North American Clean Energy 2021 Energy Efficiency Buyers Guide

2021 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

BUYERS GUIDE

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DIRECTORY

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B2B EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE

31 LIFTING SLINGS

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BALANCE-OF-SYSTEMS

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LIGHTING

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BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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LUBRICANTS

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BATTERY RECYCLING

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MANUFACTURERS | INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

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BIPV

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MODULES

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BLADE | TOWER COATINGS

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OFF-GRID SOLAR

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COMPONENTS

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PERFORMANCE MONITORING

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CONDITION MONITORING

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PERFORMANCE TESTING

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CONSULTING SERVICES

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RADIANT HEATING

12 ELECTRICAL

41 SIGNAGE

12 ELECTRICAL WIRE, CABLE, & CONNECTORS

41 SITE ASSESSMENT & FORECASTING

12 ELECTROLYSERS

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SOFTWARE

14 ENCLOSURES

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SOLAR CLEANING

14 ENERGY MANAGEMENT

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SOLAR INSTALLATION & CONSTRUCTION

14 ENERGY MONITORING

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SOLAR PLUS STORAGE

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ENERGY STORAGE

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SOLAR THERMAL MANUFACTURING & EQUIPMENT

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EV CHARGING

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TESTING EQUIPMENT

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FANS & VENTILATORS

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TOOLS

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FASTENERS

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TRACKING SYSTEMS

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FLOATING SOLAR PLATFORM

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TRAINING

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GENERATORS | GENERATOR COMPONENTS

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TRANSFORMERS

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GROUND COVERING

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TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

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HEAT DISSIPATION

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VALVES

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INTEGRATOR | EPC

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WIND MEASUREMENT

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INVERTERS

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YAW & PITCH GEAR DRIVES

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2021 energy efficiency buyers guide B2B Equipment Exchange

Battery Management Systems

EnergyBin EnergyBin is a B2B exchange that brings together PV professionals who provide solutions for repair, resale, and recycling. EnergyBin members are committed to accelerating a robust and sustainable secondary market via equipment trade, networking, and education. The EnergyBin community consists of members across the solar supply chain. www.energybin.com

Balance-of-Systems

EnerSys The Genesis G200EP battery, the largest amp-hour battery in the Genesis EP line, is a high-performance 12V battery that features Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, making it suitable for grid-tied solar power applications. It offers a nominal capacity of 200 amp hours; fast, efficient recharge; and high cycle performance. The Genesis G200EP battery also has a two-year shelf life, excels in high-temperature and high-vibration environments, and is flame retardant per UL94VO. www.enersys.com

Nuvation Energy Nuvation’s high-voltage BMS provides all the battery management system modules needed to manage one battery stack, up to 1200Vdc. The system is customizable for any battery chemistry and module configuration. www.nuvationenergy.com

Battery Recycling Morningstar TriStar MPPT Solar Controller is an advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller for larger off-grid PV energy systems up to 3kWp. A solution for solar installations around the globe and a choice for designers of systems where failure isn’t an option. High peak efficiency for off-grid controllers: 99% (TS 150 model). Advanced thermal engineering eliminates cooling fans, unique in this power range. 30A, 45A, and 60A versions up to 150Voc. PWM versions also available. www.morningstarcorp.com

Battery Solutions Battery Solutions has been working in battery recycling sustainability and end-to-end solutions for nearly 30 years. Since 1992, they have committed to conserving natural resources from spent batteries and consumer electronics, diverting them from landfills through scalable programs. Handling all battery chemistries, sizes, and formats, Battery Solutions supports fully traceable end-of-life management services and products. www.batterysolutions.com

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MARKET LEADING SOLUTIONS FOR THE WIND INDUSTRY Next generation wind turbine lubricants, greases and services designed to maximize wind turbine performance and increase uptime.

SHELL OMALA S5 WIND 320 NOW CARBON NEUTRAL

Product lifecycle CO2 emissions are compensated for through Shell’s global portfolio of naturebased solutions. Nature-based solutions comprise all activities related to the protection, or redevelopment, of natural ecosystems such as forests, grasslands and wetlands. These solutions can help contribute to your businesses’ voluntary emissions targets.

Learn more about Shell’s Sustainability efforts at shell.com/sustainability

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Shell Omala S5 Wind 320 gear oil is approved by every major wind gearbox OEM. Shell supplies various wind turbine lubricants to all major wind turbine OEMs.

10-YEAR OIL LIFE WARRANTY* To learn more visit Shell.us/windpower

*Shell Lubricants warrants that Shell Omala S5 Wind 320 gear oil (i) meets Shell Lubricant’s then current specifications at the time of product manufacture, and (ii) will remain suitable for use in the main gearbox of a wind turbine for 10 years from the filling date of the main gearbox, provided all warranty conditions are met in full.

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Upon a valid warranty claim, Shell Lubricants will (i) replace Shell Omala S5 Wind 320 gear oil, and (ii) pay costs to repair eligible main gearbox damage proven to have been directly caused by Shell Omala S5 Wind 320 gear oil. Terms and conditions apply. See your Shell Lubricants representative for complete details.

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2021 energy efficiency buyers guide BIPV

Aplus Energy Co., Ltd. Aplus PowerRoof comprises lightweight corrugated metal solar panels that provide roof strength and can easily be installed on existing farm buildings, solar carports for electric vehicle charging, new commercial warehouses, and homes. This corrugated metal solar panel has been tested and certified for residential and commercial use. Advantages include low transportation costs, reduction in installation labor, fast installation time with fewer parts to install. www.apluspvt.com

Blade/Tower Coatings

Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. designs and produces sealing, connecting, conducting, and EMI shielding solutions that improve the performance and reliability of equipment used in wind, solar power, and other alternative energy production. Their solutions enable engineers to prolong service life, reduce maintenance, protect precision components, design more compact, efficient electrical connectors, and ensure consistent current/signal transmission. Their consultative engineering services streamline the design process, improving speed to market. Their products include the Bal Seal spring-energized seal, the Bal Spring canted coil spring, and the Bal Contact electrical contact. www.balseal.com

Duromar, Inc.

Fusetek

Duromar is a manufacturer of high performance polymeric coatings for wind energy. Their product line includes a durable, easy to apply, leading edge protection system, an innovative “Icephobic” coating to prevent accumulation of ice on turbine blades, as well as a full line of blade repair products. Their tower and blade coatings provide more than 20 years of protection even for challenging offshore and coastal turbines.

FUSETEK is an independently-owned supplier of CSA-approved circuit protection and control devices. They have been providing products to the Canadian electrical market for the last 35 years. Their solar line includes a wide range of products from trusted brands like SIBA and Littelfuse fuses, IMO drives and controls, and Vynckier fiberglass enclosures to name a few. They carry a substantial inventory to provide fast, reliable delivery for their solar customers.

www.duromar.com

Components

B&J-USA, Inc. B&J-USA [Benedict] DC Solar Disconnect Switches provide safe and reliable switching for photovoltaic systems. Offered in NEMA 4X and IP66 enclosures, LS series switches provide for an efficient and long-lasting PV system. Additional features include knife-action and arc extinguishing technology, and a double-lock operator. Available in a variety of switching programs to accommodate one or multiple PV strings and up to 85As. UL listed and CE approved. www.bnj-usa.com

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Littelfuse The Littelfuse SPXV series 1500Vdc solar string fuse protects photovoltaic installations from overloads and short circuits to minimize damage to solar panels. They offer up to 60A protection for increased flexibility. The full range, fast-acting fuse eliminates low-overload faults. The SPXV fuse fits into the LFXV15 series fuse block and dead-front cover that offers a ventilated design to keep fuse running cooler, even at high ambient temperatures and current ratings, to increase fuse longevity. www.littelfuse.com

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meteocontrol North America The meteocontrol blue’Log XM data logger is a core monitoring component needed to record and control all data from PV systems. Supports major open source monitoring platforms and inverter models, logs data from up to 100 devices, secures device access, power control, real-time values and charts, FTP push features, and API inverter alarm schedule and/or filtering. www.bluelog.meteocontrol.com

Schaltbau North America Schaltbau develops and manufactures electro-mechanical components and driver’s desks for railways and industry.

Since 1929, they have been responsible for the safe operation of rail services, and today they protect systems in industrial applications for renewable energy, e-mobility, and automation.

