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to be procured in advance; it’s almost impossible to purchase any of these parts locally. Careful preparation and extraordinary attention to detail allowed the local teams to properly execute each construction stage, according to the design and schedule.
Continuous monitoring and surveillance of the site was essential during the construction phase; the project site was prepared and cleaned, and a fence was erected. To further protect
the components during the installation process, local security guards were hired to monitor the area 24/7.
While supervisors coordinated the implementation of the project, the installation itself used labor from a
local workforce. After training on site, the workers were able to provide the necessary support to the technical team, and complete installation. In addition to creating jobs and adding to the
local infrastructure, the project helped residents gain a new understanding of nature and wildlife conditions, which will help ensure the success of this exceptional venture.
Establishing o -grid solar in such remote areas as rainforests represents
a major challenge. Above all, it requires accurate and diligent planning and preparation of all project stages. It may not be easy, but the extra e ort de nitely pays o – not only for stakeholders, but also for the local communities that are no longer dependent on fossil fuels,
able to bene t instead from reliable and sustainable solar energy.
omas Beindorf is the Chief Technical O cer of e meeco Group. He is an experienced mining engineer with 30 years of experience working on the development and management of technical installations, the supervision of respective teams of engineers and workers, and the installation of facilities worldwide.
The meeco Group
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e new SolarFoot from S-5! for exposed fastener metal roo ng, has four points of attachment, providing a mounting platform to attach the L-Foot of a rail-mounted solar system or other ancillaries to the roof. e SolarFoot ensures a durable weathertight solution for the life of the solar system and the roof. Each piece contains two reservoirs of a factory-applied butyl co- polymeric sealant, allowing a water-tested seal. Simply peel the release paper from the butyl sealant and fasten through the predrilled holes in the base of the SolarFoot.
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