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2020 solar buyers guide
Solar Ribbon
Luvata
Luvata manufactures PV ribbon branded Sunwire. Sunwire is compatible with both thin film technology and crystalline silicon and is used
as both an interconnecting ribbon and a cross- connecting ribbon. Sunwire is rolled from round wire, annealed for extra softness, plated all-over via a hot-dip-tinning process, and precision level-wound on returnable spools. With a high- purity oxygen-free copper core base, Sunwire offers high electrical conductivity combined with guaranteed elongation and yield strength. These enhanced mechanical properties reduce cell breakage rates and improve the productivity. All standard dimensions, plating alloys, and spool sizes are available.
www.luvata.com/sunwire
Solar Support Structures & Carport Systems
Baja Carports (Baja Construction Co., Inc.)
Baja Carports' solar Double Post Back-to-
Back bolted connection framing system is pre-engineered in-house by Baja's design/ engineers. It's a cost-effective solution for cover- ing large spans of parking areas. Designed to maximizes solar panel production in either portrait or landscape layout. Pre-fabricated light-gauge high-tensile steel, it's engineered to meet live loads up to 90psf, and wind speeds up to 170mph [per local jurisdiction building codes]. Roof tilt slope/angle of 5° to 15° with a clearance height of 8' to 14'. Configured with two posts every bay "four car spaces." Covers two rows of 90° parking spaces. Can be custom configured to meet the customer's site-specifications.
www.bajacarports.com
Kern Solar Structures
Kern Solar Structures' Solar CarPort is built with strong structural steel to endure any wind conditions an installation site may deal with. It accepts all major solar panels, which means there won’t be fitting problems regardless of the panel specifications. Their Solar SpeedRax shared rail system ensures a sturdy solar carport system and permits a solid build with limited fasteners and few repairs. A clean design with grounded cable management allows for an aesthetically pleasing carport combined with a powerful frame made from long-lasting material. www.kernsolarstructures.com
Kinetic Solar
Kinetic Solar’s new seasonally adjust-
able ground mount brings versatility and strength while being economical and fast to install. Each module section is balanced in order to make seasonal adjustments with 60- or 72-cell modules simple and easy, no heavy lifting required. Seasonal adjustment can offer a yearly increase of in production of up to 14%, without the added cost of a tracking system. Standard tilt angles include 20°, 45°, and 60°. It is engineered to withstand 1kPa of wind and 2.5kPa of snow, making it suitable for use in nearly any location in North America. It’s innovative design tilts flat for fast and easy construction. Available with optional string inverter mount, micro inverter mount, and rear cable shielding panels. The structures sturdy steel construction and hot dip galva- nized coating stands up to even the most hostile environmental conditions. www.kineticsolar.com
Poly-Tex Solar
Poly-Tex Solar designs and manufacturers solar canopy systems for parking lot and parking ramp applications. Using their Tri-Plane Truss design, they focus on bring- ing structural solutions and financial feasi- bility to their customers. Their modular truss design provides strength, low weight, and allows for large span distances up to 70’ without the need for expensive cranes. This system ships efficiently, is easily installed, and requires no onsite welding. They serve all 50 states and have knowl- edge of high snow load/ high wind load building code requirements. www.poly-texsolar.com
Quest Renewables
The QuadPod double cantilever is erected on three foundations per 100kW, and its trusses are capable of 60' spans between foundations. Its proprietary geometry reduces foundation size in high load environments. The canopy enables more kilowatts per acre under high snow and wind where high power density is needed. 90% of QuadPod’s construction takes place on the ground, inclusive of module place- ment, inverter mounting, and wiring. After ground assembly, canopies are lifted by crane for final attachment, minimizing overhead work and optimizing site safety. Fewer days on-site time means reduced construction manage- ment costs, increased throughput, and limited disruption to parking lot operations.
www.questrenewables.com
SCARLET Solar
SCARLET’s TiltPort is a large commercial-sized sun-tracking carport. Its solar roof tilts automati- cally, facing East in the morning, and West at night. TiltPort is customizable, from hundreds of units for corporations to waterproof sheds power- ing agriculture. Each 10-car-size, 36KW, Plug-n- Play unit is installed in minutes. Successfully tested for 2 years in windy Rio-Vista, TiltPort provided 2032KWH/KW in 2018.
www.scarlet.red
Structural Solar LLC
Structural Solar LLC designs, manufactures, and installs solar carports on surface lots or parking decks, and solar pavilions or architectural solar structures for commercial, institutional, and government projects across the US including Hawaii and Caribbean nations. The cost-effective structural designs with integrated aluminum racking systems are engineered for 40 - 60
year durability and can be value engineered to accommodate a wide range of challenging condi- tions and applications. Structures are typically cantilevered up to 45' wide or long span moment frames. Services include engineering for founda- tions and structures, steel fabrication, coating, steel erecting, and mounting of modules.
www.structuralsolarllc.com
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