They follow strict safety standards for their customers, and create safe solutions for their applications. www.schaltbau.com

POSITAL Americas POSITAL’s Modbus RTU encoders and inclinometers are designed with a wide range of mechanical configurations. Customers can select housing material, style, and level of environmental protection. These motion control devices are cost efficient and reliable. These devices can be installed in the solar tracking system of photovoltaic elements, heliostats, or parabolic trough systems in single or dual axis systems and precisely position the drive of the panels or reflectors. www.posital.com

Samson Roll Formed Products Co. Samson Roll Formed Products specializes in the manufacture of parabolic shaped channels. These highly reflective, thin-walled, roll formed parts are the main component of solar parabolic collectors, which are used for solar heating and cooling projects.

Advantages of this technology include: non-imaging optics concentrate light more intensively than traditional optics, the collector requires no moving parts, pollution created by greenhouse gas emissions, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and others are decreased, and the roll forming process used to produce the parabolic shaped channel takes place at room temperature so it’s an energy-saving and environmentally-friendly process.

SIBA Fuses, LLC Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) applications have demanding fuse requirements for the protection of devices downstream. The fault conditions to the converter’s DC input side have very high short circuit current capability and very low inductance of the fault loop, yielding low L/R time constants (3ms or less). Very large currents are obtained very quickly. Devices requiring protection have peak withstand current capabilities that fuses must limit, while coordinating with battery fuses. Careful system analysis is required to provide proper fusing. SIBA’s ESS fuses have been 100% specifically designed and tested for the stringent requirements of (ESS) Energy Storage System applications and have been utilized by large OEM’s globally. www.siballc.net

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Fluid Life

Woehner LLC Woehner has received a UL listing of its 22x58 fuse holder to the UL4248-18 standard at 80A, 1500Vdc. This fuse holder satisfies the growing trend for parallel strings being fused at higher current ratings in 1500V systems. The AMBUS Panel is IP20 touch-safe and provides a safe, tool-free fuse insertion and extraction, for easy fuse installation and replacement.

This fuse holder uses an advanced grade plastic material in the fuse carrier to satisfy the higher operating temperatures associated with PV fuses. Made in the USA.

Large particle analysis is a critical element of an effective oil analysis program. If results from ICP/AE spectrometers aren’t enough to identify the cause of a wear or contamination issue, SEM-EDS Analysis from Fluid Life can help. SEM-EDS Analysis determines the size and composition of hundreds of particles per sample in lubricating oil, grease, filters, and process materials.

Routine SEM-EDS Analysis by Fluid Life can help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and reduce costs. www.fluidlife.com

Consulting Services

www.woehner.com

MotorDoc, LLC Woehner LLC SECUR Panel is for North American solar combiner box and inverter manufacturers who build to the UL1741 standard.

The product offers a UL4248-18 listing at 1500Vdc for 10x85 and 14x85 fuses as large as 30A. The 10/14x85 fuse holder is suitable for use with both 1500Vdc rated UL2579 listed PV fuses or IEC60269-2 certified PV fuses. The SECUR Panel is IP20 touch-safe and provides a safe, tool-free fuse insertion and extraction, for easy fuse installation and replacement. This fuse holder uses an advanced grade plastic material in the fuse carrier to satisfy the higher operating temperatures associated with PV fuses.

EMPATH and ECMS-1 data collectors and continuous monitoring electrical/current signature analysis for motors, generators, transformers, and powertrain including energy loss across each electrical or mechanical defect and time to failure estimation (TTFE). MotorDoc provides support for technology, service providers, or direct site services. They can see transformers, inverters, generators, and complete powertrains from their location in 48 seconds. www.empathcms.com

www.woehner.com

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2021 energy efficiency buyers guide Electrical

Shoals Technologies Group

MotorDoc, LLC EMPATH and ECMS-1 data collectors and continuous monitoring electrical/current signature analysis for motors, generators, transformers, and powertrain including energy loss across each electrical or mechanical defect and time to failure estimation (TTFE). MotorDoc provides support for technology, service providers, or direct site services. They can see transformers, inverters, generators, and complete powertrains from their location in 48 seconds.

Shoals delivers electrical balance of system (EBOS) components for solar, energy storage, and EV charging. Their Big Lead Assembly (BLA) is a custom factory-built plug-andplay wiring harness system. It eliminates combiner boxes and requires far less materials and O&M labor. Installation does not require licensed electricians, can be done by anyone. BLA supports safe, reliable, and cost-effective EBOS installation. www.shoals.com

Electrolysers

www.empathcms.com

Electrical Wire, Cable, & Connectors

Luvata Luvata manufactures components and connectors specifically designed for each application. Products include EV main drive connectors, battery connectors, terminal connectors, fuse and cell module connectors, charging infrastructure connectors, crimp style solid copper connectors, slotted connectors, and pins. From small voltage to high amperage industrial applications, Luvata puts its metallurgical, cold-forming, and machining expertise into every connector.

Nel Hydrogen Nel Hydrogen manufacturers Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysers, producing 0.27 to 5,000Nm3 of H2 per hour. Units can be grouped together for larger production rates. Electrolysers are used to store excess electricity in the H2 bond. The H2 can be sold to industry, or run through a turbine or fuel cell to put the stored energy onto the grid during periods of low generation or peak demand. PEM electrolysers are also used to balance renewable power put onto the grid. www.nelhydrogen.com

www.luvata.com/connectors

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2021 energy efficiency buyers guide Enclosures

Satic Solar

Trachte Trachte provides engineering and manufacturing of control houses and E-houses for the substation and renewable markets. Utility providers, OEMs, and EPC firms choose to partner with Trachte for their project execution, problem-solving abilities, product performance, and quality. Trachte pre-assembled, modular steel buildings and integrated packages provide protection, energy efficiency, quality, and convenience for highly technical customers and applications.

Satic Solar has been providing dirty electricity filters and energy management systems for 15 years, with over 85,000 installed. Delivering significant amp reduction to energy hogs while filtering out all forms of dirty electricity, harmonics, distortion (THD), and interference (EMI) while protecting home and family from the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF). Every Power Perfect is manufactured in the USA with a 10-year warranty and guaranteed performance. www.saticusa.com

Energy Monitoring

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Energy Management

FUERGY FUERGY is a technology company providing solutions for energy optimization. For this purpose, it has developed its own modular battery system and software platform powered by artificial intelligence, which meets the special needs of energy management. From energy storage to dispatch systems and automated energy trading, FUERGY offers complex, cost-effective, tailor-made solutions enabling to accelerate the transition to energy decentralization with a high share of renewables. www.fuergy.com

P4Q Electronics Created to support more than 10GW Suntrack Controllers deployed in more than 33 countries, Suntrack Services offers customers an extensive portfolio of support services and real-time PV solar site monitoring.

P4Q Electronics utilizes a multicloud structure providing a user-friendly, cost-effective, and adaptable solution, providing reliability and uptime. www.suntrack.p4q.com

Phoenix Contact USA Facility managers and distributed energy resource installations now have real-time, remote access to energy data with Phoenix Contact EMpro. This energy meter offers simple configuration and operation, with no special skills needed to install or use. The EMpro tracks energy parameters such as voltage, current, and power at the device or system level. Data can be communicated locally or transmitted to cloud-based services, creating a streamlined IoT-based energy-monitoring solution. www.phoenixcontact.com/us

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Why Have Solar Pros Been Switching to Chilicon Power?

Most Powerful Microinverter in the Industry.

Best Monitoring System, Hands Down.

Simple Installation & Set Up. 25 Year Warranty. American Made. Cost Effective.

See For Yourself Try Chilicon Today

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Your company name displayed on the home screen Easily integrates into AC coupled battery or generator augmented systems Robust PLC: over 500 feet connectivity Allows for production/consumption monitoring and zero net export

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CP720 supports two modules (60, 72 or 96 cell) at 240 or 208V - up to 430W each 7 kW system possible on one branch circuit – no subpanel required Built-in protection circuitry mitigates grid instabilities Field or web adjustable firmware supports Rule21 or IEEE1547-2018 requirements

Modular Trunk Cable ■ Pre-terminated standardized lengths simplify installation ■ TC-ER cable with 10 AWG wire supports 30A branch circuits

All products are designed, manufactured, and supported in the USA.

