Owners, investors, and insurers can reduce exposure to foundation failure risk or implement cost effective failure abatement. Aquasoli’s risk assessment and mitigation strategies can save thousands on the dollar over failure remediation. We can screen a single PV facility or an entire portfolio for hidden liability.
The cost and time pressures inherent in PV projects often interfere with deploying proven reliable foundation technologies. Geotechnical consultants with deep and solar specific experience are rare. Consequently ground mount PV projects and facilities can hide latent foundation failure risk. The cost of remediating foundation failure is many times the cost of risk assessment and abatement: millions versus thousands of dollars.
To secure profit and long-term reliability, our phased approach starts with risk screening and ends at the abatement level required for satisfactory mitigation. This approach optimizes risk reduction for each dollar spent…
Developers, EPCs and Investors can vet sites faster and more accurately with AquaSoli’s Pre-Site Assessment Services and support purchase negotiations with our Permit-Ready Site Assessment Services. We reduce risk by assessing development potential from the ground up.
Pre-Site Assessment
Fast and accurate pre-site assessment vetting reduces investment risk and project development costs by aiding early go/no go decisions. Starting with just an address, AquaSoli analyzes remote site data and provides first order foundation, layout and site designs with estimates for production capacity and development costs.
Permit-Ready Site Assessment
Third party review of permit-ready sites characterizes investment value. Existing design studies are evaluated and pertinent data is leveraged to prepare independent conceptual design and estimates. Quantified findings are used to verify vendor claims.
Developers and EPCs can establish sole source responsibility for geotech, foundations and project coordination to optimize performance and reduce failure risk.
AquaSoli combines geotech, load testing, foundation design and installation QAQC into an accountable project deliverable. Our comprehensive site analysis results in specific recommendations that will help EPCs make project-enhancing design decisions.
The Ground Component consists of the interrelated elements that effect foundation performance and cost:
• Geotech, load testing, foundation design and installation QAQC
• Rack selection and layout
• Civil/site design and grading
• Storm water management and O&M
Optimizing this Ground Component minimizes foundation failure risk and drives project profit and performance.
CORRUGATED METAL ROOFING Universal design works as a hinge to fit all profiles. North-South adjustment allows for ease of installation, and 5 fastener points ensure optimal strength. Pre-applied gasket tape prevents leaks. Attaches to the side of the ribs, not in the valley, where water flows and moisture accumulates. Ideal for both commercial and residential applications, with a strong pullout value. See it in action as seen at Intersolar 2014.
TILE ROOFING The Conduit Mount Tile System is an adjustable system that can be used on all profiles of tile. It can be installed on new or retrofit installations. The bracket is raised to lift electrical conduit off the roof, preventing the wiring from overheating, Conduit Clamp not included.
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FLAT TILE ROOFING A system with aluminum flashing that replaces one complete tile, that has been extensively tested for pullout and shear, and that attaches to the roof deck with as little as 2 lag bolts.
Multiple fastener holes in the system’s base plate allow for attachment into the rafter, regardless of the flashing alignment. The embossed cone-shape stamped into the flashing and fitted with an EPDM rubber bushing creates a watertight seal when paired with an EcoFasten Solar® compression bracket.
As with all of our products, the Flat Tile Flashing System meets or exceeds all roofing industry best practices, and was engineered to be rugged, versatile, simple and secure. Made in the USA.
COMPOSITION SHINGLE OR METAL ROOFING The Conduit Mount Bracket utilizes EcoFasten Solar’s patented watertight technology. It is embossed with a patented cone shape countersink and can be used as a watertight solution on a variety of roof types. The Conduit Mount Bracket can be used with GreenFasten™ GF1 flashing on a new or retrofit composition shingle roof, or with a Simple Seal bushing for use on metal roofing. The bracket is raised to lift electrical conduit off the roof, preventing the wiring from overheating. Conduit Clamp not included.
