Solar Power Daily News - Oct. 20, 2011 - SPI 2011

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

ADHESIVE RESEARCH WORKS WITH YOU TO INCREASE FUNCTIONALITY

Adhesives Research Electronics Business Manager Deepak Hariharan discusses the company‘s 50 years as a leading developer of adhesives products used in PV panels.

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COPPER STATE DISTRIBUTES INOVATEUS SOLAR QUALITY TO CONTRACTORS, PARTNERS ON GROUND FABRICATORS, ERECTORS MOUNT SYSTEM

Scott Springer, Renewable Energy Project Manager for Copper State Bolt & Nut Co., discusses his company’s contributions to the solar power field.

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SCHILLERʼS UNIQUE FAB AUTOMATION SOLUTION MATCHES MARKET NEEDS

DH: Adhesives Research (AR) is marking

SS: Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. (CSBN) is a distributor and manufac-

Inovateus Solar is the integrator of choice for a 3.5 acre groundmounted solar array for Sterman Masser Potato Farms located in Sacramento, Penn. For more than 250 years, the sun has helped eight generations of the Masser family grow potatoes on their family-owned farm. Now the sun will help pay the energy bill to operate one of the nation’s largest potato processing facilities with a new one-megawatt

SONNEN_SYSTEMS: DUAL-AXIS TRACKING MADE EASY

DIMERCO EXPRESS: ENHANCING THE SUPPLY CHAIN WITH INNOVATION

ANIXTER SUPPLIES COMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY PRODUCTS

ADVANCEMENT IN COMMUNICATION FOR THE SOLAR INDUSTRY

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about Dimerco Express.

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business?

SPDN: What is FreeWave Technology?

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business?

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Solar Power Daily News recently spoke with Jochen Marg, CEO of sonnen_systems, Inc.

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business?

JM: sonnen_systems, Inc. manufactures dual-axis trackers that are engineered in Germany and is a division of the Kirchner Solar Group (KSG) headquartered in Alheim, Germany. With over Continued on Page 101

INTRODUCING LG ELECTRONICSʼ MONOX SOLAR PANEL

LG Electronics, the consumer electronics giant, is hitting the market with its high-performance series of solar modules―the MonoX, perfect for homes and businesses with an overall power efficiency of 16.2 percent. LG’s MonoX modules come GridReady®, which means they are ready to perform. LG has placed its engineering and design expertise into revolutionizing how solar panels are made and installed. As a global leader, Continued on Page 97

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business?

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Greg Spudic, Regional Vice President Marketing & Sales of Dimerco Express (U.S.A) Corporation, discusses how innovation through technology benefits the solar power industry supply chain.

GS: Surpassing our 40th year in the logistics arena, Dimerco Express Corporation’s vision is to be the most

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SEALING SOLUTIONS FROM AZTEC WASHER COMPANY

Aztec Washer Company Inc. COO Matt DeGraan discusses what we can expect from Aztec in the future.

SPDN: How would you describe Aztecs’ current position in your industry?

MD: Aztec Washer Company, Inc. has sucessfully produced quality pipe flashings and bonded washers since 1968. We are now building on considerable successes in Continued on Page 101

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Michael M. Durot, Vice President of Marketing and Inventory Management U.S. Wire & Cable, tells us about Anixter, Inc. and its role in the solar power industry.

For the third time in less than a year, Schiller Automation has been chosen to automate a high value solar module fab.

Schiller’s innovation is revolutionary in a production environment that otherwise rewards the routine.

Like all great ideas, Schiller’s innovation seems so simple and addresses all of the key aspects of production in a thin film solar fab: flexibility; expandability; and cost. Thin film fabs use a glass subContinued on Page 97

Bret Dianich of FreeWave Technology talks with Solar Power Daily News about how the company’s wireless data radio is critical to the solar power industry.

MD: Anixter is a global supplier of communications and security products,

BD: FreeWave radios are used for a variety of applications in the solar industry.

Our wireless data radios allow for communication from remote locations back

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NTS POWER & ENERGY CLEARENERGY MEETS CHANGES IN POWER INTRODUCES THE NEW AND ENERGY MARKETS SOLAR PARADIGM Dean Mathew, National Technical Systems (NTS) Market Director, Power & Energy sat down with Solar Power Daily News for a chat about his company.

SPDN: How long has NTS been in the power and energy space?

DM: NTS has been in the power and energy space since 1987 when we acquired Acton Environmental Services, Continued on Page 97

Solar Power Daily News presents a conversation with Mark Simmons, VP and Chief Operating Officer of ClearEnergy Inc.

SPDN: Mr. Simmons, will you please describe your company and product?

MS: ClearEnergy is the US distribution arm for the seven-company Clear Energy Group, based in Germany. The Group will sell 74MW this year. We supply Continued on Page 87

HUCK FASTENERS POSITIONED FOR GROWTH IN THE SOLAR INDUSTRY 4

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Huck, a division of Alcoa Fastening Systems specializing in engineered fasteners, is working in partnership with several solar manufacturers to develop customized solutions to joining challenges. With more than 40 years of experience in the design and engineering of application-specific fasteners, Huck is well positioned to lead the industry in the development of the next generation of engineered fasteners for solar applications. These applications include frame joining for parabolic troughs as well as photovoltaic frames.

The main advantage of Huck fasteners as compared to conventional nuts and bolts is that every Huck fastener is engineered, rather than just manufactured. Said Huck Senior Design Engineer, Troy Pierce, “There are several key design differences that Huck engineers into every fastener, including blind bolts used in solar applications that make a huge difference in performance when compared to the competition.” He added, “You can find knock-offs of our blind bolts, but you won’t find anything on the market as strong and vibration resistant as a Huck.

SOLARDOCKʼS PATENTED SYSTEM SOLVES CLIMATE AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGES More power. Less work.

The next generation of solar.

SolarDock’s patented, lightweight solar module mounting system combines a high-tilt angle of up to 35 degrees with the only truly non-penetrating design.

With a UL-listing and California DSA pre-check approval, the SolarDock solution solves the greatest number of climate and engineering challenges, and: • Maximizes annual kWh power production—10-20 percent more kWh/year than

low-angle flat mounting.

• Dramatically increases installation productivity—up to 40 percent more SolarDock in one year than a typical mounting system.

Installers and end-users get immediate and long-term cost savings through: • Intelligent product design— Standardized parts, few components and simple assembly result in lower labor and equipment cost.

Solar Power Daily News Simply put, there is no equivalent.”

Specific fasteners already engineered for the solar application include blind rivets for both the CSP and PV markets. Specifically, the Huck Magna-Lok, BOM, C6L, and next generation BobTail fasteners are ideal for CSP applications, and Magna-Lok and AutoBulb are used in PV applications.

Advantages that these Huck fasteners offer include front-side visual inspections, which means a quick glance is all that’s needed to ensure the fastener is secure. Another advantage specific to the Magna-Lok is Huck’s proprietary 360º circle lock mechanism. The circle lock feature is a function of the fastener, not Continued on Page 23

• Roof-friendly features—protecting the panel, roof surface and warranty.

• Lower maintenance costs—patented design encapsulates wiring, sheds snow and water.

As real estate veterans, SolarDock is able to anticipate and solve construction issues, and customers enjoy comprehensive support from engineering design to installation. With more than 250 successful projects and 20 megawatts installed in 30 states and worldwide, SolarDock is recognized among leading integrators and distributors as the proven choice in flat-roof solar mounting systems.

Visit SolarDock at Solar Power International, booth 5309, or for more information, visit www.solardock.com.

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DALLAS AREA IS HOME TO AEG POWER SOLUTIONSʼ NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS 8

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By Sandra Long

Welcome to Dallas! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

If you get a chance to do some sight seeing, here are our recommendations.

• Walk over to Reunion Tower, take the elevator to the bar, and enjoy a great view

of the Dallas skyline.

• Walk over to the Sixth Floor Museum at Houston and Elm Streets and learn about the legacy and assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

• Take the train (light rail) to the Texas State Fair, the largest state fair in the US. Take the red or blue line trains to the

SOLAR REPORT SIMPLIFIES ROOFTOP PANEL LAYOUT Bob Grant, Executive Vice President, EagleView Technologies talks about the report.

SPDN: What is a Solar Report?

BG: EagleView’s Solar Report provides a 3-D model of the roof with guaranteed accurate measurements including line lengths, pitch, solar orientation, azimuth details and a grid layout to assist in panel placement.

SPDN: How does this report benefit installers?

BG: There is no longer a need for timeconsuming hand measurements or

hours spent creating a drawing in CAD. EagleView’s Solar Report is available in a CAD format and features a grid overlay of 1' x 1'squares. The diagrams provide the ability for solar installers to accurately calculate material needs and the overall positioning of solar equipment.

SPDN: Tell us about the industry’s acceptance and use of the reports.

BG: The response has been phenomenal.

EagleView began providing roof measurement reports to the construction and insurance industries in 2008. With the growth in solar popularity, and the addition of many state incentive programs,

Solar Power Daily News West End Station and then hop on the green line train to Fair Park.

Dallas has a very good solar irradiance and a surprising number of solar companies in the area. With a friendly business environment and low cost of living, the Dallas area is fortunate to have talented people from the telecom, defense, and semi-conductor industries that now work in renewable energy.

AEG Power Solutions has design, sales, marketing, and finance in our Plano office, a suburb north of Dallas. In December of 2009, we installed a 50kW PV system on our roof. It’s been a great our customers began asking for a report to help with solar installations. Our Solar Report was released in 2010 and has seen steady growth in the market. One of our goals is to provide a reliable source of accurate information to the contractor.

The report not only saves them time, but provides the critical information they need to accurately assess a project’s potential solar value.

SPDN: Does the report offer any additional features?

BG: The reports have turned out to be a great sales tool for our customers. In addition to the CAD files, the report is delivered as a PDF file and provides the option for the installer to customize a cover page with their logo and contact information. This is a powerful tool for use in the sales presentation to the property owner. The report has a very profes-

way to lower our monthly energy bill and use the power in our lab.

Over the past 60 years, AEG Power Solutions has provided mission critical power control and power systems to selected end markets such as power generation, oil & gas and the solar energy industry. This year we are introducing our Protect PV.500 Solar Inverter to the US. This 500kW inverter with an efficiency greater than 98 percent is ideal for utility-scale deployment.

For more information, please stop by booth 254, call 877-315-4584 or email us at solarsales@aegps.com. sional appearance and features a 3-D model of the building, five color photographs and diagrams. EagleView also includes a second report specifically meant to be left with the property owner for a lasting impression.

SPDN: What does the future look like for the solar reports?

BG: We believe that the next generation of solar reports will be industry changing. They will include interactive tools for panel placement and for creating real time energy production estimates. They will be very useful for making presentations to prospects. Solar Power International attendees can learn more about the latest enhancements at EagleView’s booth, 435.

For more information visit EagleView Technologies at www.eagleview.com.

DYNALENE OFFERS EXPERTISE AS A MANUFACTURER OF CUSTOM FLUIDS, SUPPLIER OF LABORATORY SERVICES AND MORE 16

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Patrick McMullen, Business Development Manager of Dynalene Inc., discusses how the company has grown to be more than a manufacturer of heat transfer fluids.

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business?

specific application. We are a very versatile company with a lot of expertise in many different areas.

SPDN: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the year ahead?

PM: At first glance Dynalene Inc. looks simply like a heat transfer fluid manufacturer, and it is a major part of what we do. However Dynalene has grown far beyond just heat transfer fluids. We deal with laboratory services and nanomaterials, as well as custom fluids for

PM: Dynalene has a number of challenges due to the overall growth of the company. For example: our customer base and sales have grown to the point where we needed to expand our production by almost 20 times last year. It is definitely a good problem to have. This year the challenge became developing our business to the point where we need to expand again through various avenues,

The photovoltaic industry is rapidly expanding and so are the aspirations of PV module manufacturers, with many looking to sell their products in multiple countries and regions around the world.

But modules must be certified before they can access markets, and the rising number of PV products combined with a limited number of accredited testing labs has led to longer certification times.

