North American Clean Energy November/December 2022 Issue

VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 6

2023 WIND

BUYERS GUIDE Pg. 35

Two Key Steps to Energy-as-a-Service for Utilities Pg. 8

IRA Spurs Solar Risk Analysis and Mitigation

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The Quest to Recycle EV Batteries Begins

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Building the U.S. Power Grid of the Future Pg. 80

Safeguarding Canada’s Green Future Pg. 84

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VOLUME 16 | ISSUE 6

2022 NOVEMBER•DECEMBER Volume 16, Issue 6

2023 WIND

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BUYERS GUIDE

Ian Stuart istuart@nacleanenergy.com

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Two Key Steps to Energy-as-a-Service for Utilities Pg. 8

IRA Spurs Solar Risk Analysis and Mitigation

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The Quest to Recycle EV Batteries Begins

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Building the U.S. Power Grid of the Future

PV Alchemy Transforming project data into solar gold

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The fall colors come alive in Upstate New York during erection activities at the Roaring Brook Wind Farm. The 79MW wind farm is owned by AVANGRID and was constructed by The Wesson Group, a New York based EPC contractor.

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Events calendar & advertisers list

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Two Key Steps to Energy-as-a-Service for Utilities

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PV Alchemy Transforming project data into solar gold

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IRA Spurs Solar Risk Analysis and Mitigation

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Solar spotlight: Maintenance

Get Ready for NEC 2023 Keeping Hillside Solar from Washing Away How geocell-stabilized slope provides permanent erosion control solution at solar farm

Law of 72 The Resource Availability

storage 83 Energy product: Fortress Power

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Extending the Circle of Life Why module reuse is essential for the PV industry

20 The Future of Monitoring Software 22

CSP 101 Benefits of a concentrated solar thermal system

24 Building a Solar Community with Smaller Businesses

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Battery Swapping Not the key to unlocking the EV transition

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Zero-emission cruise ship

Recently established Norwegian cruise venture and Portuguese shipbuilder, West Sea, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the construction of the company’s maiden vessel, with expected delivery at the start of the 2025/2026 cruise season. West Sea intends to build the 250-passenger vessel at its facility in Viana do Costello north of Porto. Its cruise newbuilding portfolio to date includes the 200-passenger World Navigator (built 2021), World Voyager (built 2020) and World Explorer (built 2019), the first three in a series of seven high-end polar expedition vessels for a renowned luxury cruise operator. The vessel’s design features ABB’s fully electric propulsion system, including the battery and hydrogen fuel cell technology that will enable to it to sail emissions-free in the Norwegian fjords and further afield as the greenshift takes root.

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Running on clouds

Swiss sports brand, On, presents their shoe made from carbon emissions, called Cloudprime, in partnership with LanzaTech, a carbon capture and transformation company. On is moving away from petroleum-based resources by creating a new foam material called CleanCloud, made using carbon emissions as a raw material. On is exploring using carbon emissions as a primary raw material for a shoe’s midsole, specifically EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) foam, which could also be used in other shoe parts and products in the future.

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TOP STORY

Two Key Steps to Energy-as-a-Service for Utilities

by Raik Kulinna

The straightforward relationship between utilities generating and distributing power, and the customers consuming and paying for it, is history. Consumers are morphing into “prosumers” who use as well as produce electricity – and even into “flexumers”: those who not only consume and produce, but also lend flexibility to the grid.

The implications for utilities are hard to miss. If you make your money by delivering electrons when prosumers and flexumers are using fewer of your electrons because they’re producing and storing electrons of their own, you’re going to make less money.

Selling fewer kilowatt-hours amid a rapidly evolving power-generation and consumption paradigm involving the mass uptake of products (such as solar panels, heat pumps, battery packs, demand-side management add-ons to cycle air conditioners on and off, and energy-efficiency-enhancing hardware such as smart thermostats) poses a tough question for the utilities – how can they grow earnings?

Energy-as-a-service (EaaS) for utilities is the answer. By combining the servitization of these products with traditional electricity and gas delivery, as well as new service offerings, the result is a more sustainable, renewable, and efficient energy-production and delivery ecosystem.

Utilities should aim to become one-stop shops for all things energy related. The need is certainly there. Consumers and businesses face complex questions related to their energy use and production: How many and what sorts of solar panels may be appropriate? What’s the right heat pump or whole-house fan or wall-mounted battery box? How can different elements of a prospective prosumer’s portfolio most optimally combine? What energy-efficiency measures offer the most favorable payback? What financing options and rebates are available? What smart-home options are out there?

How might an electric vehicle (EV) alter a household’s energy calculus?

A utility pursuing EaaS must be able to do more than just answer questions; it must be able to profit from assembling bundles of products and services that help the utility make money, all while benefitting their customers and the planet. Two key IT upgrades can pave the way. The first involves upgrading the billing system. The second centers on enhancing the customer-service portal.

The focus on billing and customer service is not to discount the importance of systems dedicated to logistics, fulfillment, maintenance, supplier- and subcontractorrelationship management, field-technician solutions, purchasing-related systems, and other indispensable aspects of a utility’s IT portfolio. The changes EaaS brings will manifest primarily in higher transaction volumes for those systems. In other words, the functionality tends to already be there.

Not so with the billing system. Legacy utility billing systems perhaps can handle a few pricing tiers based on seasonality or usage. Rarely, however, are they up to the task of mixing and matching various hardware and service solutions into products designed

for different customer segments – or, ideally, targeting individual customers. And if you can’t bill for EaaS bundles, you can’t bundle.

Customer-service portals demand similar enhancement in pursuit of EaaS. Today’s customer-service portals tend to be visually pleasing but light on functionality. Next-generation customer-service portals will have an ability to formulate and display EaaS product-and-service bundles based on a customer’s location, usage patterns, and other factors.

One imagines future scenarios in which AI-augmented solutions: tease out usage patterns; dynamically assemble portfolios of hardware, service, and software solutions based on individual customers’ energy-related expenditures; present bundles of varying ambition and cost to those customers, and then price and bill based on subscription or even outcome-based models.

Simpler models supported by upgraded billing solutions and customer-service portals can pay dividends in the near term. Utilities harnessing data available today can develop a hierarchy of bundles that nudge reluctant customers to dip their toes into renewables. One might start them on a wind-energy package, for example. Then, over time, one can upsell them to community solar, leased rooftop solar, storage systems, smart thermostats, heat pumps, appliances, and lighting. As with XaaS in other spheres, the endgame is that the customer doesn’t actually own anything. Rather, it’s all available on a month-to-month, subscription basis.

This is already happening, of course. For more than a decade now, clean energy companies have been offering residential customers rooftop solar as a service. A utility can work with several companies to provide current and new customers with heat pumps, installation, maintenance, and the energy they need - at a predictable and transparent monthly price. This not only helps to open up new revenue streams, but also advances the energy transition, the heat transition, and sustainability at the same time. On the business-to-business side, companies can offer commercial customers bundles of solar and battery power, energy-efficient lighting, power-factor correction, and demand response systems to help lower costs and improve overall system reliability. Elsewhere, energy performance contracts (EPCs) and managed energy service agreements (MESAs) are becoming more and more common.

The prospect of rolling out Energy-as-a-Service can be daunting. Utilities are well positioned in the marketplace and in the public imagination to take advantage of the opportunities that EaaS presents. By investing in their customer-service portals and billing systems, utilities can position themselves for the EaaS future of sustained profitability in the name of a sustainable future.

Raik Kulinna is global lead for Energy-as-a-Service at SAP, where he focuses on innovative technologies and new business models within the energy transition, heat transition, and circular economy.

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SOLAR ENERGY

PV Alchemy

Transforming project data into solar gold

by Ashton Vandemark

Solar feasibility software optimizes PV racking and revenue

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o generate higher yields and more robust returns from utility solar projects, forward-looking developers turn to solar feasibility software. Specialized software drives higher optimization levels, sifting through the labyrinth of complex options, balancing criteria like weather, location, components, and construction, to achieve the lowest cost of energy and the strongest IRR. Competitive advantages achieved with advanced feasibility software help developers: • Make smart, informed, and upfront decisions to analyze and compare thousands of configurations by selecting the most optimal products for their site.

• Speed up the development cycle, and eliminate assumptions for results in seconds instead of weeks.

• Improve IRR for greater accuracy while exploring hundreds of layouts to uncover hidden project potential, from a reduction in installation costs to an increase in NPV or IRR, for a more competitive PPA.

Unlock hidden value and reduce risks

Long before detailed PV design and financial tools come into play, developers large and small face the same dilemma: how to make early-stage development choices to maximize returns and lower risks. Leading project feasibility platforms provide the digital intelligence needed to direct project strategy, powering confident solar decision making.

These early-stage development and planning tools are used at the very beginning of the project development cycle to analyze hundreds of potential layouts, detailed site conditions, and a variety of performance goals and financial models. By iterating through the design, performance, and financial outcomes of hundreds of scenarios, these tools ensure the best possible downstream outcome - and puts smart developers ahead.

Developers are able to optimize systems upstream to unlock value downstream, while boosting profitability as their project progresses.

Get the right software in place

Developers need powerful tools to mine site data with confidence and accuracy.

Unpredictable site conditions, variable time-of-use rates, and other factors can easily disrupt a project’s well-defined plan, eroding already razor-thin margins. When assessing different software options, look for these criteria: 1. A user-friendly, yet robust interface that can seamlessly integrate topography data from various sources, like the U.S. Geological Survey and Google Earth, to ensure accurate slope analysis.

2. Cloud-based architecture that will support fast computing to help developers shave weeks off project assessment periods; some can even maximize value on projects up to 1 GW in under a minute.

3. Flexible systems that can seamlessly import data from other industry databases like PAN, OND, and PVSyst, and can export data in XLS and CAD formats.

4. A comprehensive financial modeling platform to optimize projects against IRR, LCOE, or NPV objectives.

Case study: Optimizing components early in the project lifecycle boosts production Maximizing land use for a 284-MW midwestern site required a flexible racking solution. At first glance (with a CAD tool), a satellite view indicated that the site’s rolling hills were suitable for a standard tracker using a portrait architecture and a 10 percent grade tolerance.

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Using comprehensive feasibility software, the developer determined that the initial site strategy was not viable. Because the local jurisdiction would not allow site grading, a standard tracker with a 10 percent slope tolerance would have delivered only 70 MWs of capacity, and required a complex wiring plan.

The developer used a feasibility tool to refine the site’s potential to make the project work, while avoiding costly and time-consuming civil and design work. It not only imported data from the US Geological Survey and Google Elevation database, it also ran a topographical analysis to assess what could be done with different technologies.

Within minutes, the team had a completely different picture: a more flexible tracker with up to 20 percent grade tolerance would offer far greater capacity, increasing annual production by 229 percent using a standard monofacial panel. Seeing an opportunity to further optimize yield, the developer ran another simulation combining bifacial technology with the 20 precent-grade tracker.

The results were astounding: The same 247-MW site could now deliver an estimated 299 GW hours of production annually — a 257 percent increase over the initial configuration with the standard 10 percent-grade tracker.

Share feasibility data with partners to drive smarter decisions

The census. Data-driven feasibility planning conducted early in the project lifecycle doesn't always trickle down to other stakeholders later in the process, like EPCs responsible for system design and component selection. Between upfront project feasibility and downstream execution lies a chasm of component options that will impact budgets, schedules, and project returns for decades.

Wisdom token. When developers share feasibility data with partners to drive a more thoughtful component decision, the benefits are translated into mid and downstream advantages for a more successful project.

Innovative project feasibility tools help developers bridge this divide to optimize a site's potential and guide EPCs through system foundation and racking decisions typically addressed later in the process. Sharing data to drive smarter foundation and racking configurations represents a unique opportunity to further optimize PV, increase project IRR and system returns.

Designed to be used at the start of a project — long before AutoCAD or PVSyst come into play — feasibility tools create a data roadmap to guide a project from genesis through final execution. The output can feed into midstream design tools to help source the optimized foundation and racking options, without change orders and other factors that can erode margins.

Developers can share the analytics and optimizing variables of their feasibility data with their project partners to create a common goal and choose the optimal design.

This knowledge sharing is the PV alchemy - transforming upstream feasibility data into downstream project success.

Ashton Vandemark is the founder and CEO of Sunfig, now a part of Terrasmart. He is also the Business Unit Manager of the Solar Instant Feasibility Tool (SIFT), a design, performance, and financial modeling platform that has been used on projects totaling 250GW of potential capacity.

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IRA Spurs Solar Risk Analysis and Mitigation

by Kimberlee Centera

According to Forbes, H.R.5376, more commonly known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is the most significant climate legislation in United States history. The IRA’s clean energy tax credits are a game changer, accelerating renewable energy and battery storage deployment. By extending credits at their full value for at least ten years, investors, manufacturers, utilities, and developers will have enough time to plan and build new manufacturing facilities, and develop new projects into the 2030s.

Another IRA incentive is that tax credits are transferrable, allowing developers to sell credits directly to anyone with tax liability. The IRA also offers cash grants to tax-exempt entities like municipal utilities and rural electric cooperatives, further stimulating development.

Bloomberg Green predicts boom times for venture capital investment in climate technology and renewables. A major focus will be on proven technologies like solar and wind. Savvy investors and portfolio managers understand the risks involved with renewable projects. Front-end due diligence and fatal flaw analysis have never been more critical for developers, who are ultimately accountable to financiers.

While the IRA offers tax credit monetization incentives that stimulate investment in new utility scale solar projects, basic challenges facing developers remain the same. The pace of new installations is being hampered by obstacles including land acquisition, interconnection delays, and transmission bottlenecks.

Data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) show that interconnection queue times have increased dramatically since 2005, when a typical solar project could be built – from start to finish – in two years. According to Joseph Rand, senior scientific engineering associate, electricity markets and policy group tracking interconnection queues at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab, the average developer can expect at least four or more years to complete a project.

