Tag: 2018 May June Print Issue
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Degrees of Separation: How to mount commercial rooftop PV systems to maximize energy
On commercial rooftops, design trends are all about maximizing energy density. Module selection is a huge factor there, but so are the layout and tilt decisions — figuring out the perfect shape and tilt to mount as many modules as possible without compromising their performance. Pairing the right racking systemRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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The Replacements: These solar mounts for tile rooftops cut labor costs, avoid OSHA issues
It’s always reassuring when solar technology moves faster than a federal regulator, even if it is a well-intentioned agency like the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In this recent case, a new crop of solar tile replacements that support rooftop mounting systems are eliminating the needRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Aw Snap: We look at the Solar Raceway wire management solution
Fresh eyes are valuable every now and then. That was the position New York Manufacturing found itself in when it was approached by a large building products company to assist with its wire management needs. Their solar installations were continually plagued by one common theme: wire management. Like many otherRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Rolling Large: Roll-forming leader OMCO rolls out its new factory-direct racking
In this uncertain #TrumpTariffs market, many investors have less appetite for newer, less proven systems, seeing that as another avenue of risk in projects where pennies and seconds count more than ever. This puts the spotlight on companies and products that can deliver the most certainty in terms of upfrontRead More — Solar Builder magazine