2023 2023 BUYERS GUIDE SOLAR
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DIRECTORY 2023 JANUARY • FEBRUARY /// www.nacleanenergy.com 2 04 ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, TAPES & PASTES 04 ALUMINUM EXTRUSION & METAL FABRICATION 04 ARCHITECTS | BUILDERS 04 BACKSHEETS 04 BALANCE-OF-SYSTEMS (BOS) 06 BATTERY | ENERGY STORAGE 16 BUSINESS COMMUNITY 16 CATHODIC PROTECTION 16 COMMUNITY SOLAR 18 COMPONENTS | ELECTRICAL PROTECTION 22 CONSULTANTS | BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS 24 CONTRACTORS | EPC 34 DATA ACQUISTION 34 EDUCATION | RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT 34 ELECTRICAL INSULATION 36 ELECTRICAL WIRE, CABLE, & CONNECTORS 40 ELECTROLYSERS 42 ENCLOSURES | COMBINER BOXES 44 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 46 ENERGY MONITORING 48 ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM 54 ENGINEERING | OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (O&M) 58 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | BUSINESS SERVICES 58 EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER 60 FINANCIAL SERVICES 61 FLOATING SOLAR 62 FOUNDATIONS 62 GROUND COVERING 62 GROUND SCREWS | ANCHORS 64 INVERTERS 69 LEGAL SERVICES 70 LIGHTING 70 MANAGED CONNECTIVITY 70 MARKETING 70 MICROGRIDS 71 MICROINVERTERS 72 MODULES 76 OIL CONTAINMENT | SPILL PREVENTION 76 PERFORMANCE MONITORING 81 PORTABLE SOLAR 82 POWER ENGINEERING & CONSULTING 82 POWER TRANSFORMERS 83 PV CLEANING SYSTEMS 85 PV DISTRIBUTORS 86 PV INSTALLERS 87 PV MANUFACTURERS & EQUIPMENT 89 RACKING & MOUNTING SYSTEMS 99 RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEMS 100 RESIDENTIAL OR SMALL OFFICE SOLAR/PV 100 ROLL FORMING 101 SAFETY 104 SAFETY WORK APPAREL 105 SHEET METAL | MACHINING 105 SIGNAGE 105 SITE ASSESSMENT & FORECASTING 106 SOFTWARE SUPPLIER 111 SOLAR DISTRIBUTOR 111 SOLAR FASTENERS 113 SOLAR HOT WATER DISTRIBUTORS 114 SOLAR INTEGRATION 114 SOLAR RADIOMETER CALIBRATION 114 SOLAR RECYCLING 115 SOLAR SUPPORT STRUCTURES & CARPORT SYSTEMS 117 SOLAR THERMAL MANUFACTURING & EQUIPMENT 119 SOLAR-PLUS-STORAGE 119 SWITCHBOARDS 120 TEST & MEASUREMENT 120 TESTING & CERTIFICATION | TESTING CHAMBERS 120 TOOLS 122 TRACKING SYSTEMS 126 TRANSFORMERS 127 TRANSPORTATION | LOGISTICS 128 UTILITY SCALE SOLAR | PV 129 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT 130 WIRE MANAGEMENT
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Adhesives, Sealants, Tapes & Pastes
Backsheets
Novagard
Novagard provides electronics-grade sealants, conformal coatings, potting compounds, and thermal interface management materials for solar and battery manufacturers. Technologies include alcohol cure, UV cure, and UV/alkoxy dual cure. Their custom formulation lab is available to tailor products to a customer’s requirements and demanding applications. For solar installers, Novagard offers a full line of silicone and hybrid adhesive sealants and gunnable, pourable, and trowel-able roof repair materials for composition shingle roofs, commercial flat roofs, or metal roofs. ISO 9001:2015 (QMS with Design), IATF 16949:2016 (QMS with Design). Certified WBE. www.novagard.com
Aluminum Extrusion & Metal Fabrication
The Griff Network
The Griff Network’s solar backsheets are high quality and durable. They carry a wide range of film products designed to protect solar panels. Some of their backsheet varieties include single fluoropolymers, double fluoropolymers, and non-fluoropolymers. Backsheets from Griff help protect panels from UV, moisture, and weather. Their backsheets are tested by quality control technicians for conformity and peel strength. With custom options available, their research and development team is ready to create a solution to any product challenges.
www.thegriffnetwork.com
Balance-of-Systems (BoS)
Alexandria Industries
Alexandria Industries produces custom components for a range of markets and applications. It uses advanced manufacturing technology and a skilled workforce to create extruded aluminum products, precision machining, heatsinks, finishing, plastic injection and foam molding, welding, and assemblies for customers. www.alexandriaindustries.com
Architects | Builders
Aesthetic Green Power Corp.
Aesthetic Green Power is a North American builder of integrated PV. Their Sunslates roof product is a Class A roof that provides solar electric plus thermal energy. Their TallSlates are designed to integrate with natural slate. They specialize in custom solar products for facades or canopies. Their book, Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal System, is available through Elsevier Press. www.aestheticgreenpower.com
EPEC Solutions, Inc.
EPEC Solutions, Inc. is a supplier of low voltage AC equipment for string inverter commercial and utility scale solar plants. Their expanding product line now includes UL 891 switchboards for AC combiners and AC recombiners through 800VAC, auxiliary power centers, LV metering, and complete power block skidded solutions. They work closely with most AC string inverter and MV transformer manufacturers at the design level to provide their customers with the latest solar specific innovations.
www.epecsolutionsinc.com
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Battery | Energy Storage
ACE Battery Co., Ltd.
Heyco Products, Corp.
Heyco provides solutions that keep connections liquid tight in solar installations. Heyco’s line of Solar Mastheads recently expanded to include #6AWG cables in addition to #8AWG and #10AWG. The new sizes are available in 1¼’’ NPT, 1½’’ NPT, and 2’’ NPT, and can accommodate anywhere from 5 to 8 #6AWG cables. The unique skinnedover technology allows for flexibility out in the field, allowing an installer to use as many or as few holes while still remaining liquid tight.
www.heyco.com
Shoals Technologies Group
The BLA (Big Lead Assembly) takes all the complexity out of wiring a solar field. Using their latest in-line fuse and wire manufacturing technology, they offer a site free of traditional DC string combiners. With the BLA, the entire load is combined into a single pair of aluminum conductors running from the sub-array to the inverter. The BLA is an aboveground aluminum trunk system that combines the functionality of cable assemblies, combiner boxes, and fusing all into one. This free air de-rated system eliminates the need for standard combiner boxes, messy multiple conductor string wires, cable trays, trenching, and field crimping. Factory manufactured and quality guaranteed.
www.shoals.com
EnerGuard, ACE’s LiFePO4 battery for residential energy storage, is designed to help households store and use energy more efficiently. Based on the intelligent lithium-ion technology, it provides a long service life with high efficiency, safety, and reliability. Advantages include an optimized cycle life more than 6000, usable energy up to 100%, and smart temperature control. It is constructed for harsh environments with IP65, water and dust proof, along with a long warranty. Moreover, it is compatible with all major inverter brands, and ACE provides battery / inverter packages as well.
www.acebattery.com
Aggreko
Aggreko’s fully integrated, plug-and-play battery storage solutions ensure maximum system effectiveness and efficiency. They have been optimized across every component to deliver system performance, minimize operating costs, and shrink a carbon footprint. Aggreko offers solutions to power a microgrid, add reliability to a hybrid system, and to optimize business cases through smart energy management. The Y.Cube is a readyto-install energy storage system.
www.aggreko.com
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Take Charge
To take charge and be sure your operations and system are in sync at optimal capacity, you need to be atop autonomy. And to get there, Yokogawa delivers resilient solutions for you, a process using our smart manufacturing and IA2IA (Industrial Automation to Industrial Autonomy), deploying OpreX as our true enabler to achieve total optimization throughout the supply chain. Integrating discrete systems in society, we move together with you toward the system of systems in which everything is intricately connected and goals are achieved beyond those of a single system. Yokogawa. Atop autonomy for the planet.
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Atlantic Clean Energy Supply (ACES)
ACES is the North American authorized sales and marketing partner of the Solax residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). A Series BESS can offer a flexible combination from 7kW 5kWh to 32kW 80kWh. ACES also offers commercial BESS by using leading power equipment and LFP cell products. ACES also offers Tier I solar panels, inverters, racking, and tracking systems as well as traditional lead-carbon batteries. www.atlanticces.com
BMZ USA, Inc.
ESS Z is a modular, robust 54.75V lithium-ion battery for both on-grid and off-grid applications. Scalable from (1) 7.1kWh (usable) to (12) units at 85.2kWh, this battery can store/shift excess PV system generation and provide whole-home energy backup. With maximum discharge power of 18kW and constant discharge current up to 195A, or 300A (3 sec.), the ESS Z is a workhorse for large loads such as HVAC compressors. BMZ also offers high-voltage batteries with both NMC and LFP cells scaling from 7.5kWh (usable) to 22.28kWh in a compact housing or outdoor-rated (IP65) cabinet that holds the battery modules and compatible 1-phase and 3-phase hybrid inverters. BMZ products feature German-engineering and over 25 years of leadership in lithium-ion battery manufacturing.
www.bmz-group.com
Bioenno Power
Based in Santa Ana, California, Bioenno Power offers lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries for various solar and industrial applications. The company’s “BLF-” series offers a 10-year service life, 1/4 the weight of SLA batteries, and built in circuitry that balances/equalizes cells, protects against overcharging, overdischarge, overcurrent, and overvoltage.
www.bioennopower.com
Crown Battery
Crown Renewable Batteries are an innovative array of responsible battery energy storage products, including their popular 2CRP1200 model which has capacity up to 55.9kWh (48VDC) for best available performance and ROI, is flexible and easy to handle, configure, deployable for new or existing systems and resilient in extreme operating temperatures, and earth-friendly being 99% recyclable. Crown can supply grid-connected with back-up power, off-grid, or custom storage applications.
www.crownbattery.com
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Darfon America Corp.
The H7 is part of Darfon’s outdoor-rated energy storage solution. The H7 is a hybrid inverter that can support loads of up to 7.6kW and is to be used in conjunction with the B15, a 15.36kWh high-voltage LFP battery. The H7 can be installed in a new DC-coupled PV system, replace an existing string inverter or be AC-coupled to an existing PV system. To facilitate a smooth installation process, it is transformerless and has breakers, disconnect switches, and generator support circuitry. The Darfon H7 also comes with an external wireless display, so the system can be controlled and monitored from inside the home. www.darfonsolar.com
Fortress Power
The Fortress Power Guardian is a gateway device that connects Fortress Power Batteries to the cloud. Paired with the companion app, the Guardian will automatically discover connected Fortress Power batteries. This enables battery-level monitoring of key values such as state of charge, voltage, current, and battery temperature as well as fast and accurate technical support. Users can remotely update battery firmware, submit support tickets, chat live with technical support, complete warranty submissions, and securely share installation and monitoring data directly with support engineers, right from the companion app. www.fortresspower.com
Dragonfly Energy & Battle Born Batteries
Dragonfly Energy and Battle Born Batteries offer lithiumion deep cycle batteries. A safe, long-lasting green energy storage solution, these batteries are suitable drop-in replacements for lead-acid and are backed by an in-house team of Technical Sales Specialists and headquartered in the USA. www.dragonflyenergy.com
FranklinWH Energy Storage, Inc.
Designed to meet the energy management and battery backup needs of the entire home, the Franklin Home Power (FHP) solution is comprised of two core integrated components: the aGate X, an intelligent panel that can control energy from the grid, solar, battery, or generator, and the aPower X, a robust, high-capacity AC-coupled battery. A unique differentiator of the FHP is its Smart Circuits, allowing homeowners to optimize energy consumption by controlling and monitoring the consumption of three circuits on-demand, based on their priorities and needs, all from the convenience of the FranklinWH app. www.franklinwh.com
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STEEL SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
As North America’s most diversified steel and steel products company, Nucor is committed to delivering quality, on-time reliability, and sustainability to the renewable energy market. Our Energy Solutions team is your partner in optimizing the design and installation of your next solar and wind projects.
Let’s work together to make your next project a success.
Invinity Energy Systems
Invinity’s 230kWh VS3 battery is non-flammable and incorporates safe-by-design construction. The high throughput, unlimitedcycling system provides the operational freedom to maximize ROI. Their 25-year lifespan matches solar and wind assets. Invinity designs and manufactures true utility-grade energy storage for grid-scale, C&I, and microgrid applications. www.invinity.com
Lithium Werks
LFP Nanophosphate 18650 and 26650 power cells, for Power. Safety.Life energy storage applications. Suited for critical UPS battery back-up, frequency regulation, and high-rate discharges, while mitigating the risk of a thermo event. Lithium Werks cells have a wide temperature range, fast-charging, and high cycle life. Both the 18650 and the 26650 possess a strong cylindrical cell design.
www.lithiumwerks.com
LEOCH Battery Corporation
LEOCH 48V LFELI Series, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LIFEPO4) batteries offer exceptional cycling performance of 10,000 cycles @ 50% DOD, 3500 cycles @ 100% DOD, and can be put into parallel for 48VDC, 1600AH capacity. These batteries are equipped with a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) and optional LCD screen for hassle-free maintenance. www.leoch.us
Mango Power
Lithium Power, Inc.
ESS-500-48 is a lithium-ion rechargeable NMC battery pack. Designed for telecom UPS and other mission critical applications, the back-up battery comes with built-in safety protections, gas gauge, cell and pack balancing, as well as communication. Various communication protocols are available such as CANBus, SMBus, Bluetooth, and more. Around 60 parameters of battery information can be delivered live or saved in the battery’s history data log. The battery pack is designed to meet UN, UL, and IEC certification requirements.
www.lithiumpowerinc.com
Mango Power Union is a large-capacity (6.9kWh), high power output battery (4000Wac and 350Wdc) modular power station with a heavy-duty home base and a smaller, detachable unit at the top. With its 19 ports, it can safely be removed anytime through patented mLink technology and taken on road trips. Up to 10 of them can be stacked together into a micro-grid, providing up to 69kWh. Its in-built PV inverter makes it easy to charge by solar panels, power grid, or others. Mango charges to 80% in just 1.5 hours and 100% in 2.5 hours.
www.mangopower.com
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MK Battery
MK Battery introduces the DEKA Duration DD5300, a 48V, 5300Wh battery module utilizing Lithium Iron Phosphate Technology. Tested and validated, and branded with the DEKA name from East Penn Manufacturing Co., this modular design allows for either wall mount or floor mount installation and is stackable up to eight modules high. Stocked in the U.S., the DD5300 is a universal module that has a programmable BMS, Dual usage, for low voltage and high voltage applications. Low voltage; 48V, 5.3kWh to 556.5kWh, high voltage; 200 to 1000V, 21.2kWh to 763kWh. Remote monitoring and firmware updates are just one click away on any smart phone, utilizing a proprietary app. www.mkbattery.com
SCHURTER
SCHURTER’S Reflowable Thermal Switch, RTS, includes two variations with tripping temperatures of >175°C and >210°C. Available with or without shunt, the RTS protects power semiconductors by reliably and precisely interrupting a circuit at a pre-defined temperature. Measuring only 6.6mm x 8.8mm, the RTS protects against thermal runaway while it sustains operating currents up to 130A at voltages up to 60VDC. Breaking capacity is up to 400A at 24VDC. Reflow solderable up to 260°C. Mechanically armed by depressing the top, which also makes the status clearly visible. The high reliability of the RTS makes it well-suited for applications involving high ambient temperatures. www.schurter.com
Stem, Inc.
Stem can help solar developers, EPCs, electrical contractors, and installers tap into the energy storage experience, battery technology expertise, and support needed for successful storage projects. Through the Stem Channel Partner Program, work with industry professionals to deliver more value and services that complement both behind-themeter and front-of-meter projects.
www.stem.com
Rolls Battery Engineering
Designed for true drop-in replacement in standard BCI sizing, Rolls new R-Series 12V and 24V LFP lithium models offer a maintenance-free and lightweight flooded and SLA alternative with fast charge/discharge capability, built-in BMS with operating protections, up to 4x series and 4x parallel connectivity for 48V system configuration and exceptional cycle life (>6000 cycles @ 80% DOD, >3000 cycles @ 100% DOD), backed by a 3-year full replacement manufacturer warranty. www.rollsbattery.com
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U.S. Battery Manufacturing
U.S. Battery Manufacturing has been building flooded lead acid batteries since 1926 and manufactures deep cycle batteries specifically for many industries, worldwide. The company’s RE Series batteries are designed to provide high peak capacity, long cycle life, and reliability for use in industrial or residential renewable energy applications. RE Series batteries utilize the company’s XC2 formulation and Diamond Plate Technology to create an efficient battery plate, delivering high watt-hours per liter and watt-hours per kilogram.
www.usbattery.com
Business Community
EnergyBin
EnergyBin is an online business community for the world’s PV professionals to collaborate, buy and sell new and used solar equipment, and share market intelligence. Over 90% of equipment for sale is new and under warranty. Buyers can send RFQs to members to receive multiple quotes. Sellers can position inventory in front of new buyers. Members can network with industry professionals for business opportunities. Solar companies from across the supply chain are members of EnergyBin. The B2B exchange is a subscription-based service and does not charge transaction fees.
www.energybin.com
Cathodic Protection
LP Hoying, LLC
LP Hoying solar power supplies are used in the cathodic protection industry and are used worldwide for the protection of assets including solar and wind turbine bases, oil and natural gas well casings, pipelines, and associated infrastructure. They are available with cathodic protection current ranges from zero to 50A (more in specialized cases) and the associated voltage levels necessary to provide this current. The controls can be configured to provide constant voltage, constant current, or automatic potential control depending upon the application. Their systems come with all components needed for installation, and are easily assembled in the field.
www.lphoying.com
Community Solar
Solar on Earth
Solar On Earth (SOE) is a full-service customer acquisition company serving the community solar industry. SOE delivers quality subscribers, providing customer education, support, and onboarding services that increase retention rates. Solar On Earth’s mission is to broaden the adoption of solar energy and its benefits to everyone and as of 2022, has helped over 13,000 subscribers and filled over 400MW for Community Solar projects across ten states.
www.solaronearth.com
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Components | Electrical Protection
Allied Industrial Marketing, Inc.
Allied Industrial Marketing provides power quality products and filters for renewable energy inverters, such as L-C-L filters, sine wave filters, along with line and load reactors, harmonic filters, power factor controllers, and power factor correction. www.alliedindustrialmarketing.com
c3controls
B&J USA, Inc.