Joseph Rand reports that navigating the queue takes longer today, and projects are significantly less likely to succeed. The total capacity active in the queues is growing year-over-year, with over 1,000 GW of generation and an estimated 427 GW of storage capacity as of the end of 2021. Solar with 676 GW accounts for the largest share of generation capacity in the queues. Because there was no central plan for a national electric grid when the first lines went up, transmission became a local issue. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has some authority over transmission, but permitting is still managed at the state level, where each state sets its own rules and priorities. Some jurisdictions also push certain compliance requirements down to the county level.

The competition for suitable land has been amplified by the accelerated transition to renewable energies. Wind, solar, transmission, and storage projects always begin with site selection and land acquisition. The increasing complexity of socio-political, environmental, and economic factors requires a comprehensive methodology for land acquisition, permitting and project management, as well as landowner liaison and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders and communities.

Because regulations and permitting requirements differ from state to state, and even from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, site feasibility and site control should be top-of-mind for developers. This begins with a review of the legal description to determine the size of the property, the boundaries, and the zoning, and to identify access and right-of-way routes to the point of interconnection with the transmission lines. Concurrently, developers should identify landowners along transmission lines and within proximity to interconnection. Geographic information system (GIS) mapping, which can show many kinds of data such as streets, buildings, and vegetation, provides critical site analysis and parameters.

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Additional risk management factors to assess include: • A high-level review of permitting and jurisdictional issues.

• A review of the agencies that may be involved, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

• Eminent domain evaluation, if relevant.

• Identification and management of environmental or mineral rights issues.

• Compliance review to ensure that the project adheres to pertinent regulations.

• Community outreach and education initiatives to gain support for the project • Title Insurance with a comprehensive analysis of the title environment.

• Mechanics lien coverage and ALTA 35 endorsements, which provide insurance coverage for damage sustained by the insured for the removal or alteration of an improvement.

• High-level transmission analysis along with transmission capacity assessment.

• Off-taker negotiations, such as PPAs with utilities or private entities.

• Off-taker review and evaluation of the time required for the off-taker to build the transmission line to ensure that it meets project completion deadlines.

• Feasibility analysis and negotiation of reasonable provisions for future phases.

• Quantifying energy yield for lenders to obtain a bankable energy yield assessment.

• Ensure that power can be exported into the electricity grid without constraint.

A meticulous business case recognizes the goals of the investors and ensures that the financial realities of the project are clearly addressed. This considers both technical viability, environmental impact, and long-term financial soundness. The development of a detailed decision-making matrix diminishes the potential that risk factors will be overlooked. Vigilant due diligence is a critical investment in the success and resilience of every renewable energy project.

Kimberlee Centera is a leading risk management expert for the development and financing of large-scale generator energy projects.

Under her leadership, TerraPro Solutions has generated over 12 GWs in solar, wind, and energy storage, and has a total financed value of over $6 billion.

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SOLAR ENERGY

Get Ready for

NEC 2023

by Ryan Mayfield

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he 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC 2023) was released recently. The solar industry is well accustomed to the dynamic changes and updates in Articles 690 and 705. This latest version of Code has many changes and clarifications in these articles. Here’s a rundown of the top five – and some of the most impactful.

For circuits that originate from arrays, not on buildings, but which terminate on the exterior of a building, the requirements for controlled conductors do not apply. This means you can have a ground-mounted array that routes the dc circuits to an inverter mounted on the exterior of the building and be exempt from controlling those dc conductors.

#1. Article 690, Sections 690.1 and 690.2, Scope and Definitions

Right off the bat, in Article 690, we can find significant changes.

The 690.1 images added in 2017 have been completely changed.

Several components referenced in previous versions were removed. Code also focuses on core system components and the various circuits within a PV system, yet different system types are not explicitly defined.

In addition, 690.2, Definitions, was completely removed from the article. Definitions can be found in Article 100, including some new and updated definitions. For example, the term PV String Circuit was added and defined as “The PV source circuit conductors of one or more series-connected PV modules.” And the definition of a PV source circuit now encompasses what was previously defined as PV output circuits.

#2. Section 690.7, Maximum Voltage

In section 690.7 Maximum Voltage, we see a change to the rules for systems greater than 1,000V, and a reference to a new section in the wiring methods part of 690. The end of the charging statement in 690.7 illustrates the most significant changes; oneand two-family dwellings are still limited to 600Vdc circuits,

#4. 690.31(C)(2) Cable Tray

and other buildings are still limited to 1,000Vdc circuits. The way Code treats systems over 1,000V is the significant change in this section. It now refers to 690.31(G) – a new addition entirely – for the requirements for these higher voltage systems.

In the previous Code version, there was a reference to 1,500Vdc systems, indicating that they were exempt from Parts II and III in Article 490 when not installed on or in buildings. The 2023 Code replaces Article 490 with Article 495, Equipment over 1,000Vac or 1,500Vdc, Nominal. Given the current status of PV equipment ratings, PV systems do not exceed 1,500Vdc and Article 495 will not apply.

The new 690.31(G) language needs to be evaluated for the application of circuits over 1,000Vdc. This section explicitly disallows >1,000Vdc circuits on or in one- and two-family dwellings, as well as any building with habitable rooms. There are allowances for the circuits to be on the exterior of buildings, with height and total length restrictions. This allows for the installation of some higher voltage circuits on buildings that were not allowed previously.

#3. 690.12, Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings

Everyone’s favorite Code section to have an opinion on has some changes as well. In general, the requirements have not effectively changed; instead, some clarifications have been added. For example, Exception No. 2 was added to the charging statement, calling out non-enclosed detached structures such as carports and trellises, stating that they shall not be required to comply with 690.12.

Another common question for the controlled conductors received a clarification in the form of an exemption in 690.12(A).

The allowance of PV conductors on rooftop cable tray showed up in the 2014 version of Code. This was a great addition that has been widely utilized, but with the 2023 changes, we are given greater clarification and guidance on installation practices and ampacity calculations. The new language directly references Article 392 and the requirements for adjustment factors to apply in ampacity calculations.

The section goes one step further to dictate how to install smaller gauge conductors by applying similar rules as in 392.

#5. Article 705, Section 705.11, Source Connections to a Service Not surprisingly, section 705.11 received some updates and clarifications, starting with the section's title. Installers are still allowed to connect PV systems to the service disconnect's supply side, and the methods will generally look the same as before. The Code making panel did add new requirements for the connections, specifically around how splices or taps are made to service conductors.

There are also new sections on service disconnecting means, as well as bonding and grounding. Overall, these 705.11 changes should benefit installers by adding greater clarity to the requirements for these connections.

Remember, as onerous as it may seem to stay up-to-date on the latest changes – especially given the speed at which the industry is growing – the object of the game is safety.

Ryan Mayfield is Founder and CEO of Mayfield Renewables – providing system design engineering, specialized consulting, and educational programs for the solar and energy storage industries.

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Keeping Hillside Solar from Washing Away

How geocell-stabilized slope provides permanent erosion control solution at solar farm

by Michael J. Dickey, P.E.

Although the solar industry has enjoyed an average annual growth rate of 42 percent since 2010, it continues to face challenges when it comes to the construction and operation of solar farms. In addition to factors like trackers, panels, and grid tie-in, designers must also account for erosion control and stormwater management. Investing in smart civil site design will ensure long-term project success.

The large volume of runoff was getting under the TRM, creating soil loss and causing large gullies to form. The contractor evaluated riprap, articulated concrete blankets, and a geocellular system to solve the issue permanently.

Such was the case at a Virginia-based photovoltaic power station, which also happens to be one of the largest utility-scale solar sites east of the Rockies. The project site spans approximately 3,500 acres designated for power generation, with an additional 2,000 acres preserved as undeveloped, conserved land. The original project design will support the generation of enough power to supply the equivalent of approximately 111,000 homes, offsetting 340,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. It is, therefore, not surprising that a project of this scope posed some unique site development challenges that required economical, long-term solutions to keep construction on schedule and within the project budget

The Solution: A Vegetated Geocell-Stabilized Slope

The Challenge: Stabilizing a Slope Vulnerable to Erosion

Stormwater runoff is a concern during the development and operation of many solar farms, especially large-scale operations like the Virginia site. To meet local stormwater regulations, the project design required the construction of hundreds of retention ponds. The site included a steeply sloped area that led into one of the larger detention ponds. Due to its location, it had to withstand concentrated runoff volumes; this required a permanent stabilization solution to protect the slope surface from excessive rilling and the damaging effects of erosion.

Located at the back of the site, the 2:1 slope that extended down into the stormwater pond was already experiencing severe erosion. The location of the slope - next to an access road and downslope from a solar array - meant that, despite multiple efforts to stabilize the slope surface, traditional erosion control strategies were unsuccessful.

The civil site design included a gradual decline over approximately 23 acres to the pond slope. Because of this, the slope’s surface had to support a large volume of concentrated flow, with the neighboring access road causing the flow to gain velocity as it approached the area. Stone check dams and other traditional erosion and sediment control practices were not feasible because they would block the access road, which was needed for construction.

Conventional Erosion Control Methods Fail to Stabilize Slope Surface

Initial efforts to stabilize the slope surface included hydroseeding and covering with a single-net straw matting; however, this system eventually failed. Subsequent efforts included the installation of strawcoconut matting over the slope surface, which also failed. After the second attempt was unsuccessful, a tri-net turf reinforcement mat (TRM) was placed on the slope, but this failed due to runoff undermining the anchor trench next to the access road.

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The contractor finally selected a geocellular system to stabilize the slope, citing cost and performance as the major determining factors. The perforations in the cell walls of the geocell system allow water to flow throughout the system once it reaches the area below the anchor trench. Meanwhile, the cell walls provide confinement, thereby protecting against soil loss and the formation of rills and gullies that resulted with the use of a TRM. Another significant advantage that contributed to the final decision to use a geocell system was the ability to use on-site fill. Not surprisingly, the ability to use onsite material often amounts to considerable overall project cost savings. Moreover, solar projects are often Net Zero sites that prohibit the use of imported fill.

The geocellular system (6-inch cell depth) was installed directly over the 2:1 slope and secured using woven polyester tendons (5,100 lb. break strength). The tendons extended downslope through the geocell panels ,and were affixed to the cell walls using specialized tendon clips that act as a load transfer device. At the top of the slope, the tendons were fastened to a buried deadman pipe to permanently anchor the system in place.

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After geocell installation, the slope was hydroseeded and covered with a straw-coconut erosion control blanket.

The completed system provides a structurally stable environment for topsoil and sustainable vegetation to grow. The roots become intertwined and entangled with the perforated cell walls and interconnected network of discrete cells, and the system’s overall resistance to erosive and sliding forces increases as the vegetated surface grows and matures into an established ground cover.

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To date, the vegetated slope has held up to multiple high-intensity rain events without any slope failures or gully erosion formation. Once the system was installed, and the area was seeded and matted, the slope immediately began to show vegetation. Given the size of the slope and the amount of runoff directed to the area, the geocell system is performing better than anticipated.

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Through an interconnected honeycomblike network, geocells confine and stabilize soils that would otherwise be unstable under loading or when subjected to erosive forces. Geocells are an efficient and economical solution for fast-built unpaved roadways and retaining walls, protection of steep and complex slopes, and stormwater control in channels.

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Extending the Circle of Life Why module reuse is essential for the PV industry

by Moises Aguirre

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roduct lifecycles fundamentally consist of the build, the use, and the inevitable end-of-life (EOL). As is common in our disposable society, strategic planning for extending life is often left out of the equation. Within the solar industry, development of photovoltaic (PV) systems, large and small, often include the basics of development (cost/performance analysis, build out), operation (energy yield, maintenance), and EOL, commonly based on years of performance and warranty. While the latter often results in tossing aged PV modules into landfills, these panels may still perform satisfactorily or be refurbished to operational conditions.

Even while more and more states and municipalities are reclassifying PV modules as hazardous materials (thereby limiting how and where they may be disposed), the option of discarding into landfills continues to be one of the easiest, cheapest, and currently legal methods. Discarded panels often originate from natural disasters, damage during transit or installation, lack of performance, decommissioning, or repowering. Add in ongoing high transportation costs, and even the most well-intended corporate sustainability goals may not financially allow for recycling. A better option is bringing new life to panels through sustainable remanufacturing - is a positive for the environment - and often allows the new system owner to acquire panels at an appreciable cost savings.

An International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA) report, "End-of-life management: Solar Photovoltaic Panels," predicted that, as the global PV market increases, so will the volume of decommissioned PV panels. Photovoltaic panel manufacturers typically rate the operating life of panels to an average of 25 years.

The global PV market size is expected to reach USD 286.64 billion by 2030. The industry is anticipated to advance at a CAGR of 7.8 percent from 2022 to 2030. Coinciding, the IREA estimated that solar panel waste worldwide could reach 78 million metric tons by 2050. This is of critical concern, as some solar panels contain chemicals that can leach into the soil and cause a variety of environmental problems, including toxic drinking water.

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The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that solar panels have different metals present in the semiconductor and solder, like lead and cadmium, which are harmful to human health and the environment. Federal hazardous waste regulations apply to solar panels that have reached the end of their usable life. Discarded panels would be considered hazardous solid waste by meeting the characteristic of toxicity under Resource Conservation and Recovery Act’s (RCRA) Subtitle C. Fortunately, solar panels that are properly recycled are eligible for regulatory exclusions under the RCRA in states that have adopted the Definition of Solid Waste Rule. This is a regulatory exclusion for the hazardous secondary material that is recycled, as long as certain criteria laid out in the regulations are followed. This conditional exclusion is designed to encourage recycling of materials by third parties while still providing a regulatory framework that prevents mismanagement. For damaged panels, recycling is evolving as a viable alternative.

Another option is second life services in the form of sustainable manufacturing.

This allows owners to sell their used panels, rather than paying for recycling. In most cases, as long as the glass layer is not fractured, the junction boxes, cabling, backsheet, and framing can all be replaced. The PV modules can then be tested for suitable output and reintroduced back into the market onto rooftops, carports, field, etc., and end up generating the same electrical output or better than when taken offline. The remanufactured panels are economically advantageous in that they are sold at an appreciable savings to the installer or end-user. This allows for greater opportunity for solar usage, often in residential, agriculture, nonprofit, and evolving markets where cost sensitivity may be a limiting factor in solar adoption.

