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Sollega: Pioneering UL3741 Compliance in Solar Racking
The solar industry’s rapid evolution demands solutions that blend innovation with safety. Among recent advancements, UL3741 certification stands out, revolutionizing photovoltaic (PV) hazard control....
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Adapting solar ground mounts to meet stricter environmental regs, climate...
Pictured: Terrasmart’s TerraTrak with ground-screw foundation Ground conditions have always been a top challenge for solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) teams, but more stringent...
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S-5! secures 50 solar attachment patents for metal roofs in 2024
S-5! PVKIT HUR 2.0 S-5!, a go-to manufacturer of solar attachments for metal roofs, continues to solidify its place in the global market. The company is experiencing increased demand for its solar...
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Domestic influence: Calculating the unintended consequence of ‘domestic...
Full disclosure, I started this domestic content tax credit adder article before the election. We all expect the Trump administration and a Republican Congress to cut/alter/destroy some aspects of the...
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Best Practices for Metal Roof Solar Mounting
From industrial facilities to agricultural buildings and retail shopping centers, metal roofs can be found on commercial properties all over the world as a long-lasting, low-maintenance construction...
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Mounting moves: Enstall completes Schletter Group acquisition
Global solar mounting and racking group Enstall says its acquisition of Schletter Group has successfully received clearance from all regulatory authorities. Schletter is now officially part of the...
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K2 Systems racking quotes available in Aurora platform
Solar installers who favor K2 Systems solar mounting systems can now access K2 Quote directly from Aurora Solar‘s PV design and sales platform. This integration allows solar designers to design their...
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SunModo NanoRack and SMR Systems now listed to UL 3741
SunModo, a leading U.S. solar racking manufacturer, has successfully completed the UL 3741 listing process for both NanoRack and SMR Roof Mount systems. “Achieving the UL 3741 certification for our...
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Miss a rafter? QuickBOLT debuts QuickPATCH to seal pesky roof holes
Solar mounting manufacturer QuickBOLT is launching a new product to address one of the most persistent challenges in rooftop solar — roof holes caused by missed rafters, safety anchors, weather, age,...
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Webinar | Solar on Metal Roofs with S-5! Domestic Content Racking
Wed | Feb. 19 | 2 pm EST | Register here Join the experts at S-5! for a webinar where they will explore the significant advantages of pairing solar PV systems with metal roofs. Mark Gies and Jesse...
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How mounting systems adapt to large format module stress
Photo from Sollega Large-format photovoltaic (PV) modules, also known as LFM, are made with larger cells than traditional modules, and are typically more than 2 meters long. Theses large-format...
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Zeo Energy simplifies procurement choice with SunModo
Solar installers that cover a dozen or more states are often faced with a plethora of options when it comes to procurement, complicated by variations in delivery options and install scheduling. Zeo...
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Domestic Content: How American-Made Metal Roof Solar Attachments Can Boost...
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides amazing tax incentives for solar energy projects, including a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations. But here’s the exciting part – by...
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Vaisala’s Colorado Headquarters Achieves Sustainability with Innovative Solar...
Finland-based Vaisala, a global leader in weather, environmental, and industrial measurements, embarked on a visionary project to erect a cutting-edge U.S. headquarters in Louisville, Colorado,...
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Rooftop Solar BOS Buyer’s Guide 2025
Pictured clockwise from top: S-5! PVKIT Attachment, SunModo NanoRack, QuickBOLT Split Top Butyl Bottom Deck Mount. A solar PV rooftop system is only as good as the mounts, rails, clips, conduit and...
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Waterproof review: Is 2703A a step in the right direction?
UL 2703A is a certification standard for both polymeric and metallic attachments used in solar racking systems. It sets testing criteria to ensure that flashing products prevent water penetration,...
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Brooklyn Solar Canopy adds trio of new mounting systems to product lineup
Brooklyn Solar Canopy has debuted three new solar panel mounting systems: Post-Truss, Cantilever, and Wood-Post. These additions expand the company’s product line, offering greater versatility and...
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Origami Solar unfolds first domestic production facility
Origami Solar has unveiled a new automated module frame manufacturing line in Benton, Arkansas. This is the first of many state-of-the-art facilities the company will commission through a...
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Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Preview: What to see at IESNA 2025
Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) is coming up Feb. 25-27 at the San Diego Convention Center. Still time to register (with our discount promo code: SOLARBUILDER) and join us on the...
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More solar energy should mean more metal roofs
Photo Courtesy of Energía Real Solar panels and metal roofing make a great pair for many reasons. We are hosting an S-5! Webinar on Feb. 19 that touches on this topic in more depth, and will explain...
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