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STANDING SEAM ROOFING ASG-U clamps, manufactured by sister company Alpine SnowGuards®, are efficient solar roof mount attachment options for any metal standing seam roof. Installation of the ASG-U clamps will not pierce the roofing material. ASG-U clamps are available in configurations for both vertical (double-lock) and horizontal (single lock) standing seams.
FEATURES / ADVANTAGES:
Clamp attaches mechanically with set screws
Easy, fast way to attach just about anything, to any roof
No adhesive which can be affected by changes in temperature or barometric pressure
Accepted by major roofing materials manufacturers without voiding warranties
LOW SLOPE ROOFING The Eco-65 system is designed to be installed with all known flat roofing materials regardless of the roofing substrate or insulation thickness for new or existing (retrofit) solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties.
The Eco-65 features a patented, watertight seal and has a large base with multiple fasteners designed to distribute compressive loads over most standard insulation.
LOW SLOPE ROOFING The Eco-44R bracket system is designed to be installed with all known flat roofing materials regardless of the roofing substrate or insulation thickness for new or existing (retrofit) solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties.
The Eco-44R features a patented, watertight seal and has a large base with multiple fasteners designed to distribute compressive loads over most standard insulation. The fastener configuration provides for proper attachment without having to cut open the roof.
LOW SLOPE ROOFING The Eco-44 system is designed to be installed with all known flat roofing materials regardless of the roofing substrate or insulation thickness for new or existing (retrofit) solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties. The Eco-44 features a patented, watertight seal and has a large base with multiple fasteners designed to distribute compressive loads over most standard insulation.
SIPS PANELS The Eco-44R-NDD is the perfect solution when installing solar roof mounts on Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs).
The base plate of the Eco-44R-NDD system requires 8 fasteners, allowing the system to be installed directly to the roof deck without engaging a rafter. The ECO-44R-NDD System can be used with a variety of Compression Bracket options, providing a customized solution. ECO-44R-NDD can be used on new or existing (retrofit) roofs.
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METAL ROOFING The Simple Seal bracket system is designed to be installed on most through fastened new or existing (retrofit) metal roofs for solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties. The Simple Seal system features a patented, watertight seal compatible with a variety of bracket options.
SHINGLE OR SLATE ROOFING The QuikFoot system is designed to be installed on most shingle roofs for new or existing (retrofit) solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties. The QuikFoot system features a patented, watertight seal with two fastener holes provided. Both fasteners (self-drilling #15) must engage the rafter. The installer does not need to cut open the roof to properly install this bracket and can retrofit without removing shingles.
COMPOSITION SHINGLE ROOFING The GreenFasten™ GF2 bracket system is designed to be installed on most new or existing (retrofit) composition shingle roofs for solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties. The GreenFasten™ GF2 system features two patented attachment point watertight seals, compatible with a variety of bracket options.
COMPOSITION SHINGLE ROOFING The GreenFasten™ GF1 bracket system is designed to be installed on most new or existing (retrofit) composition shingle roofs for solar panel applications, and is accepted by most major roofing material manufacturers without voiding warranties. The GreenFasten™ GF1 system features a patented, watertight seal compatible with a variety of bracket options.
“S” TILE ROOFING Featuring all the same great advantages as the recently launched Flat (“F”) and “W” Tile Flashing Systems, including:
Aluminum flashing replaces one complete tile
No cutting, drilling, grinding or replacement of tile required
Embossed cone shape stamped into flashing is fitted with an EPDM rubber bushing, creating a watertight seal when paired with an EcoFasten Solar® compression bracket
Attaches to roof deck with as little as 2 lag bolts
A 2nd flashing at the roof deck is optional for jurisdictions that demand
Compatible with a variety of EcoFasten compression brackets
3rd party tested for pullout and shear
Faster, easier install than tile hook systems
Patent Pending
Made in the USA
“W” TILE ROOFING A system with aluminum flashing that replaces one complete tile, that has been extensively tested for pullout and shear, and that attaches to the roof deck with as little as 2 lag bolts.
Multiple fastener holes in the system’s base plate allow for attachment into the rafter, regardless of the flashing alignment. The embossed cone-shape stamped into the flashing and fitted with an EPDM rubber bushing creates a watertight seal when paired with an EcoFasten Solar® compression bracket.