B&J-USA (Benedict) DC Solar Disconnect Switches provide safe and reliable switching for photovoltaic systems. Offered in NEMA 4X and IP66 enclosures, LS series switches provide for an efficient and long-lasting PV system. Additional features include knife-action and arc extinguishing technology, and a patented double-lock operator. Available in a variety of switching programs to accommodate one or multiple PV strings and up to 85A. UL listed, and CE approved www.bnj-usa.com
The c3controls product portfolio of 15 million+ configurations includes push buttons, pilot lights, miniature circuit breakers, relays, contactors, disconnect switches, and much more. UL 489 and UL 1077 MCBs carry a 277VAC / 60VDC rating all the way to 63A for B, C, and D curve ratings. c3controls provides the OEM with durable, well-designed components for all energy management applications including electric vehicle infrastructure, solar, and energy storage systems. c3controls also has a full UL 508A panel shop. Vertically integrated and based in the USA, c3controls offers supply chain efficiency with a same-day shipping guarantee. All products carry a lifetime warranty. www.c3controls.com
CHT USA
Silicone encapsulants and sealants offer environmentally-friendly and long-term protection to meet the demands of solar panel and junction box applications. CHT USA offers a series of silicone elastomers featuring optically clear, non-yellowing, corrosion and UV resistant properties which enable silicones to outperform many organics. Thermally conductive grades are available and designed for efficient heat management, including UL listed grades for flame retardancy. Additionally, silicones with primerless adhesion are offered for convenient bonding to a variety of substrates. www.cht-silicones.com
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• UL certified 480Vac through 800Vac
• 800A through 4000A (Main Breaker & Main Lug Options)
• Direct bus connection to MV Transformer
• No nuisance tripping! Electronic trip breakers on main & all feeders
• Reduce cable sizing! 100% rated MCCBs
• Compact! Main Breaker & up to 30 feeders in 90” x 60” x 36”
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Clark Rubber & Plastic
Clark Rubber & Plastic is a custom manufacturer of UL extruded and molded rubber and plastic components used in the solar industry. Clark Rubber & Plastic develops and manufactures custom rubber and plastic quality components such as clamp inserts, grommets, rub strips, and fastening applications. www.clarkrandp.com
EMA Electromechanics, Inc.
EMA is the designer and manufacturer of the Grounding Breaker. An unique equipment, designed to switch and ground storage energy, wind and solar collection circuits. It provides safety, TOV mitigation, IGBT protection, CAPEX, and OPEX savings. It increases grid reliability helping to differentiate internal and external faults to the power plants, ensuring engineers the ability to set generators to trip if the fault is inside the plant or ride through (PRC-024) if the fault is outside. EMA offers PDCs, 38kV and 15kV vacuum grounding breakers and conventional circuit breakers for indoor switchgear and outdoor application.
www.emaelectromechanics.com
Day Ahead Instrumentation (DAI)
Day Ahead Instrumentation’s low voltage protection solutions replace pole mounted reclosers at an affordable price. Standard Trip-only relays work with any shunt trip device. Trip/Close, Return to Service models are available for use with motorized breakers and are utility compliant and test switch ready with integrated 8-hour DC UPS. Powered by SEL: 751 standard, all relay models available. UL 508A listing available. Day Ahead Instrumentation provides turnkey multifunction relays and RTUs for interconnection requirements for utility scale and C&I applications. Assemblies configurable for DTT, MPLS, or SCADA interface with wired, fiber, or wireless coms. www.day-ahead.com
KG Technologies
KG Technologies, Inc. provides switching solutions for energy management applications offering high-quality latching relays, current transformers, HVDC contactors, and smart circuit breakers. They have product knowledge of energy management devices as well as the expertise to assist in their customers’ product development. By customizing and integrating switching and measuring components with in-house solutions, they can help reduce components and shorten the supply chain.
www.kgtechnologies.net
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Small Components. Big Impact.
Your Bankable Partner
Our more than 25 years of experience and impressive track record in connecting complex photovoltaic (PV) systems worldwide enable us to create long-term value. With quality product solutions and services for eBoS (electrical Balance of Systems) applications in PV plants, we make your project reliable and efficient. Individually tailored to your needs, we provide you with everything you need for a successful collaboration as your partner of choice.
The MC4 family of PV connectors are rated up to 1500 V UL, 95 A, and are available for 14 through 6 AWG cable configurations. Visit our website for a complete product portfolio, including in-line fuses UL rated up to 1500 V, to 30 A.
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Littelfuse
The Littelfuse SPXV series 1500Vdc solar string fuse protects photovoltaic installations from overloads and short circuits to minimize damage to solar panels. They offer up to 60A protection for increased flexibility. The full range, fast-acting fuse eliminates low-overload faults. The SPXV fuse fits into the LFXV15 series fuse block and dead-front cover that offers a ventilated design to keep fuse running cooler, even at high ambient temperatures and current ratings, to increase fuse longevity.
www.littelfuse.com/solar
CLS
CLS protects their customers’ investment by providing the expertise and quality land services their clean energy project deserves. They work with landowners, landowner coalitions, and regulatory agencies and can rapidly mobilize and demobilize staff to meet the changing needs of a project. Their land services include Siting and Site Engagement, Landowner Outreach, Lease and Waiver Acquisition, Marketable and Mineral Title, Permitting and Construction Support, Utility Coordination and Interconnect Agreements, Development and Construction Payments and Reconciliation, and Risk Analysis and Due Diligence for BTAs and PPAs.
www.contractlandstaff.com
Techspan
Techspan is an independently owned distributer of CSA approved electrical and automotive products, providing these products to the Canadian market for the last 30 years. Their Fusetek line includes a wide range of solar fuses and fuse holders, as well as the IMO solar product line. They carry a substantial inventory to provide fast, reliable delivery for their customers.
www.techspan.ca
Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Electrical Consultants Inc. (ECI) is a power delivery engineering firm which brings power delivery services through 500kV to their clients. ECI provides services including overhead and underground transmission engineering, substation and switchyard design, industrial power systems design, land survey and construction staking, right-of-way services, environmental planning, project management, construction management, and procurement services to utilities.
www.eciusa.com
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Lemoine Landman Services, Inc. provides land and right-of-way acquisition, title abstraction and curative, and due diligence services for greenfield and brownfield projects in the renewable energy and fossil fuels industries.
www.lemoineland.com
Schlesinger Consulting
Schlesinger Consulting provides electrical engineering services related to wind and photovoltaic projects, specifically related to the protection of those systems from the effects of lightning and high energy transients.
www.schlesingerconsulting.com
TerraPro Solutions
TerraPro Solutions provides high-level end-to-end risk analysis and risk mitigation expertise in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects. Their business case includes technical viability, environmental impact, and long-term financial soundness. With the development of a detailed decision-making matrix, the potential that risk factors will be overlooked is significantly diminished. Their focus is on vigilant due diligence to ensure the success and resilience of every project.
www.terraprosolutions.com
Contractors | EPC
Asahi
America
Asahi/America’s non-metallic piping options can help to optimize any battery manufacturing process. Asahi offers an extensive line of products across a spectrum of materials, including PP, PE, PVDF, and PP-RCT, designed to meet the demanding HVAC, chiller, or ventilation designs. Asahi/America’s thermoplastic valve and piping products are complete systems that are engineered to last, providing value over the lifetime of a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
www.asahi-america.com
Beta Engineering
With over 45 years of experience, Beta Engineering designs and builds substations, switchyards, transmission lines, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) projects, and flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS). Beta offers several solutions, including Agile by Beta, which leverages factorybuilt substations to fast-track construction and reduce cost.
www.betaengineering.com
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Lemoine Landman Services, Inc.
Black & McDonald
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions to government, institutional, and industry clients. www.blackandmcdonald.com
Brent Scarbrough & Company (BSC)
Brent Scarbrough & Company (BSC), established in 1985, is 100% employee-owned turnkey heavy civil site contractor headquartered in Newnan, GA with a presence in industrial, commercial, mixed use, healthcare, residential, and energy markets. Providing construction services to several private energy clients throughout the Southeast, work performed for these projects included clearing, grubbing, grading, constructing and stabilizing roadways, building temporary bridges, and sediment basin construction.
www.brent.us
Blattner Company
Blattner is a diversified renewable energy contractor providing expertise and collaborative construction solutions nationwide. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of Quanta Services. Building on more than a century of innovation, the Blattner Family of Companies provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and power delivery projects with project management and self-performance of all major work activities.
www.blattnercompany.com
Ellingson
Ellingson has five decades of environmental solutions experience, serving general contractors, municipalities, and utility service providers with trenchless pipe installation. Their services include, but aren’t limited to horizontal directional drilling, plowing and trenching, collection and treatment of wastewater, pipe ramming, pipe bursting, and slip lining. www.ellingsoncompanies.com
Green Source EPC, LLC
Green Source EPC is a provider of solar energy for commercial developments in North America. Green Source EPC works with customers from design through installation to produce custom efficient solar projects. With its self-performing capabilities, Green Source EPC accelerates the design, engineering, procurement, and construction timelines to improve quality and eliminate multi-sourcing challenges.
www.greensourceepc.com
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Hypower, LLC
Hypower is a utility-scale self-performing BOS/EPC solar contractor based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The company works nationally, currently licensed in over 30 states. Hypower has over 800MW of experience in the solar industry focused solely on ground-mount projects over 20MW. www.hypowerinc.com
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Invaleon Solar
Invaleon Solar is a national solar developer EPC headquartered in Haverhill, MA. Invaleon develops nationwide and has developed and installed more than 150+MW to date. Invaleon applies innovative design solutions for commercial distributed generation and utility solar photovoltaic installations. Their diverse in-house team of engineers, financial planners, utility experts, and fully licensed electricians have a wealth of experience in designing, building, and operating solar PV installations. www.invaleonsolar.com
MBA Energy & Industrial is an industrial general contractor who specializes in constructing new buildings for energy related projects. MBA has built over 70 buildings for the renewable industry over the last 5 years. Most of MBA’s buildings are design/build in nature, but they are capable of build-to-print projects as well. MBA’s current resume stretches nationwide and includes O&M buildings, warehouses, large enclosures, battery storage, terminals, substation buildings, large offices, and many other types of facilities. The in-house team of architects and engineers help clients through the design process and offer a variety of options when it comes to MBA projects. The company also offers free conceptual designs, budgetary pricing, and consultation on building planning.
www.mba-nrg.com
LightWave Solar
LightWave Solar provides solar EPC and O&M services to businesses, municipalities, and local power companies across the Midsouth and beyond. LightWave designs and builds custom PV plus energy storage systems ranging from 50kW up to 10MW. LightWave performs O&M on systems up to 20MW utilizing IR drones for aerial thermal site assessments. www.lightwavesolar.com
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Moffitt Services
Moffitt Services is a Texas-based fuel and lubricants distributor committed to providing quality fuels, lubricants, and superior service to customers that operate heavy equipment, generators, automotive and truck fleets, and more. They offer Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), gasoline, ethanol, E85, kerosene, and a full line of lubricants. We also provide customized fleet fueling for large storage tanks and fuel maintenance programs for standby generators, even in remote locations. Their fleet of trucks, tanks, and equipment is maintained to ensure their ability to deliver on time, every time.
www.moffittservices.com
Pfister Energy
Pfister Energy has been engineering and installing commercial, industrial, and utility solar systems for eighteen years. It serves a variety of organizations, including businesses, schools, hospitals, governments, and utilities. As a solar EPC, Pfister Energy offers turnkey solar solutions from start to finish. The Pfister Energy team has extensive solar permitting, engineering, financing, procurement, and construction experience. Options include battery storage, ground mount, roof mount, and solar canopies.
www.pfisterenergy.com
New Dawn Energy Solutions
New Dawn Energy Solutions is an energy technology company that provides solar, storage, EV charging, and energy efficiency optimization solutions to residential, industrial, and institutional customers. They engage in all aspects of energy systems infrastructure, including assessment, design, development, installation, monitoring, and maintenance. Their energy solutions range from off-grid urban homes to turnkey micro-grids that are sited on urban rooftops to the remote regions. They are vendor-neutral and take a holistic approach in formulating energy solutions that are best suited for their customers’ needs. Their energy solutions include grid-tied, hybrid, off-grid, solar water pumping, and microgrid. Their service solutions include renewable energy system design and integration, project management, energy audits and site assessments, and plant commissioning.
www.newdawn-es.com
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Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Renewable Energy Group brings its experience and capabilities as a diversified union electrical contractor to its role as an established full-service solar EPC, having installed over 5GW of solar across the US. With a portfolio of projects ranging from 500kW to more than 720MW and utilizing various technologies across rooftop, canopy, and tracker ground-mount installations. This group also provides in-house full-service design-build solutions for medium voltage collection systems, turnkey power substations, long haul transmission installations, and battery energy storage for all types of renewable energy projects nationwide.
www.rosendin.com
Stronghold Engineering, Inc.
Stronghold Engineering, Inc. (SEI) provides services in design build, construction, and O&M of large solar array projects, solar carports, rooftop systems, ground mounted systems, and landfill ballasted systems. As well as providing extensive work with STEM to install battery projects across Southern California, they are a turnkey solar and battery developer, installer, and O&M provider. They also work with EV charging installation and O&M. www.strongholdengineering.com
The Wesson Group
The Wesson Group, LLC is a full-service renewable energy company specializing in BOP and EPC project delivery in the Northeast US. With over two decades experience and over 2GW capacity, the principals of TWG have constructed more than 24 wind projects in five states and two countries, as well as utility-scale solar projects in New York. Their project experience offers insight into unique issues associated with renewable energy projects including union participation, highly varied geotech, environmental compliance in highly regulated and wet states, and multiple OEM’s onsite.
www.twg.us.com
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Data Acquisition
DEWESoft
DEWESoft has developed data-acquisition solutions to perform measurements both accurately and efficiently. DEWESoft has an array of products as well as specifically developed software that cater to all power measurement requirements such as the power quality, direct and diffuse solar radiation data, as well as converter and overall efficiency to name a few. All their equipment and testing criteria follows international standards such as the IEC-61000-4-30 Class A.
www.dewesoft.com
Education | Research Development
Electrical Insulation
Powering America
Powering America’s team, consisting of craftspersons who are members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and their signatory contractors, including those who are members of the National Electrical Contractors Association, can help design highly efficient, even “Zero Net”, construction projects, perform energy audits, and ensure the right electrical systems are installed, so customers can lower their energy costs and quickly recover their investments. poweringamerica.org
GRT Genesis
GRT Genesis is a Canadian-owned supplier of a wide variety of high performance mechanical- and electrical-grade laminated sheets, tubes, rods, pultruded shapes, punched and machined parts in numerous critical applications and market segments. GRT is a global provider of motor slot wedges, ripplespring spacers, coil blocks and shims, rotor and armature insulation, pole collars, panels, barriers, bus supports, trays, standoffs, coverboards, and many other components in powergen, transformers and switchgear, steelmaking, pulp and paper, solar, windpower, transit, and heavy machinery markets both in North America and globally.
www.grtgenesis.com
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Electrical Wire, Cable, & Connectors
Cameron Wire & Cable, LLC
Cameron Connect provides UL 4703 PV 1kV/2kV (aluminum and copper) cables, DLO copper cables, and UL 1072 MV cables. Cameron offers affordable pricing and high performance cables for all applications and will customize the cable package, offering cut-to-length or bulk cables, accessories, labels, and lugs supplied in kits. Cameron also offers inventory management and will warehouse planned goods at no charge, and provides same-day shipping to satisfy tight job deadlines.
www.cameronconnect.com
4SProducts
4SProducts is a manufacturer of telecom and energy cables as well as galvanized strand. 4S manufactures cables for the renewable sector such as UL and TUV-rated solar-type cables in a wide range of sizes and applications. 4S solar cables are rated RHH/RHW-2 as per UL44, UL4703 and UL854 standards. www.4sproducts.com
Copperweld
Copperweld developed Sunray PV wire to be affordable copper PV wire, and also energy efficient when upsized. Additionally, it is up to 20% lighter than traditional copper PV wire when upsized. This weight reduction decreases the amount of pulling tension, resistance, and effort required to transport and install the wire saving time and money.
American Wire Group
American Wire Group (AWG) is a global supplier of wire and cable to the solar, wind, and utility industries. Specific to the solar power industry, AWG offers PV, power, control, transmission, and fiber optic cables. Handling large, utilityscale, as well as smaller, residential projects, AWG offers a variety of products to meet wire and cable needs, including the following: 15kV to 35kV TR-XLPE/EPR; ACSR/AAAC/ AAC; PV AL cable; bare copper, aluminum, or copper clad steel; static/guy wire; OPGW; and related hardware. www.buyawg.com
www.copperweld.com
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Powering today and tomorrow, Panduit is the leader in global supply chain and engineering guidance you need to design and build best-in-class solar, wind, and electrical vehicle supply equipment products. Our renewable energy electrical infrastructure solutions play a vital role in in the world’s top production facilities. Panduit rigorously tests products to ensure outstanding performance in high wind and high vibration operations, under intense UV exposure, in extreme temperatures, and in the presence of corrosive agents. As we transition to a world of electrified products, energy distribution must be modernized, upgraded, and integrated with innovative infrastructure to support our changing demands.
As a leading provider of Balance of System (BOS) components for the solar industry, Panduit’s broad portfolio offers 75% of a BOS, which covers more ground than any other manufacturer. Combine this with direct access to expert consultants and strategic R&D investments that maximize efficiencies and decrease the total cost of ownership across the entire project.
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Hendrix
Aerial Spacer Cable and Tree Wire covered systems for 15-115kV voltage systems significantly improve reliability, offer environmental and wildlife protection, and provide a high return on investment. Spacer cable systems are suitable for harsh environments, as well as projects involving limited ROW, multiple circuits, long spans, and heavily treed areas. This robust system reduces outages by up to 90%, significantly reducing labor costs and revenue loss.
www.marmonutility.com
Paige Renewable Energy
Paige Renewable Energy has been a provider of wire and cable solutions for over 60 years. Paige offers 35kV, 2kV, 600V PV, hybrid aluminum/wire cables, and more. With expertise in overmolding and redundant North American factories, Paige offers overmolded harnesses, string extenders, and jumpers. All orders can be custom labeled, prefabricated, kitted, and bundled with coordinated shipping and delivery, for a truly plug and play installation.
www.paigerenewableenergy.com
OneMonroe Titan
OneMonroe Titan is a Solar BOS stocking distributor and manufactures custom PV adapters, jumper, harnesses, and overmolds for every application in the solar and renewable energy sector. Their plug-n-play solution minimizes field installation time, costs, and helps installers use the connector they prefer like Staubli, Jinko, or TE while keeping the integrity of the connection. OneMonroe also offers full engineering analysis and take off of site plans to ensure the proper fit for the application.
www.titanwnc.com
Priority Wire & Cable
Priority Wire & Cable stocks a large inventory of aluminum DC feeder cables PV 2KV, 4 AWG thru 1000 MCM, plus 8 and 10 AWG copper 2KV string wire in black, white, red, and green. They have supplied wire to over 15GW of projects and can assist in eliminating unexpected costs, and reducing lead time, waste, and labor.
www.prioritywire.com
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North American Clean Energy 39 www.affinityenergy.com AFFINITY ENERGY 11900 Sam Roper Dr. Charlotte, NC 28269 AMERICA’S MOST TRUSTED INTEGRATION EXPERT 4+ GW 2+ GW 1+ GW AFFINITY ENERGY renewable energy projects power & energy projects pv solar & battery energy storage projects
Prysmian Group
Prysmian Group‘s cables are helping businesses in the solar industry convert renewable and sustainably-sourced energy opportunities into reality. Prysmian is driving innovation in the solar industry, helping renewable industry partners deliver projects with benefits for the future of the world and their businesses. Prysmian‘s SunGen UL 4703 suite of (PV) products effectively and efficiently connect solar panels and concentrated solar power technologies while withstanding the harsh operating environments of solar power application.
www.prysmiangroup.com
Electrolysers
Stäubli Electrical Connectors
More than 25 years of experience and experience in connecting complex photovoltaic (PV) systems worldwide enables Stäubli Electrical Connectors to create long-term value. With quality product solutions and services for eBoS (electrical Balance of Systems) applications in PV plants, they make projects reliable and efficient. Individually tailored to their customers’ needs, they provide all the required elements for any sized project. The MC4 family of PV connectors are rated up to 1500V UL, 70A, and are available for 14 through 8 AWG cable configurations. Their product portfolio also includes in-line fuses UL rated up to 1500V, to 30A. www.ecs-ecart.com
Nel Hydrogen
Nel Hydrogen manufacturers Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysers, producing from 0.27 Nm3 to 19,400 Nm3 of H2 per hour. Units can be grouped together into electrolyser plants for even larger production rates. Electrolysers are used to store excess electricity from renewable resources in the H2 bond. The H2 can then be sold to industry (converting curtailed power to cash), or burned in a turbine or run through a fuel cell to put the stored energy onto the grid during periods of low generation or peak demand. Due to their fast response times the PEM electrolysers are also used by renewable energy plants to balance the power the plant puts onto the grid.
www.nelhydrogen.com
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Enclosures | Combiner Boxes
EZ Solar
The mission at EZ SOLAR is to make solar simpler with innovative products that are high quality, installer friendly, and cost effective. Made from advanced durable polycarbonate, EZ Solar rooftop junction boxes are designed to last for life. With three patented layers of water protection, and two weep holes for breathability, and a 25-year warranty, installers and homeowners can rest assured there will be no leaking. There are three different models to choose from to get just the right box for each install. Compatible with composite shingle and tile roofs. www.ezsolarproducts.com
Maysteel
Maysteel fabricates custom renewable energy enclosures for energy storage, battery storage, generators, solar inverters, and more. Maysteel provides buildable designs that can quickly and easily scale, fabrication support for changes in demand, and enclosures that meet rigorous standards, including NEMA 3R and NEMA 4 standards. www.maysteel.com
Fibox Enclosures
Fibox provides UL listed, NEMA-rated non-metallic polycarbonate enclosures. Designed for the challenges of the renewable energy industry, Fibox enclosures are watertight and UV resistant. Lightweight rust-free polycarbonate offers high impact resistance. Sized from 2" x 2" x 2" to 32" x 24" x 12" in a variety of cover configurations and colors. www.fiboxusa.com
STEGO, Inc.
