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  • HMC solar pile driver now features remote control option

    Hercules Machinery Corporation (HMC), launched the new STR20-RC this week, a remote-controlled piling machine designed specifically for solar farm construction. The STR20-RC combines robust construction with cutting-edge technology, making it the most efficient and reliable piling machine on the market today. The STR20-RC can drive piles up to 24’ (with 5’ extension) for solar panel……

  • Check the Vacuworx Solar Panel Lifter for easier handling of modules in-field

    Vacuworx, a global leader in vacuum lifting technology, announced the launch of a new material handling innovation eliminating the need for manual lifting of solar panel modules in the field.   For 25 years, Vacuworx has been designing and manufacturing industry and application-specific vacuum lifting systems and material handling devices to meet customer needs. The Solar Panel……

  • Deployment operations management systems tackle soft costs in utility-scale solar

    This column was contributed by Fadi Abourjeily, Energy Solutions Product Manager for SiteTracker. Plunging solar photovoltaic system costs – down 64%, 69%, and 82% for residential, commercial-rooftop, and utility-scale PV systems since 2010, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory – haven’t come with corresponding drops in the costs of designing, permitting, installing, commissioning, and……

  • Mincon now offers Trimble Ready drilling and piling option for solar industry

    Mincon Solar Installation Drills and Pile Drivers are designed to pre-drill through rock, install ground screws and drive piles on solar construction projects. The manufacturer is now rolling out a Trimble Ready factory option for its piling and drilling attachments. Trimble Groundworks is a purpose-built machine control solution that enables contractors to perform drilling and……

  • Solar tool team up: Fluke acquires Solmetric

    Fluke Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, and a global leader in test and measurement instruments, has acquired California-based Solmetric and its lineup of solar test, and measurement products.    This acquisition extends Fluke’s product line, combining two powerful brands in the solar test and measurement space.   Solmetric was founded in 2005, and is best……