As with all of our products, the Flat Tile Flashing System meets or exceeds all roofing industry best practices, and was engineered to be rugged, versatile, simple and secure. Made in the USA.
SOLAR PANELS From our Sister Company, Alpine SnowGuards, Solar SnowMax was designed and engineered specifiaclly for use on solar panels. Fabricated from Aircraft Grade Aluminum for use on portrait or landscape solar panel orientation.
Aon Hewitt is the world’s pre-eminent human resources consulting and outsourcing firm with the resources, expertise, and global reach to solve the most pressing and complex people challenges that organizations face today
We employ the strongest team of professionals in the industry, who have access to the widest breadth and depth of research, platforms, and services in more locations and for more industry segments than any other human capital firm. Our singular focus is on our clients: We deliver distinctive value, top-rated customer service, and measurable business impact.
Our team of expert risk advisors applies a client-focused approach to risk products and services that leverage our global network of resources, industry-leading data and analytics and specialized expertise. We work with you to design creative, personalized risk solutions delivered seamlessly, anywhere in the world, through a local point of contact.
Aon Benfield, a division of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), is the world’s leading reinsurance intermediary and full-service capital advisor. We empower our clients to better understand, manage and transfer risk through innovative solutions and personalized access to all forms of global reinsurance capital across treaty, facultative and capital markets. As a trusted advocate, we deliver local reach to the world’s markets, and an unparalleled investment in innovative analytics. With more than 80 offices in 50 countries, our worldwide client base has access to the broadest portfolio of integrated capital solutions and services.
During its 75-plus years of existence, Hunt Oil Company has been active in many parts of the world. Early in the 21st century, the company determined that the needs of our neighbors warranted a comprehensive new model for corporate social responsibility that could be implemented anywhere our work takes us around the world. Hunt Global Partnerships works to bring together local communities, non-governmental organizations and local, state and federal governments to produce sustainable projects that provide critical services for the individuals and families located in our project areas of influence worldwide.
Hunt Global Partnerships is currently serving more than 50,000 people in Peru and has received numerous accolades for the results our programs produce.
Hunt Power provides management and support services to both the Electric Infrastructure Alliance of America (EIAA) and the Gas Infrastructure Alliance of America (GIAA), two first-of-its-kind Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) created as innovative alternatives for investing in electric and natural gas transmission and distribution assets.
Hunt Electric Power Marketing (HEPM) was created in 2009 to facilitate power transactions between Texas and Mexico using the three existing interconnections that link the ERCOT grid of Texas with the national grid of Mexico, operated by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE). HEPM has built upon Hunt’s existing marketing expertise, as well as its strong relationship with CFE, to successfully utilize these interconnections between the two markets. HEPM is also actively exploring new marketing opportunities on both sides of the border.
Hunt Energy IQ is dedicated to Global Energy Management and Sustainability (GEMS). With today’s global energy demands, Hunt Energy IQ provides an industry leading solution for Energy Resource Planning. Our GEMS solution provides the ability for enterprises to measure, monitor, monetize and control energy resources to provide a systematic approach for continuous energy improvement.
Please visit the Hunt Energy IQ website for more information.
Hunt Energy Horizons , a Hunt affiliate, actively pursues and develops opportunities across a spectrum of energy projects, including wind generation development, solar generation development, coal gasification and the application of advanced nuclear technologies.
Please visit the Hunt Energy Horizons website for more information.
Hunt Energy Enterprises (HEE), working in cooperation with Hunt Investment Group, invests in early stage energy technology ventures that focus specifically on the use of technology applications to produce disruptive business opportunities both in the traditional energy industries and in the renewable and cleantech power markets. HEE provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to partner with one of the most enterprising global energy firms with its background in energy resources, power generation, transmission and distribution, and private equity investing.
Please visit the Hunt Energy Enterprises website for more information.