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BlueSolutions

Aggreko Aggreko’s fully integrated, plug-and-play battery storage solutions ensure maximum system effectiveness and efficiency. They have been optimized across every component to deliver system performance, minimize operating costs, and shrink a carbon footprint. Aggreko offers solutions to power a microgrid, add reliability to a hybrid system, and to optimize business cases through smart energy management. The Y.Cube is a ready-toinstall energy storage system. www.aggreko.com

BlueSolutions’ globally deployed solid-state Lithium Metal Polymer(LMP) energy storage technology is an advanced solidstate battery and energy storage design with important attributes of safety, high energy density, and high performance. Solid-state technology is insensitive to external temperatures, does not require cooling, and will not be subject to thermal runaway events. The LMP outdoor racks are suitable for hot, harsh environments, and remote locations. Its robust warranty is not subject to operating temperature or depth of discharge. www.blue-storage.com

BMZ USA, Inc. A modular Li-ion Energy Storage System, the ESS Z battery can be used for both on-grid and off-grid applications that require energy storage. The ESS Z has 7.1kWh of usable energy content and up to 12 ESS can be connected in parallel. This means meeting the energy storage needs of smaller residential or commercial locations is no issue. ESS Z is compatible with 48V inverter systems, which avoids hassles seen with high voltage. Simple to set up and use, BMZ ESS batteries make energy storage easy. www.bmz-group.com

Bioenno Power Based in Santa Ana, California, Bioenno Power offers lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries for various solar and industrial applications. The company’s “BLF-” series offers a 10-year service life, 1/4 the weight of SLA batteries, and built in circuitry that balances/equalizes cells, protects against overcharging, overdischarge, overcurrent, and overvoltage. www.bioennopower.com

Carbon Neutral Energy Carbon Neutral Energy (CNE) is setting up in Houston, TX with the ambition to increase green electrification and reduce carbon emissions. CNE has developed an energy storage solution which meets the growing challenge of storing and using electricity produced from renewable sources. CNE’s systems offer large capacity battery storage from 1MW to 5MW in the form of a mobile unit with a suite of smaller static modules that can also be combined to create mega storage banks. These can be customized to meet any size of customer power requirements at any location, potentially creating gigawatt capacity storage systems. www.carbonneutralenergyltd.com

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THINK

RUGGED EXCEPTIONAL DEPENDABLE Our distinctive red cases are well-recognized around the world and represent our longstanding commitment to deliver products with exceptional quality, reliability and support. Rolls Flooded models include Advanced NAM carbon additive for quicker, more efficient charging; improving performance and cycle life in traditional off-grid applications. Just one more reason to choose Rolls batteries.

Offering board-certified technical training for PV Industry Professionals

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Crown Battery Manufacturing Company Crown offers low or no-maintenance energy storage solutions. Their FreedomBloc Energy Storage Systems are safe, affordable, and scalable from 10 to 20kWh. This tough array provides energy independence and peace of mind for both Off-Grid and Grid-Connected UPS. www.crownbattery.com

e-On Batteries, Inc. e-On Batteries, a Texas based manufacturer with national scope, is a developer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFeP04) based energy storage systems with a focus on product safety and ease of installation. The company’s UL 1973 listed modules are engineered as scalable building blocks to enable larger systems, and its 19” rack-mounted modular systems are easily configured from 12.8kWh residential systems to multi-MWh container-based systems. www.e-onbatteries.com

Darfon America Corp.

The Darfon H5001 when paired with its B09ULF LFP battery creates an energy storage system that is efficient enough to qualify for California’s SGIP rebate. The H5001 allows homeowners the flexibility of using utility, solar panels, batteries, or generators to match their power and energy needs. The flow of energy managed so that dependence on the utility is reduced or eliminated. The H5001 can also be used as backup power during a blackout or for off-grid living. www.darfonsolar.com

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Electriq Power Introducing the all-new Electriq PowerPod 2, an all-in-one solution with more power output than before. Experience long-lasting battery life, increased reliability, and enhanced safety with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells. Now with 7.6kW of maximum power output to fill every day energy needs. www.electriqpower.com

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Grid emulation experts Ahead of the grid and before your deadlines, we enable you to commission renewable energy projects.

Mitigate construction and contractual risk Commissioning services for wind and solar projects Cost saving fuel efficiency programs Simulating grid conditions Readiness testing Fluctuation testing in real-time Capitalize on tax incentives Custom engineered systems

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Fortress Power Fortress Power’s brand new eVault Max 18.5 is now available and offers a 10-year/6K cycle warranty. With its robust and intelligent design, the eVault Max is a large single battery which scales up to 20 units - to 370kWh, making it a solution for residential and small commercial projects. www.fortresspower.com

LEOCH Battery Corporation Leoch’s Pure Lead + Carbon Technology has been specifically engineered to support partial-state-of-charge applications where the batteries are cycled regularly. These high power, energy dense batteries offer super-fast charging from 0% to 90% in 1hr and a long deep cycle life of 3000 cycles at 50% DoD. The ABS-Polycarbonate jars provide rugged durability and a wide operating temperature of -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C). Tested to IEC standards. www.leoch.us

Lion Energy

GS Yuasa Energy Solutions, Inc. The SLR Series is designed for high cycle applications using GS Yuasa’s advanced lead nanocarbon battery technology. A nanocarbon additive accelerates the reaction of active material to reduce sulfation. This leads to increased charging efficiency and higher capacity retention over the battery life. The product utilizes GS Yuasa’s HT Element X for high heat, long life performance. The SLR product line provides 5000 cycles at 70% DOD and 19 years of cycle life when tested to IEC 61427.

Lion Energy provides portable power that is safe, silent, and renewable so users can be energy independent and have power when and where they need it, in emergencies, at home, at work, or play. Lion Energy’s portable power solutions provide the power needed for critical devices including communications, medical, food storage, and everyday comforts such as lighting, washing machines, etc. www.lionenergy.com

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Lithium Power, Inc. ESS-500-48 is a lithium-ion rechargeable NMC battery pack. Designed for telecom UPS and other mission critical applications, the back-up battery comes with built-in safety protections, gas gauge, cell and pack balancing, as well as communication. Various communication protocols are available such as CANBus, SMBus, Bluetooth, and more. Around 60 parameters of battery information can be delivered live or saved in the battery’s history data log. The battery pack is designed to meet UN, UL, and IEC certification requirements. www.lithiumpowerinc.com

MPINarada MPINarada offers stationary energy storage solutions using 3rd generation Narada designed and manufactured LFP cells and modules integrated into both standard and custom solution offerings. These systems provide an integrated solution (cabinet, rack, containerized system) or individual units (cells, modules, racks) for third party or on-site integration. MPINarada has Project Managers throughout the USA and Service Technicians in the USA and Canada. MPINarada has developed training, operation, and service programs that will allow key stakeholder personnel to fully adopt MPINarada product offerings into their existing operations. www.mpinarada.com

MK Battery The Deka Unigy II 2-volt battery from MK Battery is available as either a single cell or system design, and features a wide range of capacities to fit the varied requirements of renewable energy applications. These modules are constructed using quality materials and current manufacturing techniques, enhancing their performance even in demanding applications. Exclusive IPF Technology optimizes power capacity, cell consistency, and long-term reliability. Advanced AGM technology eliminates periodic watering, corrosive acid fumes, and spills. Microcat Catalyst lowers float current, decreases internal temperatures, and the risk of dry-out to ensure long battery life. www.mkbattery.com

Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America EverVolt battery storage is Panasonic’s residential energy storage solution. It can be installed with a new or existing solar system. EverVolt is available in AC- and DC-coupled versions, both of which can be scaled down to 11kWh or expanded to 102kWh. It also comes equipped with pre-programmed time-ofuse settings, advanced software, and an app for homeowners.

EverVolt battery storage is warrantied for 10 years and backed

by Panasonic’s century-old record of dependability. na.panasonic.com/us/evervolt

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OCI, A CARBEX AB REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN WIND POWER INDUSTRY CARBON BRUSHES

BRUSH HOLDER V-TYPE

High quality brushes for the Wind Power market, e.g. Vestas, GE and Gamesa

A holder designed to attain balanced spring pressure, current distribution and reduce brush wear.

For power, pitch, grounding and lightning protection.