While replacing underperforming or damaged panel components is essential, verifying that the system is capable of generating optimally is vital. Each panel should be flash tested, both prior to and following any refurbishment.

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Second life methods may apply due to change of ownership in a home or building, where the new asset owner chooses not to retain the solar system because of age, aesthetics, or some other reason. This scenario generally allows for money to be made from selling the decommissioned panels to a remanufacturing facility. Another opportunity presents itself during repowering, whereby new technologies may allow for improved performance; the existing panels are swapped out for newer versions. Also, environmental impacts may warrant remanufacturing.

For example, lightning may reduce performance, yet often the solar cell layer is still capable of capturing and funneling the sun’s energy, while only the junction box and connectors may need to be replaced, instead of the entire panel.

When panels are not recoverable, most commonly due to broken glass, proper recycling is a viable option. To date, there are only a few recycling facilities specializing in solar within the United States, and even fewer dedicated to remanufacturing. While the current economics of recycling (primarily due to transportation costs) are often not favorable for solar panels, technological efficiencies are being introduced to make extracting precious materials and redirecting those reusable materials back into the manufacturing process a viable option.

As supply chain constraints have negatively impacted most all industry sectors, access to solar components has been challenging worldwide. Coupled with tightened global economics and the exponential growth in solar, it is essential

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for the industry developing alternative sourcing channels. The sustainable remanufacturing market presents an ideal solution by giving life to panels that would otherwise be unused or polluting our landfills. Second life remanufacturing and recycling are crucial in supporting landfill diversion and access to vital energy, and helping the solar panel lifecycle come full circle.

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The Future of Monitoring Software

by Dean Chiaravallotti

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olar installers rely on system alerts for managing customer solar systems and repairs. Exceptional installers need a system that goes beyond many single manufacturer apps, one that helps streamline and improve business efficiency and after-install revenue. More intuitive monitoring systems are rolling out to ensure installers have the upper hand in management, able to tie repairs directly to an income stream. Most monitoring system interfaces are brand-focused and tailored to the enduser experience. While still somewhat helpful to the contractor, these one-off login platforms fail to deliver a seamless experience when managing thousands of accounts across multiple manufacturers. The outcome is that many contractors fail to use these systems because it’s too time-consuming to switch from one screen to another for basic information, then have to log in to each manufacturer's platform.

Future solar monitoring software will allow users to monitor multiple accounts across multiple apps all in one place, delivering an efficient bird's eye for prioritizing repairs. Monitoring software will become more functional and streamlined; certain features will be more automated, like processing claims, and getting paid out for homeowners that have warranties.

Future monitoring will feature added services, directly based on solar business needs, that will be able to perform some heavy lifting and save time. As a result, solar contractors will experience reduced administrative overhead, improved claim processing speeds, and the ability to continue building their reputation in the industry by supporting exceptional customer and after-install service.

What is contractor-centric solar monitoring?

For contractors, high-level monitoring is a tool that allows your team to view multiple accounts from many manufacturers efficiently, all in one place. Pulling from each approved vendor platform to one central location, your team can effectively triage to prioritize repair and customer service needs. Future monitoring versions will improve claims processing automation, with reduced manual input and faster payouts.

Benefits of installer-focused monitoring software:

Increased revenue With installer-focused monitoring that is tied to customer warranties, contractors can have a financial structure connected to service work they may have previously performed for free, or had to charge to the homeowner, which created out-of-pocket fees to customers. Monitoring can increase revenue when tied to a warranty by allowing the contractor to file a claim without charging their customers. Repairs are made, customers are happy, and contractors are paid for their work.

Reduced downtime When software is tailored to the contractor experience, homeowner repairs get resolved sooner. Reduced downtime will be attributed to an easier-to-use, centralized interface that allows contractors to see higher priority repairs, and schedule those claims faster.

After-install repairs will be tended to more quickly, preventing homeowners from extended downtime. Homeowners will be spared from paying out of pocket for service work when tied to a warranty payout.

Grow your solar business New monitoring software that puts solar business growth at the forefront will ultimately make homeowners happy, increase referrals, contribute to positive public opinion on solar, increase sales, and increase residential solar adoption.

New Features

A few new features will become more readily available to contractors, including a centralized analytic reporting dashboard to give installers data-driven insights on fleet health across multiple manufacturers. While currently available in some capacity, future monitoring systems will include automated email alerts and reports to help installers manage operations and maintenance on installed systems. Another feature to look out for is system-driven claim eligibility identification to make sure installers don't miss out on reimbursement opportunities. That will be tied into a streamlined claims filing process, with reduced data entry and faster payouts.

Why monitor?

Monitoring is a core feature for delivering the best after-installation service, and helping to boost confidence in residential and commercial solar energy. Installers can provide the best service through monitoring to stay on top of service calls and

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claims processing. Giving your customers the utmost peace of mind starts with monitoring. This includes a tied-in warranty so solar businesses can ensure they're taking the right actions at the right time, and are supported by a warranty for eligible claims payouts.

What is the cost?

You can source Monitoring Software and a 30Year Warranty through your customer's original installation costs. The future of monitoring has no monthly fees, no out-of-pocket expenses; it’s just an added feature that helps contractors deliver the highest quality of service to customers. The best part about future-leaning monitoring software is that the contractor gets paid when a repair is required and a covered claim is generated, executed, and approved.

What does monitoring do?

New Monitoring Applications and their Business Benefit Syncing and summarizing monitoring data saves time normally spent logging into each manufacturer's software to see system alerts.

New applications will allow contractors to manage a fleet of systems across multiple inverter manufacturers, delivering digestible data from numerous inputs, making it faster to manage and use data for increasing after-install claims and revenue.

Software that's dedicated solely to contractors means that, instead of customers receiving alerts, the contractor receives them – so the contractor stays in control of service claim management and scheduling.

Having a Fleet Management System means you can easily log in to see precise and continuous component monitoring for registered systems (in the near future, this feature will include generated alerts).

This allows contractors to quickly get a bird's eye view on systems that require repair, then dive deeper into more detailed needs for each system to triage and better prioritize service management.

Be on the lookout for new monitoring systems that are 100 percent dedicated to your solar interaction growth, tying revenue into a more generalized platform that helps you save time and make more money.

Basic monitoring may involve losing time and money due to the effort spent hopping from one manufacturer portal to the next. New monitoring software is more business-focused, directly connecting system issues to claims, saving contractors time and increasing after-install repair revenue. In essence, monitoring should swiftly care for the repair needs of the homeowners while also promptly paying out the contractor.

Dean Chiaravallotti is VP of Partnerships at Solar Insure, an independent monitoring and warranty company dedicated to providing clients with the highest quality professional risk management service.

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As solar radiation is a readily available source across the globe, widespread efforts continue to be made to harness solar power and make it usable. This is usually achieved through two main technologies: solar PV, and concentrated solar power (CSP). In solar PV, solar energy is directly converted into electricity through solar cells. In CSP, mirrors are used to concentrate and focus solar heat on liquid or solid medium, which is then used to generate electricity. While solar PV has higher adoption due to easy installation and lower costs, CSP has garnered significant attention due to higher efficiencies and an inherent thermal storage capacity.

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Mirrors reflect and concentrate the sun’s energy onto a receiver, which converts it into heat. That heat is used to create steam, which powers turbines that produce electricity.

Additionally, the heat or energy can be stored (using a suitable medium such as molten salts), and can be used to produce electricity when needed.

There are four types of CSP technologies: 1. Parabolic Trough Systems 2. Power Tower Systems 3. Linear Fresnel System 4. Parabolic Dish Systems.

In Parabolic Trough Systems, curved, trough-shaped reflectors focus heat energy onto a receiver pipe. Power Tower Systems use heliostat mirrors to focus heat energy onto a receiver at the top of a tower. Linear Fresnel Systems adopt many collectors/mirrors laid on the ground that reflect the sun’s heat energy onto the receiver pipe above. Parabolic Dish Systems use a parabolic-shaped dish that concentrates and reflects solar energy to a receiver mounted on the system. Parabolic Troughs and Power Towers are the most commonly used technologies.

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What are the benefits and challenges of CSP?

One of the biggest advantages of CSP is that it is a clean and renewable source of energy, like solar photovoltaic and wind. Since it also allows for the storage of solar energy, it can be available as a continuous source of energy. CSP can be integrated into steam power plants using fossils fuel for their operations. It can be used to produce green hydrogen in a cost-effective way that can be used as transportable energy.

However, there are many challenges associated with CSP – it requires a large piece of land with high solar radiation for installation, has steep operating costs, and needs large amounts of water. In fact, the water necessary to drive steam turbines and cool thermochemical reactors means that CSP incurs higher capex to install at locations with limited water supply.

What is the status of CSP?

In 2021, the cumulative capacity of CSP globally was around 6.4 gigawatts (GW), reflecting a fivefold growth since 2010. Until 2017, annual addition for new capacity was less than 100 megawatts (MW). CSP recorded significant growth in new installation in 2018

(860 MW) and 2019 (550 MW); growth in new installation during that time was due to the number of CSP projects that came online in China, Morocco, and South Africa.

New installation further came down to 150 MW in 2020, and 110 MW in 2021. In 2020, all new additions were in China; in 2021, it was from the Cerro Dominador project in Chile. In 2021, the cumulative installed capacity of CSP reduced, as the Solar Energy Generating Systems (SEGS) plant with a capacity of 265 MW in the USA retired.

Spain has the highest installed capacity for CSP globally accounting for around 36 percent (2.3 GW) of the total installed global capacity in 2021. Next highest is the United States, with a total installed capacity of around 1.5 GW. The U.S. has 52 CSP plants, with the largest being the 392MW Ivanpah facility in California. Other big CSP projects in the US include 354MW Solar Energy Generating Systems located in California, the 280MW Solana Generating Station in Arizona, and the 280MW Genesis Solar Energy Project in California. Since 2016, there has been no new CSP installation in the USA. Currently, Morocco has the largest CSP project globally, with a total capacity of 510 MW. The CSP project under construction in UAE is set to overtake it – and with a capacity of 700 MW, is expected to become the largest CSP project in the world.

How is the future outlook?

There are many upcoming large-scale CSP projects in the pipeline. Approximately 1.4 GW of new capacity is estimated to be added during 2022–23, principally in China and the UAE. Some of the projects that are in the initial phase include a 200 MW capacity CSP plant in Spain, a 100 MW solar tower project in South Africa, a 200 MW capacity CSP plant in Botswana, and a CSP plant with a capacity between 50 MW and 130 MW in Namibia. In addition, a 300 MW project is planned in China. Some European countries have made commitments for new CSP additions; Spain plans to add 5 GW, and Italy 880 MW by 2030.

With several projects underway across many countries, and commitments to install significant capacity plants by 2030, the future of CSP looks promising. Technological advancements and further reduction in installation costs and operations will continue to drive the growth of CSP.

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Building a Solar Community with Smaller Businesses

by Gabe Phillips

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) should turbocharge Community Solar. In addition to the IRA extending tax credits for community solar projects, it includes additional benefits that will be particularly helpful for small-scale, equity-focused community solar.

To fully realize these benefits – and ensure these projects are fully subscribed – we must ensure that small and mid-sized businesses are involved as community solar subscribers.

These are tough times for small and mid-sized businesses. Inflation, high energy prices, and a difficult hiring environment have combined to make it particularly challenging. When these commercial and industrial businesses suffer, the entire economy suffers. Commercial and industrial ("C&I") companies are the main levers to move the economy quickly–the 31.7 million small businesses in the U.S. employ 61.2 million people.

The C&I sector is also one of the main sectors that can be utilized to quickly drive clean energy investment and deployment. The millions of small- and medium-sized commercial and industrial businesses are not yet leading the move towards clean energy. By bringing this sector into the clean energy economy, we'll be introducing millions of businesses and billions of dollars into clean energy – all while making a tremendous climate impact.

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C&I consumption accounts for 60 percent of the electricity usage in the United States. That electricity generation produces 25 percent of our country's carbon emissions. Shifting commercial and industrial electricity usage toward renewables would make a significant dent in our national carbon footprint; including mid-sized companies would result in massive positive climate impact. These are precisely the companies that innovations in solar can help during these trying times.

We have the solution to one of their problems – we can cut their energy costs.

Solar energy offers these businesses a way to get off of fossil fuels and lock in energy savings for decades to come. And, with advances in community solar programs in select states, more businesses can access those savings and receive the benefits from clean energy, all without any upfront investment, and without making any longterm commitment to pay for it.

The savings is meaningful – up to 10 percent off their utility bills plus rental income (if they're a project host). That's real money that can help businesses worry less about rising energy costs and focus on growing their business.

Typically, when filling the capacity of a community solar project, project owners will try to find one large company to act as the anchor subscriber. These anchor

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There is a better way.

Instead of finding a single large anchor offtaker, community solar projects should recruit several, slightly smaller offtakers.

There are millions of small businesses looking to reduce their energy costs and participate in the clean energy economy right now–and community solar offers the perfect solution for them. There is no upfront investment, the business doesn't need to own their building, and they support local jobs in the community.

Community solar won't solve all of their problems, but it will help.

Involving more C&I customers will help strengthen community solar investments, too.

Increasing the number of C&I subscribers provides credit risk diversification, differing usage patterns, and reduces the reliance on recruiting expensive residential customers for a project. Projects that rely on a single anchor bear significant concentration risks that easily jeopardize projects. Community solar is a great first step to involving this customer segment in the clean energy economy, and one which can pay big dividends for the community at large.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has given Community Solar the opportunity to be a key part of the clean energy transition.

Now is the time.

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Yotta’s commercial line of EV chargers include the single port and dual port charger designed for ease of installation, functionality, and reliability. These commercial charging solutions are rated at 48A (11.5kW) but can be adjusted to 40A, 32A, and 16A to accommodate more chargers into existing electrical infrastructure saving on costly upgrades. The single charger can be wall mounted or pedestal mounted using Yotta’s custom mounting solution. The dual charger comes with a 4.3'' full LCD and robust mount with retractable cord system. Using Wifi or 4G, the chargers seamlessly connect to Yotta’s software management platform to reduce demand charges alongside solar+storage. By combining EV charging installation with solar+storage installation, end customers get the best value from a comprehensive solution.