These delays can often lead to cost overruns, loss of market share, reduced profitability and lowered brand ranking.

The good news is that module manufacturers can significantly reduce the risk of certification delays by making smart choices early in the design of their products. By selecting a testing lab such as Intertek that is accredited to certify modules in North America, Europe and the major Asian markets, a manufacturer can gain access to more than 40 countries

after completing just one set of tests.

Using one lab can cut certification time down to as little as one-third what it would be when using multiple labs in different countries.

Start Early. Begin certifying a new PV module before its design is complete.

This ultimately will speed up the time to market. Manufactures that wait too long to begin module certification risk delays and might have to rework some components after they thought their designs were done. Intertek’s Preliminary Design Review service is intended to assist manufacturers to identify applicable standards and potential design flaws that may impede certification. This step in the process can help to save considerable time and money.

Only Use Certified Components.

Each component that goes into the finished module must comply with certain stan-

KEY STEPS TO RAPID GLOBAL PV MODULE CERTIFICATION

TÜV RHEINLAND PTL RECEIVES OSHA APPROVAL FOR ANSI/UL 1703 CERTIFICATION

Certification for key North American Photovoltaic safety requirement

TÜV Rheinland PTL, LLC, North America’s largest solar and photovoltaic testing company, was approved by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to provide certification for ANSI/UL1703, the required North American solar safety mark. The accreditation is the latest in TÜV Rheinland´s comprehensive portfolio of testing and photovoltaic certifications to help clients penetrate the global marketplace.

Worldwide, photovoltaic solar module manufacturers and the suppliers of related components consider the U.S.A. a large target market, according to industry analysts. ANSI/UL 1703 certification is

currently one of the pivotal regulatory requirements to launch photovoltaic products in the U.S. marketplace.

“We are very pleased by the accreditation of our North American certification body from OSHA. The elevation of status as a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL) for TÜV Rheinland PTL will give TÜV Rheinland Group another of the key pieces to service our clients globally,” said Richard Bozicevich, North American Business Field Manager for Solar Services. “With this accreditation we can leverage the expertise and geographic reach of the TÜV Rheinland network to better service clients across the globe.”

Around 80 percent of all solar module manufacturers have their products tested at TÜV Rheinland to obtain national and

Solar Power Daily News including our line of heat transfer fluids, lab services and nano-materials, and also creating new fluids and additives for emerging industries, such as solar energy and fuel cell.

SPDN: Are you introducing any new products?

PM: Yes. We are introducing our renewable Dynalene Solar Glycol-XT, which is a new formula for high temperature solar thermals applications. It offers a lower viscosity and is made from domestically grown corn. We are also officially launching our line of molten salts for CSP applications: Dynalene MS-1 and Dynalene MS-2.

These molten salts can be used for either thermal storage or as a heat transfer fluid.

SPDN: Where is your current product emphasis?

PM: Currently Dynalene is moving toward developing fluids for renewable energy systems. We have developed the

dards. Intertek has found that one of the most frequent causes of module non-compliance is the use of components that aren’t properly certified. By working with a lab to perform a design review, problems are identified early and the eventual certification testing can move more quickly.

Select the Right Lab. If you’re looking to certify modules with innovative technology that’s unlike any products previously on the market, a lab with PV expertise is better equipped to develop the right test plan and apply generic requirements to that new technology. In addition, a lab that is accredited to certify modules under both ANSI/UL requirements for the US and Canada, and the CB Scheme for EU and Asia can offer certification for the two sets of requirements and significantly shorten your time to market. Intertek meets all of these requirements, and more.

Develop a Smart Test Plan. An experienced test lab will help you streaminternational market licenses.

TÜV Rheinland operates test laboratories for solar modules and systems in six locations worldwide: Cologne, Germany; Shanghai, China; Taichung, Taiwan; Yokohama, Japan; and Bangalore, India as well as a U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona at TÜV Rheinland PTL. Nearly 200 experts specializing in solar technologies work at the existing test centers.

About TÜV Rheinland PTL, LLC Based in Tempe, Ariz., TÜV Rheinland PTL, LLC is a leading provider of safety and performance testing and market certification serving every sector of the photovoltaic and solar thermal marketplace, from the supply chain through installation. TÜV Rheinland PTL is a member of the TÜV Rheinland Group, which has the largest network of solar energy laboratories worldwide, with six major laboratories on three continents. The lab was formed as a unique partnership between Arizona State University, an institution with more than 50 years of research on

Solar Glycol-XT, molten salts for solar and GeoGlycol for geothermal uses. We have also developed a fuel cell coolant, Dynalene FC. SPDN: Please assess the marketplace as it relates to your product line.

PM: As far as our products and the marketplace goes, there are very few products like ours out there. There is the standard propylene glycol and ethylene glycol, but BioGlycol, Solar Glycol-XT, and Dynalene MS-1 and MS-2 are fairly unique products. There is a need for renewable fluids for renewable application, and Dynalene is filling that need.

Visit Patrick at booth 155, see the other fine folks from Dynalene at booth 2781, call 610-262-9686 or visit online at www.Dynalene.com.

line efforts and create efficiencies to get your product to customers, faster. By maintaining multiple accreditations, Intertek can conduct concurrent testing, often satisfying two global requirements with one test. Taking advantage of a lab’s overlapping accreditations means fewer tests need to be done.

Intertek’s single source solution for the PV industry provides access to a full suite of services, including safety testing and certification for over 40 markets, performance testing and reliability testing with custom testing plan options.

When combined with Intertek’s technological expertise on the fast advancements in the PV industry, these advantages lead to rapid global PV module certification.

For more on what Intertek has to offer, stop by booth 2742, email icenter@intertek.com, or visit www.intertek.com/solar.

solar energy and extensive solar testing knowhow, and TÜV Rheinland, a $1.5 billion global provider of independent testing, assessment, and certification services.

About TÜV Rheinland Founded in 1871, TÜV Rheinland North America is a global leader in independent inspection services. The company inspects technical equipment, products and services; oversees projects; and helps to shape processes for U.S. companies seeking entry to worldwide markets.

With 14,500 employees, TÜV Rheinland maintains a presence in approximately 500 locations in 61 countries. In addition, it encompasses an international network of approved labs, testing facilities and education centers, and its experts train people across a wide range of industries.

For more information, visit www.tuvptl.com or call TÜV Rheinland toll-free at 1-TUV-RHEINLAND (888-743-4652).

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Solar Boxes for module manufacturers HUBER+SUHNER offers a wide range of tailor-made connectivity systems for solar module manufacturers. These consist of pre-fabricated junction boxes with cables and connectors that are fixed to the rear side of the modules and connect them to the inverter.

As a result of the diodes’ positive heatconducting properties, the modules feature optimum protection from the temperature increase that occurs in “reverse mode.”

Low-loss connectors and thermal insulation between module and box ensure that the power generated can be used in a more efficient manner, thus increasing operating efficiency. The high quality of the materials

used and their careful processing ensure that the connectivity systems require no maintenance for the entire duration of their lifetime. All boxes feature a reliable flat design, facilitating simple handling and efficient installation. HUBER+SUHNER designs and manufactures the boxes in accordance with customer requirements, offering optimised logistics. HUBER+SUHNER RADOX Solar boxes are the product of choice by many of the largest global producers of PV modules.

Junction boxes certified for global markets Solar boxes such as the company’s model RH3 have been developed especially for

LOCHINVAR/TISUN COMMERCIAL SOLAR THERMAL PRODUCTS

The new line of commercial solar thermal products from Lochinvar Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency water heaters, boilers and pool heaters, and TiSUN, a global leader and specialist in solar heating technology, combines cutting-edge technology and superior quality with an outstanding distribution and service network. The Lochinvar/TiSUN line of , advanced renewable energy solutions includes solar thermal panels, solar ther-

mal storage tanks, a pumping station and a wide array of system accessories.

Solar Thermal Panels The Lochinvar/TiSUN solar thermal panels are available in two options – the Commercial Solar Flat Panel Collector (SCH models) and the Light Duty Commercial Solar Collector (SLH models). Both options feature a laser-welded absorber with PVD coating and serpen-

Solar Power Daily News high-performance modules. Thanks to thermal insulation between the junction boxes and the modules, constant high power is guaranteed. The junction boxes are characterised by a high degree of functional safety over their entire lifetime, as well as by extremely low power dissipation. They are designed for both manual and automated production and optimised in accordance with customers’ requirements.

The RH3 box is designed in an extremely space-saving way; the contacts can be soldered or welded, guaranteeing high connectivity quality. The RH3 box is certified in accordance to both UL and TüV. This dual rating makes it possible to use the same boxes in the American, European, and Asian market.

TÜV, UL, and CSA certified family of PV Interconnects All RADOX solar connectivity systems

tine heat coil design that allows for optimum heat transfer in a forced circulation solar system.

The high-efficiency Commercial Solar Flat Panel Collector (SCH models) is a versatile, single-piece collector designed for both on-roof and free-standing installations. It is available in sizes ranging from 65 to 130 square feet, which offer reduced installation costs in commercial applications where multiple panels would traditionally be used.

Designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions and provide years of service under the sun, the Light Duty Commercial Solar Collectors are easy to

offer the renowned and long-established properties of HUBER+SUHNER solar products. Their robust design, high quality and tried-and-tested design ensure reliable connectivity over the entire lifetime of an installation—even in the case of harsh environmental conditions.

All HUBER+SUHNER solar products are developed on the basis of the latest technical knowledge and the relevant TÜV and UL requirements. The conventional and proven RADOX solar cables have passed the more stringent TÜV re-qualification requirements and are also UL approved. The Solar Twist-Lock connectors are also certified for North America by CSA. Products are developed to ensure constant high levels of functionality over the entire lifetime of installations, thus simultaneously ensuring optimum safety.

For more information visit www .hubersuhner.com or stop by booth 2744.

install in either a vertical (SLV models) or horizontal (SLH models) position.

Developed with superior durability in mind, the Lochinvar/TiSUN thermal panels are equipped with an aluminium frame structure with powder coat finish for a long service life. In addition, all models are SRCC-OG100 certified.

Solar Pump Stations The Lochinvar/TiSUN Commercial Solar Pump Station is an all-in-one solar pumping package, complete with a Differential Solar Control that offers

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TRANSFORM SOLAR SHOWCASES DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT MONOCRYSTALLINE MODULE AT SPI 2011 Solar Power Daily News

U.S.-based cell and module manufacturer, Transform Solar, is bringing a new dimension to the solar industry―literally. Transform Solar’s .innovative and unique SLIVER™ technology takes performance beyond what’s possible with conventional panel-based solar solutions and offers game-changing possibilities in terms of aesthetics, form factor, weight and system integration.

Unlike conventional crystalline cell architecture, which limits the form factor and voltage of its products, SLIVER cells Huck (Con’t. from p. 4)

the tool, helping to eliminate tooling and operator errors that can happen with competitive fasteners. Also, the MagnaLok features a built-in under cut designed Lochinvar (Con’t. from p. 18)

eight different system capabilities and BTU metering. Available in three sizes, the pump station is designed to provide adequate flow through up to 1,000 square feet of collector area. The unit features a variable speed pump, flow meter, air separator, flush and fill valves, safety group and EPP two-piece installation.

The Commercial Solar Pump Station

and subassemblies can be interconnected in new and different ways, opening the door to new architectures (like all-parallel designs) and flexible, lightweight approaches.

The unique SLIVER module design leads to better partial-shade performance because there are 70 parallel connections in each module compared to just three strings in a standard module. A high degree of redundancy built into each module also makes reliability significantly better.

How are SLIVER cells made? to ensure a secure joint, even if hole or sealant imperfections occur.

General benefits that are found in all Huck engineered products include the highest level of vibration resistance available, unmatched installation speed,

constantly monitors the collector and tank temperature; as the tank temperature cools below set-point and the difference between the two temperatures reaches a field adjustable differential-point, the control starts the circulation pump. If the variable speed pump feature is utilized, the differential control adjusts the speed of the pump to achieve the highest temperature difference between the collector and the tank. This large temperature differ-

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Transform Solar’s novel manufacturing process creates ultra-thin (40 microns thick), perfectly bifacial, monocrystalline cells using 80 percent less silicon than conventional PV processes. A monocrystalline wafer is cut through vertically, turning it into 5,000 fully functional SLIVER solar cells. This innovation cleverly increases surface utilization so that it only takes two wafers to complete a full solar module.