Rolls Battery Engineering Designed to deliver long-term reliable energy storage in a heavyduty, dual-container design, Rolls largest Series 5000 2-volt 2 YS 62P model offers heavy-duty thick plate construction for extended cycle life and durability, convenient modular cell assembly, Advanced-NAM carbon additive for improved charge and PSOC performance, and 5054 AH @ 20Hr capacity for large-scale energy storage, backed by a 5-year full replacement warranty. www.rollsbattery.com

SFP Hydraulics, Inc. SFP provides design, assembly, and service of hydraulic accumulators used in various industries. In collaboration with their customers, they provide value added solutions reducing costs, ensuring safety, and improving performance for all integrated hydraulic systems. SFP offers full service and repair of bladder accumulators both on-site and at their plant in Katy, TX. Their products are offered with wide range of approvals to suit the global requirements including ASME, CE, AS1210, CRN, and TR-CU. www.sfphyd.com

i-BRUSH – a unique brush remote monitoring system

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Equal force on all carbon brushes Prevents uneven brush wear and tear Reduced maintenance Space-saving design Lower total weight Integrated mechanical wear stop function • Fits most common generators.

FEATURES • Live control of slip ring system conditions • Alarm handling • Fits to standard brush holder • Plug and play system MEASURING • Brush wear • Brush temperature • Voltage drop • Current transfer • Humidity BENEFITS • Secured operation and increased uptime • Cost savings • Live brush conditions • Quick data overview

Ohio Carbon Industries, Inc. sales@ohiocarbon.com Toll Free: 888-248-5029 www.ohiocarbon.com

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U.S. Battery Manufacturing

TMEIC Corporation The TMEIC Solar Ware Ninja inverter system meets market needs for PV-alone, stand-alone storage, or TMEIC’s hybrid PV+ESS solution. The inverter’s modular and stackable system, along with its multi-block configurations, offers clients high-level PV plant optimization. Offering reliability, bankability, grid-functionality, and efficiency, the Solar Ware Ninja is a solution for PV and storage plants today and the future. www.tmeic.com

U.S. Battery Manufacturing has been building flooded lead acid batteries since 1926 and manufactures deep cycle batteries specifically for many industries, worldwide. The company’s RE Series batteries are designed to provide high peak capacity, long cycle life, and reliability for use in industrial or residential renewable energy applications. RE Series batteries utilize the company’s XC2 formulation and Diamond Plate Technology to create an efficient battery plate, delivering high watt-hours per liter and watt-hours per kilogram. www.usbattery.com

EV Charging

Blink Charging Co. The Blink IQ 200 provides fast Level 2 AC charging with up to 80A of output, and approximately 65 miles of charge in an hour. Operated on the Blink Network, it can charge any plug-in vehicle. Deployable in many configurations, from wall mount, single, double, triple pedestal mounts, and pole mounts. The design of the units allows for easy swap-out and makes any repairs simple. It is equipped with an internal meter to monitor energy. www.blinkcharging.com

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LEOCH® Advanced Pure Lead Carbon Technology

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Exceptional PSOC Performance Fast Recharge – 90% SoC in 1HR 3,000 Cycles @ 50% DOD

Size Your Next Energy Storage Application with LEOCH® Batteries: www.LeochBatterySizer.com LEOCH® BATTERY CORPORATION 19751 Descartes, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 +1.949.588.5853 www.leoch.us

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EvoCharge EvoCharge, founded in 2009, provides reliable, safe, and cost-effective level 2 charging stations and the EvoReel cable management system for single family, multi-family, workplace, and other commercial spaces.

EvoCharge products are fully compatible with all EV and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) sold throughout the United States and Canada. www.evocharge.com

FreeWire Technologies, Inc. FreeWire’s Boost Charger is a powerful batteryintegrated electric vehicle charger. Easy to connect with existing infrastructure, it can be set up without costly construction or permitting. With 160kWh of battery capacity and 120kW output, Boost Charger is ready for current and next generation EVs. Boost Charger enables ultrafast charging using the same infrastructure as L2 chargers with a low cost of installation. www.freewiretech.com

Paired Power SEVO SunStation EV chargers will charge an electric vehicle from 100% on-site solar energy, a resource for public and workplace parking areas. SEVO SunStation EV chargers are designed to integrate with any solar system and SEVO SunStation EV charger offers charging rates up to 17kW per vehicle and is compatible with all battery electric vehicle models, such as Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla. kWh pricing is available to allow commercial customers to earn revenue on EV chargers. SEVO SunStation EV chargers are an add-on and revenue generator to any commercial solar project. www.pairedpower.com

COTEK SC Series Pure Sine Inverters Chargers KEY FEATURES: Available in 1200W and 2000W Bi-directional with 5 in 1 operating modes Built-in 3 stage battery charger and AC transfer switch Temperature compensated charging option -5o~105oF full load operation with derating up to 140oF UL458 and UL1741 certified for mobile and residential Lightweight high frequency design Adjustable power saving options The new SC bi-directional inverter charger takes advantage of the most recent technology to provide features such as Power Sharing, Power Generation and Current Limiting. Unique multi input capability allows for seamless switching and control of both AC and DC. Multiple inputs can be combined to satisfy larger power requirements or limited to match your unique application. The SC provides an array of advanced features in a light weight and cost effective package.

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Primecom Technologies, Inc. Primecom Tech is an electrical vehicle charger manufacturing company located in Silicon Valley, CA, providing residential and commercial smart charging solutions for the last 8 years. Each Primecom Tech charger is manufactured with high quality materials and uses smart technology to deliver performance year after year. www.primecom.tech

Continental Fan Manufacturing, Inc. Continental Fan is a supplier of fans for nacelle ventilation, GCU (generator control unit) cooling, and tower ventilation.

Whether axial fans for high air volumes and low pressures, centrifugal blowers for higher-pressure applications or motorized impellers for ventilating electrical cabinets, Continental Fan has the solution. www.continentalfan.com

Fasteners

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Marine Fasteners Marine Fasteners is a supplier of stainless steel and non-ferrous fasteners, in U.S. and metric threads. They stock a full line of 304 and 316, Magni 565, DeltaProtekt, hot-dip alvanized, and their very own chrome plating line. Stocking well over $24 million worth of fasteners in nationwide locations, with another $4-6 million on order every day, they maintain customer requirements in stock. If not, their sales staff, with over 700 years of combined fastener experience, can supply competitive parts or custom manufacture to meet their customer’s delivery needs.

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Floating Solar Platform

Ciel & Terre USA, Inc. The floating solar system, Hydrelio, enables PV panels to be installed on large water bodies such as reservoirs, quarries, and irrigation ponds. It’s a simple and affordable alternative to ground mounted solar. Hydrelio is particularly suitable for energy and water intensive industries that can’t afford to lose land or water.

Wineries, farms, mining, water treatment plants, or irrigation districts are examples of industries benefiting from the synergy this technology creates between sun and water. www.ciel-et-terre.net

Generators | Generator Components

Electric Materials Company Electric Materials works with OEM, service centers, and wind farm owners. Customized solutions, engineering, reverseengineering and metallurgical support offered to supply generator slip ring assemblies (brass and steel rings) and components, generator AC rotors and components, earthing cable clamps, copper extrusions, copper busbars, and cast or forged circuit breaker components (machined and plated).

EM is a producer of custom copper alloys required to meet industry specification requirements. www.elecmat.com

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Presto Geosystems GEOWEB Geocells is a 3D confinement system which uses onsite fill, and less fill than geogrids. The GEOWEB Geocell System reduces overall cross section of stone by 70% or more, controls infill by creating a stable driving surface, even over soft ground, and requires minimal maintenance. The GEOWEB System offers inexpensive load support and substantial reduction of maintenance for wind farm access. www.prestogeo.com

Heat Dissipation

Baknor Baknor designs heat dissipation solutions, including custom liquid cold plates, heat sinks, heat pipes, fans, and more. The result is a small, light, cost effective solution. Baknor’s extensive knowledge of cooling systems weighs various trade-offs and factors such as functionality, manufacturability volume, mass, cost, packaging, efficiency, and the reliability and safety of heat dissipation components. www.baknor.com

New Dawn Energy Solutions New Dawn Energy Solutions is an energy technology company that provides solar, storage, EV charging, and energy efficiency optimization solutions to residential, industrial, and institutional customers. They engage in all aspects of energy systems infrastructure, including assessment, design, development, installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

Their energy solutions range from off-grid urban homes to turnkey micro-grids that are sited on urban rooftops to the remote regions. They are vendor-neutral and take a holistic approach in formulating energy solutions that are best suited for their customers’ needs. Their energy solutions include grid-tied, hybrid, off-grid, solar water pumping, and microgrid.