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Comfort and vision protection

Brass Knuckle’s new Spike eye protection combines a two-pronged strategy for vision protection with a legion of comfort features for the ultimate in customizable, longwear glasses. As part of Brass Knuckle’s new anti-fog collection, Spike includes BKAnti-Fog+, technology that’s fused directly to the lens to deliver long-lasting, fog-free protection. Spike exceeds the EN 166/168 standard and ANSI Z87.1/U6 ultraviolet protection to eliminate 99.99% of damaging UV rays. Finally, loads of extra features to create an easily customizable fit for virtually any face. The star of the show is a five-step angle-adjustable temple. Earpieces ratchet up and down with a five-click adjustable temple joint for the ultimate in custom fit. Also, floating, reinforced-rubber nosepieces conform to the bridge of the nose, an integrated soft brow guard bring greater fit, and soft rubber at ends of earpieces add extra flexibility and all-day wearability. Plus, the rimless lenses and green/black zebra striping look plain cool. With Spike, workers never have to sacrifice style for the ultimate in custom comfort and protection.

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4-module, 3-phase microinverter

APsystems unveiled the QT2 series, a four-module, three-phase microinverter product line for commercial, industrial, and residential 3-phase solar applications.

The second generation of APsystems’ 3-Phase quad microinverter, the QT2 comes in various models being launched in multiple global regions: 208Y/120V and 480Y/277V models in the U.S., 127/220V in Latin America, and 380V for Europe and Australia. The QT2 offers high power output; 1800W (480V) and 1728W (208V) in the U.S., and 2000W in EU, LATAM and Australia markets. The QT2 is suitable for use with four highcapacity commercial PV modules from 450W to 600W+, enabled with Reactive Power Control (RPC), and UL 1741 SA (CA Rule 21) compliant. With high DC input current support up to 20A, the QT2 has been engineered to pair with high power modules, including the 182/210 cell panels. The QT2 employs power inversion circuitry, semiconductor device technology, and high-speed communication, to deliver the high power and intelligent control needed within the commercial solar space.

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Single-row tracker

TrinaTracker launched their Vanguard 1P single-row tracker as part of TrinaPro solution (tracker + Trina Solar Vertex modules), is fully compatible with ultrahigh power modules ranging from 400W to 670W+, adopts the 1P single-row design, and includes technology advantages that guarantee high reliability, significant power generation, and optimized balance of system (BOS) cost. In addition, the product has been subjected to an extensive wind tunnel test performed by wind engineering consultancy leader CPP, which included dynamic, static, and 3D aeroelastic simulations. Vanguard 1P includes TrinaTracker "Spherical Bearing", which provides three axes of rotation. This component minimizes the structure's stress and deformation and further improves reliability and adaptability in complex terrains. Moreover, the bearing provides self-alignment with angle adjustability of 30%, which can correct the installation deviation and reduce failure rate and operation and maintenance costs. The dual-damper system included in Vanguard 1P tracker structure shortens the time of tracker oscillation, prevents the oscillation spread, reduces the dynamic response, and increases the critical wind speed. The Trina Clamp adds value to Vanguard 1P installations by diminishing installation time by 50%.

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All-in-one test solution

The new Fluke Solar Multifunction Tester 1000 (SMFT-1000) is an all-in-one test solution to verify PV system performance and safety. Designed for PV professionals that provide installation, commissioning, and maintenance services to systems that operate at 1000 V DC, the SMFT-1000 provides increased productivity and an exceptional user experience. The all-in-one solar PV testing tool offers I-V curve tracing and PV system performance analysis, and conforms to IEC 62446-1 standards.

The product’s Fluke TruTest Solar Software integration allows users to quickly and easily import measurement results directly from their solar multifunction tester to the computer, organize and analyze the data, compare individual asset data against previous measurements, and provide a comprehensive and visual client report.

The SMFT-1000 is the latest addition to the Fluke portfolio of test tools designed for today's solar professionals.

Fluke Solar /// solar.fluke.com

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Stand-alone printer

For customers looking to add printers for increased productivity without supplementary marking material, WAGO provides their 258-5001 SmartPRINTER. The versatility of this printer simplifies the overall marking process helping minimize wiring errors and decreasing wiring time. The SmartPRINTER is capable of printing on a large variety of materials including continuous marking strips, WMB Inline markers, adhesive labels, and wire markers. It is wipe and scratch proof, easy to set up, and comes with multiple interface options.

Lead-free solar panel

REC Group’s latest high-efficiency solar panel, the new REC Alpha Pure-R, features heterojunction (HJT) cells in the large G12 format in a patented panel design, and delivers power output of up to 430Wp, while keeping the module under 21sq/ft. The REC Alpha Pure-R is suitable for residential installations where space is limited. The new panel features 80 half-cut HJT cells in a gapless cell layout. This makes it possible to maximize the power generating area of the panel and ensures an elegant, full black appearance. The advanced cell connection technology improves the current flow and eliminates invasive soldering, adding to the high efficiency and long-lasting performance.

Additionally, the low temperature coefficient keeps the solar panel running efficiently even on hotter days, generating more energy for households.

The REC Alpha Pure-R comes with a new four-part junction box. As a result, the panel can generate even more energy when partially shaded. REC’s 1.2" frame with its two support bars, make the panel robust enough to withstand heavy loads up to 7000Pa snow load and up to 4000Pa wind load.

WAGO /// www.wago.com

REC Group /// www.recgroup.com

Connectivity solutions

Safe power supply to equipment such as motors is decisive for the availability of plants and machines. Klippon Connect WPD terminal blocks provide a comprehensive product range for power feed-in and distribution that ensures excellent flexibility, even in the planning stages. They feature self-extinguishing, halogen-free plastic housing, high finger protection according to DIN EN 50274, short circuit resistance according to high SCCR rating with proper fusing, power Feed-in and Phase distribution blocks are ATEX and IECEx certified, and are available in multiple colors.

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Expanded polycarbonate enclosures product offering

Fibox Enclosures expands its ARCA - IEC Series of polycarbonate enclosures with three additional sizes; ARCA 303021 No-MP (12" x 12" x 8"), ARCA 404021 No-MP 404021 (16" x 16" x 8"), and the ARCA 505021 No-MP (20" x 20" x 8"). The ARCA - IEC Series of injection-molded products are made from polycarbonate thermoplastic and have been available since 2018. These new sizes offer high impact resistance (IK 10) and an IP 66 ingress protection rating is UL listed and rated NEMA 4X. ARCA -IEC also features UV-stabilized polycarbonate, so it won't delaminate or rust in the field, delivering a long, dependable field life. Radio transparent polycarbonate eliminates the need for an external antenna, saving time and money. Suited to the alternative energy industry, the ARCA -IEC ranges in size from 8" x 12" x 6" to 32" x 24" x 12". This UL-listed NEMA 4X, watertight polycarbonate enclosure offers an alternative to steel cabinets. The ARCA -IEC series features a formed-in-place PUR gasket, numerous mounting pods within the enclosure, and all the needed accessories to get the job done.

Fibox Enclosures /// www.fiboxusa.com

Just what the knees need

When jobs literally bring workers to their knees, appropriate knee pads are critical. It’s about a lot more than comfort, too. It’s about protecting against musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and extending careers. Brass Knuckle offers two levels of knee protection with BKKN100 Light-Duty and BKKN200 Heavy-Duty. Brass Knuckle BKKN100 Light-Duty is an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), cushioned, and adjustable knee pad. One-size-fits-all for convenience, a single strap with hook-and-loop closure easily customizes fit to keep the pad in place for hours of lightweight comfort and protection. Brass Knuckle BKKN200 Heavy-Duty provides all-day protection with a hard, contoured polyethylene cap.

The knee pad conforms to the shape of the knee cap to enhance patella stability and reduce risks of impact and injury.

It’s high-level protection for tough jobs.

The rounded, abrasion-resistant cap allows for safe pivoting and heavy-duty work on the knees while foam padding throughout maximizes wearer comfort.

It also is one size with an adjustable strap to keep the pad where it should be.

Both knee pads offer choice by providing protection, flexibility, and comfort suited to light-duty or heavy-duty applications.

Brass Knuckle /// www.brassknuckleprotection.com

Increase inspection accuracy

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, introduced the FlexView dual field-of-view (DFOV) lens attachment for FLIR Axxx and Txxx Series thermography cameras designed to improve operational efficiency, safety, and accuracy from switchyards to the plant floor. With a single form factor just 6mm longer than the standard singlelens setup, operators now can have two lenses without adding weight while enjoying a smooth experience operating the camera and reducing inspection time in the field. FlexView also offers fully radiometric performance and imaging quality, resulting in the ability to measure and record the temperature of every pixel in the scene for improved decision support. The FlexView DFOV Lens can also minimize risk in the field, as fewer lens changes mean users are less likely to damage sensitive camera parts while staying focused on the task at hand. With the ability to get more pixels on target versus a single lens system, operators can also increase the distance between themselves and potentially dangerous equipment. This will help the operator avoid arch flashes or exposure to compromised equipment all without sacrificing accuracy or missing potential issues.

Teledyne FLIR /// www.teledyneflir.com

Design flexibility for largescale commercial and industrial solar installations

Tigo Energy, Inc. has launched its Pure Signal technology for Tigo RSS Transmitters. Designed to enhance powerline communication (PLC) signal quality, Pure Signal technology reduces the impact of electromagnetic interference in large-scale solar systems. Built on patented advanced rapid shutdown technology, Tigo RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology pair with a list of third-party solar inverters, deliver a new level of design and installation flexibility for solar installers and EPCs, and enable significant reductions in balance of system (BOS) and labor costs. The Tigo RSS Transmitter with Pure Signal technology serves Tigo customers who deploy large and complex systems for the commercial and industrial solar markets. With Tigo Pure Signal technology, cable runs from different circuits or adjacent inverters no longer risk PLC signal disruption.

Tigo RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology are UL PVRSS certified with hundreds of inverter models from leading manufacturers. The new generation of RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology are compatible with the company’s TS4-A-F and TS4-A-2F rapid shutdown product family and can be easily integrated into new projects or retrofitted into existing installations.

Tigo Energy, Inc. /// www.tigoenergy.com

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Solar Stack’s 10 degree Tilt Kit is now available. Like all of Solar Stack’s products, their 10 degree Tilt Kit does not require roof penetrations. Instead, mounts are attached to the roof membrane with a spray polyurethane foam adhesive. When compared to ballast systems the racking load on average is reduced by 95%. With a Miami-Dade NOA and HVHZ approval (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) Solar Stack meets the strictest building codes in North America.

Solar Stack /// www.solarstack.com

Worry-free protection for solar energy systems

Panasonic Corporation of North America has a new warranty for customers who purchase a complete solar system consisting of Panasonic solar panels and its EverVolt 2.0 Energy Storage System (ESS).

The EverVolt AllGuard All System Warranty is the first warranty from Panasonic to bundle protection for the EverVolt 2.0 ESS with coverage of a solar panel system.

It offers new levels of comprehensive protection for customers, covering product, performance, and labor across all major system components including 25 years for Panasonic solar panels, 25 years for racking system, 10 years for inverter, and 10 years for Panasonic EverVolt 2.0 ESS, when installed by Panasonic certified and authorized installers. The EverVolt AllGuard All System Warranty is suited to customers seeking comprehensive coverage of their solar panels and EverVolt 2.0 energy storage system.

Safe alternative to high voltage DC strings

Yotta’s new DPI line of 3-phase micro inverters can accommodate up to four high-capacity PV modules, each up to 525W+. The Dual Power Inverter also integrates directly with Yotta’s SolarLEAF Energy Storage Technology and is UL-1741 (SA) compliant. This utility-interactive microinverter has Reactive Power Control (RPC) technology that exceeds recent NEC Rapid Shutdown requirements. Yotta’s DPI can be installed very quickly and has a maximum continuous output of up to 1800VA. Micro-inverters are a safe bet over high-voltage string inverters and eliminate the risk for DC arc faults.

Yotta Energy /// www.yottaenergy.com

Simple, safe, cost-effective solution

The Solar LOTO safety lock-out is a robust solution to minimize electric shock risk, while energizing or maintaining solar connectors. AWM has designed an OSHAcompliant plastic clam shell and newly released locking dust cap to shut off the entire connector, regardless of the manufacturer, ensuring safety while protecting against dust and other environmental contaminants.

Affordable Wire Management (AWM) /// www.affordablewm.com

Panasonic /// na.panasonic.com/us/evervolt

Shorter tracker rows improve terrain handling and constructability

Sunfolding’s new solution for projects on variable terrain virtually eliminates grading within the solar array boundaries.

Using Sunfolding's AirLink technology, TopoTrack's mechanically independent, scaled-down tracker rows minimize lost land within the fence line and at sites that were once considered off-limits to solar. TopoTrack features two posts, two actuators, and two purlins. By shortening row length, TopoTrack improves slope tolerance between rows and expands the boundaries of where solar can go. The posts, actuators, and purlins for TopoTrack ship from US production facilities.

Sunfolding sources over 90% of the tracker bill of materials from a 250-mile radius in the Midwest, delivering short lead times and reduced procurement risks.

Sunfolding /// www.sunfolding.com

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C&I smart power optimizer series

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc’s S-Series new range of smart Power Optimizers is now available for commercial and industrial PV applications across North America and adds SolarEdge Sense Connect technology to its multi-layered approach for safety.

SolarEdge Sense Connect is a technology that detects temperature increase at the connector level to prevent potential electric arcs. The SolarEdge Sense Connect technology joins an expanded range of safety features, among them the SafeDC technology that is designed to enable PV systems’ DC voltage to be automatically reduced to touch-safe levels (1VDC per module), in grid failures or when the inverter is shut down. Adding to these, the Rapid Shutdown feature enables installers to activate SafeDC at the flip of a switch, discharging the conductors to safe voltage levels within just 30 seconds. The S-Series Power Optimizer is designed to accommodate high power modules and bifacial modules. Providing 99.5% efficiency and supporting two high power, high input current PV modules, the S-Series lowers LCoE thanks to high yield and enables longer and more powerful strings. In addition, the S-Series offers a simplified cable layout, allowing fast installation and reducing potential isolation faults.

