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Solar career mapping tool
A new, interactive Solar Career Map launched by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is designed for workforce professionals, educators,

policymakers, and job seekers. It explores an expanding universe of solar-energy occupations, describing diverse jobs across the industry, charting possible
progression between them, and identifying the high-quality training necessary to do them well. Central to the new career mapping tool is a series of compelling
videos with solar instructors and other professionals who describe jobs, skills, credentials, and education across a variety of solar careers.
he result of national expert input, and close review by partners in industry and education, the interactive platform ofers a broad vision of the solar industry,

from manufacturing and design to installation and operations.
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) | www.irecusa.com

Revenue grade
metering

Fronius now has revenue grade
metering technology integrated as
an option in its residential Fronius Battery-based inverter/
Primo inverters. his Revenue Grade charger

Metering software option allows for
Schneider Electric Solar Business is pleased SALES OFFICE
an ANSI certiied inverter with 2% to announce that the Conext XW+ 6848NA
accuracy with no additional hardware meets Hawaiian Electric Companies’ (HECO) Kipp & Zonen USA Inc.
or labor required. he Revenue Grade rigorous “ultra-fast trip” Transient Over- 125 Wilbur Place
Bohemia NY 11716
Metering software inside the string Voltage (TrOV-2) and Frequency and Voltage USA
inverter undergoes a unique calibration Ride-hrough (FVRT) requirements and is
in production which allows for the approved for both grid-tied net metered PV Rodney Esposito
accuracy and alleviate issues with systems and grid connected zero export (self- T: +1 (0) 631 589 2065 ext. 338
F: +1 (0) 631 589 2068
coniguration in the ield. his option consumption) PV systems.
M:+1 (0) 631 786 1558
is now available in the Fronius Primo, he Conext XW+ 6848NA battery-based [email protected]
3.8 – 15.0 kW.
inverter/charger is now listed on HECO’s www.kippzonen.com
Fronius USA, LLC
qualiied inverter manufacturer and

www.fronius-usa.com
equipment list.
Schneider Electric
www.solar.schneider-electric.com

Siting, cash-low Single-axis solar
analysis, and project tracker

management tool Exosun's new Exotrack HZ v2 has been engi-
GeoCF introduces Smart Power Maps,
neered to reduce overall costs and delivery lead

a comprehensive software platform for times, ofering an LCOE-friendly solution for
utility-scale solar project evaluation and utility-scale solar plants. he system’s intel-
development. Smart Power Maps enables ligent design evolution, which integrates self Accurately Monitoring the Performance
users to comprehensively evaluate tens grounded module clamps, minimizes instal- of your Solar Energy System

of thousands of potential projects simul- lation costs and time, representing less than
taneously, and supports project manage- 400 man-hours per MW. Exotrack HZ v2 ofers
ment for the best sites through all stages fewer foundations than the market average
of development. Smart Power Maps com- and the market’s most generous installation

bine inancial modeling with geographic tolerances.
constraints analysis and can provide With short rows, Exotrack HZ v2 smoothly
instantaneous cash low analysis for a follows undulated topography, decreasing
simulated solar facility on any parcel of land grading works. Furthermore, optimized

land 25 acres or larger anywhere in the DC wire management allows to reduce wiring
U.S. Sites may be ranked by highest net costs by 50% compared to other single-axis
present value, lowest cost, or any other trackers.
metric designated by the user. Smart Exotrack HZ v2’s linked-row architecture
To maximize the efectiveness of your solar energy system, you need to know how
Power Maps enables the user to quickly and grease-free, balanced structure make it a it is performing. A Kipp & Zonen pyranometer accurately measures the solar
and easily build project maps through
reliable solar tracking system, reducing O&M radiation available to your system in real time. Comparing this with the power
an intuitive mapping interface which actions to a minimum for 25 years. Its central-
requires no special GIS training. he plat- ized control system can pilot up to 10 MWp of generated allows you to calculate the eficiency of the system. A drop in eficiency
indicates the need for cleaning, ageing or a fault, allowing you to schedule
form also features a comprehensive asset trackers and allows on-site or remote actions preventive maintenance and to monitor your return on investment.
management tool built for utility-scale on the trackers.
solar which uniies all the tasks and data Exotrack HZ v2 allows Exosun to propose a
associated with project development into ‘local content’ compliant solar tracking solu- Make that diference and contact Kipp & Zonen for the solutions available.

a single software application.
tion to meet local manufacturing requirements
GeoCF LLC | www.geocf.com
in countries such as South Africa and Brazil.
Exosun | www.exosun.net

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