Their service solutions include renewable energy system design and integration, project management, energy audits and site assessments, and plant commissioning. www.newdawn-es.com

Integrator | EPC

Invaleon Solar Invaleon takes solar projects from the initial planning stages through commissioning and in-houses all services, providing full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). Invaleon has installed more than 50+MW of solar in New England and beyond. www.invaleonsolar.com

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Rosendin Electric Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are fast becoming a key component of existing and future renewable energy strategies implemented by utility, municipal, developer, and commercial clients throughout the U.S. Rosendin supplies technology agnostic BESS solutions for most all frequency control and regulation, demand response, load shifting, peak shaving, microgrid, and backup power applications. www.rosendin.com

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Inverters

Chilicon Power Ampner, Ltd. The Ampner ACE 300 is a family of efficient and easy-toinstall string inverters for utility scale PV power plants and energy storages with maximum voltage of 1500V. They provide high power density, withstanding extreme ambient conditions from -40°F to 140°F and installation altitudes up to 13,000ft. Moreover, the ACE 300 comes with wide range of options and configurations to suit all customer needs.

The ACE 300 is certified according to UL/CSA standards and will be available from Q3 onwards.

Chilicon Power is a California-based manufacturer of microinverter systems. Its CP-720 twin inverter produces 360W per module, and is compatible with virtually every panel on the market. The inverters come equipped with a 25-year warranty. The Gateway is a 7 inch, touch screen monitor with a beautiful color graphical display. Its powerful PLC has a range of over 500ft. The modular trunk cables are 10 gauge, allowing up to 20 modules per string. www.chiliconpower.com

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COTEK Electronic Industrial Co. Ltd. COTEK offers five series of pure, sine-wave inverter and inverter chargers for off-grid and backup applications designed to meet the needs of the solar industry. COTEK inverter models range from 200W-4000W with a DC input of 12V, 24V, or 48V. The new SC and SL series of bi-directional inverter chargers come equipped with 5 operating modes and advanced features such as power sharing and current limiting. COTEK also offers standalone inverter and battery charger options through the SP, SD and CX series. www.cotek.ca

FIMER Renewable Energy Solutions FIMER’s Universal 10|4 is a comprehensive integrated storage solution, made in the United States via Humless and approved by SGIP. With integrated charge controllers, display, 4kw hybrid inverter, and 10kwh LFP batteries, this unit is ready for on and off-grid needs. It is an easy plug-and-play storage solution for new and existing PV systems coupling with DC solar, AC retrofits, generators, and FIMER’s UNO DM-PLUS grid-tied inverters. www.fimer.com

CPS America Suitable for ground-mount solar installations, the new 275kW high power three-phase string inverter from CPS America was designed for performance. The advanced 275kW inverter provides reliability while offering high efficiency, wide operating voltage, and a broad temperature range wrapped in a NEMA Type 4X enclosure. Remote O&M, communication, and firmware updates are available through the CPS FlexOM platform. The 275kW inverter is certified to UL1741SA-2016 and meets grid standards for IEEE 1547a-2018, CA Rule 21, and ISO-NE.

Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd. Solis energy storage inverter for on/off-grid integrated storage solutions allows users to select the electricity consumption mode in real time according to the market price, can be operated out of the power grid, provides high efficiency, and is less than 10ms from the grid. www.solisinverters.com

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Lifting Slings

Ingeteam Ingeteam’s Full Skid Power Station is a UL 9540 and UL 1741 SA compliant medium voltage turnkey solution which integrates all the devices required for a system of up to 7.4MVA into a single skid platform. Available with PV inverters under the INGECON SUN brand or with battery inverters under the INGECON SUN STORAGE brand, this compact, customizable station is easy to transport and install, and offers a flexible design which can fit up to two inverters on one skid. Combining Ingeteam’s overall expertise in the power conversion field (+75GW supplied worldwide) with plant control technology, and monitoring solutions, its highly efficient electronic conversion, and protection devices make for a reliable product capable of achieving efficiency values of up to 98.9%.

Doleco, USA, Inc. Doleco offers a full line of lifting slings, including web slings, round slings, high performance slings, and a complete line of load securement products including tie downs, mechanical load securement devices, and DoNova textile chain. These lifting slings are lightweight and easy to use, providing an efficient use of manpower and resources. www.doleco-usa.com

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Lubricants

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Flash Technology Flash Technology’s FTS 350i LED wind turbine light is an economical option for wind farm developers and maintenance crews. Designed to withstand the harsh environments encountered on wind farms, the FTS 350i is small, light and easy to install. It meets L-864 specifications per FAA AC 150/5345-43J (infrared) and comes with a 2-year replacement warranty.

Klüber Lubrication’s portfolio of oil for wind turbines, the Klübersynth family of gear oil, offer high levels of protection against wear, corrosion, air release, hydrolysis, and viscosity drops. Both gear oil and hydraulic fluids provide suitable platforms for achieving ISO Cleanliness Codes which are desired for demanding applications in renewable energy markets.

Formulations for hydraulic oil exceed requirements for oxidation, viscosity indexes, component compatibility, and eco-friendliness.

Converting new or original equipment to Klüber is easily accomplished by way of miscible products or cleaners that remove deposits in hydraulic as well as gear systems. www.kluber.com

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Shell Lubricant Solutions Shell Omala S5 Wind fully synthetic gear oil offers lubrication performance even under severe operating conditions. The formulation is developed to protect a wind turbine’s gears and bearings by minimizing wear, protecting against micro-pitting, maintaining effective fluidity at extremes of low temperature, and minimizing foam formation. Shell Omala S5 Wind is designed to meet or exceed OEM requirements of Siemens Wind Power, ZF Wind, Vestas, and Gamesa.

It also meets or exceeds following OEM component requirements of Winergy, NGC, Bosch-Rexroth, Eickhoff, Moventas, SKF, Timken, Schaefflet, Hydac, CC Jensen, Mintai, and Fredenburg. shell.us/windpower

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Manufacture | Installation Equipment

Aptos Solar Technology Aptos Solar Technology’s DNA-120 is produced with split solar cells that feature its patented Dual Nano Absorber (DNA) technology, increasing the efficiency and performance of the panel in extreme temperature environments. The solar cells utilize nine ultra-thin busbars to reduce resistive losses. The DNA-120 module comes in an all-black design with power bins ranging up to 370W. Aptos Solar Technology offers a 30-year warranty. www.aptossolar.com

CE+T America CE+T America provides turn-key energy management solutions, such as UPS, inverters and converters for datacenters, utilities, C&I, microgrid applications, and EVSE, with products that reduce energy cost and TCO, improve reliability and resilience, allow the seamless blending of power between various energy sources, and offer harmonious integration of renewables, stored energy, and the grid. www.cet-america.com

The next generation in PV Inverters TMEIC’s modular Ninja solution is available for PV, PV+Storage, or Stand-Alone Storage.

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CONSERTEK USA CONSERTEK USA provides complete EPC products and services in the renewable energy sector for all meteorological analysis projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, instrumentation, and commissioning of MET towers. Also provides inspection and maintenance services as per TIA-222 standards, support booms and accessories. As well as instrumentation cabinets and ancillary services for wind farms designed, assembled, and installed. The supports booms are compliant to IEC 61400. www.consertek.com

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2021 energy efficiency buyers guide Modules Kurdex Corporation Kurdex is a supplier of large area vacuum deposition and etch equipment for R&D, pilot, and high volume manufacturing (HVM).

Products include sputtering, evaporation, PECVD, spatial ALD, ARC-CVD and plasma etch tools. Standard and custom systems configured for in-line, cluster, and R2R with full automation.

Substrate sizes up to 2300MM rigid or flex, wafers, glass sheets, or roll of flexible materials. They also offer an applications lab for contract coating services, DOE, and technology development.