STEGO’s CS 028 fan heater prevents the formation of condensation and provides an evenly distributed interior air temperature in enclosure cabinets. The heaters are connected using internal terminal connectors. The heater design minimizes the surface temperatures on the accessible side surfaces of the housing, and its small size makes them suitable for use in enclosures where space is at a premium. www.stegousa.com
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BorgWarner (formerly Rhombus Energy Solutions)
Next-generation, bi-directional electric vehicle DC fast charging systems, high-efficiency power conversion systems, and energy management system (EMS) software for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capable electric vehicle fleet charging.
www.rhombusenergysolutions.com
Trachte
Trachte, LLC manufactures modular, prefabricated substation control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures for electric utility and renewable energy applications. Trachte’s customer substation buildings are constructed for clients’ requirements and site location with the electrical, HVAC, service equipment, cable tray, and grounding, etc. preinstalled prior to shipping.
www.trachteusa.com
Energy Management Systems
Ageto Energy
The Ageto ARC Microgrid Controller is a robust, reliable, and highly flexible control solution designed to amplify the value of energy resources in three-phase behind-the-meter and off-grid microgrid installations. The ARC controller acts as the single interface for the entire system, providing autonomous system control and optimization, data collection and visualization, alarm handling, and countless other features designed to ease the operation and maintenance of these complex and high investment systems. The microgrid experts at Ageto are committed partners calling on decades of storage and generator experience to exceed project expectations.
www.agetoenergy.com
Continental Control Systems
As a member of Socomec Group, Continental Control Systems designs and manufactures metering devices, current transformers, and custom energy measurement, including the Wattnode line of power and energy meters. The WattNode Wide-Range meter is an economical high-accuracy metering solution with a small footprint and providing ease of installation.
www.ctlsys.com
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Discover Battery
TLYNK II Communications Gateway is a powerful tool to unlock the full power of electronic batteries. It serves as a communications bridge, programmable relay controller, and an insightful window into the battery management system of all Discover Battery’s LiFePO4 energy storage solutions. LYNK II enables and establishes closed-loop communications with all major brands of power electronics to provide dynamic charging, real-time visibility through remote cloud monitoring, and historical battery data, and it enables firmware and feature updates providing homeowners with the full benefit of Discover’s storage advances throughout the battery’s service life. www.solv4ex.com
Shaanxi Dyness Renewable Energy Group Co., Ltd
Dyness is a battery manufacture headquartered in China. They specialize in grid-tied and off-grid LFP battery solutions for residential applications. Their battery products are produced in accordance with international standards, and have obtained CEC, CE, IEC, EMC, ROHS, and other certificates.
www.dyness-tech.com
Energy Monitoring
Eaton
Eaton smart breakers combine the expected protective features with the intelligence needed to enable smarter energy decisions and more flexible energy systems for homes, apartments, buildings, the grid, and more. Delivering new capabilities that optimize energy use including the ability to monitor energy habits with revenue-grade metering, simplify the safe integration of renewables, reduce energy costs and control energy use, and integrate with existing infrastructure and smart home systems.
www.eaton.com/evci
IHI Terrasun Solutions
Terrasun’s proprietary software provides Power Plant Controls (PPC), reporting, monitoring, performance analytics, and service diagnostic tools so users can run their storage installation with ease and reliability. Their software can manage solar installations in a DC-coupled configuration or standalone storage setup with multi-day programming, full SCADA HMI, and customizable data access. Their systems run on Rockwell Automation’s Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) platform and qualify for ERCOT, CAISO, MISO, and other ISO markets. www.ihiterrasun.com
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Sense
Sense Solar is installed in the home’s electrical panel and connected to the solar system to enable users to see real-time energy use and solar production. Sense can also detect and track many of the different appliances in the home to show what is consuming electricity, how much it’s costing, and when it turns on or off. Homeowners can see how much electricity they consume from solar or the grid, excess electricity sold back to the utility, and exactly how much of their home is powered by the solar system.
www.sense.com/pro
Energy Storage System
Blue Planet Energy
Blue Planet Energy’s Blue Ion LX is a grid-optional energy storage solution that integrates with a range of renewable and traditional energy sources to power businesses, critical infrastructure, and global resilience projects. When paired with solar PV, a Blue Ion LX microgrid can operate independent of, or in conjunction with, the utility grid. Built in the USA with non-toxic lithium ferrous phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, the Blue Ion LX integrates energy storage, system intelligence, and site controls in a ruggedized enclosure. Blue Ion LX includes a 15-year performance warranty, pre-tested and pre-configured battery inverter, is UL9540a listed, and expandable in 32kWh increments. Blue Planet Energy supports the Blue Ion LX with support services including project design and sales, installation and commissioning, and O&M.
www.blueplanetenergy.com/blue-ion-lx
Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions
The SimpliPHI Energy Storage System (ESS) is vertically integrated with modular components to scale power and energy capacity independently. Increase power output to satisfy higher electrical loads with the SimpliPHI 6kW Inverter with dual MPPT and increase energy capacity for longer runtimes during outages with the SimpliPHI 4.9kWh Battery. The EnergyTrak control and monitoring system provides customized solutions with a simple but sophisticated Mobile App that optimizes efficiencies and cost savings for indoor/ outdoor, AC/ DC coupled, on/ off-grid installations. The SimpliPHI ESS is IP 65 rated, certified to UL 1741 and 1973, is UL 9540A fire-safety tested, and scalable from 6kW to 54kW and 4.9kWh to 358.56kWh.
www.briggsandstratton.com
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e-On Batteries, Inc.
Founded in Dallas, Texas in 2015, e-On Batteries provides lithium-based battery energy storage. They design, assemble, and integrate Smart Battery Energy Storage Systems (SmartBess) with a focus on long-term reliability and safety throughout the United States and beyond. Their systems combine a proprietary Battery Management System(BMS) and UL1973 listed, 9540A tested LiFePo4 modules which can be scaled and networked for applications in behind-the-meter microgrid, electric vehicle charging, data centers, and in-front of the meter utility-scale energy storage ranging from 9.8kWh residential Genesis units to their 8.5MWh MegaBlock configurations. www.e-onbatteries.com
Electrochaea Corporation
Electrochaea’s grid scale power-to-gas methanation process stores renewable power in synthetic methane. Co-located renewable power, biogas source, and archaea enables long duration energy storage and decarbonizes the gas infrastructure. www.electrochaea.com
EnerSys
The Mojave Lithium Energy Storage System enables robust, reliable energy storage for virtually any situation. The advanced system features a footprint of just two square feet, suitable for applications with limited space. Engineered with safety and dependability in mind, the Mojave Lithium Energy Storage System is Underwriter Laboratories (UL) 1973 and UL 9540 Listed. www.enersys.com
Electriq Power
The PowerPod 2 is a part of Electriq Power’s family of smart home energy storage systems designed to capture and store solar power, save on electricity costs, and protect against power outages. The system, a home battery paired with an inverter, offers high power output and the flexibility of three different capacity ratings: 10kWh, 15kWh, and 20kWh, to meet every homeowner’s energy storage needs. The cobalt-free PowerPod 2 builds upon existing LFP battery technology and utilizes intelligent energy storage software enabling the system to cycle through several operating modes, allowing users to manage their energy usage and consumption for optimized performance. www.electriqpower.com
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North American Clean Energy 51 TRUSTED PARTNER ON THE GEMINI SOLAR + STORAGE PROJECT 690 MWAC SOLAR + 1.4 GWH STORAGE IHITerrasun.com INTEGRATION SOFTWARE SERVICES MA 232 MWh 37 projects Ontario 81 MWh 10 projects MD 12 MWh 4 projects NY 76 MWh 9 projects NC 11 MWh Japan 3 MWh TX 68 MWh NV 1 4 GWh 1 project
Generac Power Systems
The Generac PWRgenerator, designed and manufactured in the USA, recharges the PWRcell Battery to keep homes powered for the long term when the grid is down. It connects directly to the PWRcell inverter, creating a residential nano-grid and allowing a home to be fully energy independent. During the day, solar panels provide power to the home and the excess can charge the battery. During the night, the battery discharges and if it reaches 30% state of charge, PWRgenerator will turn on and fully charge the battery in about 1 hour. Additionally, PWRgenerator is designed to be extremely quiet and fuel efficient, running on either natural gas or LP. www.generac.com
MPINarada
MPINarada offers stationary energy storage solutions using 3rd generation Narada designed and manufactured LFP cells and modules integrated into both standard and custom solution offerings. These systems provide an integrated solution (cabinet, rack, containerized system) or individual units (cells, modules, racks) for third party or on-site integration. MPINarada has Project Managers throughout the USA and Service Technicians in the USA and Canada. MPINarada has developed training, operation, and service programs that will allow key stakeholder personnel to fully adopt MPINarada product offerings into their existing operations.
www.mpinarada.com
Moment Energy
Moment Energy provides clean, affordable, and reliable energy storage systems (ESS) by repurposing retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Moment Energy’s ESS helps with peak shaving for on-grid, commercial customers, which helps them reduce energy costs. Moment Energy’s ESS enables off-grid sites to lower diesel generator use and install solar or wind power systems. It is possible to reduce diesel consumption by up to 40% with Moment Energy’s ESS, even without the availability of renewables. Their solutions stack with 48kWh building blocks to accommodate any sizing needs.
www.momentenergy.com
Outback Power
Outback Power celebrates 20 years as a designer and manufacturer of residential energy storage systems. The NEW Mojave Inverter, with ESS Lithium battery provides homeowners with energy management features include time of use, peak shaving, solar self-consumption, reliable backup power for critical loads, and a 10-year warranty. The 8KW Mojave inverter can be matched to the Mojave 14.8kWh lithiumion battery, or EnerSys lead acid battery or select 3rd party UL9540 lithium solution. The Mojave can also be used with a generator and offers communications for Virtual Power Plant (VPP) applications. The Mojave is AC Coupled and can work with most 3rd party solar inverters and microinverters.
www.outbackpower.com
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North American Clean Energy 53 NEW PRODUCTS! Visit us at Intersolar in booth 1150. discoverbattery.com #7 -13511 Crestwood Place, Richmond, BC, V6V 2E9, Canada info@discoverbattery.com + 1.778.776.3288 Unlock the full potential of Discover Lithium Batteries by enabling the BMS to optimize and dynamically manage the charging configurations of inverter-chargers. A robust lithium solution for residential off-grid solar and tiny home power applications. A powerful lithium energy storage system for residential off-grid solar and whole home backup power.
Paladin Power, Inc.
Paladin Power energy storage system (ESS) is an all-in-one home battery and hybrid inverter solution that is completely off-grid, low cost, easy to install, and can power all circuits in a home plus EVs. Everything is organized into one enclosure, including batteries, inverters, and connections. Paladin ESS is SGIP approved in California, including UL 1741, ETL, CEC, IEEE 1541. Paladin can be used for residential, farms, EVs, and commercial applications and is available with a 20-year warranty. www.paladinpower.com
Engineering | Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Sol-Ark
The 5K-1P is a single-phase inverter suitable for a smaller home, RV, cabin, or other dwelling. This unit is stackable, works with large solar inputs, and is cost-effective. This is a powerful, but simple unit, and it retains their engineering support, dependable reliability, and a solid warranty. www.sol-ark.com
Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers is a global power system engineering and consulting firm. EPE’s capabilities and services cover the full spectrum of transmission, distribution, generation, and technology needs from key client groups. EPE’s expertise and skillsets span utility engineering, grid and resource integration, reliability and compliance, and software and grid analytics. They tailor their services to ensure each project’s success.
www.epeconsulting.com
GreenLancer
GreenLancer is an online marketplace for solar installers to purchase permit drawings, engineering wet stamps, and other services from a network of certified design and engineering firms. The platform is built for speed with a seamless, standardized customer experience, and quality designs. Installers sign up for free and shop a catalog of services at prices that fit their needs, allowing them to budget, plan, and grow their business far into the future.
www.greenlancer.com
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NEO Virtus Engineering
NEO Virtus Engineering offers PSS/E and PSCAD models for utility or regional operator DG interconnection applications. They develop and test project-specific stability models using PSS/E and PSCAD for DG systems for generic inverter model customizations. NEO provides modeling for MV AC collection systems and major power equipment against ideal single machine infinite bus (SMIB) grid models or against regional/site specific utility networks models. Their models are fully tested to incorporate all regional requirements for protection, ride-through, and real/reactive power controls. NEO Virtus has provided modeling support to many clients for Clustered Studies, Congested Areas Studies, Affected System Operator (ASO) Studies, and for T&D ISO level Small Generator Interconnection requests such as Benchmark Analysis.
www.neovirtus.com
POWER Engineers, Inc.
POWER Engineers provides engineering and environmental solutions for clean energy buyers in a huge variety of industries, from power delivery and generation to food and beverage and manufacturing. Their team assists their clients, starting with system studies and interconnect support all the way through construction management.
www.powereng.com
T&M Associates
T&M Associates provides full services for energy clients, including environmental, engineering, and construction services to develop efficient, cost-effective solutions. Their team has extensive experience with design/bid/build and engineer/procure/ construct (EPC) delivery methods for public and private sector projects, including PV, battery storage, microgrids, EV charging, and integrating energy systems into power grids. Services include preliminary assessment, financial analysis, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, environmental resource studies and impact assessment, land use planning, permitting, project and construction support, and financial incentive sssistance.
www.tandmassociates.com
Tropenas Company
Offering engineering services for utility-scale solar and storage, Tropenas Company provides turnkey electrical and civil permit packages. With 4+GW of interconnection applications and designs, their multi-state local engineers will lead any portion of a solar project. Designed blending contractor field experience with value engineering, Tropenas’ designs incorporate and clearly communicate lean solutions, enabling fast installation and long durability, improving profitability. Example offerings: stamped electrical and civil permit drawings, independent engineering, medium voltage, and substation design.
www.tropenas.com
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Equipment Manufacturer
Westlake Consultants, Inc.
Westlake Consultants supports the solar and wind industries with civil engineering, land survey and land use planning for site development, installation of solar arrays, high-tech manufacturing sites, and battery storage facilities. Westlake’s energy team works throughout the US offering due diligence/feasibility studies, drainage studies, transportation planning assistance, civil site design, and permitting assistance. They offer a full array of survey services including field survey, ALTA, and construction survey. Their experience with difficult sites and knowledge of construction economics enables them to support clients throughout project development.
www.westlakeconsultants.com
Westwood Professional Services
Whether a project is 1MW or 1GW, Westwood’s full-service team is ready to guide it smoothly from site selection through performance verification for utility-scale, distributed generation, industrial, and commercial industries. From their 25 offices throughout the US, they’ve permitted, designed, and surveyed large and complex solar projects across the country.
www.westwoodps.com
Environmental Consultants | Business Services
Premier Truck Rental
Premier Truck Rental’s Trixplexing Cable Wrapper is made to triplex MV cables on solar farms, wrapping 2 miles of cable per hour using twine. This unit eliminates the need for zip ties to bundle the cable, as well as is self-propelled and requires no additional power sources other than being pulled behind a trailer. When paired with a Fairlead to guide triplexed cable into a ditch and an RL5RTWF Five Reel Wind Farm Trailer to haul the reels, users can save both time and money when working on an installation job.
www.rentptr.com
Sun Xtender
Sun Xtender renewable energy storage batteries for off-grid and grid tied systems for communication towers, pumping stations, constructions signs, residential and business, remote electrification. Sun Xtender is continuously developing battery technology to meet advancing renewable energy needs using Deep Cycle unique high density plate and grid design with PolyGuard protection for superior reliability, power, and extended cycle life. Sun Xtender Batteries are manufactured by Concorde Battery Corporation under an ISO 9001 + AS9100 Quality Management System. All Sun Xtender batteries ship Hazmat Exempt by land, sea, and air.
www.sunxtender.com
UHG Consulting
UHG’s services include: SBA 504 green loan energy analysis, UHG offers this service for businesses wanting to secure loans through the SBA 504 Green loan program by going solar go or investing in energy reduction measures; LEED certification, UHG can manage any facet of a LEED project; Energy benchmarking, UHG creates and manages ENERGYSTAR portfolio’s for buildings to ensure legal requirements are filled accurately, completely, and on schedule; and energy storage, UHG can design, consult, and implement battery storage solutions for small to large stationary storage needs.
www.uhgconsulting.com
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Financial Services
Vermeer
Vermeer offers a complete portfolio of equipment and support solutions from land clearing and utility installation work to facility construction. Vermeer brush and whole tree chippers, tub grinders, and horizontal grinders are used to clear land. Vermeer trenchers, plows, and horizontal directional drills are used widely for electrical wiring and connecting solar farms to the grid. For installing piles, the Vermeer pile driver lineup includes lightweight, remote-controlled machines that can move from pile to pile accurately and efficiently, as well as more robust models with added hammering power and seated operator’s stations.
www.vermeer.com
CleanView Capital, LLC
CleanView Capital is an equipment finance company specializing in making ownership of solar affordable and profitable for commercial and industrial companies nationwide. The Clean Energy Ownership Program uses a traditional equipment operating lease with attractive purchase options to create an affordable path to ownership at a reduced price. The program appeals to S Corps and LLCs that cannot directly benefit from a federal income tax credit as well as private and public companies seeking to optimize value and avoid budget constraints. Transactions from $100,000 to $10 Million. The program’s lessor is a federally regulated bank with more than $80 billion of assets. www.cleanviewcapital.com
GreenSky
GreenSky, a Goldman Sachs Company, provides access to increased buying power and financing plans for qualified customers. GreenSky’s loan program is an easy, paperless, point-ofpurchase payment solution that can help support a customer’s desire for clean, sustainable energy to power their home. Loans originated by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. NMLS#208156. www.greensky.com
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The floating solar platform, Hydrelio, enables PV panels to be installed on large water bodies such as drinking water reservoirs, quarry lakes, irrigation ponds, or even tailing ponds. It is a simple and affordable alternative to ground-mounted solar systems. Hydrelio is particularly suitable for energy and water-intensive industries which can’t afford to lose either land or water. Wineries, dairy or fish farms, mining companies, wastewater treatment plants, irrigation districts, and water agencies are examples of organizations benefiting from the synergy this technology creates between sun and water. www.ciel-et-terre.net
Hazelett Marine
Hazelett Marine is a provider for designing, building, and installing mooring/anchoring solutions for floating solar arrays for over 30 years. Hazelett Marine is skilled in dealing with high speed winds, large waves, strong currents, and large water variations. With multiple partnerships throughout the industry, Hazelett Marine can assist projects become reality with turnkey floating solar solutions. www.hazelettmarine.com
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Totora FPV
Totora provides turnkey floating solar solutions utilizing major international brands for projects seeking to install photovoltaics on water. Totora has experience scoping, designing, and installing floating arrays on ponds, reservoirs, water treatment plants, dams, cooling ponds, and can design for any body of water. Totora utilizes technology including floats from Kyoraku, mooring solutions from Hazelett Marine, anchors from Mooring Systems, stationary storage from Kronus Engineering, and project management from UHG Consulting, Totora’s product solutions have been installed in hundreds of projects throughout the world. Projects can be designed to meet Made in USA standards. www.totorafpv.com
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Foundations
Concast, Inc.