The SLIVER panels are built with standard solar-module construction techniques and are certified to IEC 61215, IEC 61730 and UL 1703 standards. And best of all, SLIVER cells are made in America.

Transform Solar’s SLIVER cells and modules are being showcased at SPI. Visit the Transform Solar booth 6809 to learn

more about the many benefits that stem from this distinctively different, marketleading monocrystalline technology.

ence harvests the solar heat in the most efficient manner possible.

When the constant flow feature is used, the pump operates at a steady speed until the tank reaches its desired temperature or there is no longer a sufficient difference between the collector and the tank temperature to heat the tank.

line of solar thermal storage tanks and accessories, which help designers to specify a complete commercial solar thermal system utilizing a single source manufacturer.

For more information about Lochinvar, contact: Lochinvar Corp., 300 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090; Phone: (615) 889-8900; Fax: (615) 547-1000; www.lochinvar.com. You can also stop and meet them at booth 3833 at the 2011 Solar Power International Show.

low overall installed cost, superior fatigue strength, and ergonomically designed installation tooling.

Huck is part of Alcoa Fastening Systems, known worldwide for strong leadership in product quality and customer

Solar Thermal System Accessories Lochinvar/TiSUN also offers a complete

About Transform Solar: Transform Solar is owned equally by two industry powerhouses. Micron Technology is a U.S.-based world leader in semiconductor design and manufacturing. Micron’s advanced memory and semiconductor solutions are used in leading-edge computing, consumer, networking, embedded, automotive, industrial, and mobile products. Origin Energy is an Australia-based energy company with a 140-year history. Origin is a leader in green energy market development, serving more than 4 million customers, and is probably the largest solar retailer in the world with over 50,000 installations. support. Alcoa Fastening Systems currently offers the greatest breadth and depth of fastening solutions in the industry.

For more information, visit Huck at the Alcoa Fastening Systems booth 6513 at Solar Power International.

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T.R.A.-MAGE Founder Terry Anderson took a moment from his busy schedule to discuss his company’s many benefits.

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business? What would you say makes your company unique?

TA: Fifteen years ago, as a roofing consultant specializing in roof snow management, I saw much property damage and risk to people caused by falling snow and ice. I started a roof snow retention

company with the intent to engineer my products from the fail point of the system, not just the fail point of the product.

This concept of engineering an entire system made us unique. When we branched out to include solar mounting and rail systems, we followed the same pattern of engineering from the fail point of the solar mounting system.

SPDN: Are you introducing any new products?

TA: This last year, we have been devel-

NEW WELDED PATCH FOR SOLAR ROOFS BY ECOFASTEN SOLAR

For use on membrane roofs, the Bulls Eye Target Patch by EcoFasten Solar is designed to provide a versatile new means of mechanical attachment using a fastener and a welded patch. The fastener is installed using an increasingly common detail that the roofing industry accepts as a non-penetrating assembly, thereby eliminating roof warranty concerns.

Within the commercial roofing industry there is a procedure whereby an installer can bond PVC and TPO membranes to specially coated roof deck plates. Using this widely accepted roof-

ing process, the Bulls Eye Target Patch assembly can be bonded to a modified deck plate in a controlled factory setting.

Installation of the Bulls Eye Target Patch is quick and simple. First, the installer determines where an attachment is needed and marks that location on the roof. This area is then cleaned to promote a strong weld between the roof membrane and the patch itself. A deck screw (OMG-XHD fasteners used during testing) is then tightened down to the thickness of our fastener head depth gauge.

This will leave a slight gap between the

Solar Power Daily News oping a new EZ Mount Clamp-on for standing seam metal roofs. We believe it is the best on the solar market because it:

• Attaches to the rib with a carriage bolt design which means it doesn’t penetrate the roofs surface, the threads won’t strip, and you cannot over torque it • Greater surface area which means not rails are required • Four or more pressure points with means added strength and security • Is made of the similar metals which means no galvanic corrosion • Has a unique feature allowing the copper grounding wire to attach • Custom built to fit all standing seam rib underside of the fastener head and the surface of the membrane. The Bulls Eye Target Patch assembly slides onto the shaft of the fastener by means of a key slot in our custom deck plate. This design component allows the plate to slide on to the exposed fastener head, creating a structural connection between the roof deck and the Bulls Eye Target Patch assembly. The installer then welds the patch into place around the fastener to seal the roof.

What truly sets the Bulls Eye Target Patch apart is that failure has been engineered into the upper portion of the assembly. This new, pioneering approach to rooftop attachment means that during extreme weather, or a seismic event, the

types with means it attaches below the hem and ensures it will not pull of the rib • Engineered to the fail point of the system • Incorporates a simple solution to all those wires running everywhere―a hook on the bottom that you can run your wires through (coming soon) SPDN: To what do you attribute your company’s success?

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top components could yield without exposing the base components of the roof to the elements.

This facet of the design completely eliminates the potential for leaks.

EcoFasten Solar and its sister company, Alpine SnowGuards, have been in the rooftop attachment business for nearly 20 years. Welded membrane solutions have come and gone; the basic concept is not new. However, when welding to the membrane alone, existing designs place immense loads on the roofing membrane, creating the potential for catastrophic and expensive damContinued on Page 97

INOVATEUS SOLAR FEATURES NEW GE SOLAR-POWERED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING CARPORT AT THE SPI SHOW Solar Power Daily News

Inovateus Solar Partners with GE Energy Industrial Solutions on One of the Largest Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in North America; learn more at booth 831

Thursday, October 20, 201 Kanczuzewski, president of Inovateus Solar LLC. “We are excited to collaborate with GE on this important alternative energy development and education project and look forward to other future projects. Our joint exhibit of a carport charging station in booth number 831 at the SPI Show is a harbinger of collaborations to come.”

The carport incorporates GE’s infrastructure technology, utilizing GE EverGold™ Safety Switches and GE Combiner Boxes along with the GE EV Charging Stations. GE’s core AC equipment safely distributes the power generated from the solar panels.

The GE EV Solar Carport connects to the grid, where it deposits extra energy and withdraws that energy when needed.

Key Inovateus supplier/partners included Schott Solar for the PV panels and Satcon for the two 100 kW inverters.

Inovateus subcontracted the electrical work to Power Systems Electrical Contractors in Farmington, Connecticut.

As the general contractor, Inovateus hired Solaire Generation of New York to install a custom version of its Premium Solar Parking Power Plant. The

cantilevered roof design protects vehicles and people from the elements while preventing unwanted access to PV panels and electrical systems—including six charging stations. The canopy design also captures and redirects rainwater and snowmelt with its unique decking, gutter and drain system.

“Inovateus assembled an exceptional group of contractors for this project. Solaire Generation was thrilled to have been selected as the solar canopy provider,” says Brian Cuff, director of design and construction. “This project illustrates a truly exciting vision―the integration of GE charging stations, GE power distribution equipment, and solar canopy structures. We believe that it’s a model of integration that may quickly become standard for this type of installation.”

See the Inovateus Solar/GE Carport in booth 831. Contact Inovateus Solar toll-free at 877-876-Solar (76527) or 574-485-1400; fax 574-485-1419; email info@inovateussolar.com; or visit them online at www.inovateussolar.com.

In North America alone, Sapa’s capital expenditure for 2011 is $50 million.

That will provide increased capacity and further expand the company’s offerings to the RE industry. To be a turnkey supplier, investment in high speed production equipment is being completed in several locations: two TekFab machines, a Joseph Machining Center, high speed PV frame cell, long bed machining centers and a Joseph double cut miter saw. In addition, Sapa continuously utilizes the Genesis Production System (Lean Manufacturing) to optimize production methods that increase throughput and product quality.

Using its global footprint, Sapa is expanding the value chain for supply to customers. By working as “One Company”, Sapa delivers its combined experience and increases the speed of its product solutions to market.

For more information, visit booth 5436 or go to www.sapagroup.com/solar. depends as much on regulatory, siting, transmission and electricity rate structures as system price levels.

Declining prices increase corporate pain in the short-term, but will be highly beneficial to the survivors. With module ASPs approaching $1/W in many markets, solar PV is being reexamined as an affordable option for on- and off-grid energy generation. Regional markets such as Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa have seen an uptick in solar activity. Lower prices mean that attention is paid to locations where high electricity prices are making solar a compelling solution, rather than sales strategies that have primarily been directed toward following the most generous incentive policies.This article is based on the Solarbuzz Quarterly report.

For more information, visit www.solarbuzz.com or on Twitter, @Solarbuzz. Global solar energy market research and analysis since 2001.

Inovateus Solar LLC, a national solar power distributor and integrator, recently partnered with GE Energy Industrial Solutions on the installation of one of North America’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the GE facility in Plainville, Conn. The project is now posted to the innovative and educational Inovateus Solar PV PowerUp channel on YouTube. The Inovateus Solar PV PowerUp channel on YouTube now features 22 educational, Inovateus Solar product and project videos.

The dedication for the project took place on May 26, 2011 with CEO of GE Energy Industrial Solutions, Luis Ramírez, joined by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, along with GE and Inovateus Solar contractors and employees, to unveil the GE Electric

Vehicle (EV) Solar Carport in Plainville, Connecticut.

GE uses solar energy and smart grid technology to fully charge up to 13 electric vehicles per day via six Level 2 GE EV Charging Stations. The solar panels on the 216-foot by 40-foot, 40-stall carport will also power all the lighting in the parking lot to offset an additional $10,000 in energy costs each year.

The GE EV Solar Carport produces the energy equivalent to power 20 homes per year. The average freestanding home uses approximately 7,000 to 10,000 kW hours per year. With greater than a 25year lifespan, the EV Solar Carport will annually deliver 125 MW hours via 100 kW DC power.

Inovateus Solar started the project in December, 2010 and completed it in late May, 2011, on time and on budget.

“Our objective with this project is to utilize a mix of installation formats to create a practical on-site ‘lab’ to illustrate a range of design options when creating this type of solar system,” says TJ

Sapa, the world’s largest aluminum extrusion company, operates 15 manufacturing facilities in North America (U.S. and Canada), with additional support from 40 facilities in Asia and Europe. Sapa emphasizes its role as a development partner - providing customer solutions is one of the company’s core values, earning it a strong position among the renewable energy industry.

Sapa is your single source for PV, CSP and CPV components. With one call, Sapa can provide what you need when you need it, no matter where you need it. That includes PV module frames, racking and mounting system

components, solar thermal equipment, concentrated solar power collectors, inverter housings and components, and thermal management solutions.

With hundreds of thousands of solutions developed over nearly 50 years of business in Europe, North America, and Asia, Sapa shares its expertise with customers to develop complete and costeffective answer, from simple solutions to the most challenging and unique applications. For example, the Sapa Solar Frame offers a cost advantage in reducing frame weight and fabrication costs with quicker assembly time.

Extrusion experts from Sapa are

connected to Sapa customers. As people who understand the applications and advantages of aluminum profiles, they develop a deep understanding of the customer’s business and their product requirements. By focusing on “Speed-toMarket,” Sapa goes from print to production, quickly and economically, because the company already understands the product solutions it can provide.

Over the past three years, establishment of Sapa’s dedicated Renewable Energy Team has meant significant investments in people. A focus on the RE industry allows the company to facilitate the sales and supply process by communicating with customers in their own nomenclature. Another resource is the Sapa North American Technical Center that works to establish finished designs for innovative custom features and improved end-use applications which help customers to optimize the value of their products.

at the beginning of next year.

Despite weaker than anticipated shipments in 1H’11, most manufacturers have maintained Y/Y growth guidance of more than 30 percent. The most bullish guidance is being offered by Tier 1 Chinese manufacturers who, despite missing guidance in Q1’11 and Q2’11, have maintained their full year 2011 outlooks. This contrasts markedly with Western module manufacturers who have had to cut production and shipment targets in the face of declining ASPs and increasing inventories. Whether manufacturers can meet their 2H’11 shipment guidance will primarily depend on the greater market response to price declines and the procurement strategies of downstream companies.