Auxin Solar Auxin Solar produces PERC mono solar modules, bi-facial modules, BIPV, and off-grid modules. Auxin also offers OEM services and produce Made in USA solar products in their customers’ own brand name. www.auxinsolar.com

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STracker Solar STracker Solar’s elevated dual-axis solar trackers produce 50% to 70% more power than fixed PV systems of the same size while maintaining full use of the grounds below. The 28-module array sits on top of a 20ft steel pole with a minimum 14ft clearance at all times, making the system suitable for parking lots, industrial operations, farms, etc. The robust pole can be equipped with LED lot lighting and EV charge stations. The low maintenance design comes with 30-year warranty and is microgrid ready. www.strackersolar.com

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Kosol Energie PVT, Ltd. Kosol Energie is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor for solar PV systems including mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline PV modules, integrated PV racking systems, solar water pumping systems, and so on. They also offer cost-effective design and engineering services. Additional products include, bi-facial, split cell, flexible, intelligent smart sensor remote control solar LED street light, solar PV thermal collector, etc. www.kosol.solar

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Q CELLS Q CELLS offers performance and reliability with the Q.PEAK DUO residential module lineup. The modules are distinguished with Q.ANTUM cell technology, offering high power yields, increased power classes up to 385Wp, and excellent efficiency rates. Q CELLS complies with the VDE Certification Institute’s Quality Testing Program. As an added layer of assurance, the modules adhere to Q CELLS’ internal Yield Security Quality Checklist, guaranteeing resistance to Potential Induced Degradation (PID), Hot Spots, and Light Induced Degradation (LID).

Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America The Panasonic EverVolt Series solar modules have efficiency of 21.2%, a low annual degradation rate, minimum of 92% power output guaranteed for 25 years, and a temperature coefficient of 0.26%/°C. The EverVolt Series Module EVPV370 panels are also backed for 25 years by AllGuard and TripleGuard warranties, which cover performance, product, parts, and labor. na.panasonic.com/us/evervolt

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RenewSys India Pvt., Ltd. RenewSys India Pvt. Ltd. is an integrated manufacturer of 750MW solar PV modules, and its components, 2GW encapsulants (EVA and POE), 3GW backsheets, and 130MW solar PV cells. They are a renewable energy arm of the ENPEE Group. www.renewsysworld.com

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Yingli Green Energy Americas The Yingli solar panel family features differentiated product lines ideal for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

They offer in all formats the monocrystalline YLM Series, multicrystalline YGE Series, and both p- and n-type PANDA Bi-facial modules to meet project needs. The cell efficiency on the premium modules reaches up to 22.7%. Service on products is provided by a US based team, who assist in technical advice, project planning, and guarantee to maximize ROI. www.yinglisolar.com/us

Off-grid Solar

Renogy The Renogy 48V Inverter Charger + Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Combo provides users with an off-grid solution. The dynamic inverter charger supports dual charging (AC + solar) and has a built-in MPPT charger, capable of handling PV input up to 4400W. The 48V smart battery is the perfect pair for off-grid energy storage, featuring comprehensive protections, self-heating, and over 4500 cycles. This powerful duo makes for a reliable energy system, suitable for backup or off-grid use. www.renogy.com

Performance Monitoring

AIMS Power AIMS Power has created a powerful solar kit for large off-grid or back-up power applications. Includes a 30kW or 50kW pure sine inverter charger, 4950W of solar and deep cycle batteries.

Suitable for hospitals, farms, commercial buildings and large homes. Split phase and three phase models in stock. Inverter charger, solar charge controller, batteries, cables, and fuses all included. CE, CED, CSA, UL, and ERAC certified.

Accuenergy AcuDC is a specialty energy meter suitable for distribution systems that involve DC power generation. It is used for monitoring solar PV energy generation, wind turbine power generation, power distribution, and other direct current applications. www.accuenergy.com

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Apogee Instruments Silicon-cell pyranometers from Apogee Instruments are Class C rated and a reliable choice for applications that do not require the higher cost of a thermopile pyranometer. With several outputs available, 20+ years of continuous refinement, and thousands of sensors installed all over the world, Apogee sensors are accurate, durable, and cost-effective. www.apogeeinstruments.com

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Cachelan Bently Nevada, a Baker Hughes Company Bently Nevada’s System 1 plantwide condition monitoring solution integrates all assets into a single dashboard, but it’s far more than a simple dashboard. It’s a combination of technologies and capabilities that deliver results to the user’s organization, including improved asset reliability, improved uptime, and improved efficiency. System 1 helps optimize operations in a condition monitoring platform with cybersecurity, scalability, and usability. www.bakerhughesesds.com/bently-nevada

Cachelan is a solar monitoring solutions company that provides SCADA and DAS systems to help with O&M and Asset Management of solar and storage portfolios via their SolarVu platform. Manage portfolios of residential, commercial/ industrial, and utility sized projects in one place. Receive high fidelity alerts of equipment issues and connect weather sensors, meters, site cameras. Easily compare inverter and string level performance. Cachelan interfaces with all major inverter and equipment manufacturers, and design to minimize their customer’s cost. www.cachelan.com

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Fischer Block, Inc. wave iQ Advanced PQ monitoring with Atlas AI and Machine Learning algorithms provide step-change gains in efficiency and reliability. Combining 3-phase power domain expertise with advanced industry monitoring technology, solar farm operators can now obtain new real-time insights to predict and prevent failures. SMART Block sensors install into existing farms in just a few minutes with no new wiring needed. www.fischerblock.com

Ohio Carbon Industries The i-BRUSH remote monitoring system utilizes integrated sensors in the carbon brush, linking to an external control unit, which enables maintenance staff to check brush condition at anytime, anywhere. Operating conditions are uploaded to the cloud and can be displayed on any smart device or PC. With knowledge of remaining brush life, the future maintenance can easily be planned to secure uptime. www.ohiocarbon.com

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MotorDoc, LLC EMPATH and ECMS-1 data collectors and continuous monitoring electrical/current signature analysis for motors, generators, transformers, and powertrain including energy loss across each electrical or mechanical defect and time to failure estimation (TTFE). MotorDoc provides support for technology, service providers, or direct site services. They can see transformers, inverters, generators, and complete powertrains from their location in 48 seconds.

The WS50PV is an affordable, compact all-in-one weather sensor measuring critical parameters for commercial and industrial PV monitoring. Equipped with a suite of professional measuring sensors, the WS50PV can handle air temperature, relative humidity, barometric pressure, wind direction, and wind speed in one efficient housing to simplify mounting. Add an external temperature or rain sensor to the single-wire digital Modbus interface for fast and easy integration. www.otthydromet.com

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RainWise The PVmet 200 features high caliber PV and wind sensors.

The PVmet 200 includes an option for both a Global and Plane-of-Array Irradiance Sensor, one or two Back-of-Panel Temperature Sensor(s), an Ambient Air Temperature Sensor, and a Wind Speed and Direction Sensor. Simple to install on any solar project, the PVmet 200 connects to Modbus RTU Communication with an ethernet TCP option available. Ships fully assembled and factory calibrated. www.rainwise.com

Shoals Technologies Group Shoals delivers electrical balance of system (EBOS) components for solar, energy storage, and EV charging. Their Big Lead Assembly (BLA) is a custom factory-built plug-andplay wiring harness system. It eliminates combiner boxes and requires far less materials and O&M labor. Installation does not require licensed electricians, can be done by anyone. BLA supports safe, reliable, and cost-effective EBOS installation. www.shoals.com

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Solmetric The Solmetric PV Analyzer I-V Curve Tracer measures the performance of modules and strings up to 1500V and 30A. The wireless irradiance and temperature sensor captures environmental conditions at the time of the I-V sweep.