SolarEdge /// solaredge.com

Flat roof PV structural design software

clawOS is the centerpiece of PanelClaw’s digital solutions portfolio, programmed to accelerate project development throughout all phases of each project.

The clawOS software is a cloud-based structural design platform with the power and sophistication to handle virtually any project using the clawFR mounting system. Developed specifically for flat roof PV projects, clawOS is a powerful and versatile racking design platform which accelerates the design, permit, and as-built process from days to minutes.

PanelClaw developed clawOS as its inhouse project management tool to meet the needs of their engineering, sales, and customer support departments. clawOS’ feature set includes individual point loads, multi-azimuth layouts and multi-rooftop capabilities, AutoCAD and Helioscope integration, a native layout engine, and a sophisticated wind and seismic engine.

The cloud-based software allows for anytime, anywhere access to construction sets and calculation packages, with the ability to assess layout change impacts from the job site. A complete permit package can be generated in minutes, including supporting calculations, reference documents, pricing/BOM, and stamped engineering letters.

PanelClaw /// www.panelclaw.com

54-cell solar module for US residential and commercial markets

LONGi has launched a new solar module specifically designed for residential and commercial applications in the U.S. market. The new Hi-MO 5 54-cell module, based on the M10 182mm monocrystaline wafer, will be available in early 2023, first as a monofacial module and then as a bifacial module. Using the same technology as the company’s large-format utility-scale 72-cell modules, the Hi-MO 5 54-cell module delivers high power generation, reliable performance, high module efficiency, and reduced system costs with an aesthetic appearance for rooftop distributed generation projects.

The Hi-MO 5 54-cell module features power outputs up to 415W and maximum efficiencies of 21.3%. The monofacial module comes in an all-black design and has a 12-year warranty for materials and processing and a 25-year warranty for linear power output. The bifacial module will be a dual-glass design and carries a 12-year warranty for materials and processing and a 30-year warranty for linear power output. Weighing less than 50lbs, the Hi-MO 5 54-cell can be handled and installed easily on rooftops, and is compatible with standard module racking and mounting systems. With its optimized electrical parameters, the Hi-MO 5 54cell is compatible with smart MLPE devices such as Enphase microinverters and SolarEdge optimizers as well as mainstream string inverters.

Solar energy installation tools

Laser Tools Co., Inc. has developed two new laser alignment systems for industrial PV Photo-Voltaic installation contractors and commercial installers. The SE-10 and SE-50 Solar Energy Installation Systems are used to align the support Pylons that hold the mounted solar panels. Used to survey and align multi-acre power distribution fields, the leveling adapters hold the green laser that attaches to the top of the king pylon and shoots a laser reference line over the top of the pylons for fast alignment during installation.

This positions each pylon inline in order to support the solar panels. The SE-10 Solar Energy installation System includes the AP1000 Leveling Adapter Plate with a vertical micrometer and horizontal azimuth adjustment for precise laser beam alignment over 500ft. The SE-50 Solar Energy Installation System is robust and includes a locking feature for stable laser dot alignment over 300ft. The SE-10 and SE-50 Solar Energy Installation Systems are battery operated, eye safe, and include a hard-shell carrying case. This makes the systems portable, field rugged, and tested.

These two alignment laser systems are manufactured world-wide for large scale, solar field and PV panel installations.

Laser Tools /// www.lasertoolsco.com

LONGi /// www.longi.com/us/

Tile replacements

QuickBOLT tile replacements are flexible and easy to install, saving time on the roof.

Skip the tile grinding and simply snip tile replacement at hook edges. Save money on broken tiles and provide a long lasting solution for water protection. Options are available for Flat, W-Tile, or S-Tile roofs.

QuickBOLT /// www.quickbolt.com

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Innovative alternatives to cable management

UK-based Gripple has introduced a series of frame stability, cable management, and bi-facial securing products as well as after-sales support to create a full-service solution. All the products have been developed to be green, safe, simple to install, and versatile, including a bracing kit which offers an alternative to heavy steelwork, using zinc aluminum coated cables and innovative wire tensioning devices.

The lightweight solution has less packaging, a reduced transport space, and negates the need for onsite machinery making it suitable for hard-to-reach, rough, or remote places. In areas with restricted depths, such as brownfields, landfills, and rocky ground, the lightweight anchoring can reduce the size of deep piles and act as a secondary foundation. High loads can be managed with minimal disturbance, overcoming uplift, movement, and overturning. This less invasive method also means land can be quickly and easily remediated if the structures are removed.

Above ground data and power cable management, as an alternative to trenching, has been developed for easier access and greater visibility for maintenance without the need for digging and soil disturbance. The corrosion-resistant CR System Hangers are designed to increase the life of cables and carry high loads, whilst being lightweight, easy to transport, handle, and install. With a life of around 30 years, they can be stacked to allow more capacity. Gripple’s alternative to securing bifacial matting is an anchoring solution which offers uplift capabilities, a durable lifespan, and is quick-to-install.

Gripple /// www.gripple.com

Solar PV training courses improve job efficiency and safety

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and a team of partners are launching a free series of selfpaced, interactive, online professional development courses on the plan review and permitting process for residential solar PV systems. The series covers the primary tasks to confirm the electrical, structural, and fire code compliance of residential roofmounted PV systems prior to issuing a permit. IREC developed the course series in partnership with clean energy codes and building safety experts at the International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Slipstream, and University of Central Florida – FSEC Energy Research Center. With a focus on upskilling the current workforce, filling knowledge gaps, and providing training for the workforce of the future, this 12-part series was developed with the adult learner in mind. IREC has expertise in designing and producing high-quality learning experiences that facilitate active, participatory, and skills-based professional development. Learners evaluate actual residential solar PV system plans as they complete interactive activities. They can choose to complete courses on topics specific to their job function, or they can complete the entire series and review a full permit application. The new solar PV plan review and permitting training courses are available free of charge on IREC’s online learning management system (LMS).

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) /// www.cleanenergytraining.org

Toledo Solar has introduced semi-transparent seethrough solar glass for the future of solar, allowing greenhouses, windows, and building facades, and curtain wall to produce electricity and featuring American-made frameless, all-glass products powered by CdTe PV technology.

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Heyco Heavy Duty Lockit P Clamps Available in three different sizes to accommodate a variety of cables ranging from 1.5˝ to 3˝ in diameter. Unique design allows for installation of Heavy Duty Lockit P Clamps to be independent of cable installation while release feature allows for serviceability or field maintenance.

NEW & IMPROVED

Heyco Edge Clips Heyco Edge Clips provide high panel retention forces while requiring low insertion forces. Ideal solution for applications where holes are not available or temperatures are too extreme for adhesive solutions.

Heyco®-Tite Solar Masthead® II Liquid Tight Cordgrips

Now for #6 AWG!

Now accommodates #6 AWG cables! The unique, skinned-over technology allows installers to use the same part for multiple applications/cable configurations while remaining liquid tight.

Heyco®-Tite Cordgrips for Enphase Q Cable Heyco now offers 1/2˝ NPT and 3/4˝ NPT cordgrips compatible with the Enphase Q Cable. Use the 1/2˝ NPT for just 1 Enphase Q Cable or the 3/4˝ NPT for 2 Enphase Q Cables PLUS a #8 solid Grounding cable.

Heyco® HEYClip™ SunRunner® Double-compression design holds from (1) 12 gauge USE-2 to (2) 8 AWG cables up to 8,3 mm OD.

Racking system for bifacial PV modules and green roofs

AEROCOMPACT has developed a flat roof system for mounting bifacial active PV modules or solar systems on green roofs. CompactFLAT GS can be used to install framed modules on foil and bitumen roofs, with and without thermal insulation under the roof sealing, as well as on concrete and gravel roofs. While CompactFLAT GS15 has a tilt angle of 15° and is suitable for installing solar systems with south orientation, AEROCOMPACT has designed the CompactFLAT GS10PLUS system with a tilt angle of 10° for east/west orientation. With south orientation, there is no need for a wind deflector that prevents the reflection of light. Since it has a distance to the roof surface of around 40cm, the CompactFLAT GS system is also well suited for green roofs. The aerodynamic mounting system consists of few components and does not require long rails, making it quick and easy for an installer to mount. AEROCOMPACT has integrated the racking system in its planning and engineering tool, AeroTOOL. The company provides a 25-year warranty on the system.

AEROCOMPACT /// www.aerocompact.com

Heyco® SunBundler® Stainless Steel Wire Cable Ties Aircraft grade 302/304 stainless wire w/UV protected vinyl jacket and stainless steel crimp sleeve, 8˝ (203 mm) to 20˝ (508 mm) lengths.

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Super light foldable solar panel

Lion Energy’s new Lion 50W Foldable Solar Panelis a user-friendly plug-and-play solar panel. Weighing slightly more than three pounds and foldable to 11.25" x 11.25", the device makes it easy to harness the power of the sun for Lion Energy’s power banks and Safari LT solar station as well as virtually anything powered with a USB or USB-C port. While solar charge times vary and are dependent on many factors, the Lion 50W Foldable Solar Panel can charge a Lion Prowler in three hours, the Lion Eclipse in four hours, and the Lion Safari LT in 10 hours. The device is built for use in rough conditions with four monocrystalline panels that are enclosed in a protective case that folds down to a compact profile for easy storage, transport, and versatility. The panel has a 20-year life expectancy and a one-year warranty.

Lion Energy /// www.lionenergy.com

Complete home energy management experience

Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. unveiled the SunPower One integrated home energy solution, which is based on a flexible ecosystem of products and services, including Maxeon’s solar panels, as well as battery storage and actionable household energy insights.

Designed to be intuitive and engaging, the Maxeon’s SunPower One solution goes beyond simple monitoring to proactively advise homeowners on ways to optimize their energy usage. Over time, it learns about a homeowner’s pattern of electricity consumption and suggests strategies to drive further energy bill savings. For example, SunPower One can identify “always on” devices in the home that are worth switching off to reduce energy consumption during periods of high electricity prices. It can also expose malfunctioning appliances that may need a repair or replacement based on their abnormal electricity signals. And with the appropriate products, it can enable smart use cases that increase self-consumption, such as charging an electric vehicle with excess solar production and running dishwashers or heating and cooling systems at optimal times. SunPower One provides an installer-specific digital environment to facilitate the effective sales and installation of the solution. With one simple account, installers will have access to intuitive next-generation quoting and design tools, agile accessible marketing and training, and automated digital processes to simplify both their own and the end-customer’s experience.

Maxeon Solar Technologies /// www.maxeon.com

Work boot made for women’s feet

KEEN Utility updates the brand’s women’s San Jose work boot, built for the unique fit needs of today’s tradeswoman. Now available in a waterproof option, this all-leather work boot works hard from clock-in to clock-out and beyond, and offers the safety, performance, and comfort features custom to KEEN Utility. A KEEN.LUFTcell comfort midsole provides air-infused comfort with nearly 100,000 air bubbles per cubic centimeter providing all-day comfort helping to reduce foot fatigue over time. The boot features an EH-rated, slip-resistant outsole that disperses liquids underfoot quickly for better surface area contact, satisfying ASTM and SATRA non-slip testing standards.

The San Jose also features a roomier toe box and unobtrusive, asymmetrical aluminum safety toe caps that are 35% lighter than steel. Leveraging the insights and real work experience from women across multiple trades and backgrounds, the San Jose is part of the KEEN Utility Tradeswomen Tested program that puts women’s safety styles through their paces from initial concept to production, in the field and on the feet of tradeswomen. The women’s San Jose waterproof work boot is suitable for a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments.

KEEN Utility /// www.keenutility.com

Solar powered EV charging station

Yotta’s REV is an integrated, scalable charging solution designed around solar production capacity that can be grid-connected or operate completely off-grid. REV has an East-West bifacial panel design that optimizes direct and indirect sunlight for maximum solar energy optimization. The charger is always connected and monitored via 4G or satellite and is designed to work year-round in all weather conditions due to Yotta's patented core battery thermal technology. This customizable solar-powered EV station has the ability to be deployed in remote, off-grid locations as well as within urban areas because of its 48-hour rapid deployment. Users have access to between 240 and 510 miles of solar charge daily and 50 to 300kWh battery capacity. Each REV station has a 10-year warranty and is operated via a remote fleet monitoring system.

Yotta Energy /// www.yottaenergy.com

SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATION SYSTEM

Align Solar PV Panels and Rigging

Ability to perform total field surveys.

Laser alignment dot can be seen during pylon installation.

Includes weather proof laser and leveling adapter mount.

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Solar cable management solution

The Arden Series of cable hangers are durable yet cost-effective, function simply and easily, rapid to install, and rugged yet gentle on cable. The messenger hangers feature a three-dimensional design that ensure safe and optimal wire placement that provides derating benefits to the cable it holds. Every hanger along with all other components of the AWM system is made of durable alloys and is free of polymeric material. The products can withstand all weather conditions: temperatures from -40°F to 302°F, extreme ice and snow loads, and worst-case corrosive environments. All hangers have a working load of at least 80lbs, with each ‘branch’ rated for 20lbs. These lightweight, yet durable hangers are easy to install and have a life expectancy exceeding 40 years.

Affordable Wire Management (AWM) /// www.affordablewm.com

SOLAR SPOTLIGHT: MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Regular maintenance of solar farms and solar panels can dramatically improve energy output.

It goes without saying, soiled solar panels can’t produce as much energy as clean ones and it is just as important to keep the land under the panels maintained as well. Developing a cleaning and maintenance schedule for your site will increase plant efficiency, here are some companies who can help in that endeavor.

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SEE AD ON PAGE 34 Renu Robotics Service/Product: Vegetation management autonomous electric mower Description: Renu Robotics’ Renubot is an electric autonomous vehicle designed specifically for precision vegetation management on utility-scale solar power plants and other energy facilities.