Meanwhile, production capacity growth in 2012 is forecast to remain strong. Should production levels follow a similar utilization path as this year, total global production would be more than 37 GW in 2012, an approximate 50 percent increase over the expected 2011 level. A significant part of the capacity increment is being financed by the Chinese government and development banks, which will incentivize more production than might otherwise be pursued through a strict assessment of end-market needs.

A persistent oversupply situation into 2012 will maintain the downward pressure on prices and margins to the point where even the lowest cost producers could see negative bottom lines next year. Companies will be tested by their ability to rapidly access the undeveloped demand potential that will emerge as some regional market segments reach grid-parity. However, the pace of end-market growth now

SAPA EXTRUDED ALUMINUM COMPONENTS OFFER UNLIMITED SOLAR SOLUTIONS

SOLAR SUPPLY AND DEMAND OUT OF ALIGNMENT

By Michael Barker, Analyst, Solarbuzz

In 2010, excess capacity and aggressive solar module production led to rapid market expansion. For many manufacturers, there was an acceptable corporate tradeoff between revenue growth and lower margins. The 2011 story is quite different, because strong end-market growth has not been in the equation this year.

Only those manufacturers that have been able to utilize a low-cost base to take market share have been able to deliver acceptable bottom line performance.

The 2012 picture looks even more challenging as the supply/demand situation is likely to remain out of balance, and the margin headroom that existed at the beginning of 2011 will not be present

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AN OVERVIEW OF BUREAU VERITASʼ CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES 66

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Bureau Veritas is a global company specializing in the fields of quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental (QHSE) services. Bureau Veritas is present in 140 countries through a network of 1,000 offices and laboratories. It has more than 48,000 employees and a client base of more than 300,000. With over 2,400 QHSE professionals in over 80 offices across North America, Bureau Veritas develops solutions that contribute to risk prevention and performance improvement to help organizations create long-term value through our technical and regulatory expertise.

The Bureau Veritas Group has been providing building safety and code compliance services to a broad range of clients since 1976. To date, we have served more than 1,000 clients, providing them with the experience and services needed to deliver projects that meet all required codes.

The company’s safety monitoring program has set the industry standard for comprehensive, client-focused solutions to real estate-related environmental liabilities, employee health and safety concerns, and regulatory compliance issues. The firm has grown

Jetion Solar USA will launch its production operation this fall. The manufacturing process will incorporate final assembly of PV solar modules, having them thoroughly tested and documented and ready for installation, before leaving the company’s facility. “This is an important phase of our business model,” says Juergen Fehr, President of the company.

“It all comes down to providing where, what and how the customer wants the order to be handled.” The statement emphasizes the Jetion Solar USA’s

underlying theme of customer service, which is a crucial facet for its success.

The production process at the U.S. facility will follow that of its parent company. “It is a continuation of our corporate mantra of owning and controlling the manufacturing of all our products from beginning to finish. We want to guarantee the extremely high standard we have set out for our modules and accompanying customer service,” says Fehr.

Jetion Solar USA’s production plans also to help the Charlotte community, its

Sonali Solar, an up and coming player in the high-efficiency module manufacturing arena, recently signed a 200 Crore MOU (equivalent to $45 Million US) with the Indian government for a solar panel production facility. Its 25MW manufacturing capacity will double this month, and by next year Sonali plans to be at 75MW annual capacity in its new

facility. This assembly line includes a first of its kind electroluminescence tester in India and also has the ability to produce glass to glass modules for bipv applications.

Sonali recognizes the unlimited potential in India’s market, where the economy is growing incredibly quickly and a large percentage of households cur-

By Eric Tobin and Roger Little, Spire Corporation

opment of solar projects. Balance of system (BOS) and installation costs must now be reduced to sufficiently lower overall system costs. The utilization of super-sized (1 kW+) modules manufactured on-site at a “solar breederh factory is a promising approach for significantly reducing systems costs to levels that will drive expansion of the industry and permit utilities to meet increasingly stringent renewable portfolio standard targets.

Conventional PV modules provide a maximum power output of between 230270 watts. Larger modules, up to 400 watts, have been recently introduced and are targeted specifically at the utility market. Super-sized modules, more than double this size, can provide even greater benefit for PV utilities. Such larger modules, approximately 5.5-ft by 12.5-ft,

JETIN SOLAR USA BEGINS PRODUCTION

SONALI SOLAR TAKES ADVANTAGE OF GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES

SPIRE PRODUCES SUPER-SIZED MODULES FOR COST REDUCTION OF UTILITY-SCALE PV INSTALLATIONS

The solar utility PV market is experiencing significant growth that will continue for the foreseeable future. Utilities are expected to add over 20-GW of solar PV to their generation portfolios by 2020. The rapid growth in market demand is driving development of utility-scale solar projects such as grid-tied solar farm systems of 25 to 200-MW. These farms will consist primarily of crystalline silicon (x-Si) modules due to utility demands for reliability, high efficiency, a proven track record, and demonstrated 20-year life span, as well as overall cost considerations.

Despite significant recent declines in module pricing, cost still remains a major prohibitive factor for large-scale devel-

Solar Power Daily News into the largest independent provider of integrated Quality, Health and Safety, Environmental and Social Accountability (QHSE-SA) consulting and laboratory services in the U.S. Bureau Veritas has also served the quality assurance, testing and expediting needs of the electric power generation and distribution industry worldwide. Working in concert with vendors, owners and program managers, Bureau Veritas has developed and tailored its operating procedures to meet the stringent needs of its clients in this market.

Its experience involves in-process fabrication inspection and witness testing services for large mechanical and electrical components.

To optimize client service relationships and maximize response to clients’

needs, BV has strategically located offices nationwide. BV’s efforts for the clients are augmented by a qualified staff of other professional architects and engineers, building officials, certified inspectors, certified plans examiners, and administrative personnel.

The entire staff of BV is totally committed to providing the most timely, highest quality, and most cost-effective safety and fire protection services for the built environment. Bureau Veritas will adapt its staff and approach for optimum service and supply all material and labor required in a manner as further directed by the client.

For more information, visit Bureau Veritas in booth 6311 at Solar Power International or online at www.us.bureauveritas.com.

rently do not have access to energy.

Thanks to India’s National Solar Mission, which has set a 20 GW solar energy generation goal for 2022, Sonali was able to sign a 200 Crore MOU with the Indian government earlier this year and begin work on its new manufacturing facility. This facility will undoubtedly service India’s growing demand as well as the global market.

Sonali CEO Pankaj Desai said, “We are thrilled to receive support from the Indian government and take part in the National Solar Mission. Our manufacturing capacity will be significantly improved and

our product quality will greatly benefit from the addition of the new testing equipment. As always, our focus will be on building high-quality, low cost modules.”

Sonali manufactures photovoltaic modules from mono and poly-crystalline silicon cells. Its product range is currently 80W to 300W. Sonali product is UL 1703 certified for the US and Canada and backed by a 25 year warranty. Sonali ships product globally and has ready stock in the US. For more information, visit Sonali at booth 3900 or at www.sonalisolar.com.

home base, by generating job opportunities. In this economic environment, this is a great boast. As a PV solar manufacturer, Jetion Solar USA’s anticipated growth will help enhance and promote the city’s desired position as “the energy hub.”

Juergen Fehr is working on a special project with city officials and dignitaries that will educate the public to the advantages of solar power usage. The whole idea is to advocate the benefits of renewable energy both here and throughout the country.

Jetion Solar USA is owned and oper-

provide significant cost savings by lowering materials, BOS, and installation expenses. Total predicted savings approach $0.50/watt. This cost reduction would translate into billions of dollars in cost savings over the next decade for the rapidly growing utility market segment.

In particular, super-sized modules offer: • Faster installation • Fewer field failures/Higher reliability • Fewer DC connections and grounding points • Reduced wire management • Reduced handling • Significantly fewer mechanical fasteners • A single DC/DC power conditioner or DC/AC inverter Due to their size, it is more difficult and expensive to transport very large modules over long distances. This provides an incentive for local module manufacturing at the solar farm site or at centralized locations with multiple customers nearby. For on-site production, a module factory would be situated adjacent to or within a solar farm site.

Solar cells would be delivered to the site, and modules would be manufactured and

ated by Jetion Solar China Ltd., a multinational manufacturer of PV solar modules and provider of complete power systems that employs more than 2,000 people worldwide. It is the company’s first effort to serve the U.S. market as a stand-alone operation. The U.S. facility will be the final point of assembly for Agrade PV solar modules ready for final installation. Along with assembly, the U.S. team will also warehouse, sell, deliver and service the company’s product line as it is brought to the market place.

Visit Jetion at booth 6255 at Solar Power International or online at www.jetionsolarus.com.

transported short distances from the factory to the install location. Importantly, the transportation constraint does not apply to the key materials that go into a solar module, i.e., the solar cells, which are small, light and can be tightly packed.

Capital expenditures for a module factory are modest in comparison to the overall expenses associated with a solar farm installation. The building expenses are quickly offset by savings realized from the larger module design. Furthermore, at the completion of the project, the factory can be decommissioned and the equipment relocated to another solar farm site to continue production. Module manufacturing equipment required to produce super-sized modules is similar in design and cost to that used for conventional modules.

The overall cost savings provided and modest investment required makes a solar breeder factory with capability of producing super-sized modules a compelling alternative for construction of utility-scale solar farms.

For more information, visit Spire at 4935.

TENKSOLARʼS RAIS WAVE SYSTEM – A COMPLETE SOLUTION FOR YOUR ROOFTOP PROJECTS Solar Power Daily News

The tenKsolar RAIS WAVE™ system with its revolutionary RAIS® PV Module and Light-Smart reflectors generates more energy and is a complete solution for your rooftop projects. Comparing rooftop to rooftop, total energy output is up to 60 percent greater per square foot.

The versatility of the RAIS module design and the use of reflectors to create the self-supporting RAIS Wave produce a roof-friendly solar deployment. The system requires no additional racking or mounting equipment and is self-ground-

ed, eliminating the need for a separate ground wire.

Wind tunnel testing has verified that a RAIS WAVE array of sufficient size is capable of resisting uplift and sliding forces created by wind loadings on the system, eliminating the requirement for roof penetrations.

Because the modules are connected in parallel, there is added efficiency and flexibility in the RAIS Wave system design and layout compared to conventional solar systems. Branches of modules

MERSEN TO SHOWCASE EXPANDED HELIOPROTECTION FUSE AND FUSEHOLDER LINE Mersen (formerly Ferraz Shawmut) is pleased to showcase the industry’s first UL 2579 listed range of dedicated photovoltaic fuses―the HelioProtection® fuse line, which includes the HP6M, HP10M, and HP6J, and also the industry’s first UL 4248-18 range of photovoltaic fuseholders.

The HelioProtection photovoltaic fuse line provides superior overcurrent protection at the combiner box and inverter levels and has been expanded to include ratings from 1 to 600A, 600VDC, and 1000VDC. The enhanced fuse construction of the HelioProtection series makes it ideal for continuous

temperature and current cycling withstand adding to system longevity. Low minimum breaking capacity capabilities of 1.35 times the fuse-rated current value allows for safe circuit interruption under typical low-fault current conditions produced by PV arrays.

The new HelioProtection photovoltaic fuseholder line was designed for use with Mersen HelioProtection fuses.

With ratings of 1000VDC, 600A or less, Mersen is the first manufacturer to offer such breadth of product solutions.

Fuseholder wire terminal ratings of 90 degrees celsius allows customers to save on material and design costs

INDEPENDENT REVIEWS AND ASSESSMENT OF LARGE SOLAR PROJECTS

Thursday, October 20, 201 are conveniently connected to the adjacent distributed inverter system creating shorter DC runs. Energy density is increased by the continuous placement of modules and reflectors on the roof, thereby eliminating the space required between rows of traditional solar panels. Increased roof utilization is also created because the shade tolerant RAIS Wave system can be placed near roof obstructions, such as vent pipes and HVAC equipment, where traditional solar PV systems cannot be located. The RAIS WAVE also sheds snow significantly faster than traditional low-angle solar PV racking systems.