Concast provides a wide array of precast concrete and polymer products to their North American customers while upholding rigorous high-quality standards. Their support staff helps with all engineering, ordering, and shipping inquiries. Concast has been serving the precast field since 1969, and specializes in products for the electrical industry such as trench, pads, and boxes. www.concastinc.com
Presto Geosystems
TorcSill Foundations, LLC
TorcSill design-build Helical Pile Steel foundations for energy generation, storage, and delivery. Less expensive than concrete, no cure time, and no spoils allows for overall project schedule compression.
www.torcsill.com
Ground Covering
Beckett Solar Energy
Sprayed on the ground, Terra Pave Top-Seal Albedo products are 100% eco-friendly liquid soil stabilizers that permanently bind and transform the ground into a concrete-pavement-like-layer. Top Seal White Albedo achieves the albedo of snow (0.81), and delivers ~15% more from bifacial panels. Developed by University of Texas at Austin, the product has recently been named Finalist in NREL’s American Made Solar Prize. www.beckettsolar.com
The GEOWEB Soil Stabilization System is a cost-effective and versatile way to construct access roads one time for foundation construction, solar farm component delivery, and maintenance access. The GEOWEB access road system’s inherent strength, through the confinement of infill, virtually eliminates the need to maintain and reconstruct roads subjected to heavy traffic. GEOWEB geocells drastically reduce required cross-sections because the 3D system delivers increased strength to non-cohesive soils such as sand and recycled concrete/asphalt.
www.prestogeo.com
Ground Screws | Anchors
American Earth Anchors
American Earth Anchors introduces the PE46-Hex8 to their line of penetrator earth anchors. The Hex8 has been field tested to 9,000lbs. of downward pressure and up to 14,000lbs. of pullout strength, and was designed to fit a 2” schedule 40 pipe, making it an option for solar panel ground mount racking. The Hex8 can save time and money by replacing concrete footings providing the advantage of no digging, no forms, no pouring, no waiting, and easy leveling by screwing up or down. American Earth Anchors can also make custom brackets for any pipe size.
www.americanea.com
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American Ground Screw
AGS products are easy and affordable to install, are code compliant, and widely available through most solar products distributors. American Ground Screw products can be used for any pipe, tube, or C and H pile systems.
www.americangroundscrew.com
Infra-Metals Co.
With a wide range of products and services, InfraMetals is a structural steel service providers in the United States. They tailor their distribution centers to meet the needs of the regions they supply, and provide high quality materials and service promptly and economically. Their nventory features products ranging from beams and tubes to sheets, channels, and expanded metal, and their processing capabilities include cutting and drilling to blasting and painting.
www.infra-metals.com
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MarkingPenDepot
MarkingPenDepot sells UV resistant paint pens and torque sealant for visual inspection of fasteners and other fittings. MPDX paint markers dry in 30 seconds and have UV resistance for up 22 years. Other brands include Dykem, Markal, and The Pumper.
www.markingpendepot.com
Inverters
COTEK
COTEK offers five series of pure, sine-wave inverter and inverter chargers for off-grid and backup applications designed to meet the needs of the solar industry. COTEK inverter models range from 200W-4000W with a DC input of 12V, 24V, or 48V. The new SC and SL series of bi-directional inverter chargers come equipped with 5 operating modes and advanced features such as power sharing and current limiting. COTEK also offers standalone inverter and battery charger options through the SP, SD and CX series.
www.cotek.ca
Solar Utility
1500V PV testing
The Solar Utility Pro from Seaward takes PV testing the next level with its leading 1500V / 40A testing capabilities.
WORD Rock Drills
The WORD Rock Drill SS Series Skid Steer Attachment is a solution for wind turbine grounding rod and foundation installations. Built for versatility, this drilling attachment can tackle tough soil conditions for a variety of applications and easily attaches to an existing skid steer. With user-friendly operating controls, these units can be operated by crew members or drillers at all levels of experience. WORD Rock Drills provides complementary drill training with each new machine purchase.
www.wordrockdrills.com
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CPS America
The CPS 250/275kW 3-phase string inverter brings the many advantages of high-power string inverters to utility-scale applications. Each 250/275kW inverter offers full power output up to 42°C and is available with either 36 fused or 24 unfused string inputs. String inverters minimize fault impact and simplify O&M. The CPS 250/275kW string inverter is part of a larger integrated solution for large-scale solar sites from CPS America. www.chintpowersystems.com
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CyboEnergy
The patented AC assisted off-grid CyboInverters are suitable for building battery-less off-grid solar systems for EV charging. The system can start and run heavy loads 24/7 with consistent performance to take major loads off the grid to save electricity. Having 4-input channels with panel-level MPPT and can support up to 450W panels, CyboInverters are patented, UL-1741 certified, NEMA-6 rated, and made in the USA. www.cyboenergy.com
Hoymiles Power Electronics, Inc.
Hoymiles 4-in-1 microinverter is a cost-effective modulelevel solar solution, and can support up to 4 panels at once and maximize the PV production of an installation. With a maximum DC voltage of 60V, Hoymiles microinverter is a PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment and conforms with NEC-2017 and NEC-2020 Article 690.12, and CEC-2021 Sec 64-218. It features easy plug-and-play installation, Reactive Power Control, compliant with CA Rule 2, compliant with U.S. NEC-2017 and NEC-2020 690.12 rapid shutdown, and external antenna for strong communication with DTU, and high reliability with its NEMA 6 (IP67) enclosure and 6000V surge protection.
www.hoymiles.com
Z-Rack benefits:
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Makers of
Ingeteam
Ingeteam’s Full Skid Power Station is a UL 9540 and UL 1741 SA compliant medium voltage turnkey solution which integrates all the devices required for a system of up to 7.650MVA into a single skid platform. Available with INGECON SUN PV inverters or INGECON SUN STORAGE battery inverters, this compact, customizable station is reliable, easy to transport and install, and offers a flexible design which can fit up to two inverters on one skid. Combining Ingeteam’s expertise in the power conversion field (+75GW supplied worldwide) with plant control technology, and monitoring solutions, its highly efficient electronic conversion, and protection devices allow for efficiency values of up to 98.9%.
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MidNite Solar, Inc.
The new Rosie Inverter/Charger is an addition to the family of MidNite Solar Inverters. The Rosie is a versatile inverter/charger and suitable for medium renewable energy systems. The Rosie is a true sine wave inverter/charger that provides 120 or 120/240VAC output at 7000/48VDC. The Rosie uses quiet forced air cooling over heat-sink fins and transformer compartment. Included are auto gen start, battery temp sensor, remote battery voltage sensor, canbus communications, and more. The Rosie will be available first quarter of 2023. www.midnitesolar.com
Power Electronics
Power Electronics manufactures solar inverters for photovoltaic plants with its two main headquarters in Valencia, Spain and Phoenix, AZ. Their new generation of Freemaq PCSM is compatible with all battery technologies and with any type of storage application and has a power rating of up to 4200kVA. The Freemaq DC/DC converter is compatible with high-capacity BESS and communicates directly with the Freesun HEM solar inverter, allowing the operation of the hybrid installation to be optimized. www.power-electronics.com
Sinexcel, Inc.
The modular 1500Vdc Bi-directional Storage Inverter Cabinet is compatible with various battery and can work with 600 to 1500VDC battery string to connect 400/480/600/690/800VAC grid, applying in both C&I and utility applications. The NEMA 3R/IP54 cabinet, which supports up to 8 power modules to get power range from 125kW to 1.7MW, can be used with Sinexcel 1500VDC/DC converter to support PV input. www.sinexcel.us
MBA Energy & Industrial is an industrial construction firm that specializes in providing various new facilities for energy-related projects. MBA has built over 70 buildings for the renewable industry in the last five years and can provide complete coverage of your project. MBA’s current resume stretches across 22 states and includes O&M buildings, warehouses, large enclosures, battery storage, terminals, substation buildings, large offices, and many other facilities. Most MBA buildings are design/build in nature, but the company is also capable of buildto-print projects. The in-house team of architects and engineers helps clients through the design process and offers various options for their respective projects. MBA also provides free conceptual designs, budgetary pricing, and consultation on building planning. Please don’t go through the design process alone; lean on our expertise. Contact MBA today.
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SMA America
The Sunny Tripower X is the latest in commercial solar energy generation and the new centerpiece of the SMA Energy System Business. As a comprehensive solution, the integrated System Manager enables complete energy management from one platform while combining current technology into one device. This singlesource design ensures small to medium-sized businesses can accommodate future energy management and needs.
www.sma-america.com
SolarEdge
The S-Series features advanced safety features such as SolarEdge Sense Connect, a technology that detects temperature increase at the connector level, stopping power flow before an arc can occur. Also featuring SafeDC, which enables PV systems’ DC voltage to be automatically reduced to touch-safe levels in grid failures or when the inverter is shut down. Through the Rapid Shutdown feature conductors can be discharged to safe voltage levels in just 30 seconds. Providing 99.5% efficiency and supporting two high power, high input current PV modules, the S-Series lowers Levelized Cost of Energy thanks to high yield and enables long and powerful strings.
www.solaredge.com
SMA America
At the heart of the SMA Energy System Home is the new Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter. Coming to market in 2023, this new system enables both immediate energy use and storage in one single device, with three modular backup options that deliver reliable electricity. With its high-speed battery charging capabilities to its easy installation and handling, this newest offering will provide a capable, flexible solution that empowers homeowners to take control of their energy. www.sma-america.com
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Solis
The S5-GC(75-100)K-US is a powerful three-phase inverter, making it a suitable PV string inverter for large commercial rooftop or ground mount PV projects. The product features 10 independent MPPTs with very wide full-power operating ranges that can work efficiently with both 600Vdc and 1000Vdc PV arrays. String current up to 16A accommodates new high-power and bi-facial PV modules. Easy-to-use online O&M tools make O&M intelligent and convenient. Optimized DC&AC interconnection will reduce the cost of system cables. Enclosures rated to IP66 protection grade can be installed in the harshest environmental conditions.
www.solisinverters.com
Legal Services McCauley Lyman LLC
McCauley Lyman is a transactional law firm dedicated to helping businesses grow and thrive in the renewable energy arena. They help their clients negotiate contracts, obtain permits, acquire real estate, arrange financings, and purchase and sell energy-related businesses and their assets. By leveraging their network of resources and decades of experience in the industry, they are able to provide representation while maintaining a close eye on costs. They give practical advice, have good judgment, and play well with others.
www.mccauleylyman.com
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Lighting
SEPCO - Solar Electric Power Company
SEPCO is an environmentally conscious company that manufactures solar LED lighting and off-grid solar power systems. Their solar LED lighting systems help users save as much as 75% on energy costs, reduce their carbon footprint, and never worry about blackouts. Their solar lighting and power systems have a variety of uses, such as providing illumination to streets, roadways, parking lots, pathways, area and security, signs, billboards, transit systems, and much more. Their solar lighting systems are robust, reliable, and user-friendly.
www.sepco-solarlighting.com
Managed Connectivity
OptConnect
neo2 is the next evolution in OptConnect’s fully managed cellular connectivity for the Internet of Things. neo2 is high-speed, has wide coverage, and high connectivity power. neo2 is a compact LTE Category 4 multi-carrier cellular router suited for kiosks, micro markets, digital signs, and other applications that require high-speed connectivity and the peace of mind of redundant carrier connections. www.optconnect.com
Marketing
Best Company
Best Company is a word of mouth marketing platform for generating referral business from current customers. Businesses can build and customize a profile to get their company in front of customers on a review site. Reviews can be generated from customers by email, text, and phone. Review campaigns can be customized and reviews can be responded to as they come in. Reviews, video testimonials, and earned badges can be used to social proof the brand. Best Company provides a complete word of mouth marketing system all in one platform.
www.business.bestcompany.com
Microgrids
UL Solutions
UL Solutions HOMER software optimizes the value of a microgrid, hybrid power, or energy storage system, whether the system is standalone, grid-connected, behind- or front-ofthe-meter. Products include HOMER Pro for determining the least-cost solution for standalone microgrids; HOMER Grid for designing behind-the-meter, grid-connected systems that save on electricity bills, reduce peak loads, and lower carbon footprints; and HOMER Front to maximize project IRR in utilityscale hybrid systems.
www.ul.com/homersoftware
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Microinverters
Aptos Solar Technology
The high-performance MAC-800 dual unit microinverter is engineered for maximum AC power output when paired with Aptos Solar Technology’s high-power solar panels. The MAC-800 is built for simple system integration and is compatible with third- party devices. The MAC-800 is equipped and ready for system monitoring and trend tracking through Aptos Solar Technology’s cloud based software. www.aptossolar.com
NEP
NEP’s BDM800 is a two PV panel microinverter providing 800WAC and supporting two modules up to 1200WDC. Rule 21 ready and CEC listed. Residential and Commercial 208VAC applications. Shipping today via national distributors.
www.northernep.com
For most utility-scale solar facilities, the rising cost of vegetation management is the top budget item. Now there’s a solution to this growing problem. The Renubot is designed by solar O&M professionals specifically for vegetation management on these locations. It’s rugged, reliable and remains onsite with oversight. Let’s discuss how Renubot can solve your problem.
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Modules
Aptos
Solar Technology
Aptos DNA Split Cell Series uses advanced selective emitter PERC technology with thin film layers to improve heat tolerance, increase photon capture, minimize resistive loss, and use 5% more of the available active area for optimal power performance. Aptos panels outperform IEC standards and come with a 30-year extended warranty. www.aptossolar.com
LONGI Solar
LONGi Hi-MO5 features optimized gallium-doped M10 standard silicon wafers (182mm) to produce a P-Type Mono PERC module with low LID, increased attenuation, and power performance well as long-term reliability.
Hi-MO 5 adopts “Smart Soldering,” which uses integrated segmented soldering ribbons that maximize light capture and connect cells with reduced gap distance and reduce the tensile stress of the cell.
www.longi.com/us
Boviet Solar
Vega Series Bifacial PV modules are designed with technology in mind, made from robust product components, under stringent quality control steps, and high-tech manufacturing processes. PERC, half-cut, multi-busbar, and large cell designs enables these PV modules to provide high power and reliable, dependable system performance under different installation requirements, difficult weather, or environmental conditions, whether for a residential, commercial, industrial, or utility-scale project. www.bovietsolar.com
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PowerShingle by Nucor is a solar panel technology with a water-shed design to keep everything below clean and dry. PowerShingle eliminates the need for costly sub-roofing and its bifacial design gathers sunlight from both sides, providing a steady supply of clean, affordable solar energy backed by a 25-year warranty. www.nucor.com/energy-solutions
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Panasonic Eco Systems North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, unveiled their new line of all-black compact EverVolt solar modules, developed with performance, accessibility, flexibility, and pleasing aesthetics in mind. The new HK Black Series panels, with half-cut cells and heterojunction technology with gapless connections, offer the most powerful modules in the company’s portfolio. The EverVolt HK Black Series modules have efficiency ratings of up to 22.2%, allowing homeowners to utilize high levels of power production while using less roof space. Homeowners can benefit from greater energy production throughout the day, including on the hottest days in the warmest climates, due to the modules’ temperature coefficient of 0.26%/°C. With low annual degradation rates, the Panasonic panels are expected to provide power output of at least 92% in the 25th year after installation. The EverVolt solar modules are covered under Panasonic’s EverVolt AllGuard All System Warranty when purchased with EverVolt Battery Storage System, which covers solar panels and battery storage when bundled together. na.panasonic.com/us/evervolt
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REC Group
With an innovative gapless cell layout, the REC Alpha Pure Series reaches 410Wp, alongside its elegant appearance and lead-free construction. Utilizing an advanced cell technology, half-cut heterojunction cells in a gapless layout, the REC Alpha Pure delivers up to 410Wp. The Alpha Pure offers a high power density, helping homeowners and businesses benefit from optimum use of space and even higher savings on energy bills. The new REC Alpha Pure Series is eligible for the premium REC ProTrust warranty package, which offers up to 25 years coverage on product, performance, and labor, with guaranteed power of at least 92% in year 25 of operation. Thanks to a temperature coefficient of -0.26 %/°C, the REC Alpha Pure offers high performance in both mild and hot conditions. A strong frame gives extra protection against extreme weather events and allows the REC Alpha to withstand snow loads of 7000Pa. www.recgroup.com
Silfab Solar, Inc.
