Tag: Mounting Guide
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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……
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Frost heave mitigation matters for your solar project. Here’s why.
Solar PV modules actually perform better in colder temperatures, but the ground conditions in colder climates can challenge the structural foundation holding up those solar panels. Frost heave is the main point of consideration here. Frost heave is upward ground movement that occurs as soil freezes. Frost heave occurs because of ice lenses, which form……
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New solar tracker wind tunnel research solves for aeroelastic forces (and why that matters)
The solar industry — an emerging industry with rapidly evolving technology — is often, unfortunately, in learn-as-you-go mode. This is especially true when it comes to solar trackers, and understanding how they perform in various terrains and weather conditions. Traditional wind tests based on standard building codes often fail to capture the nuances of how……
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The waterproof flexible flashing of Roof Tech’s AlphaSeal
Every homeowner recognizes the value of having a roof over their head, and how vital it is to have leak-free roofing that retains its integrity over time. When installers of PV systems are required to drill holes into rafters, it can damage shingles and allow rain and snow to permeate the roof and cause leaks….…
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Gripple showcases new CableSmart hangers at RE+ 2023
Gripple Inc., a manufacturer of bracing, anchoring, and cable management solutions for utility scale solar installations, is showcasing its new CableSmart range at the RE+ exhibition. The range includes the new redesigned CableSmart Single Hanger, alongside the recently launched CableSmart Mini Hanger and high capacity Double Hanger. The second generation CableSmart Single Hanger is designed……