The RAIS Wave’s proprietary reflector design features a 3M™ Cool Mirror Film that minimizes added heat and minimizes UV ray exposure in the light it adds to the solar modules.

Another key feature of the RAIS WAVE system is the built-in safety monitoring in each and every RAIS PV module.

A tenKsolar RAIS Wave system does not operate until it’s connected to a complete, and safe, circuit and instantly shuts off whenever disconnected. Because the system operates below 60VDC, it also means there is zero practical risk of lethal shock.

Firefighters responding to a fire know they can safely do their jobs if the building employs a tenKsolar RAIS Wave system.

The RAIS module also offers additional protection from undetectable low current ground faults as each module is equipped with a ground fault detection circuit to compliment the inverter’s ground fault detection circuitry.

Visit tenKsolar at Booth 1307 or at www.tenksolar.com.

increasing the overall ease of use of the system.

The conversion of solar energy to electricity is a reliable process, as long as it’s properly protected. In addition to its new photovoltaic fuseholder line and expanded photovoltaiv fuse line, Mersen offers a dedicated range of protection components specifically designed for solar power generation and distribution including, fuses, fuseholders, wire management solutions, disconnect switches, cooling and surge protective devices.

About Mersen Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, is a global leader offering electrical protection solutions. Drawing on a century of experience―and an ongoing commitment to critical research in electrical safety―it provides industrial, commercial, and OEM customers with innova-

tive products and unsurpassed technical support. Its product line includes current-limiting fuses and accessories, fuse blocks and holders, power distribution blocks, low voltage disconnect switches, overvoltage protection, high power switches, thermal management and more. Amp-Trap ® High-Speed Class J (HSJ) fuses, TPMOV® Technology, the SmartSpot® open-fuse indicator, and Fabfin ® heatsinks are a few of the company’s latest innovations.

Learn more about Mersen’s new HelioProtection products at: http://usferrazshawmut.mersen.com/solarpower.

For more information about the company’s full range of circuit protection solutions, stop by booth 625, visit us-ferrazshawmut.mersen.com, email info.nby@mersen.com, or call 1-978-462-6662. variability can lead to unexpected high or low energy production periods.

These are only a portion of the factors used by an experienced analyst to best characterize the resource and energy potential at a project site.

An independent review is best completed by those with experience in the field and expertise in solar resource and energy assessments. Conducting this third-party review can uncover hidden risks associated with projects or confirm confidence in the project. This can translate into a more accurate assessment of the return on investment, a higher likelihood of project success and satisfied stakeholders.

Marie Schnitzer is the Senior Director of Investor and Solar Services at AWS Truepower, an international leader and innovator in renewable energy consulting and information services providing solutions that support the full project lifecycle. To learn more, contact us at info@awstruepower.com. company with a far-reaching network of production and development, you can trust that TRA-MAGE’s Solar Mounting line subscribes to strict USA quality standards while also being easy-to-use for both commercial and residential installations.

As solar projects increase in size and complexity, more elements of project development and project construction become material to make financial decisions. For smaller projects, the challenges faced by large utility scale projects are many times non-issues. The typical challenges for large projects include, but are not limited to, permitting, access to transmission and technology risks, which encompasswarranty and production guarantees. With smaller projects, there is typically no performance guarantee, no need to access transmission since many are behind the meter and permitting issues are often limited to local jurisdictional electrical or building codes. For larger projects,

the issues can grow exponentially from those already mentioned to construction risks, supply chain management, operations & maintenance, contracts, multiple subcontractors, warranty and technology risks, to name just a few. The need for an independent review and assessment of project risk is amplified based on the complexity of these issues and the risks associated with each.

An independent review, which is often referred to as an independent engineering review, provides an investor, potential investor, developer or other party the opportunity for an objective third-party to assess the attributes of a project. The specific focus of the review or analysis is on the aspects of a project

which could result in lower revenues for a multitude of reasons and therefore the return on investment risk. An experienced third-party will review the project for technical and commercial robustness.

Many aspects of the project will be addressed to ensure the cash flow over the project life. However, the solar resource itself is often overlooked as a critical component of this review.

A solar resource assessment will evaluate the quality of meteorological data used to characterize the project site. For larger projects, a properly managed, on-site measurement program for a minimum of a year will increase confidence, thereby decreasing the uncertainty of energy production from the project site. The quality of the longterm data set used in an assessment, be it modeled or measured, and its proximity to the actual project site are other factors which influence uncertainty around energy projections. Poorly characterized seasonal and inter-annual

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warrantee in effect.

labor which translates into saving money.

roofing manufacturer’s requirements to maintain warrantees. What makes us unique and successful is that we put our expert knowledge of these two areas together to provide our customers with solutions that will not only meet code, but will keep the roofing manufacturer’s

We provide the strongest engineered mounting solutions; roof mount solutions, ground mount solutions, ballasted solutions, elevated solutions and single axis trackers for the best installed price because our systems use a one-tool assembly. This saves considerable time and

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Our association with our sister company from Austria, Mage SunFixings, has been providing solar rails and mounts for all of Europe for many years, which contributes to our credibility as a company that will be here to help customers for many years to come. And because we are a worldwide

Visit www.tra-mage.com or stop by booth 7045 for more information.

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Entegris Vice President, Energy, Stuart Tison shares what his company brings to the solar power market.

SPDN: Tell our readers a little about your company. What’s your main line of business?

ST: Entegris is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and supplier of products and materials used in the processing and manufacturing of electronics and other high-technology industries. For the photovoltaic industry, our products maintain the purity and integrity of critical materials used in the polysilicon and cell manufacturing processes. For other hightechnology applications, our products and materials are used to manufacture semiconductors, flat panel displays, high-purity chemicals, photoresists, gas lasers, optical and magnetic storage devices, fiber optic cables, fuel cells and critical components for aerospace, glass manufacturing and biomedical applications.

SPDN: What would you say makes your company unique?

ST: Entegris is focused on bringing innovative material-enabled solutions allowing companies to be more productive and efficient. This is achieved by the combination of applications expertise, core technologies and meeting specific customer requirements for innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges. In particular, we have been able to apply this technical and design expertise in the

development of point of use purification/filtration capabilities, and substrate handling solutions for high temperature and ambient operating conditions in the photovoltaic industry.

SPDN: What do you anticipate to be the greatest challenges for the industry in the year ahead?

ST: Rapid industry growth is being influenced by a number of factors including the economy, the price of traditional energy and government programs. In general, the outlook is positive with the industry continuing to bridge the gap in energy cost—watt parity—with traditional energy and technology continuing to improve both the cell efficiencies and manufacturing costs. Entegris is contributing to the industry by providing yield-improvement solutions in the cell manufacturing processes via elimination of impurities. These impurities can poison cells and decrease solar conversion efficiencies. Utilizing high purity graphite and silicon carbide components for substrate handling, coupled with the purification of incoming process fluids, provides companies optimum processing environments to achieve maximum cell efficiencies.

SPDN: How do you see the next year in terms of technology and product evolution for silicon cell manufacturing ?

ST: The industry continues to need increases in productivity and technical

OAI: A LEADER IN THE GENERATION, CONTROL AND MEASUREMENT OF LIGHT OAI President Dr. Charles Turk discussed his company’s efforts in the field of solar simulator and I’V tester manufacture.

SPDN: Dr. Turk, OAI Solar Simulator and I-V tester sales continue to increase.

Can you tell us why this has been such a good business for OAI?

CT: For almost 40 years, OAI has been a leader in the generation, control and measurement of light. We are well known in the semiconductor, MEM’s, sensor, and biosensor industries. We have taken our expertise in controlling light and applied it to solar simulation and I-V testing. With this expertise behind our product development, we have produced reliable, precision systems that have been very well received in the PV/Solar industry.

SPDN: Solar simulation and test is a very competitive field. What distinguishes OAI’s products?

CT: OAI’s philosophy is to use standard

modules with proven technology in as many of our exposure systems as possible. Our Solar Test Systems have ease of use, long-term reliability and have the very best performance among all our competitors. As a result, we have been able to offer Class AAA Solar Simulators with superior specifications at very competitive prices.

SPDN: I understand your increase in sales is not only domestic but also in foreign markets. What accounts for your export success?

CT: Again, the reasons are our superior specifications, outstanding performance and competitive pricing.

However, I also believe that the growth in both export and domestic sales is very much related to OAI’s strong reputation for customer support and service. Remember, OAI has products in the field that, in some cases, are over 20 years old. Our ongoing field support and our attention to customer service is a major contributor to our

Solar Power Daily News innovation to become more competitive with traditional energy sources. Silicon cell manufacturing companies are driving improved efficiencies through the adoption of new interface materials to the active conversion layers which seek to minimize current losses through various mechanisms. In particular, selective emitter technology is being implemented on a wider scale with a variety of methods which range from “implant” type techniques to traditional diffusion with subsequent lithographic steps.

Entegris is working with leading original equipment manufacturers in optimizing these processes with our knowledge of contamination control. We are also working with cell manufacturers to bring production cell efficiencies closer to those obtained in research institutes through production-capable, high-purity, material delivery solutions. These include the use of cell process carriers designed to provide uniform process conditions to the cell surface, implementation of contamination control for incoming process fluids, and optimization of fluid handling systems (gas and liquid) to ensure uniform and pure chemical delivery.

SPDN: Thin film based photovoltaics are becoming more prevalent in the industry, is Entegris also active in this market segment?

ST: Yes, Entegris has and continues to work with leaders in the thin film-based photovoltaic market to enable them to address the specific challenges they face.

In this segment, many of the cell manufacturers also produce their own equipment and rely on expertise from critical suppliers in overcoming manufacturing challenges. We have solutions which enable manufacturers to uniformly deliver critical active materials both in the increase in solar test system sales.

SPDN: Do your solar simulator sales include I-V testers?

CT: About 40 percent of OAI’s sales include an integrated I-V tester. Many of our sales also include calibrated reference cells, test fixtures, and Solar Power Meters.

SPDN: How does your relationship with customers drive new product development?

CT: OAI continually works with its customers to develop new products. In the last six months after working closely with customers, OAI has introduced an advanced 350 nm to 1800 nm Class AAA Solar Simulator ideal for multi-junction solar cell testing, a high current I-V tester and a solar power meter. In all cases, the specifications were a joint collaboration with customers and combined needs and market requirements.

SPDN: Is your sales increase mainly in your new products or in the standard products?

CT: Right now, the bulk of our sales increase is in the standard solar simula-

liquid phase and in the gas phase to the substrates without the introduction of contaminates. This, in turn, improves cell efficiencies and in many cases “tool throughput.” Many of the process steps involve high temperatures where high performance materials such as silicon carbide or graphite are used for crucibles, chamber components or substrate fixtures. Entegris designs custom solutions for companies to address their specific application needs. Entegris POCO® graphite has the most uniform electrical properties in the industry and is available with a variety of coatings to improve chemical compatibility.

SPDN: What new products is Entegris bringing to the photovoltaic market for the coming year?

ST: Entegris continues to expand offerings in key product solution areas including substrate handling with cell shippers, carriers and process cassettes.

Our full line of contamination-control solutions for both liquids and gas addresses the industry needs for contamination control in critical applications such as wet etch and clean, texturing and diffusion applications. This year we are releasing the new Savana™ filtration products for high-particle load applications, particularly applicable to thin film applications. These products remove particulate contamination while maintaining the chemical stoichiometry.

We are also extending the flow range of our gas purification systems to meet needs above 5000 liters per minute, which is often required in ingot manufacturing. We are excited to engage with our customers in development of unique technologies for their particular applications throughout the photovoltaic supplier chain from polysilicon manufacturing to cell production.

tor and I-V test line. This includes 50 mm, 156 mm, 200 mm and 300 mm solar simulators. The new 350 nm to 1800 nm Class AAA solar simulator was developed in conjunction with customers doing multi-junction research.