The Silfab Elite (410 BG) is the latest addition to Silfab Solar’s Elite series utilizing back-contact metal wrap through technology and proprietary integrated cell design delivering optimal performance, high efficiency, durability, and reliability in all weather conditions. Exclusively manufactured in the USA and designed for the North American market, the triple black design is aesthetically pleasing for all residential applications and is backed by a 25-year product and 30-year performance warranty.
www.silfabsolar.com
RECOM Technologies
RECOM Technologies Panther series are based on the mono PERC cell, using half-cut technology available in mono and bifacial glass modules with full black, silver/black frame with white backsheet. With module efficiency up to 21.09%, committing they will produce no less than 85.04% of their nominal power in the 25th year after the warranty start date. Designed with harmony Panther Black modules sleekness and blackness blend within a modern home’s architecture. RECOM’s power plants are certified to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards, and Panther series is fully certified to IEC61215 and 61730 standards. Panther series is also certified to withstand extreme wind testing [2400Pa] and snow loads [5400Pa). www.recom-tech.com
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Solaria Corporation
Solaria’s PowerX Performance Series solar panel uses a next-generation M10-based cell platform to deliver high efficiency, power and performance for reliable, durable energy. Sleek all-black design with barely visible wires makes PowerX an attractive, accessible panel. High power density means generation of more energy from the same area. 20%+ efficiency ensures high power density and 400W per panel means fewer panels on roof. With an innovative cell layout, the entire surface generates power and dead spots and failure points are eliminated. PowerX offers enhanced low-light performance for power from dawn-to-dusk and a 25-year power, parts, and labor warranty. www.solaria.com
Solvari Solar
Solvari SR is an all-in-one solar module that offers a quick install. Simply lift the module to the roof, screw it down, and plug it in. All fasteners, flashing, electronics, and wiring are integrated with the module. Installers appreciate the low labor, overhead, and inventory management costs, as well as the safety of spending less time on the roof. Solvari SR won the DOE’s American Made Solar Prize and the California Energy Commission CalSEED innovation award. www.solvarisolar.com
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Star Solar
Sleek, powerful, and reliable modules by Star offer technology and aesthetics without a premium mark-up. They carefully source their components to ensure reliable, on-time delivery. Star features all-black modules available in 400W and 440W power outputs, suitable for residential and commercial installations. They offer a 25-year product, 25-year power warranty. American-owned and based in Los Angeles, California, Star is a woman-owned solar module producer.
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Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products
Ulbrich Solar Technologies’ Reflective Ready Ribbon (RRR) is a power enhancing solution for multi-bus-bar solar cell manufacturing, offering a power increase of up to 0.8%. This added energy is generated by a special diffuse-reflecting flux coating that gives modules an extra power boost. Ulbrich also offers a fully black PV module solution designed to blend with the dark color of a solar cell after the stringing process known as Black Ready Ribbon (BRR). Both products eliminate the use of liquid flux in an automated cell-stringing process and enable a plug-and-play process integration, simplifying the process, and removing all costs associated with buying, storing, and using liquid flux.
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Solidification Products International, Inc. (SPI)
SPI has variety of products designed for wind and solar applications such as their Petro-Plug, Petro-Pipes, the Pump Thru Barrier (Oil Water Separators), Sealed XR-5 Containment Liners and more. One of their newest innovations is the SPI Oil Containment Shield which is an oil containment application for small to mid-sized transformers with a capacity of under 750 gallons. Each SPI product has been designed to allow rainwater to drain while completely filtering out all hydrocarbons, vegetable oils, natural ester oils that are soy based, and fuel sheen to non-detectable levels. In the event of a major spill, SPI-Oil Containment Systems will totally shut down and prevent all flow from discharging. It will then back the spill into the containment area preventing an environmental release. SPI products are currently being used at wind and solar farm operations around the world. www.oilbarriers.com
Performance Monitoring
Apogee Instruments
Apogee Instruments’ new SP-722-SS Modbus Albedometer features ISO 9060:2018 Class C pyranometers with accuracy comparable to Class A models at a fraction of the price. Designed as a low-cost, high-quality alternative to expensive glass-dome albedometers, it’s suitable for monitoring bifacial panel performance via digital RS485 / Modbus. Other sensors include silicon-cell and Class C thermopile pyranometers, back-of-panel temperature sensors, aspirated ambient air temperature monitors, and photosynthetic light sensors for monitoring the light levels of the vegetation growing under panels. Sensors come in many different output options for maximum compatibility with different systems.
www.apogeeinstruments.com
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Cachelan
Cachelan is a solar monitoring solutions company that provides SCADA and DAS systems to help with O&M and Asset Management of solar and storage portfolios via their SolarVu platform. Manage portfolios of residential, commercial/industrial, and utility sized projects in one place. Receive high fidelity alerts of equipment issues and connect weather sensors, meters, site cameras. Easily compare inverter and string level performance. Cachelan interfaces with all major inverter and equipment manufacturers, and design to minimize their customer’s cost. www.cachelan.com
Dynamic Ratings
Dynamic Ratings’ condition monitors reduce risk of failure by increasing situational awareness. Their monitors evaluate electrical assets (switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and more) and measure their performance to make sure everything is working properly. If something looks out of place, an alarm will provide a notification of the problem. This improves site uptime and generation availability. www.dynamicratings.com
EKO Instruments
The NEW MS-80SH pyranometer from EKO comes with an integrated, user-controlled, solid-state dome heating system and low power consumption for an ISO 9060:2018 and IEC 61724-1:2021 Class A compliant sensor, using less than <1.4W when on. Designed for active dew and frost resistance, the fast-response and spectrally flat MS-80SH with Level A EMI/EMC electronic surge filters, 5-year recalibration interval, and internal diagnostic sensors for remote visibility over internal temperature, humidity, tilt, and roll angle is suitable for applications in areas prone to dew, frost, and variable weather conditions. Made in Japan EKO Instruments are deployed throughout the US, helping PV projects achieve accurate yields and fast ROI through user-focused solutions and an uncompromising commitment to quality, reliability, and precision.
www.eko-instruments.com
OTT HydroMet
The WS50PV is an affordable, compact all-in-one weather sensor measuring critical parameters for commercial and industrial PV monitoring. Equipped with a suite of professional measuring sensors, the WS50PV can handle air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind direction, and wind speed in one efficient housing to simplify mounting. Add an external temperature or rain sensor to the single-wire digital Modbus interface for fast and easy integration.
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HuksefluxUSA, Inc.
The digital SR30 Secondary Standard pyranometer features an internal maintenance-free heated ventilation system. The circulation of heated air flow between the inner and outer domes suppresses the formation of dew and frost on the pyranometer optic. With < 2.1 Watts max power consumption, SR30 delivers a high level of performance and data availability. Critical sensor data, including irradiance, sensor serial number, and calibration data, are all available via RS485 RTU / Modbus connection. The sealed desiccant cartridge free design with internal ventilation translates into reduced sensor maintenance and cost of ownership.
www.huksefluxusa.com
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RainWise
The PVMet 500 delivers a customizable, multi-point monitoring solution that provides reliable energy management on any solar project. Choose up to three Irradiance Sensors and three Back-ofPanel Temperature Sensors along with three standard sensor options and an optional Ultra Sonic Anemometer, Mini Aervane, or Rain Gauge. Simple to install on any solar project, the PVMet 500 connects to Modbus RTU Communication with an ethernet TCP option available. Ships fully assembled and factory calibrated. www.rainwise.com
Solar Data Systems (Solar-Log North America)
The Solar-Log Base is an inverter-neutral energy monitoring, controlling, and management device, compatible with over 100 different brands of inverters, meters, storage systems, weather sensors, and more. As a result, users can monitor, control, and manage all of their plants from one single software platform, reduce solar plant downtime with accurate performance data, and save time and money for the solar PV investment.
www.solardatasystems.com
WAGO Corporation
WAGO’s new Edge Devices combine the duality of today’s smart connected world. They provide real time analytics at the edge of the network combined with a high level of determinism for plant floor control. These devices have low latency control with the capability of exchanging contextualized data with Cloudbased service applications. The Edge Controller can run high speed and complex applications using its quad-core processor and Linuxbased real time operating system supporting IIoT protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, and Sparkplug. Control engineers and software developers can leverage the Edge Computer’s openness to operate their edge of network applications. www.wago.us
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Yokogawa
Yokogawa’s Renewable Energy Data and Intelligence (REDI) SCADA Overlay solution is an OEM supplieragnostic system to collect process data from an entire renewable power generation portfolio. It greatly simplifies integration and operation of widely-distributed, disparate solar, wind, and battery storage assets. The Cloud-based or on-premise environment securely shares information via advanced analytics, standard KPI dashboards, and reports with maintenance personnel, management, and relevant partners, anytime, anywhere. The standard user interface simplifies training, optimizes work processes, and empowers asset managers. Broad scalability simplifies integration of new assets.
www.yokogawa.com
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Wagan Tech
Wagan Tech manufactures an array of solar utilized products including self-contained solar lighting, solar portable power supplies, and power inverters.
www.wagan.com
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MVA Power
MVA Power is a distributor, manufacturer, and supplier who provides quick delivery and short lead times. Focusing in electrical power and clean energy, and providing service and products ranging from cable to transformers to hardware, their team of engineers specialize in the detailed design and manufacturing of transmission, distribution, substation, telecommunications, and light rail transit structures as well as the supply of medium and high voltage equipment. www.mvapower.com
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BladeRanger
PLECO is a light, fully autonomous, waterless solar panel cleaning robot. PLECO robots are designed to maximize electricity yields while at the same time providing a human-safe and cost-optimized solution for the specific challenges facing rooftop and commercial solar panel installations. PLECO users get close to 100% output efficiency thanks to anytime autonomous cleaning even with challenging topologies, 45o sloping roofs, and inhospitable climates and working conditions. PLECO robots can deliver up to 500kW coverage per day, just press “go”, there are no operators or joystick needed.
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Buffalo Turbine
Buffalo Turbine can easily and affordably clear solar panels and get them working efficiently again. Their powerful double stacked and single hydraulic machines remove snow, increasing the efficiency of solar panels all year long. This touchless system never puts panels at risk of damage or scratching.
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Mr. LongArm, Inc.
Mr. LongArm solar cleaning extension handles and accessories simplify the task of solar panel cleaning and do not require an energy source to operate. These products require little training, allow agility to maneuver in space-restricted areas, leave no additional carbon footprint, are inexpensive, and are made in the USA. Their deluxe solar panel cleaning kit, Model #1005, contains everything needed to get the job done. The kit includes their ProCurve cleaning system as well as their HydraSoar flow-thru extension pole and soft brush. Mr. LongArm, Inc. is the inventor and US manufacturer of extension poles, attachments, and accessories.
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Premier Water Cleaning Systems
Introducing a solar panel cleaning trailer system which includes a feed tank, a new high pressure spot free water combo unit, and the efficient Sola-Tecs Brush system. The unit provides on-demand mineral free water to ensure thorough cleaning at a low cost. Some of the features of the system include a remote capable of operating at up to 300ft away, a clutch driven high pressure pump, a reverse osmosis system, and a manageable 1/4" hose. Tank sizes are available from 300gal to 1600gal. Cleaning panels with a tank trailer means water is always available and users can clean longer throughout the day due to the water in the trailer warming up and reducing thermal shock.
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Washpanel Srl
Washpanel is an Italian company that has designed and produced PV plants washing technologies since 2010. It provides a range of 10 different robots for plants such as solar parks, roofs, carports, greenhouses, and agriculture farms.The key product offered by the company is SERIE “EVO” machine which is a portable semi-automatic robot. It represents a solution for the tracker market and can be used both in wet and dry modes, depending on the needs. Two operators are needed to clean 1.5MW/day per robot. This machine helps keep the panels efficient and reduces maintenance costs (NPV impact). Washpanel robots are awarded with a TUV certification which ensures the machines cause no damages to the panels.
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Atlasta Solar Center
Atlasta Solar Center has been serving the Western Slope of Colorado for 43 years. They help people become aware of their energy usage by locking in their cost of energy for any amount of years. By doing so, they save customers money and create an energy conscientious community.
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SOLON Corporation
SOLON Corporation is a commercial solar and energy storage construction company delivering turnkey solar power projects including carport canopy, superstructure, rooftop, and groundmount systems, as well as battery storage solutions. SOLON’s in-house personnel handle all aspects of a solar project, including project development, design and engineering, financing, construction, and ongoing operation. www.solonamerica.com
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Vision Engraving & Routing Systems
Vision’s engraving and routing systems provide a variety of solarrelated tags, plates, and signage. Made in the USA since 1983, Vision offers precision machines in a variety of sizes, from small desktop-sized engravers up to 4ft x 8ft router/engravers. Unlike laser engravers, their rotary systems are environmentally friendly and do not release harmful fumes. Engrave UV-rated plastic, coated, and uncoated metals for indoor or outdoor use. Vision’s machines are low maintenance and are backed by a support team based in Phoenix AZ. Vision’s engraving software is easy to use and comes with many advanced features.
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PV Manufacturers & Equipment
Aplus Energy Co., Ltd.
Aplus Corrugated metal solar panels with the solar directly infused with the metal are lightweight, provide roof strength, and can easily be installed on existing buildings. A single 81’’ x 33’’ Corrugated Metal Solar Panel is rated at 300W. This corrugated metal solar panel has been tested and certified for residential and commercial use.
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Kurdex Corporation
Kurdex is a supplier of large area vacuum deposition and etch equipment for R&D, pilot, and high volume manufacturing (HVM). Products include sputtering, evaporation, PECVD, spatial ALD, ARC-CVD and plasma etch tools. Standard and custom systems configured for in-line, cluster, and R2R with full automation. Substrate sizes up to 2300MM rigid or flex, wafers, glass sheets, or roll of flexible materials. They also offer an applications lab for contract coating services, DOE, and technology development.
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LI-COR Biosciences
LI-COR is a solar radiation measurement provider. For solar resource assessment, LI-COR’s LI-200 Pyranometer is a cost-effective alternative which compares with first class thermopile-type pyranometers. The newly redesigned LI-200R features a robust case that’s designed to efficiently shed water. It also includes a modular, removable base and cable which allows the sensor to be removed for recalibration without affecting existing mounting architecture. This makes the sensor a solution for PV efficiency measuring systems with an extensive network of cables, that would otherwise make sensor removal difficult.
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SIBA Fuses
For solar applications, SIBA’s Photovoltaic (PV), fuses offer ultimate circuit protection and are available in up to 1500Vdc PV and are UL Listed. SIBA’s semiconductor fuses have global certifications. Ultra-Rapid fuses are utilized in Power Conversion, Thyristors, Rectifiers, UPS, Traction Applications, SCR’s (Silicon Controlled Rectifiers/Semiconductor Controlled Rectifiers) Inverters, Converters, Traction Substations, DC Common Buses, and Reduced Voltage Starters, Drives, both AC and DC rated. Their new line of “Full Range” UL DC-rated fuses up to 1100VDC for UL DC Drives, offered exclusively by SIBA. www.siballc.net
Smartech International
Smartech supplies German-made laminator diaphragms and PTFE sheet materials for any type of laminator. Both the EVA-resistant Lamibran and Steinbach solid silicone diaphragms offer consistently high cycle-life. PTFE materials are available in a wide variety of thicknesses and optional anti-static properties.
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Racking & Mounting Systems
AceClamp by PMC Industries, Inc.neovirtud
AceClamp is a manufacturer of precision-engineered snow retention and solar mounting systems. It also manufacturers its own High-Velocity Hurricane Zone Racking System for the solar industry. Its most recent innovation is called Solar Snap. It is an adaptive, easy-to-install racking system built to withstand harsh weather conditions and winds up to Cat 4. Designed to work with any of AceClamp’s metal roof clamps, it’s a solution for SSMR, Island Style Cement Cover Board Roofing, and SinglePly. Fully assembled components make for an easy-to-use, fast-installing product. The unique cross-platform design adapts to all roof types, resulting in less inventory to maintain.
www.aceclamp.com
AEROCOMPACT, Inc.
AEROCOMPACT was founded in 2014 and designs, engineers, and manufactures flat roof, ground mount, and metal roof solar mounting solutions. Their racking systems are compact, aerodynamic, and easy to install. They provide intelligent racking solutions for challenging site conditions, such as high wind/ snow loads or, if required, a highly distributed ballasted ground mount solution for landfill or brownfield projects. Along with the mounting components, their proprietary design tool, AEROTOOL, allows solar systems to be planned quickly and easily, considering all structural requirements. Their aerodynamically optimized PV mounting solutions are patent-protected and offer safety and mechanical stability. All mounting solutions are backed by a 25-year product warranty. www.aerocompact.com/en-us/
APA Solar Racking
APA’s TITAN Duo racking system is a great alternative for project sites with high refusal risk or rocky subsurface conditions. Its dual post foundation uses ground screws to mitigate risk and frost heave concerns. The TITAN racking’s 3-rail asymmetrical design is great for bifacial modules and rolls well with topography. It also has a low part count per MW and integrated wire management in its E/W rails. Their unique Gravity Clip is used in their TITAN Duo system and expedites module installation by up to 30%, saving installers time and money.
APA’s TITAN Duo is a robust solution for commercial and utility scale sites with difficult soil conditions.
www.apasolar.com
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Atkore Allied Tube & Conduit
Allied Tube & Conduit provides in-line galvanized steel tube to assist with solar racking and tracking. Their Gatorshield is strong and has a reduced weight, with advanced corrosion protection and formability. Gatorshield also complies with UL2703. To ensure precision, they offer prototype and fabrication services. Allied is able to provide small and large O.D. sizes with heavy gauge, meet and exceed tube strength requirements, tool up for new profiles to meet customer specific needs, swage tube to help build a solar array, and various types of tube fabrication. www.atc-mechanical.com
DynoRaxx
The new patent pending DynoRaxx DynoGrip Evolution mounting system for flat roofs is a tool-less, snap-in-place locking module clamp that works universally on all framed modules. The system is cost competitive, 100% tool-less, fast and straightforward to install, and manufactured in high quality fiberglass and stainless steel. They also offer the DynoBond module to module grounding solution.
www.dynoraxx.com
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EcoFasten
The RockIt system conforms to UL 2703 and is a rail-less racking system for use on a variety of roof types including composition shingle, tile (flat, S, and W), and metal roofs. Designed in conjunction with solar installers, the RockIt System quickly and easily installs with the use of just a single tool. The ClickFit System conforms to UL 2703 is a fast installing rail-based system. Their newly enhanced ClickFit L-Foot features a pre-installed rail bolt that, along with the Click-In rail assembly, allows the ClickFit rails to be set and clamped securely in place. For tile, composition shingle, and metal roofs.
www.ecofastensolar.com
Full Tilt
Full Tilt, developed by BCI, is an optimized fixed tilt racking solution designed to meet the installation challenges of any job site. Coupled with manufacturer direct pricing and design flexibility, Full Tilt can accommodate any module size and offers several key design features which include self-aligning Longhorn panel rails and cinch clip compatibility along with the option to install modules in the flat position. In addition, structurally independent tables are self-squaring, eliminating the need for adjustment and increasing compatibility with steep terrains.
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Magerack Corporation
MageFoot Rail-less Mounting Kit is a simple and low-cost rail-less solar mounting system for composite shingle roofs. It has only two parts, mounting foot and mid or end clamp. Mounting foot is a deck-mount bracket with a butyl sealing gasket on the bottom. It can be attached to the roof deck with four mounting screws or to structural elements such as a rafter with two lag screws. The mid clamp has integrated bonding capability to bond two adjacent solar modules when tightened. The universal end clamp fits all framed solar modules. It reduces mounting components, offers a low shipping cost, saves installation time and cost and is aesthetically pleasing. www.magerack.com
KB Racking
Aerogrid is a grid-based flat roof racking system that is designed for a high load rating in snow load regions. Offered in 5° and 10° tilt variations, the snap-in components provide an easy tool-less installation. Aerogrid is a 100% green-zone clamping system that offers more panels per area and less racking per panel which makes it low cost, and more universal for the varying panel sizes. Comes with a 25-year warranty. www.kbracking.com
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OMG Roofing Products
OMG’s line of PowerGrip Roof Mounts offers several options for securing solar arrays, and other equipment, to commercial roofs. The PowerGrip Plus uses a heat welded TPO or PVC membrane flashing. The PowerGrip Universal 7 and 11 roof mounts use two redundant water blocking methods and they do not require installation with heat welded membrane to be watertight. More importantly, OMG Roofing Products has a depth of knowledge about commercial roofing, as well as relationships with most of the major roofing systems manufacturers. OMG can advise solar installers about all things related to the roof, helping the installer avoid common pitfalls when using rooftop attachments. www.omgsolar.com
Power Structures, LLC
Power-Structures Solar Awning Brackets provide an easy and aesthetic way to construct a solar panel awning off the sides of buildings. Their certified TIG welded aluminum brackets are engineered and guaranteed for the life of the system. Awnings not only provide power, they shade windows from the intense summer sun, cutting heat gain and AC bills. Their awning system comes ready to mount on the wall. Use any solar racking product across their sturdy brackets.
