Tag: S-5!
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Design for install: Grading solar projects on under-module wire management plan
Contributed by Mark Gies, director and solar expert at S-5! | This month marks my 15th anniversary in the rooftop solar industry, my biggest stint in any single industry, by a longshot. Most of my solar career has been on the mechanical and structural sides of engineering, with mounting systems, application engineering, codes and standards,……
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How new solar mounts reduce install risks and roof time
The lack of certified / qualified solar installers is a big storyline in the industry. As more training and apprenticeship programs ramp up, established solar companies can also ease solar installations for installers of all skill levels with newer mounting systems. Many rooftop mounting manufacturers have enhanced their product lines in ways that make installation……
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Top takeaways and tidbits from Intersolar 2024
Intersolar North America continues to be my personal favorite solar industry conference. For one, the setting and timing is great (San Diego in winter > anywhere). The news and email flood isn’t as overwhelming as the main RE+ conference — but it’s not devoid of news either. In fact, a few tidbits and innovations I……