Racking and Mounting https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/components-products/racking-and-mounting/ Covering the world of solar power technology, development and installation. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:48:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-solar-power-world-online-32x32.png Racking and Mounting https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/category/components-products/racking-and-mounting/ 32 32 Nextracker acquires solar foundations manufactuerer Ojjo https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/nextracker-acquires-solar-foundations-manufactuerer-ojjo/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/nextracker-acquires-solar-foundations-manufactuerer-ojjo/#respond Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:48:41 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106298 Nextracker, a global solar tracker and software solutions provider, has acquired Ojjo for approximately $119 million. Ojjo is a U.S.-based renewable energy company specializing in foundation technology and services used in utility-scale ground-mount applications for solar power generation. By merging the services, Nextracker hopes to offer solar EPCs and developers more choices for foundations that…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/nextracker-acquires-solar-foundations-manufactuerer-ojjo/feed/ 0 GameChange Solar trackers selected for high-wind project site in Florida https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/gamechange-solar-trackers-selected-for-high-wind-project-site-in-florida/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/gamechange-solar-trackers-selected-for-high-wind-project-site-in-florida/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:38:08 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106282 GameChange Solar, a global supplier of solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted PV plants, is supplying its Genius Tracker single-axis tracker for a project sited in a high-wind area of Florida. This project will be designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 158 mph. GameChange Solar collaborated with wind engineering firm CPP to address the…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/gamechange-solar-trackers-selected-for-high-wind-project-site-in-florida/feed/ 0 Nextracker opens 2nd solar tracker plant in Las Vegas https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/nextracker-opens-2nd-solar-tracker-plant-in-las-vegas/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/nextracker-opens-2nd-solar-tracker-plant-in-las-vegas/#respond Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:49:48 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106277 Nextracker, a global manufacturer of solar trackers and related software solutions, and Unimacts, an industrial manufacturing and supply chain solutions provider, have started a new factory in the Las Vegas area. This is the second dedicated manufacturing line for Nextracker that Unimacts has opened in the last year. The new, 160,000-sq-ft facility in Sloan, Nevada,…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/nextracker-opens-2nd-solar-tracker-plant-in-las-vegas/feed/ 0 PV Hardware supplying trackers for 200-MW Texas solar project https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/pv-hardware-supplying-trackers-for-texas-solar-project/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/pv-hardware-supplying-trackers-for-texas-solar-project/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:46:50 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106239 PV Hardware USA, a developer of solar trackers, structures and control solutions for utility-scale solar power plants, will supply over 200 MW of its AxoneDuo Infinity solar trackers to Moss for an upcoming solar project in Texas. “We are very pleased to collaborate with Moss on this important project,” said Rodolfo Bitar, VP of business…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/pv-hardware-supplying-trackers-for-texas-solar-project/feed/ 0 Questions to ask ground-mount system partners to increase project profitability https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/questions-to-ask-ground-mount-system-partners-to-increase-project-profitability/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/questions-to-ask-ground-mount-system-partners-to-increase-project-profitability/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:06:03 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106172 One thing solar project developers, EPCs and investors have in common – everyone wants their project to be as profitable as possible. Understanding what influences a solar development’s financial value is key to maximizing profitability over the lifecycle of a project. Of course, due diligence in the planning phase minimizes risk and ensures a project…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/questions-to-ask-ground-mount-system-partners-to-increase-project-profitability/feed/ 0 200-MW New Mexico solar project replaces retired coal plant https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/new-mexico-solar-project-replaces-retired-coal-plant/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/new-mexico-solar-project-replaces-retired-coal-plant/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:45:15 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106175 Origis Energy and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association have completed construction and reached commercial operation on Escalante Solar, a 200-MW PV project built on the site of the former 253-MWAC, coal-fired Escalante Station near Grants, New Mexico, which was retired in 2020. “Escalante Solar helps all our members get to 50% clean energy used in…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/new-mexico-solar-project-replaces-retired-coal-plant/feed/ 0 K2 Systems expands US manufacturing with new solar mount https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/k2-systems-expands-us-manufacturing-with-new-solar-mount/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/k2-systems-expands-us-manufacturing-with-new-solar-mount/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:39:36 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106168 K2 Systems is shifting production for two of its solar attachments, including a new solar mount, to the United States to comply with domestic content requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. The first product is the CrossRail System, a rail-based racking designed to work on various roof types, including composition shingle, tile and metal, and…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/06/k2-systems-expands-us-manufacturing-with-new-solar-mount/feed/ 0 FTC Solar adds new hail safety measures for solar trackers https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/ftc-solar-adds-new-hail-safety-measures-for-solar-trackers/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/ftc-solar-adds-new-hail-safety-measures-for-solar-trackers/#respond