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Soilar Technologies

Superb Horticulture

Service/Product: PV Soiling Mitigation

Service/Product: Solar Farm Mower/ Vegetation Maintenance

Description: Solar panel cleaning robots, PV cleaning optimization modeling, PV soiling monitors and analytics, solar panel cleaning quoting software, and solar panel cleaning equipment.

Industries served: Solar

Description: A mower designed specifically for vegetation control between and underneath solar panels. The mowing disk is designed to make mowing around pylons efficient while also avoiding damage to electrical components.

www.soilar.tech

Industries served: Vegetation Maintenance

Premier Water Cleaning Systems Service/Product: KSolara FK2+/FK3+ Description: The KSolara FK2 and FK3 series solar panel cleaning units are designed to clean a wide range of ground mount solar farm installations. The FK2/FK3 units use two counter rotating brushes to float on the panels and clean better than other solutions Industries served: Ground-mount, trackers Key Features: •

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Mr. LongArm, Inc. Service/Product: Solar Panel Cleaning Tools Description: Mr. LongArm’s extension poles and tools simplify solar panel cleaning. They do not require an energy source to operate, need very little training, allow agility to maneuver in space-restricted areas, leave no additional carbon footprint and are cost effective.

Industries served: Solar panel cleaning, window cleaning www.mrlongarm.com

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SEE AD ON PAGE 33 Buffalo Turbine

FlightTurf, LLC

RST Cleantech USA

Service/Product: Touchless snow removal

Service/Product: Underlying area protection for solar arrays

Service/Product: Fully automated panel washing

Description: Buffalo Turbine has been manufacturing turbine style blowers since 1945, which are made using highprecision machined components resulting in long-lasting dependable products. The newest of all the applications is touchless snow removal.

Description: FlightTurf sells grass seed to plant beneath solar arrays so operations and maintenance organizations don't have to mow. This saves money, makes the arrays operate more efficiently, and makes the O&M people happy. Sold in the US and Canada.

Description: RST Cleantech offers a fully automated solar panel cleaning technology with almost no moving parts. The system is controlled by a cell-phone app, allowing the customer to clean multiple times a week and virtually eliminate soiling losses.

Industries served: Solar

Industries served: Solar

Industries served: Commercial, industrial, agricultural, utility, residential

Key Features:

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SolarCleanTechs

Stereos Machinery

Service/Product: Solar panel cleaning equipment for professionals

Service/Product: SCB 44 Solar Panel Cleaning Brush

Description: Versatile panel cleaning equipment from companies including SolaTecs, Sun-X, and Lehmann.

Description: STEREOS SCB Series, with Core-Smart-Genius option levels can clean a wide range of photovoltaic facilities. All models come with the direct connection to the appropriate tractor +/or mini-excavator.

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www.buffaloturbine.com

Industries served: Solar www.solarcleantechs.com

Industries served: Utility-scale solar, EPC www.stereosmachinery.com

COMPLETE SUPPLIER FOR ALL TYPES OF SOLAR PANEL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES KSolara FK2/FK3 •Faster cleaning of ground mount systems •Cleans a range of panel sizes configurations •Less labor and water to clean panels

BladeRanger Service/Product: Robotic cleaning and diagnostic solution Description: BladeRanger’s autonomous solar panel cleaning robots and AIdiagnostic monitoring platform offer site owners and O&M providers a convenient, low-touch way to maximize ROI, increase yield performance, and extend the operational life of solar assets.

Sola-Tecs C Series Brush •Uses up to 40% less water than

other available alternatives •Cleans faster and can be customized to work on almost any site •Most efficient and universal brush available

Industries served: Solar www.bladeranger.com

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DIRECTORY

Adhesives, Sealants, & Surface Treatments Anchor Bolts | Fastening Systems

Electrolysers

Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

Elevators

Performance Monitoring

Blade | Tower Manufacturer & Repair

Enclosures

Power Transformers

Brake Pads

Energy Storage | Grid Connection

Remote Monitoring

Cable Management

Engineering

Restoration

Cable, Wire & Conduit

Filtration

Safety Equipment | Fall Protection

Capacitors

Fire Suppression

Safety Work Apparel

Component Supplier

Floating Offshore Wind

Security Systems

Condition Monitoring

Signs, Tags, & Markers

Construction Products & Services | EPC Contractor

Gearbox Manufacturing, Services & Repairs Generators | Maintenance & Repair Services

Consulting Services

Insurance Services

Steel Plate Supplier

Contractors Cranes | Hydraulic Equipment | Aerial Devices

Laminates

Tools

Lighting

Tower Foundations

Data Acquisition

Load Monitoring

Economic Wind Development Region Education | Training | Research Development

Lubricants

Transformer Fluid Transportation | Logistics

Marine Propulsion Manufacturer

UAS Services

Electrical Equipment & Services | Power Generation

Met Towers

Wind Assessment | Forecasting

Electrical Insulation

Microgrids

Wind Turbine Mfg

Software Supplier

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Hontek Corporation Hontek ReNew LEP rain/sand erosion protection coatings have been successfully field tested on dry onshore and wet offshore sites. Available as rollable and brushable, both have demonstrated rain erosion durability in high speed rain erosion tests.

Works well on platforms, via rope access, or on OEM production floors. The coatings excel in 12% to 99% relative humidity for a wide range of weather conditions, providing less downtime waiting for the weather to comply. This product has a long pot life and a forgiving application process. User friendly application minimizes human errors, resulting in high quality repairs, high energy production, and long lasting blade life. www.hontek.com

ALEXIT products have been tested under real life conditions and have fulfilled the requirements of the wind industry.

Areas subjected to abrasion, such as leading edges and tips, are protected with high-tech coating materials. Durable ALEXIT BladeRep prolongs the life cycle of blades, avoiding the need for frequent costly blade replacements and extending the time between maintenance intervals, making it a cost effective choice. www.bladerep.com

Anchor Bolts | Fastening Systems

Boltight, Inc. Boltight wind industry equipment is tried and tested as a reliable tensioning solution for critical joints on offshore and onshore wind turbines and associated structures.

The quality of Boltight products ensures continued performance throughout high-cycle usage, without the need for frequent maintenance and repair. Engineered for many applications on OEM turbines, these tools are used around the world. www.nord-lock.com/boltight

Nord-Lock, Inc. Nord-Lock created wedge-locking technology that secures bolted joints, even when exposed to severe vibration and dynamic loads. Their products do not loosen unintentionally due to the wedge created underneath the bolt head and nut.

All of their washers are laser marked with the Nord-Lock brand name, control number, and a type code to ensure that their customers receive genuine Nord-Lock washers and enables full traceability down to the first assembly. www.nord-lock.com

alkitronic, Inc. The alkitronic bolting systems are wind industry and OEM-approved solutions. They have provided speed, precision, efficiency, and productivity since 1984. alkitronic is a one-stop shop for battery, electric, manual, and hydraulic bolting solutions. www.alkitronic-na.com

HEICO Fastening Systems HEICO-LOCK Wedge Lock Washers and HEICO-TEC mechanical tensioners are used throughout the wind energy category. HEICO’s wedge lock washers ensure bolts maintain proper tension against intense loosening influences. The HEICO-TEC tensioning system is used for securing larger bolts and are safe, fast, and suitable for tight spaces.

Additionally, HEICO-TEC tensioners improve bolt elasticity, lowering the impacts of dynamic stress, and contribute to the lifespan of any wind application. www.heico-lock.us

MarkingPenDepot MarkingPenDepot sells UV resistant paint pens and torque sealant for visual inspection of fasteners and other fittings. MPDX paint markers dry in 30 seconds and have UV resistance for up 22 years. Other brands include Dykem, Markal, and The Pumper. www.markingpendepot.com

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Sherex Fastening Solutions Sherex Fastening Solutions is a manufacturer of fasteners for a variety of different industries, including renewable energy. Sherex manufactures rivet nuts, clinch nuts, rivet nut studs, a wide range of fastening inserts, and wedge-locking washer and nut products through its Disc-Lock and TEC Series products lines.

Both Disc-Lock and TEC Series wedgelocking products protect joints from loosening in high vibration and high load applications. Sherex's wedge locking solutions include washers, nuts, and bolts, and are used in a variety of applications in the renewable energy industry. www.sherex.com

Reliability When It Matters Most Cutting-Edge Blade Monitoring Technology

Turbine Data View Blade Data View

Site Data View

Fleet Data View

A Blade Integrity Revolution Introducing Sensoria™ – the new 24/7/365 blade monitor that helps you maximize blade performance and reliability. Sensoria™ remotely detects, reports, and visualizes blade damages, giving you Edge-to-Edge Intelligence on your blade integrity anytime, anywhere.

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Remote Blade Integrity Monitoring Real-Time Damage Notifications Advanced Acoustic Emission (AE) Technology Intuitive Web Data Portal w/ Mobile Accessibility

Keep Your Blades Spinning.

Call or Visit:

+1-833-TRY-SENSORIA | sensoriawind.com Copyright © 2021 MISTRAS Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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2023 WIND BUYERS GUIDE Cable Management Utility Composites, Inc. RAPTOR Staples and Nails are widely used in wind turbine blade manufacturing. They compliment any composites application utilizing RTM, VARTM, pre-preg, fiberglass mat, carbon fiber mat or SCRIMP lay-up, and any other composites application. It is not necessary to remove RAPTOR fasteners because they will not corrode or delaminate, and interfacial bonding is excellent. www.raptornails.com

Blade | Tower Manufacturer & Repair

Geodetic Systems, Inc. V-STARS/F is a wind tower flange measurement system from Geodetic Systems. The system is fast, accurate, and automated for 3D flange measurements. The high-resolution camera engineered by GSI, has been ruggedized for operation in challenging manufacturing environments.

Special targets called FFTs are applied to the flange as the section is rotated. Photography is taken from a comfortable standing position. No lifts or ladders are needed as the operator stays on the ground at all times.

The entire measurement cycle is completed in under 15 minutes. www.geodetic.com

VelociWrapper

Janicki Industries

Blade Inspectors Using an innovative patented rotor blade monitoring technology from RomotionCam, Blade Inspectors perform blade inspections with a 360° view while the turbine remains running in high winds and rotor speeds up to 25RPM. Performing inspections while the turbine blade is under load provides a greater potential in identifying damages.

There are no regulatory approvals required nor any interference in the surrounding airspace.

Janicki Industries is a privately owned, full-service engineering and manufacturing company with facilities in Washington and Utah. Janicki specializes in manufacturing composite molds for wind turbine blades made of advanced composite materials. Janicki can tackle largescale projects, utilizing high-precision five-axis mills, curing ovens, autoclave, and out-of-autoclave curing. Janicki has experience using many composite systems, such as: syntactic putty; fiberglass, 160°F machined putty; 250°F carbon/fiberglass hybrid molds, and 350°F carbon fiber molds. This 100% in-house capability for the total tooling solution enables a one-stop, shop for customers.

The VelociWrapper is an MV cable triplexing solution that is fast, uses affordable materials, and wraps cables tightly and consistently without damaging the cables. Self-powered and self-operating, the machine requires no external power connections, has no motors, and is rotated by the wrap being pulled through a patented pulley system. www.velociwrapper.com

Cable, Wire, & Conduit

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www.bladeinspectors.com

LM Wind Power LM Wind Power is a designer and manufacturer of blades for wind turbines, with 15 factories on four continents. Their LM 73.5 blades power Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the United States. LM Wind Power produces long wind turbine blades including the LM 88.4 P for an 8MW offshore turbine and the LM 107.0 P to power GE’s Haliade-X 12MW. www.lmwindpower.com

THIS IS RELIABILITY Accumulators and Bladders

Sustained performance High cycle life Keep assets online longer

Brake Pads

Tribco, Inc. Tribco Inc. makes long lasting wind turbine brake pads lined with Braketex.

Braketex is a 100% KEVLAR fibered textile composite friction lining. In addition to longer wear life, Braketex is nonabrasive and will not score or wear down brake rotors. Braketex also oxidizes as it wears so it does not create dust, thereby eliminating dust problems. Consequently, Braketex helps wind turbine operators reduce maintenance downtime and expense while increasing reliability and uptime. www.tribco.com

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American Wire Group American Wire Group (AWG) is a global supplier of wire and cable to the solar, wind, and utility industries. Specific to the solar power industry, AWG offers PV, power, control, transmission, and fiber optic cables. Handling large, utility-scale, as well as smaller, residential projects, AWG offers a variety of products to meet wire and cable needs, including the following: 15kV to 35kV TR-XLPE/EPR; ACSR/AAAC/AAC; PV AL cable; bare copper, aluminum, or copper clad steel; static/guy wire; OPGW; and related hardware. www.buyawg.com

Shaping the future securely, with a view of what‘s to come Windenergy 5.0 – Our Competence. Our Responsibility.

Wind Turbine Automation More than 130,000 wind turbines automated.

Grid Potection and Control Safe, fast and stable power management.

Condition Monitoring Comprehensive protection for your operating assets.

Windpower SCADA Access protection and operation control.

Retrofit Extend turbine lifecycles. www.bachmann.info

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Cameron Connect Cameron Connect provides LV, MV, and HV (Aluminum and Copper) wind tower, nacelle, and site cables. Cameron offers cost-effective pricing and high performance cables for all applications, and will customize the cable package, offering cut-to-length or bulk cables, accessories, labels, and lugs supplied in kits. They also offer inventory management and will warehouse planned goods at no charge, shipping the same day to satisfy tight job deadlines. www.cameronconnect.com

HELUKABEL USA, Inc. HELUKABEL offers cable solutions for on and offshore wind turbines from rotor tip to tower base, as well as for the infrastructure cabling of wind farms. Their product range includes low- and medium-voltage copper or aluminum cables, torsion-rated cables, data and network technology, pre-assembled fiber optic cables, individual connection and interconnection technology, and other accessories for the cable network within the tower. HELUKABEL cables are rigorously tested to UL, CSA, and other international standards to ensure their durability to withstand a variety of harsh environmental factors, including humidity, vibration, extreme temperatures, oil exposure, electromagnetic interference, and more.