Hunt Generation Investments (HGI) provides capital and expertise in the power generation space. Areas of focus include project development, acquisitions, and partnering with management teams. HGI helped create and is now an investor in US Power Generating Company, an entity that controls more than 20 percent of the electrical capacity in New York City.
Hunt Transmission Services (HTS) develops and acquires electric and pipeline transmission and distribution assets – both unregulated and regulated – either through acquisition of existing assets or through new incremental construction projects. One notable project is the Southline Transmission Project, which is sponsored by HTS’ subsidiary, Southline Transmission LLC.
HTS also provides support services to Sharyland Utilities, a Texas-based public electric utility that is fully regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
TÜV Rheinland can assist energy companies and manufacturers obtain certification for CSP technology.
TÜV Rheinland offers a wide range of services for the testing and certification of your PV modules.
TÜV Rheinland provides testing and certification services for Solar Thermal Systems.
Ensure safety and reliability with TÜV Rheinland’s testing and evaluation of Solar Power Stations.
Let TÜV Rheinland, market leader in testing Photovoltaic products, test your Photovoltaic components.
SOLON Andromeda is an innovative system using a modular approach for power plant design.
The individual components no longer have to be laboriously designed for each individual project , but rather their interaction and compatibility have already been exhaustively matched and tested, combining them into turnkey units for maximum performance. These 1 MW clusters, the SOLON Andromeda building block, can be scaled up to any power plant size, and can also still be adapted to individual site conditions. That saves time and money.
From start to finish SOLON manages your project with experience and guarantees. With over 250MW of systems installed worldwide, and over 1GW of modules producing power, SOLON provides the know-how to complete your project on-time and on-budget.
Revolutionizing rooftops, SOLON SOLquick’s innovative design for flat roofs integrated the solar module and mount into one unit for a fast, easy and tool-free installation. Frameless modules are installed on the unit an an inclination of 10 degrees to ensure maximum area and energy optimization. The unique flat-roof system is suitable for all roof types with a carrying load capacity of less than 2.8 lbs psf.
Whatever the area, SOLON has a solution for your PV system needs.
Trinamount III installs up to 4 times faster than conventional mounting systems. Auto-grounded hardware requires only a single ground lug per horizontal row. In total, the Trinamount III system requires only seven different parts: this means 80% fewer parts than conventional systems and 66% fewer SKUs to process.
Trinamount II installs up to 4.5 times faster than conventional mounting systems and offers retail savings of $0.30-0.50 per watt. Auto-grounding hardware requires only a single ground bolt for every 72 modules. This reduces roof penetrations during installation by up to 35%, and overall parts count by 80%.
Trinamount I installs up to 5 times faster than conventional mounting systems. Trinamount connects directly to the module frame and eliminates the need for long rails.
Quick Mount PV’s QBase Low Slope Mount takes the traditional base-and-post PV mount to its ultimate level. It’s the strongest you can buy for mechanically attaching commercial solar systems to TPO, PVC, EPDM, built-up asphalt, and virtually all other non-metal low-slope roofs (aka ‘flat roofs’) used in commercial roofing.
The QBase Universal Tile Mount uses the QBase foundation and two spun aluminum cone flashings for installing solar panels on tile roofs with superior strength and waterproofing. The installer can conform the secondary top flashing to fit virtually any roof tile, flat or curved.
Engineered to Quick Mount PV’s industry-leading standards for code-compliant solar panel mounting systems, Quick Hook® is the first tile hook complete with preformed flashing right out of the box. Installing solar panels on tile has never been easier, stronger, and more waterproof.
Quick Mount PV’s Conduit Penetration Flashing provides a quick, easy way to install a variety of conduit sizes through the roof while protecting the penetration against water intrusion.
The Conduit Penetration Flashing is comprised of an all-aluminum flashing and an innovative EPDM post collar that can be customized by the installer to fit a ½”, ¾”, or 1″ diameter conduit.
We’ve designed these mounts to lift electrical conduit off the roof to protect wiring from overheating. These mounts use our proprietary waterproofing technology to seal the roof penetrations and we use aluminum and stainless steel parts to secure the electrical conduit for the life of the system. Available for composition/asphalt shingle and wood shake roofs.
