Tag: eBOS

  • Interconnection innovation: Pine Gate standardized Michigan portfolio interconnect via myPV ClearSky

    Equipment standardization for portfolio-level purchasing is a proven strategy to simplify procurement, establish repeatable construction practices, and promote efficient commissioning. While racking, modules, inverters and transformers are common bulk buys, the MV interconnection components are often excluded. A collection of components, and the work product of highly specialized labor, the interconnectionRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • How a holistic approach to balance of system design benefits utility-scale solar

    Over the past decade, the story of utility-scale solar has been one of increasing efficiency and decreasing costs. But as PV module technology matures, these gains are seeing diminishing returns. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) the LCOE of utility-scale solar energy dropped 82% between 2010 and 2019.Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Panduit’s new Metal Solar Edge Clips can be installed in 11 seconds

    PV installation costs dropped 13 percent from 2010 – 2019, causing the industry to look closer at BOS for potential cost and efficiency savings and one aspect that is particularly important, but often overlooked, is cable management. Panduit, a global supplier of solar BOS, has some new Metal Solar EdgeRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • The Role of Physical Infrastructure in Advancing Solar Innovation

    Over the past decade, reductions in the cost of solar energy have largely been due to gains in panel production and efficiency. As these gains diminish, the balance of system hardware such as cables, clips, and mounting systems will have a larger role to play. Panduit’s latest renewable energy whiteRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • ARaymond debuts solar PV panel clip to simplify module assembly

    The ARaymond Network is a global leader in fastening and assembly solutions for many market segments, and its ARaymond Energies division has a new panel clip that could simplify PV module assembly. The goal is to provide fast, easy installation in field operations, resulting in significant labor cost reduction compared toRead More — Solar Builder magazine