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PV America

March 9th to 10th, 2015
The Westin Boston Waterfront—Boston, Massachusetts

With a regional focus, PV America brings together manufacturers and service providers, with professionals interested in solar power technologies,
research, and innovation. This annual event offers a focused expo, quality networking, and timely educational content and training related to what’s driving

the PV industry forward today and into the future.
www.pvamericaexpo.com

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Features just some of the companies and technologies attendees will see at this year’s show.

Financial services
Combiner solutions
Bonding solutions
Racking system

he Rodman & Rodman, CPA “Green Team” SolarBOS’ Rapid Shutdown solutions WILEY, a division of Burndy, supplies Gamechange Racking’s Grid-Lite
provides solar energy companies with ex- include low-cost, space-saving units for a complete selection of integrated Roof System features an interlock-
pert counsel and services in solar energy residential and commercial solar systems mid-clamp bonding solutions that
ing grid design, combined with a

tax accounting and business strategy. hey utilizing string inverters. As required
are speciically engineered to exceed wind delector that helps eliminate
can provide companies with a sustainable by NEC 690.12, the combiners and the demanding needs of the solar PV ballast. Available in 5 and 10-degree
inancial roadmap through: expert partner- pass-through disconnecting units with industry. his line of WEEB mid-clamp tilts, the typical roof loading—in-
ship/corporate structuring for optimal tax integrated load-break contactors provide washers easily snap or slide onto the cluding ballast, panel, and rack-

beneit; grant qualiication assistance and rapid shutdown functionality, when mid-clamp for quick installation.
ing—is 2.5 to 3.5 psf total. In severe
auditing; ongoing advisory services for placing the inverter within 10 feet of the he 304 stainless steel WEEB mid- seismic conditions, the system
federal, state, and local tax incentives; and array is not feasible. SolarBOS’ Arc Fault clamp washers also provide a simple, may be installed with or without
specialized strategic inancial planning and Circuit Interruption (AFCI) Contactor consistent, and low-cost method to attachments. With less ballast and

management for solar energy companies. Combiners analyze string currents and bond PV modules. When the WEEB minimal components, the Grid-Lite
Rodman & Rodman ofers a personalized, overall system noise to accurately detect washer’s teeth pierce the anodized Roof System provides for a fast in-
cost-efective approach to business and ac- and interrupt series arcs, eliminating coating, the result is excellent stallation and reduced overall costs
counting, allowing solar companies to ben- false alarms and nuisance tripping. AFCI conductivity without added installation and labor. Rigorous ETL/UL 2703

eit from their counsel at every stage of the is the irst combiner of its kind in the steps. All WEEB washers are listed to electrical, mechanical, ire, and wind
business lifecycle.
solar industry to be ET listed to UL-1741. UL 467 for grounding and bonding, and tunnel testing are in progress.
Rodman & Rodman | www.rodmancpa.com
SolarBOS | www.solarbos.com
are UL 2703 recognized.
Gamechange Racking

Burndy | www.burndy.com
www.gamechangeracking.com

Tile mounting solutions
Ground-mount
solution
he Tile Flashing System from EcoFasten Solar was speciically
designed for use on new or existing roofs, and is available in Second-generation Power Peak
three proile options for lat, “W,” and “S” tile roofs. Each lashing GS Utility-Scale, Ground-Mount

system replaces one complete tile, eliminating the need for System is a cost-efective, utility-
cutting, drilling, grinding, or replacing tiles. Multiple fastener scale mounting system that’s
points in the system’s base plate allows for attachment into
manufactured from high-strength,
the rafter, regardless of lashing alignment. he embossed, galvanized steel. he new design

cone-shape stamped into the underside of the lashing is itted features pre-assembled clamps,
with an EPDM rubber bushing, creating a watertight seal when ield-adjustable components, and
paired with a compatible EcoFasten Solar compression bracket. bottom access clips to ensure faster
he system attaches to the roof deck with as little as two lag build rates. Similar to the Power Foundations for Ground Mounted

bolts, resulting in a fast, simple installation. An optional second Peak AL, the Power Peak GS rack Solar Projects
lashing at the roof deck is available for jurisdictions that demand easily assembles over pile-driven
it. Made in the USA using recycled materials, the Tile Flashing “H” beams and adjusts to changes • Driven Piles • Grouted Piles
System is third-party tested for pullout and shear.
in terrain. Wind tunnel tested and
• Helical Piers • Rock Screws
EcoFasten Solar | www.ecofastensolar.com
code compliant, the Power Peak GS
promises long-term reliability. www.ancorapiling.com
DPW Solar | www.dpwsolar.com

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