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2015 solar buyers guide

SOFTWARE TOOLS | SOFTWARE
SUPPLIER

Annual Average
Global Horizontal Irradiance
geoAMPS
2 4 6 8 kWh/m2/day
Copyright © Vaisala
For development and operation of one or more solar
panel ields, geoAMPS offers altAMPS, an eficient
3megawatt
and highly conigurable web-based project and as-
3megawatt is dedicated to help the solar as- set-tracking system. The web platform’s dashboard-
set management community to standardize and focused interface provides easy and secure access
Vaisala
simplify management activities and reporting. to the central database. Workers in the ield can ac-
Vaisala offers custom reports for assess-
Its BluePoint software brings all solar asset cess and upload information on mobile devices. De-
ing large-scale solar projects anywhere
management activities together in one web-
tached/ofline and sync-on-demand capability also Valentin
Valentin offers innovative planning
in the world. Their analysis includes 16
based platform—from contract management to provides database access in areas lacking Internet
to 18 years of statistically corrected,
investor reporting. The BluePoint platform offers connectivity. GIS is available, as well. Receive auto-
and simulation solar energy software
for yield calculation and a sustainable
hourly time series data, derived us-
a complete set of tools for solar portfolio man- matic alerts of inspection and maintenance sched-
ing state-of-the-art satellite modeling
agement, reducing operational risk and helping ules on demand. All project information, including
asset managers to manage their solar portfolios landowners and infrastructure improvements, is energy supply. PV*SOL premium pro-
vides a real-world representation of the
techniques. They are ine-tuned to the
speciic environmental context of a
more effectively. With its powerful, easy-to-use securely stored in a single application.
shading from surrounding objects, which
and integrated set of applications, BluePoint is www.geoamps.com
solar site with surface observations.
fully scalable, making solar asset management is extremely important for precisely cal-
Each report also provides a wealth of
culating yields. PV*SOL premium takes
information on key variables, including
organizations more eficient, one business trans-
shading into account as analytically as
formation after another.
GHI (Global Horizontal Irradiance), DNI
www.3megawatt.com
possible, so it’s possible to visualize all
(Direct Normal Irradiance), DIF (Diffuse
roof-integrated or mounted systems,
PVComplete
Horizontal Irradiance), and key weather
even on the ground—with up to 5,000
variables, along with their long-term
PVComplete is a comprehensive solar project
modules in 3D. The program also allows
design tool built to automate the most time-
variability at the site.
consuming tasks in commercial rooftop project de-
users to calculate shading on the basis
www.vaisala.com/energy
of 3D objects. Valentin’s T*SOL is the
sign. The software tool is designed to completely
simulation program that allows users to
automate module layout utilizing Cloud-based PV

accurately calculate the yield of a solar
module database, while observing roof zones and
obstructions with sophisticated shadow models. thermal system dynamically over the an-
PVComplete fully automates the electrical design
nual cycle.
as well, assigning modules to strings and deter- www.valentin-software.com/en
mining wiring requirements. PVComplete is seam-
lessly integrated with AutoCAD and can be deliv-
SOLAR COATINGS
ered as package simplifying the start-up process.
www.pvcomplete.com

MAGERACK SOLAR MOUNTING SYSTEM

Lightning Protection $4.50 L-foot and Flashing

Patented unique design
Surge Protection
Absolute waterproofing Sono-Tek Corporation
Easiest to install Sono-Tek Corporation provides precision ultra-

Lowest cost
sonic coating systems for research and develop-
ment (R&D) through high-volume manufacturing.
$11.40 Tile Hook Sono-Tek ultrasonic coating systems are used for

depositing active layers, buffer layers, and TCO
Strongest tile hook
coatings in thin-ilm solar cell manufacturing.
Only 0.25” deflection at 452 lb uplift force
Height adjustable
Some of the chemistries sprayed using ultrasonic
Optional flashing
wet spray process include: CIGs; CDTE; CzTs; Per-
ovskites; CNTs; Quantum Dots; PEDOT; and DSC.
Double flashing to meet building code and roof manufacturer warranty
$0.12/w Ultrasonic spray provides uniform, thin-ilm coat-
Mounting System
ings at a fraction of the cost of CVD and sput-
tering equipment, reducing cost per watt while
UL 2703 Listed, Fire Class ‘A’
providing high-cell eficiencies.
Built-in integrated bonding
www.sono-tek.com/thin-ilm-overview
No WEEB needed
As low as $0.12 per watt
Including L-foot and flashing
Strong and reliable
Up to 8 feet rail span
DEHN Inc.
851 S. Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34945 USA
510-656-6661 [email protected]
Tel: +1 (772) 460-9315 • FAX: +1 (772) 460-9316
e-mail: [email protected] • www.dehn-usa.com
MAGERACK www.magerack.com

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