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Polar Racking
Polar Racking has three solar mounting solutions that are easy to install and designed to last. The Axsus Sol-X Single Axis Tracker delivers high performance in steep and challenging terrain with a terrain-following of up to +/-10% and adaptable table lengths. It has few and simple components that make installation efficient. The CORE fixed tilt ground mount solar racking will withstand hurricaneforce winds and heavy snow loading. The Polar SHIELD solar carport is highly configurable to suit any size and shape space. All product lines are backed by warranties and supported by in-house engineering and installation services. www.polarracking.com
PowerField Energy
The PowerRack is a simple solar mounting solution. The PowerRack system has been purposefully engineered for quick installation and virtually unlimited scalability. PowerRack allows a solar array to be installed almost anywhere, with almost any standard size solar panel. PowerRack’s patented locking technology ensures that the array stands up to the elements until the installers decide to move it.
www.powerfieldenergy.com
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S-5!
Solar installation is quick and convenient with direct-attach. PVKIT 2.0 utilizes clamps or brackets and a grab system to marry the module to the built-in rails. Lower the weight of the entire system, reduce logistics and shipping hassles, off and on the roof, while saving significantly in install time and labor. The S-5! PVKIT 2.0 comes pre-assembled, requiring only a single tool to install the S-5! clamp and PVKIT. Featuring aggressive bonding teeth for better grounding, this UL 2703 listed solar module mounting solution requires fewer lugs/ground wires, helping customers save time and money when flush mounting. www.s-5.com
Schletter NA, Inc.
The Schletter Group is a manufacturer of solar mounting systems. They develop and manufacture, in North America, mounting solutions made of aluminum and steel for rooftop, ground-mount, and tracker. www.schletter-group.com
Solar Connections International
Solar Connections International’s adjustable rib attachment solution comes pre-kitted and includes all accessories needed to make the installation go as smooth as possible. Not only can this product adjust in width from .75" - 3.00" but it’s also a cost effective option. An L-Foot can be easily attached for a rail install or use their patented, UL 2703/1703 Solar Connection Kit which is a fully rail-less solution. Each of their PowerWings come with pre-applied EPDM gaskets so there is no extra work for the installers to make a water tight seal.
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Solar Mounts, LLC
Low-Profile Tubular Carports with a Truss design. Available in T, Y , A, and L Frames. Custom long spans also available. Their standard design with a 27ft post to post span, 14ft minimum ground clearance, and universal mounting brackets allow for quick lead times.
www.solarmounts.com
Solar Pile International
Solar Pile International introduces the Solar X-Blade Pile (SXBP). The SXBP installs at shallow depths, suitable for frost heave and reactive zones. It penetrates hard soils and cobble to eliminate pre-drilling.
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Solar Installation Machines, LLC
Solar Installation Machines, LLC develops semi-autonomous machines under the brand name Modulator for installing large-scale ground-mount solar systems. The prototype of the first machine, Modulator Uno, is currently under construction. It is fully electric and is compatible with Sollega’s FR510 ballasted racking solution.
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Solar Stack’s 10 degree Tilt Kit is now available. Like all of Solar Stack’s products, their 10 degree Tilt Kit does not require roof penetrations. Instead, mounts are attached to the roof membrane with a spray polyurethane foam adhesive. When compared to ballast systems the racking load on average is reduced by 95%. With a Miami-Dade NOA and HVHZ approval (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) Solar Stack meets the strictest building codes in North America.
www.solarstack.com
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SolarPod
Z-Lite is a self-ballasted flat roof solution. Using all recyclable materials and almost no GHG emitting concrete, Z-Lite is a lightweight (4 psf) flat roof solar solution. Z-Lite’s self-ballasted design allows installers to minimize onsite waste, labor, roof load, carbon emission, and ultimately, cost.
www.mysolarpod.com
SolarStrap
SolarStrap is a rooftop solar panel mounting technology that enables projects to be installed on standard lightweight rooftop structures and other rooftops not suitable for ballast or penetrations. The patented design is ICC ESR-rated and employs heat-welding technology to secure the racking framework. The technology allows for rapid installation, compatibility with a variety of roof surfaces, reduces additional project expenses, and increases roof lifespan. SolarStrap has been used on more than 300MW of commercial and industrial rooftop applications on over 200 projects nationwide.
www.solarstrap.com
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wordrockdrills.com | 1.336.584.6700 GROUND SCREWS? HELICAL ANCHORS? REFUSAL HOLES? Rock Drilling Attachments Get the Job Done. Booth #2136 Feb. 14-16, 2023/ Long Beach, CA
Sollega
FR510-6 Ballasted Ground Mount Racking requires no assembly, and is quick to manufacture, ship, stage, and install. GCR of 72-80%, minimal ground preparation required (aggregate and weed barrier), reduced environmental impact, minimal geotechnical engineering required, full engineering support, design flexibility, and ability to provide wet stamp in all 50 states. Low wind and ballast requirements (5,6, and 10dg tilt options) 6” and 8” leading edge height, non-corrosive, non conductive polymer engineered for extreme conditions. This is a solution for brownfields, landfill, gravel, concrete, and asphalt surfaces (low-pitch <7 dg). UL 2703 Listed and Injection Molded in USA with a 25-year warranty.
www.sollega.com
Tamarack Solar Products
Tamarack Solar offers a low-cost, easy-to-install, robust solution for roof-mounted solar applications. A channel-based rail provides for quick and easy wire management, and tool-free splices support shorter rail lengths for easy shipping, stocking, and handling on the roof. Tamarack’s 5050 Module Clamp functions as both a mid- and end-clamp. One clamp is all that is needed to stock. Alternatively, the Channel End Clamp provides premium aesthetics. Tamarack also offers a full line of ground and pole mount solutions.
www.tamaracksolar.com
TerraGen Solar
TerraGen Solar’s Elevated Green Roof Racking System makes it easy to incorporate solar into a green roof design. Designed to utilize soil for ballasting with no attachments, the system requires limited supports and bases, saving cost and installation time.
www.terragensolar.ca
SunModo Corp.
SunModo introduces the SMR Pitched Roof System, a pitched roof mounting system, representing new racking technology. Optimized design makes the SMR Rails not only light but also strong. With fast and easy Pop-On Clamps and L-Foot adaptors, professional installers can mount, adjust, and secure PV panels with a single tool. The SMR System is a solution for rafter or deck, portrait or landscape solar installations.
www.sunmodo.com
Unirac, Inc.
A strong attachment for every flat roof. This flash-less attachment saves time and money by eliminating the need for heat welding to the roofing material. It’s compatible with all flat roof materials and comes kitted with everything needed to secure the attachment. Unirac’s FlashLoc RM is a lightweight, durable, powder-coated cast aluminum roof attachment solution that provides fast, easy installation, and helps save labor costs.
www.unirac.com
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Rapid Shutdown Systems
Zilla Corporation
Zilla’s patented Double Stud XL Flashing Assembly attaches directly to sheathing while also providing the option for structural members if necessary. Without having to locate structure, the Zilla Double Stud XL eliminates the need for installation prep work, standardizes design and installation processes, achieves speed and flexibility in the field, and makes it possible to complete more projects in less time at less cost. Zilla Double Stud XL is compatible with Zilla flush mount systems or any solar mounting system to help drive better bottom line results.
www.zillarac.com
NEP
RSD-Plus is an NEC-2017 and NEC-2020 compliant device. Single and Dual PV module RSD in one device enables low cost, PV level thermal shutdown enables even greater safety protection. Configured DC cables and connectors to match the PV connector brand and lowers AHJ rejection risks. Optional PV data monitoring available.
www.northernep.com
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Residential or Small Office PV
Roll Forming
Contractors Building Supply, Inc. (dba CBS Solar)
CBS Solar, a Michigan based solar company, introduces its new efficient solar tracking system as the next great evolution of small scale residential solar. Their easy to install, single axis tracking system has a TS GPS algorithm controller, integrated AC inversion system, and special Nano coating to increase snow and particle shedding and improve efficiency. It withstands 100mph winds while producing more power and offering a small foot print. This simple, affordable, and scalable tracking system is tested and ready for almost any residential application. B to B only.
www.cbssolar.com
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products is a supplier of custom steel or aluminum profiles for photovoltaic mounting systems. Their capabilities are pre-punched, secondary ops, custom packaging, embossing, assembly, or any other feature to customize a program, product, and delivery options. Their ISO9001:2015 facility has produced over 25 million pounds of custom steel for solar racking with zero client rejections. RPM provides a cost-effective solution for any custom tracker, fixed, or ballasted racking system.
www.rpmroll.com
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Samson Roll Formed Products Co.
Samson Roll Formed Products Co produces channels used by the solar industry as brackets, photovoltaic array supports and solar panel framing/trim, including a parabolic shaped channel, the main component in compound parabolic collectors, as well as custom shapes. Samson was founded in 1946 and is located in the Chicago metro area in a 200,000sq/ ft facility housing approximately forty roll form lines and an array of ancillary equipment to provide stamping, bending, assembly, parting, in-house design, and production of pre-notch, pre-punch tooling, as value-added services. Samson holds ISO9001:2015 Certification. www.samsonrollform.com
Kong USA, LLC
Made in Italy, the KONG BACK-UP ANSI/ASSE Z359.152014 is an ANSI certified version Back-Up fall arrester. Safe and simple to use with only one hand. The KONG BACK-UP is a fall arrester that follows the operator in both directions. Shifting the special button to lock mode, the BACK-UP can be used as a positioning device. The KONG BACK-UP supports the strongest stress in a semi dynamic way, avoiding the shock effects on the rope caused by traditional self-locking devices with toothed cams. Connector/lanyard included. www.kongusa.com
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Metal Plus, LLC
The Ultimate Bracket (for wooden planks), Big Boy Bracket (for aluminum planks), and Roofer’s Helper were specifically designed to act as scaffolding on steep standing seam metal roofs without damaging any part of the roof. They were designed to be easy and efficient for the contractor to engage and disengage while setting up on the roof or moving them from one place to another. The Universal Safety Anchor is designed to clamp on and off easily to standing seam metal roof without damaging the seam. It can be done in less than a minute, while keeping the contractor safely and securely attached to the roof while they work.
www.metalplusllc.com
National Metal Industries
PDS Winged Privacy Slats for chain link fence are a solution for increased privacy. With the quality and durability of their standard slats plus unique “wings” for extra screening and security, these slats are self-locking, no channels are needed. Suitable for privacy of solar farms. Approximately 90% wind load and privacy factor based on wire/ mesh used and stretch tension. Customer is responsible for ensuring sufficient structural support for additional wind load.
www.nmifence.com
PV Labels
PV Labels now offers an 85-piece 2020 NEC Requirement (ANSI 535.4) Label Pack. This will help the homeowner-installer or contractor fulfill final inspection requirements with ease. PV Labels’ NEC Packs are premium labels manufactured to withstand the most demanding outdoor environments. They offer high quality vinyl and reflective materials. When paired with outdoor rated, UV resistant lamination, users can be assured their high resolution, screen-printed labels will last through any environmental demands. 2020 NEC Packs are in stock and ready to ship same day.
www.pvlabels.com
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Comprehensive Landman Services for Renewables and Fossil Fuels Projects • Utility + Community Solar • • Site Selection • Battery Storage • • Land + Right of Way Acquisition • • Title Abstraction, Curative + Due Diligence • • Government Agency Permitting • • GIS Mapping • lemoineland.com 241 Hwy. 43, Independence, LA 70443 Brian R. Lemoine, CPL (President) O: 985.748.5544 M: 504.430.0073
Safety Rail Company
Safety Rail Company (SRC) provides OSHA-compliant fall-protection solutions for all facilities, from simple projects to multi-site jobs. Their primary product, the SRC360 Mobile Rail, is a versatile, free-standing system that acts as a barrier between the workers and the fall hazard. This system works with flat-roof solar panel installs, which pose a fall hazard when positioned near the roof’s edge, and can be setup during panel install or left up for permanent protection. SRC also offers site installation and rental programs. www.safetyrailcompany.com
SKYLOTEC North America, L.P.
Headquartered in Denver, CO, SKYLOTEC North America LP supplies customers with fall protection, access, and rescue solutions. Brands include SKYLOTEC, CT (Climbing Technologies), ActSafe, and Anthron. SKYLOTEC’s Skysafe Pro shock absorbing lanyard covers both 6ft and 12ft performance requirements in one product. This increases safety, eliminates the need for two different shock absorbing lanyards, simplifies employee training, and improves the bottom line. The patented energyabsorbing lanyard with flex arms covers a user weighing from 110lbs. (50kg) to 310lbs. (141kg) and reduces the impact force to less than 6kN with a maximum fall arrest distance of 60’’ (1.75m). In the event of a fall, sewn-in RESCUE LOOPS enable the victim to be lifted with a rescue device, relieving strain on the carabiner and facilitating the rescue. Available in four different versions with various carabiner combinations: I-rope, Y-rope, tieback I-rope, and tieback Y-rope. www.skylotec.com
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Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped Patented Solar Cable Management System with Integrated Grounding
Visit us at Booth #1219 Products Proudly Manufactured by Persons with Disabilities www.cabproducts.com (814) 472-5077
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Solmetric
The Solmetric Module Lift transports PV modules to a roof safely, quickly, and cost effectively. Used for years by residential solar Installers, it attaches to an existing Werner or Louisville fiberglass extension ladder with a pulley mounted on the top rung. No engines or motors to deal with. Sets up in 5 minutes by one person. An operator pulls the rope and the module slides along the ladder rails. Ramps allow the module to slide over steps in the ladder rails. The brake prevents the module from sliding back down the ladder. An operator at the top removes the module and releases the brake to lower the hook.
www.solmetric.com
Safety Work Apparel
Blaklader
Blaklader is a Swedish workwear company that has been designing and manufacturing functional, durable, and sustainable work clothing since 1959. The 1612 FR Visibility Pant is the beginning of an entirely new line of Hi-vis FR gear from Blaklader Workwear. Rated CAT 2, 70E, 11cal/ cm2, this trusted pant design is not only safe, but boasts features like multiple pockets, durable materials, triple stitching, and kneepad pockets for their foam kneepad inserts. It’s a classic FR pant with some added visibility. www.blaklader.com
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Our Choice fixed-tilt racking solution uses 100% American steel and iron for all roll formed structural members - which means our partners and customers could benefit from the ITC adder for domestic content. Did you know that OMCO Solar uses 100% Domestic Steel and Iron which is required by the IRA for the 10% ITC Adder? omcosolar.com Visit us Here to Learn More about our Choice Racking Solution MORE POWER. LEOCH® 48V LIFEPO4 BATTERIES Size Your Next Energy Storage Application with LEOCH® LFELI Series: www.LeochBatterySizer.com LEOCH® BATTERY CORPORATION 20322 Valencia Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630 1.949.588.5853 www.leoch.us Reliable Power Solutions +
Sheet Metal | Machining
EPOCS Manufacturing, Inc.
Located in Longmont, CO, EPOCS Manufacturing Inc. is a 30,000sq.ft. precision sheet metal and CNC machining fabrication facility also offering in house powder coating, silk screening, and assembly. With over 40 years of experience, they provide competitive volume production and rapid prototyping of sheet metal and machined parts to a variety of industries. www.epocs.com
Signage
Tech Products, Inc.
Tech Products, Inc. provides signs, tags, and markers for wind farms. The Everlast brand has been used by on shore and off shore for safety signage. Its unique design makes it impervious to salt spray, UV abuse, and extreme temperature changes. Three-D cable markers are suitable for marking electrical cable and underground conduit. Their line marker brand lets all land owners know where cable is buried and protects it from being disturbed. www.techproducts.com
VDH/GSMI®
34 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker and High Speed Grounding Switch for Wind Power Substations
EMA Electromechanics is the designer a unique and patented system specifically designed for switching and grounding of and feeder circuits. wind solar
Site Assessment & Forecasting
Burnham Nationwide, Inc.
The BurnhamEYE Documentation and Inspection app thoroughly documents residential solar and battery storage installations. This data can then be reviewed by a QC team or the Burnham QC team for a 3rd party inspection, allowing installation deficiencies to be caught before they become problems. Structured, consistent reports are also generated.
www.burnhameye.com
® and manufacturer of model VDH/GSMI combined 34.5 kV vacuum circuit breaker and high speed, mechanically interlocked grounding switch (aka “grounding breaker ”), +1 325 235-8000 16 Industrial Dr, Sweetwater, TX 79556 contact@emaeletromechanics.com www.emaelectromechanics.com
Calvada Surveying
Calvada Surveying (Calvada) is a provider of professional land surveying services throughout the Western United States. With over 30 years of experience, they are licensed in CA, NV, AZ, CO, UT, OR, and WA. They offer a wide range of land survey services from conversional land survey, aerial and photogrammetry, high definition scanning and 3D modeling, and drone (UAV) services. For the renewable energy industry, Calvada has provided land survey services that include ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, legal descriptions, aerial surveys, and other mapping services.
www.calvada.com
KiloNewton, LLC
KiloNewton’s custom solar siting software provides a desktop assessment of complex terrain. With analyzing factors including tracker compatibility, grading costs, and terrain-based energy losses, they can help select what parcels to build on, or microsite within a parcel to eliminate the most costly areas.
www.kilonewtonllc.com
Software Supplier
AlsoEnergy
PowerTrack, AlsoEnergy’s flagship application that is now on Stem’s Athena platform, is the all-in-one application to meet the needs of commissioning, monitoring, optimizing, and controlling a clean energy portfolio or fleet. Backed by depth of data for high-quality analytics, the insights from PowerTrack enables intelligent decision making, leading to improved financial and energy performance.
home.alsoenergy.com
Anderson Optimization
Anderson Optimization is a renewable siting and grid modeling software that delivers fast and accurate results. They have nationwide coverage, so users can move into a new market the same day and have a consistent process for siting no matter where they are. Whether users need to turnaround an RFP next week or are moving into a new market for the long-term, they can provide all the data needed for renewable energy siting in one place. All key layers needed for effective renewable siting come pre-loaded and ready to use.
www.andersonoptimization.com
Aurora Solar
Aurora Solar’s cloud-based solar platform transforms the process of designing, selling, and delivering projects. Aurora powers almost 100,000 solar projects weekly. Aurora’s measurements are equivalent to those taken on-site and are accepted by all major rebate authorities and financiers. Remote measurements save time and trips to the site, and their design guardrails prevent users from promising a system that won’t pass inspection. Aurora has helped solar companies reduce overall installation soft costs by 35%. With Aurora’s complete cloud-based solar platform, teams can work from a single project view. That means less gets lost in translation between hand-offs. It’s a fast, streamlined way to work that lays the foundation to personalize a customers’ experience.
www.aurorasolar.com
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Blu Banyan
Blu Banyan’s SolarSuccess is a cloud-based business management software specifically designed for residential, commercial, and utilityscale solar installers and developers who have outgrown their existing mix of incompatible applications, and are seeking an integrated solution that includes solar-specific accounting, sales, CRM, project management, inventory, and team collaboration functionality. SolarSuccess is customizable with optional integrations for field service, distributor inventory, monitoring, dialers, weather forecasting, training tools, and more. It enables solar businesses to accelerate soft cost reduction and increase profitability on projects. www.blubanyan.com
DemandIQ
Demand IQ helps residential solar providers increase sales and automate the customer acquisition process using conversational AI. Its white-labelready virtual solar consultant instantly calculates solar panel systems size and pricing information using satellite data so shoppers can get easy, transparent savings estimates from any solar provider’s website. Demand IQ empowers solar providers with the software tools to build and scale profitable internal customer acquisition programs. The tool offers homeowners instant solar education to capture and improve lead quality by providing 24/7 self-service lead qualification, appointment setting, and utility bill sharing to improve call center efficiency. www.demand-iq.com
ENACT Systems, Inc.