The Quick Groove™ Comp Mount brings Quick Mount PV’s superior waterproofing technology and universal code-compliance to installations of Zep-compatible modules on composition/asphalt shingle roofs.
The Quick Groove™ Comp Mount – equivalent to Zep Solar’s “Comp Mount, Type A” – utilizes a 9″ x 12″ all-aluminum flashing and our patented QBlock Elevated Water Seal technology to provide unmatched waterproofing and strength.
The QBase Composition Mount is the strongest and most cost-effective method for installing solar panels during the construction of new composition/asphalt shingle roof for either a new home or a roof replacement. The base-and-post mount is specifically designed to fit into the workflow between the trades to make solar panel installation smooth and efficient.
E-Mount uses the patented QBlock Elevated Water Seal technology to provide superior waterproofing on composition/asphalt shingle roofs. Priced at a modest premium over commodity roof mounts, E-Mount makes it possible to deliver Quick Mount PV quality even on price-sensitive jobs. All stainless steel hardware included for fast, single bolt installation. 10-year limited product warranty.
The Classic Comp, the industry’s best-selling solar panel mount for rooftop solar installations of PV and solar water heating systems, uses our patented QBlock Elevated Water Seal technology to ensure a long, watertight life on composition/asphalt shingle roofs. The Classic Comp was also designed to install fast, with just a single bolt. It is backed by solid engineering and certified for strength and waterproofing by the ICC-ES (ICC-ESR-2835)*. The Classic Composition Mount is the most universally code-compliant mount available for composition/asphalt shingle roofs.
Unlike other solar energy installations, PowerParasols are not hidden away from view like standard roof top systems or remote solar farm installations but are integrated into a community by covering parks, pedestrian malls, parking lots, campuses, playgrounds, viewing stands and other large open areas within cities and towns.
Shunt INSPECT
The shuntometer is a simple low cost set-up to determine the location of short-circuits (shunts). It allows a quick identification of material or processing problems and helps to prevent hot-spots which can occur when at the module level. The manual system can detect all major shunts in large area reverse biased solar cells. It therefore allows the imaging of large numbers of cells in a short time.
Our product range includes Solar Simulators for modules,
Benefits: Marketing Tool; Removes Contingent Liabilities on Balance Sheet; Provides Lender Security on System Performance
Benefits: Marketing Tool; Risk Transfer Mechanism
Utilizing the core benefits of Zep System II, Zep System III™ drastically reduces parts count, material cost, and installation time for commercial rooftop systems.
Zep System II offers the fastest and least expensive way to install PV arrays for flush-mount roof applications. Zep System II is designed to operate with Zep Compatible PV modules. Utilizing quarter-turn, rock-in, and drop-in connections, Zep System II eliminates the need for rails and separate grounding hardware while offering a superior aesthetic approach.
Utilizing the core benefits of Zep System II, Zep System III™ drastically reduces parts count, material cost, and installation time for commercial rooftop systems.
Zep System I offers the fastest and least expensive way to install PV arrays for flush-mount tile roof applications. With its ability to optimize attachment point spacing in both east-west and north-south axes, Zep System I can offer a 25% reduction in roof attachment points dramatically reducing the amount of time spent on the roof. With a series of drop-in, rock-in, and quarter-turn connections, Zep System I in-stalls without the use of lengthy rails and separate grounding hardware and is universally adaptable to third-party roof attachment solutions such as tile-hooks, hanger bolts, and flashed standoffs.
The SolarBridge Power Manager serves as the communications hub of the solar array, continuously monitoring the performance of every module in a PV system.
At the heart of the SolarBridge AC Module System is the SolarBridge Pantheon microinverter, a DC to AC energy conversion device mounted on the back of each solar module.
The SolarBridge Power Portal is a Web-based management system that enables system owners, installers and module manufacturers to monitor system performance 24/7. Unlike other systems that capture only aggregate, system-level data, the SolarBridge Power Portal manages and monitors the real-time operating performance of every AC module.
