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Tag: July August 2016 Print Issue

  • Let’s Get Wired: Five new wire management solutions to watch

    Utility-Grade Solar Snake Tray Solution The next generation of cable management for solar installations eliminates the need to trench cables. Snake Tray’s hand-bendable cable trays with integrated anchor points require no fasteners to attach to the Z or C purlin of any racking system. Different models can manage string cables,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • PV Pointers: Five tips for purchasing from a mounting manufacturer

    1) Engage manufacturers early Successful renewable energy projects optimize the power generation equipment in accordance with a site’s unique conditions. Unsuccessful projects fight their environment. Rather than advocating a one-size-fits-all solution, your mounting system manufacturer should be involved in project planning from day one to recommend options as to howRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Watch your assets: Solar O&M tips for maximizing site ROI

    The prodigious growth of solar power in the United States has turned what was once a boutique industry into a multibillion-dollar asset class. Cumulative installed solar PV capacity now exceeds 20 GW, with thousands of projects scattered across the country. With gigawatts now in play, this burgeoning stable of solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Enter the Matrix: How much can a PV system change when you wire cells in parallel?

    All PV power generation starts with a simple cell. One is wired to the next, then to the next, and then those are grouped into modules and then into panels and then strung together and so on. So, what happens when you change how that single cell exists within theRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Community Solar Legal Primer: From project structure to consumer protection

    Community solar, a type of project in which multiple consumers support a shared PV system, is growing in popularity. Since the first community solar program was launched in 2006, 13 states and the District of Columbia have adopted legislation to facilitate the deployment of community solar projects. In total, approximatelyRead More — Solar Builder magazine