Richardson Electronics Prysmian Group North America

Concast provides product solutions and supplies their clients with precast concrete materials in a timely manner, while still upholding high quality standards. They have specialized in precast concrete products for the electrical industry since 1969. Their product line includes trench, pull boxes, handholes, vaults, box pads, flat pads, and modular ground sleeves.

Prysmian Group's cables, used in wind turbine and tower operations, support the work of turbine manufacturers, contractors, and developers. Prysmian provides a range of cables, accessories, and services for all wind power generation applications including medium and low voltage cables, control cables, customized cable sets solutions, specialty cables, fiber optic, and Click-Fit accessories and components. Applying their many years of expertise and global capabilities, Prysmian offers a comprehensive product range for wind power generators.

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Concast, Inc.

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Capacitors

Paige Renewable Energy

Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc. Fiber Instrument Sales is a supplier of fiber optic test equipment, fusion splicers, patch panels, and interconnect boxes. FIS offers bulk multi-fiber multimode and singlemode fiber optic cables, Splice-On connectors for easy termination of those cables, and fusion splice enclosures for burial as well as aerial applications. Cleaning fiber optic connectors is essential, so FIS offers a wide selection of microscopes, video inspection probes, and cleaning consumables. FIS is also a manufacturer of cable assemblies Made in the USA. Cable assemblies are pre-terminated fiber cables, that are available with different styles of connectors, fiber counts, lengths, and pulling eyes for easy installation on-site.

Paige Renewable Energy has been a provider of wire and cable solutions for over 60 years.

Paige offers 35kV, 2kV, 600V PV, hybrid aluminum/wire cables, and more. With expertise in overmolding and redundant North American factories, Paige offers overmolded harnesses, string extenders, and jumpers. All orders can be custom labeled, prefabricated, kitted, and bundled with coordinated shipping and delivery, for a truly plug and play installation. www.paigerenewableenergy.com

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Cornell Dubilier Electronics Type ALH AC harmonic filter capacitors and type BLH DC-Link capacitors use advanced construction technology to meet the challenges of harsh environments. These series offer long life with designs that pass the rigors of automotive-grade electrical and mechanical testing. Applications Include: DC Link for solar, EV, and other inverters that are subjected to harsh environmental conditions, backup, UPS, portable power systems, motor drives, traction, and other transportation systems. www.cde.com

The Richardson Electronics, Ltd. ULTRA3000 Pitch Energy Module is an ultracapacitor based plug-and-play replacement for batteries within 20 and 30Nm pitch systems.

With over 35,000 in the field, the ULTRA3000 provides reliability in retrofitted electric pitch control systems. With over 1 million chargedischarge cycles, ultracapacitor pitch energy modules can provide 15 plus years of reliable operation without maintenance. www.rell.com

Component Supplier

Bal Seal Engineering Bal Seal Engineering 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

MAIN SHAFT BEARING Ceran XS 320 Multis complex SHD 460

COOLING SYSTEM

MAIN GEARBOX Carter WT 320 Carter PG 320

Coolelf

PITCH SYSTEM Blade bearings Ceran XS 80 Multis complex SHD 100 Toothing Copal OGL 0 Ceran AD PLUS Electric pitch - drives Carter WT 320 Carter SH 320 Hydraulic pitch Equivis AF Equivis HE Equivis XLT Biohydran SY NS

GENERATOR BEARING Multis complex SHD 100 Altis SH 2

TRANSFORMER Isovoltine 410

- Best product - Grease - Oil - Coolant

YAW SYSTEM Yaw bearing Ceran XS 80 Multis complex SHD 100 Toothing Copal OGL 0 Ceran AD PLUS Azimuth drives Carter WT 320 Carter SH 320

LOCKING & BREAKING SYSTEMS Equivis AF Equivis HE Equivis XLT Biohydran SY NS

GUY-WIRES* & CABLES Bioadhesive PLUS *Guy wires-supported towers.

TotalEnergies generates increased productivity, reliability, and longevity TotalEnergies helps wind farm operators and operations & maintenance service providers to extend maintenance cycles even further by providing an overall lubrication solution. Optimize your performance with products recognized and approved by original equipment manufacturers.

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Morgan Advanced Materials Morgan Coolest Blue Bronze Slip Rings are cooler running slip rings which mean increased brush and slip ring life. Morgan’s open design, cooling holes, connection studs spread 180°, robust connections, and proprietary insulation and coatings all add up to cool slip rings weighing only 172lbs.

Continental Fan Manufacturing, Inc. Continental Fan provides fans and blowers 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 TMK motorized impellers for ventilating electrical cabinets, Continental Fan has solutions for many applications.

c3controls The c3controls product portfolio of 15 million+ configurations includes push buttons, pilot lights, miniature circuit breakers, relays, contactors, disconnect switches, and much more. UL 489 and UL 1077 MCBs carry a 277VAC / 60VDC rating all the way to 63A for B, C, and D curve ratings. c3controls provides the OEM with durable, well-designed components for all energy management applications including electric vehicle infrastructure, solar, and energy storage systems. c3controls also has a full UL 508A panel shop. Vertically integrated and based in the USA, c3controls offers supply chain efficiency with a same-day shipping guarantee. All products carry a lifetime warranty. www.c3controls.com

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Ingeteam, Inc. Ingeteam's product range in the wind power sector includes power converters, wind turbine controllers, electric switchboards, Indar generators, CMS, SCADA, and analysis systems for wind turbines up to 18MW for onshore and offshore applications, in addition to multi-technology and multi-brand operation and maintenance services. The low and mediumvoltage power converters, optimized for DFIG and Full Converter topologies are specifically designed to meet stringent grid codes. The Indar generators are custom-designed for a wide power range of outputs, doubly fed asynchronous generators, squirrel cage and permanent magnet synchronous, at different speeds (direct drive, medium-speed, and high-speed), in low and medium voltage, and with air-to-air and water-toair cooling. In the O&M area, Ingeteam provides services with a multi-technology and multi-brand scope, and innovation throughout the entire value chain to obtain maximum performance from both onshore and offshore facilities. www.ingeteam.com

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KG Technologies KG Technologies, Inc. provides switching solutions for renewable energy and energy storage. With the cost of energy and energy usage increasing, more homeowners and businesses are turning to Distributed Generation (DG) to offset energy needs. KG Relays, Current Transformers (CTs), HVDC Contactors, and Smart Circuit Breakers enable switching, measurement, and protection of renewable energy and energy storage systems. www.kgtechnologies.net

Littelfuse Littelfuse sensing, monitoring, and circuit protection products help keep turbines turning.

Their circuit protection products, such as arc-flash relays, high-speed/semiconductor fuses, and surge protective devices, keep wind turbines operating and improve safety by protecting them from arc-fault, overcurrent, and transient overvoltage damage. In addition, their sensing products enhance system efficiencies by monitoring temperature and identifying faults. By minimizing downtime, Littelfuse products reduce operating costs and maximize output. www.littelfuse.com

SAB North America SAB industrial flexible, continuous flex, and torsion cables are designed to withstand a variety of harsh environmental factors, including abrasion, humidity, vibration, extreme temperatures, oil exposure, and electromagnetic interference. SAB’s TR 600 is a WTTC rated, Oil Res I & II rated cable for use in the drip loop in the tower and nacelle of wind turbines. CC 600 is a flexible UL/CSA rated oil resistant control cable which can be used between the Yaw drives, cabinet, gear box, and generator in the nacelle. Their liquid tight, impact resistant cord grips can be used to secure and shield the cable connections. SAB can design a custom/hybrid cable to meet exact project requirements. www.sabcable.com

Southern States LLC The Southern States CapSwitcher high voltage capacitor switching device has been specifically developed to provide restrike free switching of capacitor banks. This reliable, long-life, special purpose SF6 capacitor switch utilizes closing resistors for mitigating voltage transients and current inrush. www.southernstatesllc.com

Mersen

HALUS POWER SYSTEMS 42

Midsize wind turbines.

Remanufactured Vestas 90, 108, 120, 225, 500 kW in stock.

Mersen has made advances in the domain of generator slip-ring and carbon brush technology resulting in improved performance and reduced operating costs. The SR13-15 is an upgrade to one of the most common wind turbine generators in North America. Its robust and enhanced design accommodates high operating loads and boosts up the initial limitations of the turbine. It runs cool, improves brush life, and increases turbine availability in high winds. www.mersen.com

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CASTROL TRIBOL GR SW 460-1 & GR SW 680-1 ®

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DESIGNED FOR WIND TURBINE MAIN BEARINGS ®

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Castrol Tribol GR SW 460-1 & GR SW 680-1 are lithium complex based greases containing a synthetic base fluid working in combination with Castrol’s unique MicroFlux Trans – Plastic Deformation (MFT-PD) additive technology for use in tough industrial applications especially as encountered in Wind Turbine Main Bearings, Pitch and Yaw Bearings. They give outstanding bearing protection under high loads at low to ® moderate speeds and applications where fretting resistance is critical. Converting to Tribol GR SW 460-1 or GR SW 680-1 is easy, as both have been successfully tested for compatibility with all major greases.

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Withstands high/shock loads

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Resists water ingress and corrosion

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Outstanding mobility at low temps for easy start up

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Low friction — improves energy efficiency and prolongs component life

WE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN

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Shear stable with controlled bleed rate and oil separation

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Meets or exceeds OEM requirements

For more information call 888-CASTROL or visit www.castrol.com/wind-us

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Camlin Energy

Eurofins TestOil

TOTUS is a holistic transformer monitoring solution for renewable energy providers. TOTUS monitors the most critical components of a transformer and is a modular solution which encompasses Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), Partial Discharge (PD), Bushing Monitoring (BM), Through Fault Currents (TFC), and Transformer Analytics.

Eurofins TestOil is an oil analysis laboratory that provides oil and grease analysis testing specific to the wind power industry. They have a robust report offering that includes ferrous wear concentration. Analytical ferrography is performed free of charge when an abnormal machine condition is detected. Their online reporting can tie into a CMMS system to provide remote visibility of critical sample data. Their ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification ensures high quality testing. Results can be received the same day the samples arrive at their lab.

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AP Sensing AP Sensing delivers a holistic power cable condition monitoring solution that enables operation of the power grid at a high safe ampacity level and leads to informed decisions, reduced outage times, and operational cost savings. Their Distributed Fiber Optic Temperature and Acoustic Sensing technologies (DTS and DAS) monitor the entire power cable infrastructure and enable network performance optimization. System capabilities include hotspot and cable fault detection and location, operational status monitoring and condition assessments, Real Time Thermal Rating (RTTR), thermal profiling, Depth of Burial monitoring for subsea cables, and Third Party Interference monitoring. www.apsensing.com

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Fluid Life Dynamic Ratings Dynamic Ratings provides condition based monitoring products and services to the renewables industry. They help utilities have better awareness of their high voltage electrical equipment through HV and LV transformer monitoring, partial discharge monitoring, circuit breaker monitoring, and more.

Fluid Life has over 40 years of experience in lubricant analysis and equipment reliability.

Services include oil and grease analysis, SEM-EDS wear debris analysis, sensor-based oil condition monitoring, a full suite of reliability projects, and lubrication certification training. www.fluidlife.com

ONYX Insight ONYX Insight’s condition monitoring services provide users with regular advanced monitoring and diagnostics of drive trains, towers, rotors, and generators using multiple data points (including vibration, SCADA, and oil to name a few). Hardware agnostic and benchmarked against 10,000+ turbines including 23 OEMs it provides a clear view to avoid costly unexpected failures. Users receive detailed reports on potential faults, likely timeframes, and recommendations on how to manage them. If ONYX Insight’s team spots a rapidly developing fault, they will contact their customer as soon as the defect is spotted with suggested next actionable steps. www.onyxinsight.com

www.dynamicratings.com

LUDECAwind LUDECAwind systems are intended both for installation and for continuous maintenance work in the field. Their EASY-LASER systems are specially configured with functionality and hardware suited for wind turbines. No matter the manufacturer, coupling, or turbine type, EASY-LASER XT-series makes generator-togearbox alignment inside any nacelle easy. Their EASY-LASER E-series E910/E915 is suitable for measuring flatness and parallelism on tower flanges regardless of diameter, as well as for solving flange deformation and blades problems. www.ludecawind.com

Poseidon Systems The DM4500 Wear Debris Monitor will detect, categorize (ferrous vs. non-ferrous), and size metals within a machinery lubrication system.

The monitor will detect and measure particles with an estimated spherical diameter of 40 micron ferrous and 150 micron non-ferrous and larger. A wide range of output formats are available including particle type/size, approximate mass, and particle counts in user configurable bins. The DM4500 is a standalone sensor supporting a variety of plumbing connections; JIC, SAE ORB, BSPP, and Compression fitting adapters are available. The DM4500 is also backward compatible with the TechAlert 10 (TA10) Debris Monitor. www.poseidonsys.com

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Construction Products & Services | EPC Contractor

DEUS ONE FULLY AUTOMATED PERSONAL EVACUATION DEVICE

Asahi America Asahi/America’s non-metallic piping options can help to optimize any battery manufacturing process. Asahi offers an extensive line of products across a spectrum of materials, including PP, PE, PVDF, and PP-RCT, designed to meet the demanding HVAC, chiller, or ventilation designs. Asahi/America's thermoplastic valve and piping products are complete systems that are engineered to last, providing value over the lifetime of a laboratory or manufacturing setting. www.asahi-america.com

Beta Engineering With over 45 years of experience, Beta Engineering can provide the high voltage expertise and innovation needed to meet project goals. Beta designs and builds substations, switchyards, transmission lines, gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) projects, and flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS). Beta offers several solutions, including Agile by Beta, which leverages factory-built substations to fast-track construction and reduce cost.

Blattner Company Blattner is a diversified renewable energy contractor providing expertise and collaborative construction solutions nationwide. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of Quanta Services. Building on more than a century of innovation, the Blattner Family of Companies provides complete engineering, procurement, and construction services for utility-scale solar, wind, energy storage, and power delivery projects with project management and self-performance of all major work activities.

DEUS ONE is the world‘s first personal, fully automated evacuation device. The lightweight and compact set can be worn directly on the users body. Pre-assembled individual parts make DEUS ONE intuitive and ready-to-use.