We are just beginning the production of this model in response to a very positive initial demand.

SPDN: What additional products can we expect to be introduced in 2011?

CT: The main product that will be introduced in the fall of 2011 is our new Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Simulator. We worked with our customers to define their requirements for a CPV simulator in 2013. Therefore, OAI’s CPV simulator will have some advanced specifications that will meet the future needs of our customer base.

We have also identified a panel tester and a panel array tester that have been very successful in Japan. OAI began distributing this product in the U.S.A. in August. This summer OAI introduced a Solar Power Meter with reference cell for both Flash and Continuous solar simulators.

For more information please visit OAI email cturk@oainet.com or online at www.oainet.com.

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equipment to developers and integrators across the US. We educate integrators in what we call the New Solar Paradigm―a combination of energy efficiency products, to bring the end-user’s electricity usage and peak demand down, with specific solar PV products at competitive prices. The combination gives our dealers a strong competitive edge and their customers a great return on investment.

The core of our product line is Sovello modules. I have successfully sold projects to Hertz Corporation and Oppenheimer Funds, plus hundreds more commercial and residential systems, using the combination.

SPDN: Will you be introducing any new products at SPI this year?

MS: Yes, we are introducing Sovello AG modules to the United States. Sovello modules fit perfectly between cheap FreeWave Technologies (Con’t. from p. 1)

to the host for utility scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. Additionally, they are used for E-stop functions and to facilitate positioning of concentrated solar power (CSP) type devices. FreeWave radios are also becoming popular with inverter monitoring applications.

SPDN: What are some key criteria solar operators and decision makers must use when looking for a communication system?

BD: There are two primary criteria. The first is reliability. The radio manufacturer must have a proven track record for being reliable, even in difficult environments. The second is security. The systems need to defend themselves against attacks and have a toolkit onboard that will allow a user to be confident that these systems are resilient against communications attacks.

SPDN: What makes FreeWave’s wireless

ANIXTER (Con’t. from p. 1)

electrical and electronic wire and cable, fasteners and other small components used in applications from communications and security networks and data centers to industrial facilities and utility and power generation projects. With more than 100,000 customers and locations in 50 countries, Anixter specializes on delivering complete, tailored solutions that meet the changing needs of its customers. With solutions for a diverse marketplace, Anixter provides customers with industry-leading solutions and expertise for its sourcing, logistics, inventory management, deployment and product enhancement needs.

SPDN: What distinguishes you from the competition?

MD: Anixter’s value lies in the depth and breadth of its inventory, its applicationspecific technical and product knowledge, and its value-added supply chain offerings all delivered consistently across

Chinese panels and overpriced “high efficiency” products.

SPDN: What is unique about Sovello modules?

MS: Sovello cells are string ribbon technology, developed at MIT. Swiss and German investors bought Evergreen Solar’s European manufacturing plant a few years ago, renaming it Sovello AG. Sovello bought the IP rights and now is the sole manufacturer of string ribbon technology. They kept the R&D going and the modules are superb.

SPDN: What makes string ribbon technology so unique?

MS: Sovello’s patented string ribbon wafers are made with 50 percent less silicon than traditional silicon wafers.

Because of the way the cells are produced and modules configured, including anti-reflective glass and a nanotech surdata radios stand out from its competitors? What are its key benefits?

BD: Again, reliability and security are both critical for a successful communications system. FreeWave radios have been proven reliable in harsh environments even with no` line-of-sight capabilities.

Our technology has been proven to work in both short-range and long-range situations. FreeWave also offers the only security suite in this class of radios on the market today. Finally, choosing a system almost always comes down to affordability. For an operator, the best choice isn’t always which system is least expensive to install, but which offers overall lifetime savings. FreeWave radios offer excellent long-term cost savings because they are proven, reliable and secure.

SPDN: What are the latest advancements in wireless data radios for solar power?

BD: The biggest advancement we are seeing in the industry is a lot of features associated with security and managing a

facing, Sovello modules deliver 6-8 percent more production than standard modules. They collect ambient angles of light early or late in the daytime.

Best of all, Sovello modules have nearly zero cell degradation over time. The engineers say it better than I could: “One of the main culprits causing the degradation of ingot modules is the build-up of metal boron oxygen compounds as a result of diffusion. These compounds then form imperfections, which induce the recombination of free charge carriers.

The oxygen here comes largely from crucibles used for the ingot installations.

String Ribbon uses other materials as crucibles (graphite), which do not add any oxygen to the melt. This means that Sovello wafers contain hardly any oxygen, significantly reducing the build-up of the aforementioned compounds in the String Ribbon material.”

Your ROI goes way up when you model

network. Some radio manufacturers, like FreeWave, have developed a layered approach to security and we’ve also added some tools that allow for more flexibility in managing the network as it’s being deployed and once it’s up and running.

SPDN: What is the importance of security in a communications network?

BD: Security is critical at remotely located facilities. One of the biggest issues is Denial of Service (DoS). If a system is susceptible to a denial of service attack, the operator no longer has control of the system. This can be very costly as it relates to the organization’s Power Purchase Agreement. The other risk associated is actual damage to the equipment which also can be a major expense.

SPDN: When it comes to communication needs, how has the solar power market changed since SPI 2010?

BD: We are seeing an increase in acceptance of wireless technology. It wasn’t

the world. Through a combination of unique products and services, Anixter has become the largest global distributor in the markets it serves. Anixter builds value for its customers through global operational consistency. By using the same global systems, process and services supported by local personnel familiar with local languages and currencies, Anixter can optimize its supply chain to reduce customers’ overall costs.

variety of value-added services to speed deployment, mitigate risk and lower costs in project deployment.

MD: As a distributor, Anixter does not have any proprietary products. Instead, Anixter provides an efficient and consistent channel to market for many industry-leading manufacturer partners. Anixter carries a wide and deep offering of products used in a variety of applications. With more than 7,000 suppliers and over $1 billion in inventory, Anixter has ready access to the products customers need. Anixter delivers these products through an innovative supply chain that relies on a

SPDN: Tell our readers about your trade show objectives, plans, products, promotions, etc.

SPDN: Are you introducing any new products?

With such a large base of products, Anixter provides technical training and expertise to help customers choose the right solution for their needs. Through its Assured program, Anixter assists customers in extending the life cycle of their infrastructures to ensure security networks and data centers provide maximum performance levels and efficiency in the foreseeable future.

MD: Anixter’s goal at the show is to help customers drive efficiencies in their solar project deployments from both a product and supply chain perspective. Anixter’s best-in-class products and technical resources coupled with our supply chain solutions have a proven track record of reducing customers’ costs, installation time and errors.

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for six percent more production and nearly zero degradation.

SPDN: How will ClearEnergy Market Sovello Modules in the US?

MS: Sovello modules are the perfect centerpiece for ClearEnergy’s New Solar Paradigm. Our goal is to help our Dealers sell more solar projects. By gaining big savings with energy efficiency equipment, then adding Sovello modules, Kaco new energy inverters and S:FLEX racking systems total cost system is low and return on Investment is optimized. I have seen commercial projects pay for themselves in under two years.

Note that we are selling Sovello modules to distributors also. We welcome everyone to the New Solar Paradigm.

ClearEnergy and Sovello AG will be exhibiting at SPI, in booths 6229 and 6339.

always embraced or understood to an industry that had trusted fiber-optic cable for a long time. The jury’s still out on which choice is best, and it really comes down to each individual organization’s communication and plant operating objectives. When cost savings and reliability is an important objective, FreeWave wireless data radios make a good choice.

SPDN: Where do you see communication technologies for solar power heading in the future?

BD: I think it’s going to be all about funding. If there is significant funding available, design engineers may lean toward fiber-optic cable. If the available funding calls for high reliability and significantly lower cost, then wireless data radios, like FreeWave’s, will be a great choice.

Visit FreeWave Technologies, Inc. in booth 426 at Solar Power International or visit online at www.freewave.com.

Below are examples of some of the services offered by Anixter that can help you improve your deployment process: • Cable cut to length, tagged and shipped on chambered reels with pulling eyes pre-installed to reduce installation time, waste and storage requirements • Just-in-time delivery to help with onsite material management • Package reduction and removal from project site to reduce waste management costs.

• Kitting of cable, connectors, combiner boxes, fasteners, and related supplies to reduce installation costs and complexity.

Anixter has an in-depth understanding of the products used in solar applications and can make knowledgeable recommendations for standards-based products as well as suggestions for a cost-effective product deployment.

To learn more about how Anixter can partner with you on your solar projects, contact 800.ANIXTER or visit their website at www.anixter.com. Or, you can visit them at booth 454.

GOOGLE PARTNERS WITH SOLARCITY TO CREATE $280 MILLION FUND FOR RESIDENTIAL SOLAR PROJECTS, NATIONʼS LARGEST TO DATE Solar Power Daily News

Collaboration will enable thousands of new solar installations and create a new clean energy investment model for American companies

SolarCity® and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) have created a $280 million fund to finance residential solar projects. The Google-backed fund is the first collaboration between the Internet giant and the nation’s leading solar power and energy efficiency service provider, and represents Google’s largest investment to date in the clean energy sector. The fund is SolarCity’s largest project financing fund and the largest residential solar fund created in the U.S. SolarCity has now created 15 project funds with seven different partners to finance $1.28 billion in solar projects.

“Google is setting an example that other leading American companies can follow,” said Lyndon Rive, CEO of SolarCity. “The largest 200 corporations in the U.S. have more than $1 trillion in cash on their balance sheets. Investments in solar energy generate returns for corporate investors, offer cost savings for homeowners, create new local jobs for jobseekers, and protect the environment from polluting power sources. If more companies follow Google’s lead, we can dramatically reduce our nation’s dependence on polluting power.”

The SolarCity/Google fund will extend solar lease (SolarLease®) and power purchase agreement (SolarPPATM) options to customers who desire to have solar panels installed on their homes, but do not wish to make the larger upfront investment to purchase the systems. SolarCity serves

Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas, and has more than 15,000 solar projects completed or underway. More than 12,000 of those customers have chosen SolarCity’s financing options, while 3,000 have purchased their systems.

“Google has made a series of investments in renewable energy because they make business sense and help deploy a range of solutions that can help move us toward a clean energy future,” said Rick Needham, Director of Green Business Operations at Google. “Now, through this partnership with SolarCity, we’re excited to be making our first investment in distributed residential solar, making it easier and more affordable for consumers across the country, including our own employees, to use renewable energy at their own homes.”

Google has now invested more than $680 million in a wide range of clean energy technologies. This marks Google’s first investment in residential solar.

“As American consumers better understand the consequences of their energy choices, demand for affordable clean power is increasing,” said Benjamin Cook, vice president of project finance at SolarCity. “This collaboration with Google will enable us to provide solar power to thousands of homeowners at or below the cost they currently pay for electricity.”

More information about the residential financing options enabled by the partnership is available at www.solarcity.com /google-fund. For more information about SolarCity, call 888-765-2489 or stop by booth 715.

GLOBAL SOLAR ENERGYʼS POWERFLEX BIPV

The building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) market is one of the fastest growing segments of the solar industry.

According to industry research firm NanoMarkets, the sector will be worth $6.1 billion worldwide by 2016. In part, this is because BIPV has opened up tremendous new options to the building industry. It offers both aesthetic and functional value beyond power generation while also lowering costs from a designed-in approach to PV. Global Solar Energy, the leading manufacturer of high-efficiency Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide (CIGS) solar material and flexible BIPV roofing modules, recognized that the building industry has not been able to fully optimize the real estate on the rooftop with solar solutions that were currently available. In response, the company worked closely with commercial and industrial roofing professionals in designing their breakthrough flexible module: the PowerFLEX™ BIPV. PowerFLEX BIPV replaces heavy, rigid glass modules and metal racking structures that often can’t be applied to commercial rooftops because of

weight limitations. The lightweight design of the PowerFLEX BIPV means it can be applied directly to a roofing surface—requiring no mounting hardware, creating no roof penetrations and no additional wind load—helping to maintain the integrity and aesthetics of a building structure.