Fri, 31 May 2024 14:34:50 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106090 FTC Solar, a solar tracker manufacturer, has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, aimed at minimizing solar panel damage caused by hail storms. The solution pairs proprietary with meteorological data to automatically adjust the positioning of solar panels, reducing the risk of hail-related damage. “We’re excited to introduce our Automated Hail Stow Solution, offering a…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/ftc-solar-adds-new-hail-safety-measures-for-solar-trackers/feed/ 0 Kentucky’s first 100% solar-powered factory uses Stracker Solar systems https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/kentuckys-first-solar-powered-factory-uses-stracker-solar-systems/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/kentuckys-first-solar-powered-factory-uses-stracker-solar-systems/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 14:08:50 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106071 Play Mart recently broke ground for a more than $3 million expansion project in Pulaski County, Kentucky, that will add equipment, personnel and materials to meet the growing demands of this global playground manufacturer. This expansion features a 252-kW solar project powered by 20 dual-axis trackers from Oregon-based Stracker Solar, making Play Mart one of…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/kentuckys-first-solar-powered-factory-uses-stracker-solar-systems/feed/ 0 PV Hardware opens dedicated solar tracker factory in Houston https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/pv-hardware-opens-dedicated-solar-tracker-factory-in-houston/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/pv-hardware-opens-dedicated-solar-tracker-factory-in-houston/#respond Thu, 30 May 2024 12:40:18 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106064 Today, PV Hardware USA (PVH USA) is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 50,000-square-foot, $30 million facility in Houston dedicated exclusively to manufacturing solar structures and trackers. “With the opening of this factory in Houston, PVH USA is affirming its unwavering commitment to solar energy development in the United States,” said Emilio García, CEO…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/pv-hardware-opens-dedicated-solar-tracker-factory-in-houston/feed/ 0 K2 Systems develops wire clip for railed and rail-less PV projects https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/k2-systems-develops-wire-clip-for-railed-and-rail-less-pv-projects/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/k2-systems-develops-wire-clip-for-railed-and-rail-less-pv-projects/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 17:35:55 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106030 Solar racking company K2 Systems unveiled its latest product, a wire management clip capable of working on both railed and rail-less solar systems. The K2 4 Wire Dragon Clip is designed replace zip ties or various cable clips. Its design allows it to attach directly to the PV module frame. Key features of the K2…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/k2-systems-develops-wire-clip-for-railed-and-rail-less-pv-projects/feed/ 0 Sunnova adds QuickBOLT solar mounts to approved vendor list https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/sunnova-adds-quickbolt-solar-mounts-to-approved-vendor-list/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/sunnova-adds-quickbolt-solar-mounts-to-approved-vendor-list/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 19:32:01 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=106013 Sunnova Energy has added QuickBOLT‘s solar roof mounts to its approved vendor list (AVL). This approval allows Sunnova dealers to access QuickBOLT’s innovative and solar mounting solutions. QuickBOLT, a family-owned business, has developed solar mounts for a range of roof covering styles and profiles, from stone-coated steel to composition shingle. “We are excited to bring…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/sunnova-adds-quickbolt-solar-mounts-to-approved-vendor-list/feed/ 0 More details on IRA domestic content bonus revealed today by Treasury, IRS https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/more-details-on-ira-domestic-content-bonus-revealed-today-by-treasury-irs/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/more-details-on-ira-domestic-content-bonus-revealed-today-by-treasury-irs/#comments Thu, 16 May 2024 14:12:06 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105924 Today the Dept. of the Treasury has released long-awaited further guidance concerning the domestic content bonus within the Inflation Reduction Act. Solar developers and installers that source iron and steel products and certain manufactured products from domestic producers can receive up to a 10% bonus to the investment tax credit (ITC) or production tax credit…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/more-details-on-ira-domestic-content-bonus-revealed-today-by-treasury-irs/feed/ 6 Nextracker expands Pennsylvania plant to meet new solar demand in the region https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/nextracker-expands-pennsylvania-plant-to-meet-new-solar-demand-in-the-region/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/nextracker-expands-pennsylvania-plant-to-meet-new-solar-demand-in-the-region/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105905 Despite writing about solar for more than five years, I rarely have the chance to stand up from my office chair, hop in my car and drive somewhere to see something in person. We solar editors attend a couple tradeshows a year and see the latest products in PV on display in tidy booths in…

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]]> https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/nextracker-expands-pennsylvania-plant-to-meet-new-solar-demand-in-the-region/feed/ 2 Hercules Machinery debuts remote-controlled solar pile driver https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/hercules-machinery-debuts-remote-controlled-solar-pile-driver/ https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024/05/hercules-machinery-debuts-remote-controlled-solar-pile-driver/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 14:09:20 +0000 https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/?p=105855 Hercules Machinery Corporation (HMC), a construction machinery company, launched its latest product, the STR20-RC, a remote-controlled piling machine designed specifically for solar farm construction. Designed with precision engineering, the STR20-RC can drive piles to depths of 24 ft (with 5 ft extension) for solar installations. “The STR20-RC is a testament to our commitment to innovation…

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