ENACT offers a two-sided software platform for solar and energy storage projects. ENACT ENVISION is used by developers and installers to remotely design complete solar and storage solutions, as well as finalize contracts and track execution. ENACT ENGAGE is used by end-customers to track financial savings, energy usage, and predict their future outcomes. The platform is used in 23 countries by thousands of users, with over $1.5B of projects annually.
www.enact-systems.com
Fronius USA, LLC
The Fronius Solar.SOS app is an online troubleshooting tool for Fronius installers. Access installation and operation instructions, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, create cases, manage one or multiple accounts, all from one app. Simply log in with a Fronius USA account, enter the inverter’s serial number or state code, and access all service callouts, receive notifications, status updates about the case, and more. For assistance with open cases, users may contact Fronius’ support team with the chat function.
www.fronius.com
geothinQ
geothinQ is a Geographic Information System (GIS) platform that powers smart, data-driven real estate decisions for land development professionals and property stakeholders. Backed by robust land mapping technology, geothinQ provides on-demand access to property data across the country including environmental, demographic, and topographic information. The platform creates a fast and visual land evaluation process resulting in sustainable projects that produce a positive ROI for developers.
www.geothinq.com
HPS Sentinel™ Solar Duty transformers are designed for the renewable energy industry where voltage adjustments are necessary between the solar generation system and the utility service. They meet or exceed DOE 2016 & NRCan 2019 efficiency standards.
HPS is also a major supplier of key electrical components used in renewable energy infrastructure including low and medium voltage transformers, grounding transformers and current limiting reactors.
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Loveland Innovations
IMGING streamlines solar planning and design with automated drone data collection, giving users CAD-ready 3D models, shading data, detailed horizon reports, and other essentials after a short flight, making the design process easy.
www.lovelandinnovations.com
Indji Systems
Indji Watch for solar operations provides advanced notice of significant events, including high winds, damaging hail, and wildfires, so users can prepare and mitigate the overall impact to their solar operations. Hail and wind outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center give up to a 24-hour notice of threat areas and Indji Watch high impact weather alerts provide the critical information needed to make a stow decision before impact. Alerts are sent when wildfires breach a predefined distance threshold for the site, giving more time to get employees to safety and take mitigative actions to reduce the impact, and daily updates continue for active fires.
www.indjiwatch.com
OpenSolar
OpenSolar is a global solar software technology company that created a free-of-charge solar design, sales, and management platform. Used in over 130+ countries, the software provides custom and flexible solar design accuracy, interactive custom proposals, and end-to-end tools to manage and grow a solar business all in one place.
www.opensolar.com
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PcVue Solutions
PcVue Inc. the North America affiliate of ARC Informatique, provides an advanced, highly flexible, and scalable HMI and SCADA software platform for automation solutions that are easy to configure, quick to deploy, and have a low total cost of ownership. PcVue has a service oriented proactive collaborative approach to meeting automation and industrial control system cyber security requirements for their end users, value added resellers, OEM, or system integrators. Their software is used as the foundation for automation, monitoring, and control in energy production and distribution for wind, solar, and hydroelectric.
www.pcvuesolutions.com
PXiSE
PXiSE helps utilities, developers, and building owners manage the increasingly complex requirements of the electrical power grid. PXiSE’s Distributed Energy Resource Management System manages an increase of distributed renewable assets by coordinating them alongside traditional grid components on a single network. PXiSE’s Microgrid Controller helps manage generation and storage assets and electrical loads by independently balancing real and reactive power, dispatching resources without sacrificing grid stability. PXiSE’s Power Plant Controller helps maximize the efficiency of any combination of renewable energy assets including solar, wind, and energy storage by providing automated control.
www.pxise.com
RenuLogix
RenuLogix provides a cloud-based platform to renewable energy companies, including solar companies, to help them increase their revenue and lower their costs while saving the planet for all.
www.renulogix.com
Peak Power
Peak Synergy is a software-as-a-service platform that uses advanced artificial intelligence to optimize the operation of energy assets at commercial and industrial facilities. The platform provides information on grid conditions in real-time and notifications for coincident peak and high demand hours. The platform also provides information on the carbon intensity of the electricity being used. If onsite batteries and EVs are deployed, Peak Synergy manages these energy assets to meet sustainability goals and participate in complicated demand response and energy market programs. Customers are able to generate revenue quickly, and lower their overall operational costs.
www.peakpowerenergy.com
Valentin Software
PV*SOL premium 2023 is a dynamic simulation program with 3D visualization and detailed shading analysis for the design of photovoltaic systems and can be used to professionally design and plan all types of renewable energy supply using photovoltaics. There are new features for checking the configuration between PV modules and inverters. Among others, PV*SOL premium 2023 has introduced a check of the maximum short-circuit current for the inverters. This value can now be saved in the database. The configuration verification ensures that the inverter’s maximum short-circuit current is not exceeded.Additional features are monthly consumption values can be provided with daily load profiles, performing two simulation steps in parallel for shaded 3D systems, and SolarAnywhere as an additional climate data provider. It is also possible in PV*SOL premium 2023 to import the electricity consumption of a heat pump system from the sister program GeoT*SOL as a load profile. This allows the degree of self-sufficiency of a building to be precisely determined for the power supply.
www.valentin-software.com
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Solar Distributor NEFIN Group
NEFIN’s innovative approach offers bespoke carbon neutral technologies and financing solutions to large corporations and MNC clients worldwide. As a one-stop turnkey renewable energy project management provider, their services include: advisory and consultancy, technology deployment with safety standards and performance, O&M services, project financing, asset management for system optimization and automated ESG reporting, energy storage systems, and renewable energy certifications. www.nefinco.com
Solar Fasteners
HEICO Fastening Systems
The HEICO-LOCK wedge lock washer ensures the durability of BOS components over the 25-30 year lifecycle of an installation, even under the most severe wind and environmental conditions. They are reusable and allow for future upgrades, without requiring costly and fragile tools or damaging component surfaces. HEICO has recently completed a solar assembly bolted-joint comparative performance report, available upon request.
www.heico-lock.us
Marine Fasteners
For more than 35 years, Marine Fasteners has provided customers with stainless steel fasteners and value-added customer service. Marine has a full line of 304 and 316 bolts, socket products, screws, nuts, washers, pins, and other exotic fasteners. They offer multiple secondary processes and stock a proprietary line of chrome-plated inventory. Their multiple stocking locations provide nationwide coverage to insure on-time delivery. www.marfas.com
SANLIN Fastener, Inc.
SANLIN Fastener designs, samples, tools, and manufactures bolts, nuts, and screws in a variety of materials, in metric and standard sizes. SANLIN has expanded its product line to offer solar energy solutions, providing clips for racking. Their US branch located in NY is committed to serving the North American market with high quality, competitively priced, standard, and specialized fastener products.
www.sanlinfastener.com
Nord-Lock Group
Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers secure bolted joints, even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. It’s impossible for these products to loosen unintentionally due to the wedge created underneath the bolt head and nut. All of their washers are laser marked with the Nord-Lock brand name, control number, and a type code to ensure customers receive genuine Nord-Lock washers with full traceability down to the first assembly. www.nord-lock.com
Sherex Fastening Systems
Sherex Fastening Solutions is a manufacturer of fastening products for a variety of different industries. In the solar industry, Sherex product lines of rivet nuts and wedge-locking washers are used on racking systems for efficient assemblies, to strengthen attachment points, and to prevent loosening due to vibration. Hexogonal rivet nuts and knurled, roundbody rivet nuts are used in racking systems because of their strength and ease of installation. Sherex’s Disc-Lock and TEC Series product lines of wedge-locking washers and nuts are critical in keeping joints secure, preventing them from loosening due to weather and vibration.
www.sherex.com
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BETTER
Economical & Low-Maintenance Access Roads
The GEOWEB 3D Soil Stabilization System is the most cost-effective and versatile way to construct access roads ONE TIME for foundation construction, solar farm component delivery, and maintenance access.
• Virtually Maintenance-Free
• Utilize On-Site Fill
• Drastically Reduced Cross-Section
FREE PROJECT EVALUATIONS
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Solar Integration
Southern States, LLC
Southern States LLC is committed to increasing utility systems reliability by delivering next generation switching, automation, and protection solutions. The TranSwitcher vacuum switching device, is a cost effective and reliable switching device that will reduce or eliminate rapid voltage change events by minimizing inrush currents when connecting solar generation to the grid.
www.southernstatesllc.com
SunWize Power & Battery, LLC
SunWize provides pre-designed and fully customized systems which can be stand-alone or hybrid solar, and are designed to meet any load and site requirements. Their Power Ready Express Systems are ready off-the-shelf and designed for quick fulfillment, making purchasing resilient remote power quick and easy. Additionally, they design and manufacture standard and customized enclosures, solar mounts, and solar modules. These are available as stand-alone products or as part of a complete power system.
www.sunwize.com
Solar Radiometer Calibration
ISO-CAL North America, LLC
ISO-CAL North America is an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited calibration laboratory specialized in the calibration of solar radiometers: including UV, visible light, solar, and far infrared sensors. Services include indoor and outdoor WRR, WISG, or NIST traceable primary and secondary reference calibration, depending on calibration method and sensor model type.
www.isocalnorthamerica.com
Solar Recycling
We Recycle Solar
We Recycle Solar provides lifecycle management for photovoltaic devices. They bring decades of expertise in asset recovery and electronics recycling to the solar industry. We Recycle Solar is a single-source disposal provider for excess, recalled, and end-oflife solar products.
www.werecyclesolar.com
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Solar Support Structures & Carport Systems
BLIKIR Carports
BLIKIR Residential Solar Carports are made of US-sourced galvanized steel and can carry up to 24 panels. They are easy to install with high wind and snow load capacities and can be painted in almost any color to match the project specifications. These carports are delivered on two pallets anywhere in the US.
www.blikir.com
Baja Carports
Baja Carports designs, engineers, and installs prefabricated solar steel carports nationwide. They engineer to specific design criteria (from 20lbs. live load to 175mph wind to 90lb snow load) to meet customers unique project requirements, providing a cost effective layout utilizing different steel products, cold form steel, 3 plate, hot rolled wide flange, etc. Their in-house project team of engineers, project management, certified installation crews self-perform all aspect of solar steel carport construction to deliver from initial design to project execution. They work nationwide.
www.bajacarports.com
SMART TENSIONING SOLUTIONS
The Superbolt Load-Sensing Tensioner offers remote monitoring and a live reading of data — all with extreme accuracy. Looking for more flexibility? Our Superbolt Load-Sensing Flexnut offers the same monitoring system but can be used in conjunction with any tightening method.
Our Boltight Intelligent Electric Pump (IEP) is an electrically driven smart pump, with data gathering capabilities, improved accuracy of operation and traceability for modern hydraulic bolt tensioning operations and can be paired with our Boltight Hydraulic Tensioners.
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DATA
Anytime, Anywhere: Monitor Preload the Smart Way Nord-Lock Group Tel.: +1 412 279 1149 Email: bolting@nord-lock.com www.nord-lock.com © Copyright 2022 Nord-Lock Group. NORD-LOCK, SUPERBOLT, BOLTIGHT and EXPANDER SYSTEM are trademarks owned by different companies within the Nord-Lock Group. All other logos, trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks used herein are the property of the Nord-Lock Group. All rights reserved.
DCE Solar
With ground and roof-top systems, DCE Solar provides solutions for commercial and utility-scale projects. The newest products from DCE Solar, DCE Carport Solutions, are designed by architects and engineers with 100+ MW of design experience to deliver on performance and structural needs. As with all DCE products, DCE Services offers turn-key installations, including engineering, foundations, structural assembly, module, and complete electrical for all carport solutions. The Heavy Gauge Carport Solution features high clearances, wide column spacing, integrated wire management, tapered beams, and high-quality structural materials and coatings. www.dcesolar.com
Kinetic Solar
Kinetic Solar’s Seasonally Adjustable Ground Mount brings versatility and strength while also being economical and fast to install. Each module section is balanced to make seasonal adjustments simple; no heavy lifting or tracking system costs are required. A seasonal adjustment can increase yearly production of up to 14%. Standard tilt angles include 20°, 45°, and 60°. The ground mount can also be tabled for easy installation. The ground mount is built with pre-galvanized and hot-dip galvanized steel, and its A-frames are collapsible for ease of transportation. It is designed to withstand 1kPa of wind and 2.5kPa of snow, making it suitable for most environmental conditions.
www.kineticsolar.com
Delta Steel, Inc.
Delta Steel was founded in 1963 and serves the carbon structural steel market. Delta serves a diverse group of industries in seventeen states and in many countries outside the United States. They have strategically located facilities and offer an extensive inventory, their own processing equipment, and provide on-time delivery. www.deltasteel.com
Orion Carports & EV Structures, Inc.
Orion Carports & EV Structures Inc. designs, engineers, and installs commercial solar carports and EV structures. Available as single cantilever (L-Shape) or double cantilever (T Shape), they offer structures that are capable of mounting most types of solar modules. Their box steel design is compatible with any parking lot to meet any solar system needs. Made from high grade G90 galvanized steel, their carport structures are designed to ensure compliance with building codes. Their carports are designed to suit site conditions with columns every 18ft for two car spaces or 27ft for three car spaces with tilt options of 0° - 5° - 10°. www.orioncarports.com
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Scarlet Solar
A carport and a tracker, TiltPort is a rethink of the solar carport concept. TiltPort is prefabricated, Plug’n Play, code compliant, panel agnostic, and installed in hours. Designed for large commercial deployments, TiltPort provides high solar production for a low cost, and adds appeals to commercial sites. In California since 2016, a standard TiltPort tracking +30/-30 azimuth 0, produces up to 2032KwH/Kw per year. EV charging and other options are now available.
www.scarlet.red
Solar Thermal Manufacturing & Equipment
Alternate Energy Technologies (AET)
AET manufactures flat-plate, solar thermal collectors. The MorningStar Series “Flat Plate” Solar Thermal Collectors are designed to meet the needs of any system from 30 to 50,000 gallons for use in hot water, space heating, air conditioning, and industrial process heating systems. Available in six (6) models to accommodate varying gross area projects. MS-Series Collectors are recognized for their high performance, structural integrity and patented mounting systems, the MSC Series collectors have been designed for use in harsh climates with corrosive elements or coastal climates.
www.aetsolar.com
Chromagen Hot Water Solutions
A global solar water heater pioneer that develops and manufactures advanced hot-water, energy-saving solutions, including solar water tanks, solar water collectors, connecting kits and accessories. Founded sixty years ago, Chromagen Hot Water Solutions provides solutions for worldwide projects including single family homes, multi-story apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and industrial plants. Chromagen collectors with selective paint and sputtering absorbers options are certified for OG-100 by SRCC. www.chromagen.com
SunEarth
SunEarth manufactures the Empire and Thermoray series liquid flat plate solar thermal (hot water) collectors. The Empire series provides quality, performance, durability, and value.The ThermoRay Series has a sleek appearance, high performance, versatility, ease of installation, and rugged field-tested durability. The SunBurst, all copper absorber plate, is the heart of the SunEarth Empire Series flat plate collectors. SunEarth’s tough and versatile SolarStrut and RexRack mounting hardware provides an engineered solution for all standard residential and commercial mounting applications.
www.sunearthinc.com
ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc., produces a line of advanced high performance ceramic-ceramic composite materials and related products.Their materials are used around the world in demanding thermal, structural, and electrical insulating applications ranging in temperatures from 1112°F (600°C) to 3992°F (2200°C). Silica Board RSLE-57 is used as solar thermal shielding in solar tower installations. RSLE-57 is stable in exterior freeze thaw and heat cycling. RSLE-57 is used in concentrated solar sterling engine as protection shielding. RSLE-57 is used as solar thermal shielding in solar tower installations. RSLE-57 is stable in exterior freeze thaw and heat cycling.
www.zrci.com
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Socomec NAM Solar Solutions As a member of Socomec Group, Continental Control Systems designs and manufactures metering devices current transformers and custom energy measurement Socomec and CCS offer a w de range of ow-vo tage electr cal equipment designed and suitable for solar app ications, including power meter ng & monitor ng power switching and energy storage D i s c o v e r C C S & S o c o m e c s o l u t i o n s a t S N A B o o t h 9 4 5 www socomec us SUNSYS HES L Ene gy S orage Wat Node W de Range & D RIS D g BOX P M i g S RCO MOT DC & DC ESS P S t hi g
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Affinity Energy
Affinity Energy is an open control systems integrator with over 1GW in utility-scale and BESS projects deployed and a national portfolio of over 800 power automation projects completed. They regularly work with mission critical facilities, distributed generation plants, energy companies, engineering firms, and construction contractors who seek open, turnkey systems for power management and energy optimization. Their experienced engineers design, build, implement, and support controls, instrumentation, and monitoring systems, during the design and/or build phases of a new construction or retrofit project for utility-scale solar farms, data centers, central energy plants, and manufacturing companies. www.affinityenergy.com
SECURE YOUR ENERGY
Switchboards
EPEC Solutions
To meet the unique challenges of the solar industry, EPEC developed an LV switchboard family from the ground up. A family consisting of UL 891 switchboards 400A to 4000A, 480VAC through 800VAC. EPEC’s solar specific features include thermal engineering to eliminate nuisance tripping (standard gloss white paint, oversized bus, utilization of electronic trip MCCBs), direct connection with MV transformers (typically saving over 10k in installation cost), and 800VAC UL certification with molded case circuit breakers.
www.epecsolutionsinc.com
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Test & Measurement
Fluke Corporation
The Fluke 393 FC CAT III 1500 V True-RMS Clamp Meter is a tool for solar PV professionals who work in high voltage DC environments, featuring a thin jaw that allows it to access cables in crowded combiner boxes and other tight spaces. The 393 FC measures up to 1500VDC, 1000VAC, and up to 999.9ADC or AC, and the included iFlex flexible current probe extends AC current measurement up to 2500A. The clamp meter is IP54 rated and was designed to keep users safe in potentially dangerous high-voltage electrical environments, withstanding a wide range of outdoor weather conditions and some rough tumbles that are inevitable in the field.
solar.fluke.com
Testing & Certification | Testing Chambers
TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc.