“Traditional glass solar modules and amorphous silicon laminates, which are limited by low efficiency, have been the only options available until now,” said Jean-Noel Poirier, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Global Solar Energy. “Global Solar flexible modules are lightweight and achieve cost-effective, high-performance solar power. This makes them extremely attractive to integrators and roofing companies from both functional and aesthetic value viewpoints.”

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HISCO INC.ʼS LONG-LENGTH TAPE DELIVERY FORMAT FOR HIGH-VOLUME PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING Solar Power Daily News

Tapes are a mission-critical component of many solar modules. Foil tapes are employed for charge collection and bus bar applications; dielectric tapes are used for electrical isolation; foam tapes are employed for junction box bonding; and there are a variety of additional applications unique to specific module and PV technology designs. Sometimes different types of tape are combined to create application-specific constructions. Hisco has the capability to convert all types of tape into a usable format for solar LG (Con’t. from p. 1)

they are advancing the world of solar by manufacturing well designed, modules that are easy for installers to work with, and that offer performance, durability and quality to its owners.

The MonoX features a unique frame construction designed to work in any weather condition without affecting its power output. All LG photovoltaic NTS (Con’t. from p. 1)

a equipment supplier for nuclear power plants. We are constantly evolving and adapting to changes in the power and energy markets, either through organic growth or through corporate acquisitions, such as our recent acquisition of an engineering services company (Medtronic Solutions) and a lightning testing and shielding company (Lightning Technologies Inc.). So, whether you are developing solutions for nuclear applications, building clean energy solutions via solar or other renewables, creating efficient energy storage systems, or designing products for smart grid deployment, NTS Energy has a broad range of services and solutions to help you get from point A to point B. Schiller (Con’t. from p. 1)

strate and flow through a series of process tools that create the cell and then flow into the back end where the substrate is finished into a module.

The front end (cell creation) is where most of the cost battle is won or lost and the competitiveness of the final product is defined. Clearly, the technology that is chosen for the cell and the electrical conversion efficiency it can produce are primary factors to cost. But it is increasingly clear that the fab operation and automation scheme play a major role. It defines the ability of a thin film solar fab to grow in capability over time instead of being stuck in its initial ramp settings.

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age. The hybrid design of the Bulls Eye Target Patch has transferred these loads to an industry accepted deck plate mech-

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manufacturing processes.

Tapes can be converted into discrete die-cut parts such as “L” or “T” shapes.

Often, foam tapes are converted into a “window frame” gasket shape for bonding a junction box to backsheet materials.

Another tape delivery option is planetary rolls. These rolls can be slit into just about any width required by the customer design. Planetary tape rolls are compatible with many types of manual and automatic tape application equipment. They are often used with highvolume taping robots for frame- or rail-

bonding processes.

For high-volume manufacturing, level-winding (sometimes referred to as traverse winding or spooling) may be the most desirable delivery format.

Level-winding provides long lengths of tape on a single roll. These rolls can be up to 10 times as long as planetary roll of the same diameter. This additional material per roll drastically reduces the amount of equipment down time associated with the roll changeover process.

Producing consistent and high-quality level wound rolls requires a advanced manufacturing expertise combined with specific heavy-duty converting equipment designed to output high precision level-wound product.

Hisco has the materials expertise, manufacturing experience and equipment capabilities to provide solar manufacturers with the optimal tape, in the best delivery format, for their design

and manufacturing requirements.

Hisco is a leading distributor and converter of materials for the photovoltaic manufacturing industry in North America. For more than 40 years, Hisco has delivered value to customers through quality products, process solutions and local inventory.

Today, the international branch network includes 33 stocking locations— 24 in the United States (including Puerto Rico), nine operated by the HiscoMex subsidiary in Mexico and one operated by HiscoCan in Canada.

Four Precision Converting facilities provide value-added fabrication and custom repackaging. Hisco also offers vendor-managed inventory programs and specialized warehousing for chemical management, cold storage and logistic services.

Please contact Hisco at or email bandrew@hiscoinc.com.

modules can withstand a maximum load of 5400 Pa, are lightweight and are built with slim, durable glass. These panels are available in 260, 255, 250, 245 wattages. The MonoX delivers maximum efficiency while offering superior durability. By utilizing all of the resources available, LG has created remarkable solar modules designed to deliver long-lasting power, efficiency and reliability for years to come. Its

MonoX modules are backed by a strong warranty and are endorsed and acknowledged by ÜV Rhineland and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. At LG quality-assurance is a top priority, that’s why its solar panels are created using the most technologically advanced processes available. The company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are designed to produce high performance cell panels that come ready

to perform. LG’s product range consists of residential, commercial and utilitygrade modules that are tested beyond compare and lead the way in alternative energy solutions the world needs. Worldclass engineering, design and manufacturing from one great brand.

For more information about LG Solar’s GridReady® panels and to find out more about its MonoX line, visit them at booth 2627.

DM: I think the solar space will remain steady through the slower economy.

Obviously, we all see the tremendous level of focus, innovation and investment going into renewable energy generation, particularly in the solar space.

The development of new technologies in CPV, PV or CSP, tax incentives, grants and cost reductions are rapidly changing the dynamics of the solar market. The broad and growing international focus on solar power throughout North America, Asia and Europe has increased competition tremendously in recent years, and this is driving the stakes up higher for innovation, cost

SPDN: What services does NTS offer specifically for solar energy companies?

DM: We have various forms of integrated engineering services as well as testing and certification capabilities for companies in the solar space, including a solar radiation test suite, grid tie-inverter, solar modules and solar module efficiency testing. In addition to testing solar power products for standards compliance/conformity, we also offer a wide array of customized evaluation and testing services to help our customers build better products from the ground up. Every customer is different, so we tailor our

SPDN: Why are you attending Power International 2011 and what do you hope to accomplishat the show this year?

anism. This provides the end user with mechanical attachment, an easy installation, consistent engineered failure, and the assurance that the device will not ultimately damage the roof.

For more information write to 289 Harrel Street, Morrisville, VT, 05661 or visit www.ecofastensolar.com to review the Bulls Eye Target Patch Product Guide. Be among the first to see the Bulls

SPDN: What do you expect to see with regard to the growth of solar energy in this difficult economy?

Too many automation schemes “hard pipe” the fab together and prevent future changes without a significant cost.

Schiller’s innovation is to create a central handling system called the Backbone™ that is connected to each process tool in the front end. The Backbone allows for several key improvements to fab design. First, it is a central location for buffering of each step. It is impossible to know in advance how much buffer space is needed, so an estimate is made―if too many slots are installed the scheme is very expensive, but if too few, the line can stop completely with a down system―a catastrophic problem.

Backbone allows for a sharing of

reduction and reliability. At NTS, we help our customers uncover value in each of these three areas.

buffer space so there is always plenty in the area of need, and these spaces are shared automatically without operator involvement―a process called dynamic buffering.

But the benefits of the Backbone go far beyond. For example, it is easy to add a process tool or step, even if it does not fit into the area of production where it belongs. The Backbone will bring the substrates out to the tool and return them to their proper place in the flow.

This allows an ability to expand and take advantage of future innovations―a certainty in this market. Additionally, the Backbone is extremely space efficient. It generally maintains substrates in their natural plane of orientation so

resources and capabilities to meet their specific needs.

DM: SPI is a great show for the solar power industry, and we see it as an excellent platform to connect with new customers and communicate some of our new service offerings in this market space. We expect to have a steady flow of traffic through our booth (#6813), and I look forward to meeting new people and hearing about the interesting solar power technologies that they are working on.

Visit NTS at Solar Power International booth 6813.

there are fewer articulating multi-axis robots required, even for high volume fabs of hundreds of megaWatts. This keeps the cost to a minimum even though functionality is increased.

Operational winners and market leaders already know about the Backbone and its benefits, since 10 full high-volume fabs are already delivered with this scheme. Schiller Automation has quietly emerged as the leader in automating solar production the old fashioned way―by innovating and providing what the market needs most to continue to drive its costs down.

For more information, visit www.schiller-llc.com or stop by booth 4750.

Eye Target Patch, and Eco Fasten Solar’s other mounting systems, GreenFasten™ Quik Foot, Simple Seal, Eco-44 and Solar Snow Fence, at Solar Power International booth 4453.

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competitive global transportation and logistics provider throughout the AsiaPacific Region and North America, with particular focus on the greater China market. Dimerco is constantly growing with its customers and partners by providing time-defined international freight forwarding services as well as designing and implementing customized logistics management solutions. By foreseeing global trends, we have positioned ourselves as “Your China Logistics Specialist,” entering the China marketplace in 1991. Today, Dimerco operates nearly 80 offices in the greater China market place.

SPDN: What’s your main line of business?

GS: Dimerco provides global supply chain transportation services including air, ocean, and warehousing. Within China, Dimerco offers trucking and domestic air/road transportation services.

All of these services are supported through our state of the art IT platform – Dimerco Value Plus System®.

Additionally, Dimerco can provide cargo insurance brokerage, customs brokerage, inspection services, charter service, project cargo services and supply chain manAztec Washer (Con’t. from p. 1)

various industries with innovations that support solar (both hydro and electrical) installations. Aztec remains a leader in the building and construction industries creating a reputation for innovative, dependable, quality products. Our Master Flash® pipe flashing has become very popular in solar applications due to their high UV resistance, solid weather protection, and sealing capabilities. Now, we’ve expanded those offerings to better solve the unique needs and requirements of solar installations.

SPDN: How do you see your product lines meeting the needs of the emerging solar industry? sonnen_systems (Con’t. from p. 1)

250 employees and $170 million in annual revenue, sonnen_systems in North America has a bulwark of support behind it. Since KSG operates many of its own solar parks, we place a strong emphasis on reliability combined with low operating costs. The system design focuses on four main areas: sturdy construction, accurate control mechanism, the safety feature safeguard and real-time communication.

SPDN: Last year saw a surge in interest in the market for single-axis tracking. Do you foresee the same interest for dualaxis tracking?

JM: Absolutely! The time for dual-axis trackers in the U.S. has come.

Customers here are beginning to understand that the production increase of up

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currently on the market, with twice the power per module than the current amor-

agement consultancy.

SPDN: Describe your current marketing strategy.

GS: In view of current global economic conditions, Dimerco has taken an aggressive approach in terms of investment and development of technology and expanding our global network. Both of these initiatives allow us to exceed our customer expectations concerning global coverage and visibility at all levels of the supply chain. By then focusing in key industrial sectors, such as solar power, we have positively positioned ourselves for longterm success.

SPDN: Can you expand on the way Dimerco has enhanced itself from the technology standpoint.

GS: Dimerco views technology and systems development as a core business strategy and strength in business. We continuously invest in technology and centrally develop and maintain our systems rather than purchasing or outsourcing these vital functions. On August 1, 2009, we successfully deployed web 2.0 based Dimerco Value Plus System (Value +), a logistics artwork of the 21st Century. This serves as an operation, management and

MD: We’ve developed several new products to meet the various challenges in the solar industry. Our Multi-port designs utilize a single boot with the ability to accommodate multiple penetrations for all types of roofs.

We’ve released our P-36 Saddle Washer earlier this year, and it’s proven to be an ideal solution for mounting brackets utilized in solar panels on metal roofing. Plus, an entirely new line of residential flashings for shingle or clay tiles gives Aztec a real advantage to helping consumers solve leak-related problems and will make Aztec a clear choice.

SPDN: What makes Aztec a preferred manufacturer for these products?

to 45 percent and the possibilities that our multi_use™ design opens up is making dual-axis tracking a very sound financial investment.

SPDN: Are you introducing any new products?

JM: SPI ’11 is the ideal place for introducing the track_app™, our newest development. Since the initial conceptualization of the sonnen_system dual-axis tracker, we have emphasized ease-of-use, and with that especially the ease of monitoring our systems. The track_app hits the mark in this endeavor, by combining the customer’s ability to have control over their investment with popular, state-ofthe-art technology built around our interconnected world. Streamlining the tracker control with such a favorite device like the iPad really hits the spot by reducing O&M costs while having a continuous phous silicon standard, and lower installation and balance of system (BOS) costs.