Sophisticated software instantly determines the performance factor, fill factor, Isc, Voc, Imp, Vmp, Pmax, current ratio, and voltage ratio. Careful thermal management inside the tool ensures high measurement throughput enabling large systems to be commissioned quickly. www.solmetric.com

Performance Testing

MotorDoc, LLC EMPATH and ECMS-1 data collectors and continuous monitoring electrical/current signature analysis for motors, generators, transformers, and powertrain including energy loss across each electrical or mechanical defect and time to failure estimation (TTFE). MotorDoc provides support for technology, service providers, or direct site services. They can see transformers, inverters, generators, and complete powertrains from their location in 48 seconds. www.empathcms.com

Radiant Heating DEWESoft, LLC DEWESoft provides data acquisition equipment specializing in electrical and/or mechanical applications. With their instrumentation, the user can synchronously acquire electrical, mechanical, digital, video (high speed, thermal, etc.) BUS, other inputs into their refined, user friendly, powerful software for a wide range of measurement applications. DEWESoft instrumentation is commonly used in commissioning, troubleshooting, certifying, monitoring, and general R&D for a wide range of applications. www.dewesoft.com

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Electro Plastics, Inc. / STEP Warmfloor STEP Warmfloor are flexible and durable heating elements made of PTC self-regulating, Nano Poly Carbon material. This heating system is very energy efficient and safe, operates on low-voltage, AC or DC, and can be used for floor warming, total heating, snowmelt, and roof deicing. www.warmfloor.com

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Signage

Site Assessment & Forecasting

Global Weather Corporation Tech Products, Inc. Tech Products, Inc. is a global source for quality identification products for the renewable energy industry including, cable tags, tower (aerial) markers, and signs. Their products range from adhesive transformer labels to long-lasting substation signs following all of the latest ANSI, OSHA, and NESC standards. www.techproducts.com

Global Weather Corporation (GWC) is a Colorado-based weather data innovator, formed to commercialize technology from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). GWC’s SolarWX service is built on a foundation of high-accuracy NCAR technology to enable reliable monitoring and prediction of utility-scale solar energy, including solar power production. Typical users are utilities, energy traders, farm operators, farm maintenance crews, and transmission operators. Customers include Xcel Energy and many others. Data are updated hourly and provided at 15 minute intervals to 168 hours in machine-readable and user-display formats. www.globalweathercorp.com

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Ellume Solar, Inc.

MotorDoc, LLC EMPATH and ECMS-1 data collectors and continuous monitoring electrical/current signature analysis for motors, generators, transformers, and powertrain including energy loss across each electrical or mechanical defect and time to failure estimation (TTFE). MotorDoc provides support for technology, service providers, or direct site services. They can see transformers, inverters, generators, and complete powertrains from their location in 48 seconds.

Ellume 360 is a device agnostic, integrated solution designed for centralized management of solar power plants with strong emphasis on data visualization, analysis, and performance reporting. Their cloud based secure and scalable infrastructure allows users to manage multiple solar power plants globally from a central location. Their ticketing and asset management module makes it a complete solution for any device monitoring, reporting, analytics for EPC, O&M service providers, IPP, and C&I end users. www.ellume.net

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Software

BladeEdge BladeEdge offers a customized approach to blade inspection data and analytics through EDDIE, an artificial intelligence (AI) engine designed to process, identify, and manage inspection data automatically. Regardless of which method chosen for capturing data, or who is used for inspections, BladeEdge can leverage EDDIE to deliver a solution. EDDIE’s valuable insights inform strategic initiatives and revenue-generating activities. BladeEdge helps users minimize efficiency loss, stop drowning in data, and maximize time.

energyOrbit energyOrbit provides an easy-to-use solution for DSM and electrification management, tracking, reporting, and customer experience. Utility and third-party implementer DSM managers can quickly set up, modify, and execute energy efficiency, demand response, electrification, and water conservation programs, partnering on climate change. They offer an easily configurable database, robust framework for extensive DSM measures and equipment libraries, and customizable workflows and validation rules. www.energy-orbit.com

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Solar Cleaning

Müller Industrial Services Müller Industrial Services offers commercial and utility-scale cleaning of solar panel arrays within the Southeast US. The company also sells the robots that clean solar panel arrays. www.mullercorporation.com

Raptor Maps Raptor Maps offers an advanced SaaS platform to structure, analyze, and communicate across the solar lifecycle.

Commissioning, equipment records, serial number mapping, aerial thermography, warranty claims, mobile field tools and more, all powered by their data model. Insights for the entire solar industry, including asset owners, managers, O&M, engineers, EPCs, financiers, and OEMs. www.raptormaps.com

Solar Installation & Construction

Sunpower Builders Sunpower Builders’ homes provide energy efficiency and comfort.

From super-insulation, daylighting, energy-efficient appliances and lighting, to active and passive solar systems for everything from space heating, water heating, and power generation, these homes cost little to heat and operate, are quiet and bright to live in. www.sunpowerbuilders.com

RatedPower pvDesign 3.0 is the latest version of the cloud-based software created

by RatedPower. It maximizes the potential of utility-scale solar PV plants by reducing the process from weeks to seconds, besides lowering the LCOE and increasing profitability.

The platform enhances designing in a fast and accurate way, which allows users to compare and manage all their projects. As the result of a year of developments and in-depth work, a 3D Layout Model, an enhanced CAPEX calculation tool, and the Earthworks calculation tool are now part of pvDesign on their journey to increasing efficiency of PV engineering teams. www.ratedpower.com

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Solar Operations Solutions Sinexcel, Inc. The modular SINEXCEL PDS-750K series DCDC Converter can support 500-1500Vdc for both battery and PV strings and could be used for flexible scenarios in most applications for both front-of-meter and behind-the-meter markets. The IP54 cabinet supports up to 8 modules, and can be used with both existing PV plants and new installations to optimize the energy generation and usage. The IP65/NEMA3S rated 100kW DC module could be used alone or in parallel with an independent outdoor battery cabinet.

Solar Operations Solutions’ myPV IQ provides monitoring and control for PV+Storage and Storage-only projects, supporting manual control and fully-automated operations.

In 2017, myPV IQ deployed its first energy storage management module for a utiilty project in Southern Indiana.

The EMS module has matured and expanded to support hourly scheduling tools for MA S.M.A.R.T., HI Zero Export, load-optimized demand response, and parallel PV+Storage operations requiring realtime export management. www.mypv.pro/ess

www.sinexcel.us

With more than 17,000 installations, Flash Technology’s wind turbine and MET tower lights protect wind farm assets around the world. ì FAA and ICAO compliant ì ADLS integration ì Mounting brackets ì Surge protection systems ì Solar-powered solutions

Solar SME, Inc. Solar SME is a solar company that aims to provide safe, reliable, sustainable energy to empower communities.

They offer residential rooftop solar services, commercial solar services, solar panel maintenance, solar and roofing repair, and battery backup. www.solarsme.com

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Solar Thermal Manufacturing & Equipment

Digital Solar Corp Aquatherm Industries, Inc. Aquatherm Industries offers unglazed polymer solar thermal collectors, primarily used in residential and commercial pool heating applications, solar heat for industrial processes (SHIP), and low-cost thermosiphon systems. Their products are manufactured in the USA to ISO 9001 quality standards, NSF-50 listed, and performance-certified by SRCC and IAPMO.

Digital Solar Corp provides carbon-free solar thermal heating designed for Canadian winters, using an inter-seasonal Thermal Energy Storage (TES) storage system that is fully scalable. The low cost, solar heat-core, TES system can store summer heat for later use. www.digitalsolarheat.com

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Chromagen Hot Water Solutions Chromagen develops and manufactures advanced hot-water, energy-saving solutions. Founded in 1962, in Israel, Chromagen brings solutions to projects including single-family homes, apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and industrial plants.

Chromagen has two subsidiaries in Australia and Spain, as well as distributors in over 40 countries, including the USA. Chromagen systems conform with European Keymark EN12975 and EN 12976, SRCC USA, ISO 9001, ISO 9806, ISO 14001, 18001, and Australian standards. www.chromagen.com

EKO Instruments USA The MS-80S pyranometer is accurate and reliable. Made in Japan with a 5-year warranty and 5-year calibration interval, the ISO 9060:2018 Class A MS-80S provides accuracy, speed, and reliability. With new internal diagnostics, and a smart 4-channel analogue and digital interface, it’s a suitable choice for every application. www.eko-usa.com

Secure Your Energy Future Solis Residential Storage Hybrid Inverter RHI-1P(5-10)K-HVES-5G Bankable. Reliable. Local w: solisinverters.com e: ussales@solisinverters.com | t: (+1) 866 438 8408

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Solahart Industries, Pty, Ltd. Solahart is an Australian company which has been manufacturing and selling Thermosyphon Solar water heaters and Solar Collectors into the USA since the early 1980’s. Solahart has SRCC OG100 and OG300 Certification for its solar collectors and systems for domestic and commercial applications. Solahart can provide multiple domestic 80gal Thermosyphon systems manifolded together for applications like HUD and multi-family housing, hotels, and hospitals. Solahart is a product which lasts in harsh environments in over 80 countries. Solahart has a presence in CA and AZ, and are looking for distributors and installers throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Viessmann Manufacturing Viessmann Manufacturing provides solar thermal systems for DHW heating and central heating backup. All components of their solar systems have been carefully design-matched to ensure reliable performance and efficiency every step of the way. www.viessmann-us.com

Testing Equipment

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Chroma Systems Solutions, Inc.