TÜV Rheinland provides testing and supply chain management services for the solar industry. With over 35 years of experience, TÜV Rheinland offers a global presence, industry expertise, and a wide-range of comprehensive services to address the challenges of the solar market. These services include testing and certification of PV modules and components, supply chain management, and independent engineering for PV power plants, supporting the PV power plant value chain. TÜV Rheinland maintains a global network of laboratories in all major solar hubs.
www.tuv.com/usa/en
Tools
ETI Energy Tools, LLC
ETI Energy Tools, LLC specializes in industrial tools and safety equipment. Their goal is to provide their customers with a supplier that simplifies the ordering process, and has knowledge of the tooling and equipment needed to perform the O&M and repairs, as well as the necessary equipment to keep their technicians safe and compliant with today’s industry standards. www.etienergytools.com
Seaward
Since 2011, Seaward has been involved with solar PV testing. The Solar PV test kits enable solar installers and maintenance professionals to test photovoltaic systems for safety and efficiency. Seaward has solutions for residential systems to 1500V utility scale plants and accompanying accessories and kits.
www.seaward.com
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Laser Tools Co., Inc
Laser Tools Co., Inc.’s SE-10 and SE-50 Solar Energy Installation Systems are used to align the support pylons that hold the mounted solar panels. Used to survey and align multi-acre power distribution fields, the leveling adapters hold the green laser that attaches to the top of the king pylon and shoots a laser reference line over the top of the pylons for fast alignment during installation. This positions each pylon inline in order to support the solar panels. The SE-10 Solar Energy installation System includes the AP1000 Leveling Adapter Plate with a vertical micrometer and horizontal azimuth adjustment for precise laser beam alignment over 500ft. The SE-50 Solar Energy Installation System is includes a locking feature for stable laser dot alignment over 300ft. The SE-10 and SE-50 Solar Energy Installation Systems are battery operated, eye safe, and include a hard-shell carrying case, so they are portable, field rugged, and tested. These alignment laser systems are manufactured world-wide for large scale, solar field and PV panel installations.
www.lasertoolsco.com
COMPLETE SUPPLIER FOR ALL TYPES OF SOLAR PANEL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES Sola-Tecs C Series Brush •Uses up to 40% less water than other available alternatives •Cleans faster and can be customized to work on almost any site KSolara FK2/FK3 •Faster cleaning of ground mount systems •Cleans a range of panel sizes configurations •Less labor and water to clean panels (530)407-7927 info@premsc.com | www.premsc.com
McCann Equipment, Ltd.
McCann Equipment Ltd. is a multi-branch Canadian industrial tool distributor, specializing in the sale, service, and rental of torque and tensioning products. Their services include the repair, calibration, and certification of torque tools (manual, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic), transducers, and testers. Additionally, they certify air pressure gauges and hydraulic gauges as well as tension calibration testers (Skidmore). Each of the company’s branch offices is ISO 17025 accredited. The scope and accreditation for each is available on their website.
www.torquetools.com
Port Industries
Hydramaxx and Mastenbroek trenchers and plows are designed for one pass installation of electrical cable, conduit, ground wire, and caution tape. Port Industries has the equipment, guide arms, and lay boxes to meet any collection systems specific requirements. Port Industries works closely with their renewable energy customers to develop the best guide and lay box designs, considering the specific requirements for cable spacing and backfill/compaction. Rental machines are also available. www.portindustries.com
Solar Tools
The Solar Panel Caddy improves the efficiency of manually lifting and carrying solar modules around the job site. It features a gravity-fed grip and provides evenly dispersed pressure on modules when lifted. Using this tool allows for an ergonomic lift, reduced strain on the body, decreased risk of dropped panels, and the effortless movement of each panel by only one installer. Reduced labor hours provides a more efficient install.
www.solartoolsusa.com
WEH
WEH designs and manufactures high-quality nozzles, breakaways, receptacles, filters, and check valves for hydrogen refueling and has become a partner to the automotive industry in this technology. Safety, ease of operation, and the well-executed design make WEH H2 products a solution for manufacturers for H2 filling stations and fuel cell vehicles worldwide.
www.weh.us
Tracking Systems
Slick Tools, LLC
Slick Tools offers a complete solar critter guard solution based on durable wire mesh C- and L-channels. Wire mesh is formed into durable, structural channels on-site and tucked between rooftop PV array and roof to form a secure and discreet pest barrier. The system allows solar modules to be removed and serviced without disturbing the fence. Slick Tools distributes tools, including a proprietary mesh forming tool and staple guns, materials, including wire mesh and the innovative CritterBlok attachment clip, and training for technicians and salespeople.
www.slicktoolsllc.com
Array Technologies, Inc.
Array is a renewable energy company providing utility-scale solar tracking solutions. Focusing on reliability, ease of installation, extreme weather risk mitigation, and fewer components, they deliver project returns and value to developers and EPCs. Their flagship product, DuraTrack, is a reliable and efficient solution for utility-scale projects. Array’s global reach, locally focused sourcing solutions, and business practices now include the STI H-250 and their newest tracker, OmniTrack.
www.arraytechinc.com
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DEGER Canada, Inc.
DEGER is a manufacturer with a large product portfolio of single and dual-axis solar tracking systems. Their market position is based on Maximum Light Detection (MLD) technology. The MLD-sensor constantly aligns the connected solar modules to the point that achieves a 42.9% greater yield on average than fixed systems.
www.degerenergie.de
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IDEEMATEC
IDEEMATEC’s Horizon L:TEC one-inportrait offers a zero loss bifacial, tracker solution. IDEEMATEC L:TEC 1P trackers are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions by pairing the locking mechanism with their signature decoupled drive technology. Each table can be installed at an angle of up to 20° from the previous table, eliminating the need for complex grading works.
L:TEC comes with a 15-year system warranty for structural and mechanical components as standard. With limited parts, L:TEC 1P simplifies the installation process, expands project lifespan, and delivers maintenance costs savings.
www.ideematec.com
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Product
Nevados Engineering
With their core product, the All Terrain Tracker (ATT), Nevados can adapt to all natural terrain environments, whether flat, sloped, or rolling, without the need for grading. Their proprietary controls solutions allow for individual row, and even string, level optimization, generating efficiencies in overall system cost and energy production. Their TRACE software solutions make it possible for developers to accurately model production on non-flat terrain.
www.nevados.solar
Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack’s reliable TDP 2.0 Solar Tracker with BalanceTrac bundles an advanced tracker design with full, top-tier engineering and project support services to safeguard solar projects and portfolios from unexpected costs. An easy tracker to install, TDP 2.0 features smart backtracking to reduce row shading and maximize energy yields; rotational range of 110° (± 55°); and 10% slope tolerance to reduce civil work and project costs.
www.solarflexrack.com
OMCO Solar
OMCO Origin Factory-Direct Trackers are designed for quick, easy, and safe installation, and less trackers per MW. That means less controllers and motors per MW, which means low tracker cost, low commissioning cost, and low operations and maintenance costs. Their design is rooted in more than 9.5GW of solar experience. The OMCO Origin Tracker, optimized for bifacial modules with a 2-in-landscape design, delivers high energy production. Engineered to meet the energy yield demands of utilityscale solar, Origin offers an open-back design, uniform back side irradiance, and a high ratio of tracker height to chord.
www.omcosolar.com
Soltec America, LLC
SFOne is the 1P single-axis tracker with a double row by Soltec. This tracker combines the mechanical simplicity with the expertise of Soltec for more than 17 years. Specially designed for larger 72 and 78 cell modules, this tracker is self-powered thanks to its dedicated module, with traduces into a low cost-operational power supply. The SFOne counts on a full-wireless system and Open Thread mesh network. Its TMS is incorporated for full PV plant control and achieves the communication in the plan with low latency.
www.soltec.com
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Stracker Solar
Strackers are elevated dual-axis tracking systems delivering technology and performance. Their 28-module arrays accurately follow the sun all day with a minimum 14ft ground clearance at all times. The high-efficiency and robust Strackers safely shade parking lots, agricultural/industrial operations, and school yards while generating clean solar energy. UL 3703 listed. www.strackersolar.com
Sun and Steel Solar
Sun and Steel Solar offers single axis trackers with one leveraged slew drive providing holding power at every post, without driveshafts, air hoses, transmissions, or other complications. They have 3 patents for their simple bearing, round torque tube and sloped purlins. Two pull-rods laying on the floor inside their round torque tube, with cables coming out their patented bearings, out a lever arm, and to the post for low risk, cost, and use of steel. There is no dangerous exposure with everything up high, and suitable for integrating with agrivoltaics. www.sunandsteelsolar.com
Sunfolding
The Sunfolding TopoTrack solves solar tracking on variable terrain without flattening the land or piling up project costs. The TopoTrack is configured to virtually eliminate grading within the array, by gliding over grades and gullies, easing around site constraints, and preserving vegetation so full control of design and construction can be taken at the site. TopoTrack features short rows and has two posts, two actuators, and two purlins. Each mechanically independent row provides up to 20° of variation between trackers, allowing projects to go anywhere. www.sunfolding.com
Transformers
Acutran Transformers
For more than 35 years, Acutran is an engineering solutions company providing specialty grounding transformers and reactors for the solar, wind, and hydro markets. Acutran serves as a custom transformer building partner from concept to completion, solving tough voltage transformational challenges in some of the country’s harshest environments.
www.acutran.com
Hammond Power Solutions (HPS)
HPS Sentinel Solar Duty transformers are designed for the renewable energy industry where voltage adjustments are necessary between the solar generation system and the utility service. They are intended for bi-directional use in utility-interactive generation systems where power may flow to or from the grid. HPS Sentinel Solar Duty meets or exceeds DOE 2016 and NRCan 2019 efficiency standards. HPS is also a supplier of key electrical components used in renewable energy infrastructure including low and medium voltage transformers, grounding transformers, and current limiting reactors.
www.hammondpowersolutions.com
Maddox Transformer
Maddox produces and stocks high quality fully reconditioned and new transformers. They stock popular voltages and units commonly used in renewable applications including wye-wye dry type units for rooftop inverters, grounding transformers, and solar duty padmounts with electrostatic shields for large solar fields. Maddox has what renewables companies need to get their solar and wind projects done on time.
www.maddoxtransformer.com
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RESA Power
RESA Power provides services to support customized power needs including system setup and critical ongoing maintenance. On-site or in the shop, RESA Power NETA
Certified Technicians work to ensure the reliability and safety of transformers and electrical equipment. A sampling of their green services includes substation acceptance testing and commissioning, substation NERC/FERC testing and reporting, tower/inverter pad ground grid resistance testing, transformer oil testing laboratory and portal, new and used transformer sales, emergency transformer rentals, power systems troubleshooting and more. www.resapower.com
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Cornerstone Systems
Cornerstone Systems provides international and domestic freight, container drayage, transloading/warehousing, truck, LTL, intermodal, railcar, specialized shipments, and job site delivery. Qualifications and certifications include GSA
Approved Carrier, DOD Approved Carrier, Hazmat Certified, SmartWay Certified, and member of Transportation Intermediaries Association, Transportation & Logistics Council, and the American Trucking Association. A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau. www.cornerstone-systems.com
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Utility Scale Solar | PV
Logisticus Group
Logisticus Group controls and operates multiple facilities across the country, can secure, up-fit, and manage operations and staff. Service specialties for ongoing and/or planned commercial solar and wind projects include standard/industrial warehousing, lay-downs, and warehouse management technologies with a multitude of options tailor-made to the needs of each customer and project. In addition to the offerings above, Logisticus also offers offloads/reloads; transports to project sites; tracks transport vehicles and inventory through the proprietary technology system (LTS), and much more.
www.logisticusgroup.com
Qcells North America
Qcells offers solar modules for residential, commercial and industrial (C&I), and utility applications. They also provide energy storage solutions that can be paired with modules for a complete system. Qcells invests in U.S. manufacturing with solar products assembled at their Dalton, GA factory.
www.qcells.com/us
RP Construction Services, Inc.
RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS) provides turnkey design, structural engineering, procurement/supply, mechanical installation, and specialty services to EPCs, developers, and municipal utilities. RPCS is a single-axis solar tracker expert with projects simply and seamlessly executed in more than 40 U.S. states and Canada.
www.rpcs.com
Trimark Associates, Inc.
Trimark’s Vantage is a utility-scale SCADA system that can optimize charge/discharge, while maintaining generation and peak limits. It can automatically respond to AGC and ADS dispatches, coordinate resources to deliver stable power at the POI, manage market schedules, and support ancillary services required for grid stability. Then it delivers operational status, alerts, alarms, and reports in an intuitive interface, for a single resource or an entire fleet.
www.trimarkassoc.com
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Vegetation Management | Reforestation FlightTurf, LLC
FlightTurf sells grass seed to plant beneath solar arrays to provide a low maintenance alternative to any other type of underlayment. This saves on maintenance budgets and provides for efficient energy results from the arrays. Return on investment typically within 12-24 months. Sold in the US and Canada. www.flightturf.com
Renu Robotics
Renu Robotics helps O&M providers, asset owners, and solar and energy facilities conduct vegetation management with their Renubot. The Renubot can mow day or night, is rugged, reliable, and significantly cuts vegetation management costs and carbon emissions. It replenishes its battery in its Recharge Pod that protects it from changing climate conditions. The autonomous vehicles are supported by Mission Control, which oversees operations, collects secured and encrypted data, and provides continuous reporting to customers. www.renubot.com
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Williams Forestry & Associates
Williams Forestry & Associates have been providing quality reforestation services since 1979. They specialize in reforestation projects for the energy sector including solar screening, vegetative buffers/landscaping, and ROW reforestation. Their company offers custom warranties to meet their customer’s needs with hassle free implementation. They are well equipped with the right technical expertise, strict quality control, and the work force to get the job done as planned and on time. Williams Forestry and Associates have planted over 500 million trees to date.
www.wfatrees.com
Wire Management
AerosUSA
AerosUSA’s high performance cable protection systems protect wiring in harsh environments such as solar and outdoor installations. New UL Listed / UL 1660 Conduits are used where ANSI 356, NFPA 70, and NEC Codes apply. These UL94VO conduits and fittings are flexible, lightweight, and are self-extinguishing and flame retardant. They can also be coupled with their new splitable frame Cable Entry System to make the installation of pre-terminated cables and conduits efficient and cost effective. These splitable frames include integrated gaskets, are NEMA 4 / 4X rated, and accept a variety of cable grommets depending on the cable OD.
www.aerosusa.com
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CAB Solar
The Cable Management with Integrated Grounding System by CAB Solar is manufactured in the USA by persons with disabilities at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped. The custom-designed hangers offer the simplicity of the Integrated Grounding System as messenger wire acts as the EGC and GEC. Installation of this reliable system is quick, simple, and straightforward. The multi-carrier styles safely support and separate large bundles of cables in tracker, ballasted, and fixed tilt projects. CAB Solar products are durable, manufactured from galvanized, high-tensile strength spring steel, and 100% coated with thick, flame retardant, high dielectric grade, UV stabilized Plastisol. www.cabsolar.com
Gripple, Inc.
Gripple’s Cable Routing (CR) System is a free-air cable management solution for
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solar farms. Above ground cables are easy to manage, maintain, and help users avoid any geotechnical issues. Gripple side-loading CR Hangers have a 66lb load rating, steel plate reinforcement, swing gate, messenger grip, data holder, UV resistance, and 30+ year design life. Single Hangers have a capacity up to 290 #10 cables, and are suitable for stringing east-west cables. Double Hangers have a capacity up to 1,170 #10 cables, and are used for large scale projects or being stacked as part of a modular system.
www.gripple.com
HellermannTyton
Solar tracker-specific ratchet clamps are tailor made for routing cables along Nextracker and Array Technologies torque tubes. Based on their patented Ratchet P-Clamp platform, they fit two of the most commonly installed trackers today. Clamps attach tool-lessly with one hand, making them easy and fast to install. Ratchet mechanism makes them adjustable; 3 clamps fit bundle diameters from 0.25” to 2.0”. Reopen for servicing by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver. Pre-install on cables or trackers to save time in the field. Extra cable tie saddle for extended wire routing options. Made of robust impact-resistant and UV stable materials.
www.hellermann.tyton.com
Nelco Products, Inc.
Nelco’s unique panel fastening solutions such as UV resistant cable ties, edge clips, and stainless steel cable ties are designed to withstand outdoor applications and harsh environments.
www.nelcoproducts.com
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Panduit
Panduit solar energy solutions provide robust end-to-end solutions that offer maximum reliability, productivity, and safety. The Panduit Solar Wire Hangers are easy to install, very durable, and can be reused should future maintenance of the cable runs be needed. Solar Wire Hangers are designed to hang from a pre-drilled hole in a solar panel and accommodate up to eight 8-gauge PV wires. Made of 304 stainless steel, these wire hangers are suitable for PV cable management in solar construction. The hangers are cULus listed to UL1565, which is key to meeting installation requirements. pages.panduit.com/solar.html
Panduit
The Panduit Metal Solar Edge Clips are made of stainless steel and designed to withstand the UV environment. For managing lead wires coming off each PV module, Panduit MEC-family clips are a solution. Easy to insert on panel frames, the clips bite and lock in place for a clip that will not move once installed. The improved installation efficiency allows MEC100-series clips to be installed on the panel prior to shipment to avoid the clip becoming disengaged or preventing panels from lying flat. Built for harsh environments, these clips are highly durable and suitable for PV cable management in solar construction. The versatility of these clips includes the option for 1 to 2 PV wires for routing wires parallel or perpendicular. The 4-wire version clips provide an option for routing up to 4 wires parallel with reference to the solar panel frame. pages.panduit.com/solar.html
Panduit
The Panduit UV Resistant Corrugated Loom Tubing (CLT) is available to route and protect wire and cabling in an outdoor environment directly at the solar panel. Made of polypropylene material, the CLT contains inhibitors to resist breakdown due to UV exposure. The UV Resistant Corrugated Loom Tubing is slit to allow for easy installation and can be installed with a variety of solar system solutions from Panduit. pages.panduit.com/solar.html
Panduit
Mechanical and chemical attributes of the weather resistant Nylon 612 Cable Ties provide resistance to UV rays and chemical attack when exposed to various concentrations of salts, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons bases, and acid rain. Nylon 612 ties offer up to 20 years of weathering life expectancy and resistance to zinc chlorides and diluted acids. Used for wire management on galvanized surfaces and frames, Nylon 612 Cable Ties are suitable for outdoor applications where temperatures range from -76°F (-60°C) up to 194°F (90°C). The one-piece design with locking wedge provides low thread force for easy and reliable installation. This feature improves productivity and reduces operator fatigue. pages.panduit.com/solar.html
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QuickBOLT
This deck-mounted solution features a 7/8” tall EPDM cylinder and install screw. Installers use this in combination with their preferred shoulder clips for supporting conduit anywhere on the rooftop. Mount on asphalt shingle, TPO, or EPDM roofs in 5 seconds or less, no sealant required. Simply drive the mounting screw through the shoulder clip and EPDM block until the block is compressed. Torquedriven compression seen in their Conduit Mount is called BoltSeal and is the same patented sealing technology used in their QB2 mount.
www.quickbolt.com
SoftPaw PV
SoftPaw is a module integrated wire management device that makes wire clips and zip ties obsolete. Being part of the solar panel’s frame wall, SoftPaw eliminates maintenance costs and reliability issues typically associated with wire management solutions. The module’s leads come preloaded into SoftPaw at typical use locations eliminating wire management in most cases. SoftPaw is sized to manage all cables within the array including those from the j-box, optimizer, microinverter, and homeruns at a cost equivalent to a few clips.
www.softpawpv.com
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