“Whether you are a PV integrator looking to put PV where weight is a con-

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service tool, and platform for operational efficiency. Known as Value +, the system houses an information and knowledge bank to help build Dimerco Express Group as the most competitive global transportation and logistics service provider, integrator, and consultant.

to continue along the path of solar development, regardless of the origin or destination of inquiry or the need within our customers’ solar supply chain.

Additionally, our positioning within the U.S.A. allows us to assist all supply chain channels.

GS: The visibility our customers have into their supply chain provides them greater efficiency in terms of planning, resources (people and materials), accuracy, cost, and commitment. Real-time information allows our customers the most innovative means to succeed in managing their supply chain globally.

GS: Following our corporately implemented Green Policy Program, we pride ourselves as one of the leaders in energy conservation. Dimerco Express understands the need to source globally and deliver on time. From PV materials to solar thermal collectors, Dimerco Express’ customized logistic solution handles the solar energy supply chain efficiently and effectively. The message is simple: Based on our familiarity, tenure, network, and technology provided within the solar power industry, Dimerco Express is positioned to handle all of your supply chain requirements.

SPDN: How will the deployment of the Dimerco Value Plus System benefit the solar power industry?

SPDN: How does Dimerco see itself positioned within the solar industry?

GS: The China market has taken on an increasingly dominant position in the solar industry. Certain fundamental conditions are already in place within China for the large scale development and exploitation of solar energy. Between our vast network of wholly-owned Dimerco Express offices throughout China and our technology, we are positioned correctly MD: As a family-owned and operated manufacturing operation, we have the ability to provide hands-on attention for our customers and treat every customer like family. Our focus enables us to solve problems quickly and insure that everyone’s needs are met.

It’s from this foundation that we built Aztec. Just like our ISO statement says, our first objective is to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. This requires constant development of new products, without sacrificing quality, to meet their evolving needs. An on-site lab allows us to formulate and develop new and improved products for today and tomorrow. Additionally, our sales team is incredibly proactive in schedulflow of full-system information.

SPDN: Where is your current product emphasis?

JM: Our main focus is reliability in all areas of our operations. If everything we do works reliably, be it the sturdy construction, the highly accurate control or the impeccable real-time communication, we can truly lay claim to offering the highest quality tracker product on the market.

SPDN: What distinguishes your products from the competition?

JM: Seven years of experience with dualaxis tracking has resulted in a technologically mature product that is exceptionally easy to install and operate.

SPDN: What kind of end-user do you see

straint, an architect looking to roll renewable energy into your designs, or a roofing manufacturer looking to differentiate its product offering, the Global Solar

SPDN: What is the message Dimerco wants to project at the Solar Power International 2011 Convention?

For more information about Dimerco Express, please stop by Solar Power International booth 4932; send an e-mail inquiry to Marketing_NAR@dimerco.com and visit the website www.dimerco.com. ing and shipping to reach critical deadlines and get products out in the fastest possible way.

Aztec prides itself in a commitment to excellence through quality, character and customer service. If you want to be a great company, you not only need great people but you need them to admire the company they work for. A company that feels like a team is a team. This is an invaluable part of what makes a great company and it doesn’t happen by accident, it needs to be created. That’s why Aztec remains a leader.

For more information, visit Aztec Washer Company, Inc. in booth 5438 at Solar Power International.

making use of the sonnen_system and the track_app?

JM: The single-pole design of our tracker makes it an ideal tool for what we call multi_use: generating power alongside other, perhaps more traditional, revenue.

Dairy farms, vineyards, or parking lots are all ideally suited to house the noninvasive power generation a sonnen_systems tracker offers while benefiting from the variety of net-metering options that are out there. The easy and fast installation on a large scale and an output advantage of 45 percent over fixed-mount systems makes dual-axis tracking a natural choice for utilities.

We also see a huge potential in charging stations for the electric vehicle revolution currently underway.

For more information, visit www.sonnensystems.com or stop by booth 5150.

PowerFLEX BIPV offers a unique and affordable approach to creating buildings that bring sustainability to a new level,” said Poirier.

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ground-mount solar project.

The decision to go solar was a natural evolution for Keith Masser, Chairman and CEO of Sterman Masser Inc. The company earned an EPA award in 1998 for implementing Integrated Pest Management practices on the 4,600 acres of farmland where it limits chemical use, employs erosion control and crop rotation. Masser also compacts and recycles discarded packaging material. Workers store, wash, size and package 300 million pounds of potatoes each year at the Sacramento plant and at a sister facility in White Pigeon, Mich.

“In 2009, Pennsylvania Power & Light was deregulated, and we knew we Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. (Con’t. from p. 1)

turer of fasteners, industrial and construction products, cutting tools and abrasives, power tools, fluid sealing products, and related items. CSBN provides products and service in support of mining, industrial, construction, utilities and telecommunications, automotive, maintenance and repair, OEM, and government accounts.

CSBN’s operations include nearly 400 employees throughout 21 locations in Arizona, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada, with production facilities in Phoenix, Ariz. We have a Mexican subsidiary supporting the border region and mining properties throughout Mexico.

SPDN: Did your marketing strategy in the past year provide you the overall position you had projected?

SS: Not only did CSBN obtain projected position, we exceeded it. We learned early on that in order to supply products effectively in the solar market place, we had to shape ourselves into a distributor with a strong focus on project logistics to meet the unique requirements of solar Adhesives Research (Con’t. from p. 1)

its 50th year as a leading developer of custom pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes (PSAs), specialty coatings, films and laminates, to meet the diverse needs of customers in a wide variety of industries.

With manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Ireland and Colombia, as well as sales offices in Europe and Asia, AR’s PSA technologies are used around the world in solar photovoltaic panels, wireless telecommunication, electronics, displays, medical diagnostic devices, pharmaceutical devices or products, transdermal drug delivery devices, window fabrication, packaging and the pulp and paper industry.

SPDN: What distinguishes your product(s) from the competition?

DH: Adhesives Research’s core competency revolves around working closely with our customers to meet their unmet needs in creating products with greater capabilities and functionality. As a pioneer

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were looking at paying more for electricity,” Masser says. “Solar could hedge against the expected higher rates. We decided the solar project was feasible when economic development funding became available last year.”

Masser hopes to sell back energy credits in Penn. and possibly in Ohio. He expects his first solar project, which broke ground in October and was completed in late May, to pay for itself within five to 10 years.

Inovateus Solar supplied the engineering, procurement and construction for the project on land only marginally suitable for farming. A key partner was Secco, Inc., a local general contractor, chosen for its expertise and knowledge of permitting and local resources. “We’ve worked with Secco before,” says Nathan

Vogel, project manager for Inovateus Solar, “and knew of their abilities.”

Inovateus chose Schletter racking, two Xantrex GT500 inverters, and Schott Solar 230 watt polycrystalline modules for the solar panels. Shoals Technology also supplied some of the electrical components. Xantrex encased the inverters, including all electrical components, in concrete. “This ‘megawatt in a box’ was a first-time use of concrete,” Vogel says. “Xantrex has always used metal in the past.”

“Inovateus Solar was the contractor of choice,” says Keith Masser. “We selected them because they were cooperative, and we were able to negotiate a mutual contract with ease. We liked their connections with Schneider Electric and Secco. Their relationships and knowl-

edge of this type of project have made it go smoothly.”

When Keith’s great, great, great, great grandfather Mathias Masser came to America from Germany in 1754, he brought along his special knowledge of growing potatoes. Little did he know that more than 250 years later German ingenuity from companies like Schott Solar and Schletter would help his descendants carry on the tradition.

For more information Contact Inovateus Solar toll-free at 877-876Solar (76527) or 574-485-1400, fax 574485-1419, email info@inovateus solar.com, or visit them online at www.inovateussolar.com.

Stop by booth 831 and visit Inovateus Solar at Solar Power International.

projects. Because of the scale and pace of the projects we have served, we learned it wasn’t enough just to have parts available in stock. The parts needed to be uniquely packaged, labeled and often assembled for use on the job site.

the biggest challenge we will face over the next year. Our purchasing and logistics team is currently trying to address the “How High is Up” issue so they can support our sales needs as the economy rebounds. Since there are no firm answers to this unknown, we are planning on shooting to the high side of our inventory equation.

from the current market. Since we are a manufacturer of fasteners, packaging and assembly is an area which we take great pride. Whether we make the product or are importing the product from overseas sources, we insist the products and packaging meet a very high standard. Our customers appreciate that our pallets of material are organized and labeled so they are easy to read and interface with most radio frequency scanners. We understand that no one needs to waste time handling penny parts.

SPDN: Describe your current marketing strategy.

SS: Our current marketing strategy for the solar industry is to team with other companies with a strong focus on quality.

I believe that if quality is not one of a company’s primary focuses, that company will not last long in the solar business.

As a distributor it is often hard to “pick your customer,” but we intentionally solicit those companies that we know are focused on delivering a quality product to their customers.

SPDN: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the year ahead?

SS: Since the world economy ground to a halt over the past couple of years, we have reduced our production on many items and have seen other manufactures reduce their production as well both domestically and overseas. Keeping up with production as demands spike will be in the photovoltaic market, Adhesives Research works directly with PV manufacturers to develop electrically conductive and specialized PSA bonding technologies to advance the functionality and performance of crystalline and thin film PV modules. We have a very robust product development process with crossfunctioning teams. With scientists, process engineers, operation engineers and quality managers, we work as a unified team to develop unique solutions.

SPDN: Did your marketing strategy in the past year provide you the overall position you had projected?

DH: Adhesives Research’s success is directly tied to the strength of our relationships and our reputation within the industries we serve. During the past year, we added webinars and lunch and learn seminars, allowing us to meet directly with our customers. We are pleased to say the response has been phenomenal. We will continue to build on these efforts as we introduce new ways to

SPDN: What distinguishes your product(s) from the competition?

SS: Aside from being a fastener distributor, we are also a fastener manufacturer with full A2LA-accredited laboratory facilities. This allows us to provide both products and services that most of our competition cannot provide. We can also test products that we import or obtain through another domestic source to ensure that the product meets its specification. If you can’t test the product, the best you can do is hope it meet its specification.

SPDN: Compare the position of your products and their technology against the current market.

SS: Our warehouse and distribution operation is really what separates us collaborate with our customers.

SPDN: What was the most significant event or series of events affecting your company in the past year?

DH: Last year saw one of the most tumultuous times in recent history in specialty chemicals. Economic conditions forced many manufacturers to close down plants, consolidate product lines or raise prices. Market forces did not permit us to adjust prices, and this resulted in a difficult situation for Adhesives Research and others in the industry.

SPDN: What is the nature of your distribution?

DH: We deal directly with the original equipment managers (OEMs) and do not work through distribution. Distribution may be brought into the picture if the customer requests it; however, direct contact is always maintained. Our flexible manufacturing capabilities in multiple locations, combined with the attention from

SPDN: Who are your target end-users?

SS: Types of end users that we are targeting are EPC companies (utilityscale CSP and PV), turn-key PV solar mounting and tracking systems (ground mount and roof top), general contractors, electrical contractors, steel and aluminum fabricators and erectors, aluminum extrusion, residential solar installers, concrete contractors, and roofing contractors.

For more information, visit Copper State Bolt & Nut Company in booth 3912 at Solar Power International or online at www.copperstate.com.

our global sales managers, assures our customers of uninterrupted delivery in a timely and economical manner.

SPDN: To what do you attribute your company’s success?

DH: Adhesives Research’s success over the past 50 years is tied directly to our customers and our ability to work closely with them to develop a precisely tailored adhesive technology for their project.

It’s through our consistent business model and our ability to build upon the company’s extensive “technology toolbox,” that includes hundreds of unique polymer and adhesive formulations, that we are able to continue to meet the needs of manufacturers who turn to us. When AR started in 1961, our goal was to be the best in our industry, not necessarily the biggest. We are proud to say, that goal is still in place today.

For more information, visit Adhesives Research at booth 4743 at Solar Power International or call 717-235-7979.