Stiebel Eltron, Inc. Stiebel Eltron SOLKITS thermal solar systems have SRCC OG100 system certification. Each solar closed loop system includes SOL 29 PREMIUM flat plate collector panel(s) and mounting hardware, SB/SBB storage tank with heat exchanger(s), pump station with expansion tank, temperature/ pressure gauges, pressure relief and check valves, and controller unit with corresponding sensors. There is a 10-year warranty on Stiebel Eltron solar panels and tanks. www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com

SunEarth SunEarth Inc. makes ten primary products. These are the Empire, ThermoRay, and SunBelt medium temperature liquid flat plate collectors, the CopperHeart integral collector storage system, the SunSiphon packaged thermosiphon system, the Oasis low temperature pool and spa collector, standard SunBurst, and custom all copper roll-formed absorber plates, “Solar Strut”, RexRack, and CompRail integrated mounting systems and hardware.

Chroma adds three new compact models to their 61800 series of four quadrant regenerative grid simulators delivering 15kVA in 3U for testing on-grid products including Micro PV inverters. New 61809/61812/61815 models are equipped with selectable single and 3-phase output, 350 VLN wide output voltage range, 100% DC output, 200V to 480V universal voltage input, and is completely regenerative which lowers operational costs. www.chromausa.com

EYE Lighting International Applied Optix EYE Applied Optic is a manufacturer of light sources and scientific/industrial applied spectrum systems including solar simulators and weathering test chambers. Their weathering chambers include the xenon and metal halide lamp chambers that are used to expedite weathering tests. Solar simulator options include full spectrum, infrared only, and UV only that may be custom designed and built for any application. www.eyeappliedoptix.com

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Tools

Atlas Copco Tools & Assembly Systems, LLC Atlas Copco is a bolting tool manufacturer providing bolting solutions including hydraulic wrenches, bolt tensioners, electric tools for solar and wind turbine construction, and more. Atlas Copco’s smart connected tools, such as the SRB HA and Tensor Revo HA electric nutrunners, allow operators to work quick, safe, and smart. www.atlascopco.com

MotorDoc, LLC EMPATH and ECMS-1 data collectors and continuous monitoring electrical/current signature analysis for motors, generators, transformers, and powertrain including energy loss across each electrical or mechanical defect and time to failure estimation (TTFE). MotorDoc provides support for technology, service providers, or direct site services. They can see transformers, inverters, generators, and complete powertrains from their location in 48 seconds.

Enerpac Enerpac Torque and Tension tools provide safety, predictability, and performance. Uptime and peace of mind come standard for maximum productivity throughout the complete bolting workflow. www.enerpac.com

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ELECTRIC MATERIALS COMPANY Q-Lab Corporation Q-Lab Corporation is a global provider of material durability testing products since 1956. They design and manufacture standard test substrates as well as weathering, light stability, and corrosion testers. In addition, contract test services which include accelerated laboratory testing are available at Q-Lab Florida, Q-Lab Arizona, Q-Lab Deutschland, and Q-Lab China. Outdoor exposure testing for weathering, lightfastness, and corrosion are available at Q-Lab Florida and Q-Lab Arizona. www.q-lab.com

Supplier to OEMs, aftermarket, and wind farm owners.

◊ Reverse-engineering capabilities ◊ Slip Ring Assemblies (brass and steel rings) ◊ Copper busbar ◊ Copper earthing clamps/cable clamps ◊ Copper and copper-alloy extrusions, castings, and forgings

In-house engineering, quality, and metallurgical support.

◊ AC rotors, DC commutators, and DC busbar systems ◊ CNC machining and plating to customers’ specifications. ◊ ISO 9001:2015 certified

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STAHLWILLE TOOLS, LLC Stahlwille Tools offers torque wrenches with no coil-spring design, no need to return to zero after use. These tools can be adjusted without disassembly during calibration. The QuickRelease safety lock secures the insert tools while, at the same time enabling them to be changed quickly and easily and inadvertent release is no longer a risk. Available with multiple choices of inserts, ratchet, crow foot, ring, and specialty options. www.stahlwille-americas.com

Tracking Systems

FTC Solar Voyager+ is the newest innovation from FTC Solar, designed upon the current Voyager platform to accommodate 500w and 600w large format modules. Voyager+ now combines all existing engineering design with a more robust architecture. Voyager+ requires no special tools, features only 7 posts per tracker, and employs patented fast and simple module attachment method while adapting to challenging terrain and maintaining bifacial optimization. www.ftcsolar.com

Training FTC Solar Voyager is a next generation, single-axis 2P tracker solution that is producing enhanced power yields around the world. Voyager lowers balance-of-system costs through a design that reduces maintenance and engineering that facilitates lean construction methods.

Voyager requires no special tools. It features only 7 posts per tracker and employs a fast and simplified module attachment method. The balanced DC string architecture reduces the overall DC wiring. Voyager adapts to difficult terrain and offers 60m row configuration achieving optimum MW per acre and minimal grading. Voyager is also optimized for bifacial performance. www.ftcsolar.com

Abaris Training Resources, Inc. Abaris Training offers two intense hands-on workshops, each are 5-days duration, teaching both basic and advanced composite repair, specific to the needs of wind technicians and associated supervisory and inspection staff. These courses run several times per year at their Reno, NV facility, or can be scheduled to run onsite at the customer’s location. www.abaris.com

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Transformers

Valves

Niagara Tranformer Corp.

Asahi America

Since 1933 Niagara Transformer Corp. has been designing and manufacturing transformers in Buffalo, NY. They have shipped over 75,000 transformers to 90 different countries in their 95+ year history. Voltage capacities up to 50MVA base rating, 100MVA fan rating, 138kV, and 650kV BIL. Their transformers include but are not limited to Power, distribution, and specialty transformers. www.niagaratransformer.com

Transportation & Logistics

Asahi America’s family of thermoplastic valves and actuators are corrosion resistant, light weight and provide high flow-through which saves energy through performance. Their valves offer extended life cycle and are engineered to work with aggressive chemicals. www.asahi-america.com

Wind Measurement

Leosphere, a Vaisala company

Solaris Global provides solutions to every step of the solar supply chain process.

By offering options for transportation, warehousing, jobsite offloading, and value-added services, they can handle any size project in any location. Solaris Global currently stores over 5GW of modules and racking materials, and over 1 million feet of large cable. They are able to provide storage and transportation options of any size, in any location, for any length of time, on a short notice.

The WindCube suite of lidars provides accurate, dependable wind data for every phase of a wind project, onshore and offshore. Companies leverage WindCube lidars for Wind Resource Assessment, power curve testing, continuous wind measurement, LAC, and more to improve bankability and project success, increase efficiency and operational continuity, streamline WRA, PPT, and other crucial tasks.

www.solaris-global.com

www.windcubelidar.com

Solaris Global

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REMTECH

UNIVERSAL 10|4

The Remtech short (PA-XS) and medium (PA0) range Sodars are small and light portable systems which measure remotely vertical profile of wind speed, direction, thermal stratification, and turbulence parameters at different heights. Their power consumption is less than 10W, and because the design is mostly software oriented, the hardware is minimized resulting in a high reliability (over 100,000 hours MTBF) with no maintenance needed.

Moreover, these systems do not need any post filtering. www.remtechinc.com

Yaw & Pitch Gear Drives

10 kwh battery, 4 kw inverter and essentials included Stackable, 10-year warranted LFP battery Peace of mind, on and off grid

AC Couple with FIMER’s UNO-DMPLUS Inverter

California Rule 21 and SGIP Approved

Engineered, Assembled and Stocked in the USA

FOR MORE INFO: CALL 877-261-1374 EMAIL US-SOLAR-SALES@FIMER.COM

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Bonfiglioli USA, Inc. Bonfiglioli designs, creates, and manufactures advanced solutions for every range of Yaw & Pitch Drive and Motor application. They are committed to deliver specialized product, at the same time proactively working to support LCOE reductions. By adopting the IOT concept in its product, Bonfiglioli can offer a condition monitoring system to increase product efficiencies, while, at the same time, optimizing maintenance programs. www.bonfiglioli.com

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