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Solmetric
The Solmetric PV Analyzer I-V Curve Tracer measures the performance of modules and strings up to 1500V and 30A. The wireless irradiance and temperature sensor captures environmental conditions at the time of the I-V sweep. Sophisticated software instantly determines the performance factor, fill factor, Isc, Voc, Imp, Vmp, Pmax, current ratio, and voltage ratio. Careful thermal management inside the tool ensures high measurement throughput enabling large systems to be commissioned quickly. www.solmetric.com
Spectrafy Solar Sensors
Spectrafy Solar Sensors supplies spectrally enhanced ISO9080:2018 Class A rated irradiance sensors. Remove spectral noise from plant metrics, reduce performance uncertainty, track degradation, and quantify benefits of competing technologies.
www.spectrafy.com
Trimark Associates, Inc.
Trimark offers products and solutions that ensure the continuous, efficient operation of utility-scale power sites. These systems, including Trimark’s robust Vantage SCADA interface, enable site owners to monitor, manage, and control all aspects of energy production. The visibility and alarms offered by Vantage immediately alert users to any issues arising at their site, saving them time and money. Vantage interacts with numer- ous systems and devices, including revenue meters, MET stations, battery energy storage systems, and more, to give users a complete picture of their site’s operations. www.trimarkassoc.com
Performance Testing
McHale & Associates, Inc.
McHale & Associates, Inc. is a special- ized engineering group providing plant performance improvement services. They deliver solutions to increase productivity, quality of operation, and profitability by providing quality services in the areas of risk mitigation, performance optimization, and project/technology validations through analysis and testing.
www.mchale.com
Personal Protective Equipment
Kenzen
Kenzen has launched a real-time Cloud-based worker heat monitoring system that includes a wearable device worn by workers that alerts both the worker and their supervisor when core body temperature is too high. Alerts allow for immediate intervention to keep workers safe from heat injuries. The wearable monitors heart rate, activity, skin, and ambient temperatures. Data allows for real-time prediction of core body temperature.
www.kenzen.com
Radiant Heating
Electro Plastics, Inc. / STEP Warmfloor
STEP Warmfloor are flexible and durable heating elements made of PTC self-regulating, Nano Poly Carbon material. This heating system is very energy efficient and safe, operates
on low-voltage, AC or DC, and can be used for floor warming, total heating, snowmelt, and roof deicing. www.warmfloor.com
Screening Technology
SPALECK USA, LLC
SPALECK USA was founded in 1869 and now offers screening machines, flip-flow-screens, 3D-combi-flip- flow-screens, mobile screens, dewatering screens, vibrating conveyors, infeed units, stainless steel screening machines for chemical and food applica- tions, and customized solutions.
www.spaleck-us.com
Site Assessment & Forecasting
Raptor Maps, Inc.
Aerial thermography and Raptor Maps’ AI-enabled data post-processing platform offers valuable insights into a system’s performance. They accurately and efficiently identify, localize, and prioritize site anomalies. Their technology enables O&Ms, EPCs, and engineering firms to reduce risk, improve resource allocation, and decrease costs. Raptor Maps has analyzed over 20GW of solar PV through turnkey inspections and in-house drone support.
www.raptormaps.com
Software
Burnham Nationwide, Inc.
The BurnhamEYE is an inspection and documentation app that covers all aspects of a solar installation. The app directs the installer to gather information through a series of geo-tagged and time-stamped questions and photos. This information can be used to make an accurate assessment without having a 3rd party inspec- tor physically at the site. As an additional service, their qualified team of inspectors will review the data and provide an unbiased and comprehensive report. These structured and consistent reports can be used as proof of workmanship for potential new clients or retained
as record should future issues arise. The BurnhamEYE documentation can be done as soon as the installation is complete and before the installer leaves the site thus eliminating unnecessary and costly truck rolls.
www.burnhameye.com
energyOrbit
energyOrbit provides an easy-to-use solution for DSM and electrification management, tracking, reporting, and customer experience. Utility and third-party implementer DSM managers can quickly set up, modify, and execute energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and water conservation programs, partnering on climate change. They offer an easily configurable database, robust framework for extensive DSM measures and equipment libraries, and customizable workflows and validation rules.
www.energy-orbit.com
HOMER Energy by UL
HOMER provides Economic Optimization Software for hybrid onsite generation. HOMER simplifies the process of understanding the lowest cost solution when considering the use of multiple energy generation and storage technologies. The software allows the user to consider the use of solar, wind, grid, genera- tors, fuel cells, and any type of storage.
www.homerenergy.com
RatedPower
pvDesign is a cloud-based software to carry out the design and engineering of utility-scale (>1MW) solar PV plants, reducing the process from weeks to seconds. With pvDesign, users can perform different simulations, optimize the layout of projects, carry out feasibility studies, and generate all the relevant engineering documentation for EPC/permitting processes. The platform enhances designing in a fast and accurate way, allowing users to easily compare and manage all their projects.
www.ratedpower.com
Terabase Energy
The Terabase Platform is a powerful web-based tool to accelerate large scale solar project development decision-making from siting through to design optimization. Find a suitable site, then design and optimize the project, all via a simple and intuitive GIS-based interface. The Terabase Platform is powered by a predictive engine for energy output, includ- ing bifacial performance. The platform is free to use and Terabase also offers engineering services for a fee to platform users.
www.terabase.energy
Valentin Software
PV*SOL premium is a global simulation program, which puts the design of solar electric systems on a secure basis and relia- bly calculates system profitability. 3D models can be imported via an interface, enabling floor plans, cadastral maps, and screen- shots from web-based satellite maps to be imported into the 3D visualization. PV*SOL also calculates how much PV energy can be used to charge an electric vehicle. A trial version, tutorials and webinars are available on the Valentin Software website.
www.valentin-software.com
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