net...
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Error-Proof Solar Mounting Tech
Does your installation crew know when they’ve missed the rafter? It should be obvious, but it’s often overlooked. There are times when missed rafters go unnoticed. QB2’s Boltseal® technology...
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Will Installing Solar Void a Roof Warranty?
Shingle roofs are classic and reliable, but that doesn’t mean they are a flawless solution. Their installation allows for and often requires more roof penetrations compared to other roofing materials...
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Tracking the growth of domestic solar tracker manufacturing
OMCO opened its sixth U.S. manufacturing facility in Alabama. This facility will produce steel backrails for First Solar PV modules, in addition to components for OMCO’s factory-direct trackers. The...
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Rooftop Solar BOS Buyer’s Guide 2024
Pictured: QuickBOLT Butyl Bottom Deck Mount A solar PV rooftop system is only as good as the mounts, rails, clips, conduit and connection points — the balance of systems (BOS) beyond the modules and...
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Paired Power’s EV charging solar canopy now available via GSA Advantage
Paired Power‘s EV charging solar canopy, the PairTree, is now available in the U.S. via the GSA Advantage and Sourcewell lists (through partnership with EV Connect). This means federal and state...
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Mind the gap: Building the solar workforce
Trainees learn residential solar installation skills on a GRID Alternatives residential solar project. The solar industry was supercharged by the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which not only...
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How new solar mounts reduce install risks and roof time
Butyl Bottom Deck Mount The lack of certified / qualified solar installers is a big storyline in the industry. As more training and apprenticeship programs ramp up, established solar companies can...
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Steeling share: OMCO Solar’s factory-direct strategy built for solar’s...
The dawn of the domestic content era has begun in the United States solar industry, and arguably no tracker manufacturer is better positioned to support it than OMCO Solar. OMCO is a U.S. steel...
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