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Simple hands-free controlled descent Fire retardant 5.9 mm rope Ready-to-use "Clip & Go" design 15 year Seal Pac protection Descents up to 200 meters

www.blattnercompany.com

www.betaengineering.com

CLS Black & Veatch Black & Veatch provided EPC services for the Cardinal Point Wind Farm project’s sixty massive turbines rising nearly 30 stories above the ground, generating over 150MW of electricity. Their team completed the project on time and within budget, locally sourcing most of the supplies and services.

Their fully integrated approach provides clients with control, low construction costs, and long-term profitability for onshore and offshore wind projects. www.bv.com

CLS protects their customers’ investment by providing the expertise and quality land services their clean energy project deserves.

They work with landowners, landowner coalitions, and regulatory agencies and can rapidly mobilize and demobilize staff to meet the changing needs of a project.

Their land services include Siting and Site Engagement, Landowner Outreach, Lease and Waiver Acquisition, Marketable and Mineral Title, Permitting and Construction Support, Utility Coordination and Interconnect Agreements, Development and Construction Payments and Reconciliation, and Risk Analysis and Due Diligence for BTAs and PPAs.

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2023 WIND BUYERS GUIDE Cortland Company Cortland Company offers high-performance, lightweight synthetic lifting slings for wind installations. As a provider of fiber braiding and rope sling technology, Cortland Company has more than 25 years of experience engineering certified synthetic lifting sling solutions. They offer high tenacity Cortland Selantic round slings and high tenacity Cortland Plasma braided rope slings. All Cortland synthetic fiber lifting slings are compliant with DNV, EN, or ASME listing standards and certified with appropriate product and lifting capacities.

Port Industries. Inc.

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MBA Energy & Industrial, LLC

Ellingson Ellingson provides, but is not limited to, services including horizontal directional drilling, plowing, and trenching to best suit their customers’ renewable energy project, as well as mapping to identify drain tile on the project site and developing a proactive plan to manage the infrastructure.

Whether you need a system for

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wind blade production or repairs,

MBA Energy & Industrial is a general industrial construction firm that specializes in providing various new facilities for energy-related projects.

MBA has built over 70 buildings for the renewable industry over the last five years and can provide complete coverage of any project, big or small.

MBA's current resume stretches across 22 states and includes O&M buildings, warehouses, large enclosures, battery storage, terminals, substation buildings, large offices, and many other facilities.

Most MBA buildings are design/build in nature but the company is also capable of build-to-print projects as well. The in-house team of architects and engineers helps clients through the design process and offers various options for their respective projects. The company also provides free conceptual designs, budgetary pricing, and consultation on building planning.

Hydramaxx trenchers and plows are designed for one pass installation of electrical cable, conduit, ground wire, and caution tape.

Whether plowing in cable, or requiring an open ditch, Port Industries has the equipment, guide arms, and lay boxes to meet any collection systems specific requirements.

Port Industries works closely with their renewable energy customers. They design and build the guides and lay boxes based on each collection system’s unique requirements regarding cable spacing and backfill/ compaction coverage. They use internal designs and components to ensure cable installation will be achieved without cable damage. The Hydramaxx Chain Trencher is a solution for wind farm cable installation. www.portindustries.com

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GRT Genesis is a Canadian-owned, supplier of a wide variety of hi-performance mechanical- and electrical-grade laminated sheets, tubes, rods, pultruded shapes, punched, and machined parts in numerous critical applications and market segments.

GRT maintains high stock levels of popular electrical-grade materials. GRT is also a global provider of motor slot wedges, ripple-spring spacers, coil blocks and shims, panels, barriers, bus supports, rotor and armature Insulation, pole collars, and many other critical components. www.grtgenesis.com

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Moffitt Services Moffitt Services is a Texas-based fuel and lubricants distributor committed to providing quality fuels, lubricants, and superior service to customers that operate heavy equipment, generators, automotive and truck fleets, and more. They offer Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), gasoline, ethanol, E85, kerosene, and a full line of lubricants. We also provide customized fleet fueling for large storage tanks and fuel maintenance programs for standby generators, even in remote locations. Their fleet of trucks, tanks, and equipment is maintained to ensure their ability to deliver on time, every time. www.moffittservices.com

Premier Truck Rental’s Trixplexing Cable Wrapper was built with the purpose of triplexing MV cables on wind and solar farms, being fully self-driven and having zero connections to any drive systems. This unit can save over 60% in triplex labor costs by only needing 2 crew members to operate and 80% in material costs by eliminating the need for zip ties. When paired with a Fairlead to drive triplexed cable into a ditch and an RL5RTWF Five Reel Wind Farm Trailer to haul the reels, it’s possible to save both time and money when working on an installation job. www.rentptr.com

Strong like a bull!

The LR 1800-1.0 Suitable for every requirement – its large selection of boom configurations enables the powerful LR 1800-1.0 to deliver the perfect solution for every job. Whether it is in the industrial, infrastructure or wind sector.

On top, it provides economic transport – worldwide. www.liebherr.com

Mobile and crawler cranes

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2023 WIND BUYERS GUIDE Consulting Services Natural Power Natural Power is a global consultancy that supports its client base in delivering a wide range of renewable energy and storage projects.

Its independent engineering experience covers all phases of the project lifecycle from initial feasibility through construction to operations and throughout all stages of the transaction cycle. www.naturalpower.com

Saber Power Services Saber Power supports the wind renewables industry, with expertise in utility interconnect, high voltage substation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and balance of plant (BOP) projects. They combine the forces of their EPC operations, engineering, and field services to deliver comprehensive solutions to the wind industry, providing turnkey medium and high voltage substation projects with engineering, installation, and maintenance services. Services include: Full Substation EPC; Full T-line EPC; Interconnect Studies; Substation Engineering, Procurement and Construction; Substation Testing and Commissioning; T-Line Engineering, BOP Engineering; BOP Testing & Commissioning. www.saberpower.com

The Wesson Group The Wesson Group, LLC is a full-service renewable energy company specializing in BOP and EPC project delivery in the Northeast US. With over two decades experience and over 2GW capacity, the principals of TWG have constructed more than 24 wind projects in five states and two countries, as well as utility-scale solar projects in New York. Their project experience offers insight into unique issues associated with renewable energy projects including union participation, highly varied geotech, environmental compliance in highly regulated and wet states, and multiple OEM’s onsite. www.twg.us.com

Wind Secure, inc.

Samson For more than 140 years, Samson has been working with industry professionals to develop synthetic rope for energy operations. Samson has engineered products specific to the challenging conditions and demanding environments in energy applications. www.samsonrope.com

Grip Tight Anchor Bolt Covers are specifically designed for protecting wind turbine anchor bolts, nuts, and washers from corrosion. They are easy to install and are removable and reusable. Grip Tight are made from high quality polypropylene, patented, and guaranteed. Grip Tight Anchor Bolt Covers have been providing protection for over 15 years. www.windsecure.com

Electrical Consultants, Inc. ECI provides comprehensive power interconnection services through 765kV to wind power developers across the United States. In operation since 1985, ECI offers extensive electrical design services to power wind projects, including substations and switchyards, transmission and distribution lines, and energy storage systems. Their in-house resources also provide ancillary services to make interconnection and storage projects the most efficient they can be, from right-ofway and land services, to environmental and regulatory permitting, communication and SCADA designs. www.eciusa.com

EPI Group US, Inc. EPI is an independent and international energy consultancy, providing integrated technical services and solutions from geoscience and geotechnical through to environmental compliance, and UXO mitigation. Operating with a blend of in-house and field-based technical experts and supplemented by a suite of proprietary and licensed technologies. EPI works alongside its clients to deliver in a respectful, compliant, ethical, and sustainable manner.

Tension & Torque Kit Minimalist Compact Lightweight

Glenview Associates, LLC

The simple solution for bolt checks

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Sentrex Wind Services provides project consulting and field services for SoDAR and and LiDAR operations, met tower installations and maintenance, solar installations, and environmental monitoring instrumentation.

Sentrex owns a 203m high IEC compliant meteorological test tower that is purpose-built for verification of LiDAR and SoDAR units. They provide rentals of AQ510 SoDAR units and manufacture power supplies for remote sites, with complete monitoring and control of their remote power supply operations through their custom built controls and interface. www.sentrexwind.com

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For assistance with wind turbine towers and their components, Glenview Associates brings a professional approach to inspection, verification of requirements, and training. Travel to work sites and manufacturing plants around the US is a regular part of their service.

TerraPro Solutions TerraPro Solutions provides high-level expertise in the development and implementation of renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and energy storage. From inception to transaction closing, they use their real-world knowledge to continually assess and mitigate risk, to ensure all legal requirements and project milestones are met. www.terraprosolutions.com

Trusted by the Largest Wind Energy Operators World-wide.

Unlocking the Value of Wind Assets WindESCo is the global leader in wind plant optimization, helping owners and operators turn their data into value.

Our solutions are improving the efficiency, reliability and availability of wind assets at scale, resulting in $8-$10M* in additional revenue per gigawatt.

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*5 year NPV of expected increase in revenue from Find, Fix, Measure subscription

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The Floating Wind Company The Floating Wind Company provides engineering services and solutions for both onshore and offshore wind. From rotor and control design to coupled aero-hydro-servo-elastic analyses, design and verification of support structures, and anchor design. www.floatingwindtech.com

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Rosendin Electric

windtest north america, inc. provides precision measurement, testing, analysis, and validation for wind energy manufacturing, development, and operation. They work with OEMs, developers, wind farm owners/operators, investors/lenders, municipalities, grid operators, and colleges/universities.

Rosendin is a large electrical contractor, constructing underground and overhead collection systems, fiber optic SCADA systems, as well as substations and overhead transmission lines connecting generating power plants to utility grids. Over the last decade Rosendin has installed more than 32GW of clean, renewable energy, which includes a portfolio of more than 140 wind energy projects throughout the United States and Canada, ranging in size from 1MW to more than 900MW. With over 27GW of wind project experience and 150+ substations installed to date, Rosendin has experience, a commitment to safety, quality, and a record of on-time performance for electrical construction services.

www.windtest-group.com

Contractors Westlake Consultants, Inc. For 20 years Westlake has supported renewable energy by providing civil engineering, land survey, and land use planning for solar, wind, and battery storage facilities. Their energy team works throughout the US offering due diligence/feasibility studies, drainage studies, transportation planning assistance, civil site design, surveying, and permitting assistance. They offer a full array of survey services including field, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys. Their experience with difficult sites and knowledge of construction economics enables them to support clients throughout project development. www.westlakeconsultants.com

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Cranes | Hydraulic Equipment | Aerial Devices

Fagen, Inc. Fagen, Inc. is a full service EPC contractor headquartered in Granite Falls, MN. Utilizing a database of over 10,000 direct-hire employees, Fagen, Inc. has constructed a variety of projects including biomass to power, wind power, renewable fuels, and other renewable process facilities. Specializing in providing full EPC wraps to its client base the company self performs civil, structural, siding, insulation, millwright, piping, instrumentation, and electrical. www.fageninc.com

Wind Power LAB

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. Bishop Lifting Products designs and fabricates below-the-hook lifting devices for wind energy components including universal nacelle lifting beams, J-hooks for lifting tower sections, counter balanced lifting beams, blade lifters and cradles, twin-path extra CoverMax slings, swivel hoist rings, and Crosby rigging hardware for wire rope and chain. www.lifting.com

Wind Power LAB supports asset owners, the insurance sector, and specialized service companies for any and all things blades, including due diligence, factory + internal + external inspections, EoW campaigns, RCA, blade maintenance strategies, ad hoc blade advice, and recycling and decommissioning. www.windpowerlab.com

Leavitt Cranes Leavitt Cranes is the North American and LATAM agent for Kroll Cranes. The Kroll K1650L luffing tower crane is a suitable crane for wind turbine construction for high hub height (+120m) and logistically difficult (soft soil, ridgeline) projects. The K1650L offers a max hook height of 179.5m, max capacity of 140,000kg that does not decrease, operating wind speeds between 15-20m/s (34-45mph) and relocation time of 1.5 days. With turbines becoming taller and heavier, the K1650L is efficient and economical with rental and purchase options. www.leavittcranes.com

Powering America (NECA and IBEW)

Supporting & Optimizing the Lifecycle of Renewable Energy.

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For over three decades, the Powering America team has been out front in the energy revolution. They have been instrumental in developing the “Smart Grid”, making the use of new and alternative energy sources possible. They offer both solar and wind power training. Their team can help design highly efficient, even “Zero Net”, construction projects or perform energy audits and retrofits for existing buildings. Their workforce helps ensure that the right electrical systems are installed, so that customers can lower their energy costs and quickly recover their investments. www.poweringamerica.org

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Liebherr USA, Co. Liebherr’s new LR 1700-1.0 combines the benefits of the low cost transport of 600 ton class crawler cranes with the performance of 750 ton class lattice boom cranes. It also features all the innovations of Liebherr’s crawler crane developments from the last few years. The LR 1700-1.0 was designed on the basis of the dimensions of the LR 1600/2, but with significantly more lifting capacity. A large number of components from the LR 1600/2 can be used for the LR 1700-1.0. The basis of the high performance of the LR 1700-1.0 is the new base machine, whose static structure has been completely redesigned to deliver up to 15% more lifting capacity. www.liebherr.com

WHERE COLOSSAL, LOW-SPEED BLADES MEET EFFICIENT, HIGHVELOCITY CARGO HANDLING Twenty years ago, a 16-meter wind turbine blade was considered a long blade. The Port of Vancouver USA recently handled 78-meter-long blades—the longest ever imported into North America—nearly 5x longer than blades from two decades ago. Wind turbine size has increased in parallel with demand for wind components throughout North America. Any shipper’s list of port selection criteria has to include the laydown capacity to safely and efficiently handle such oversized cargo.

With its combination of favorable West Coast location, available laydown space, exceptional equipment and infrastructure and experienced labor force, the Port of Vancouver USA has a track record of success for handling wind energy components into the US and Canada.

Location and capacity Just over one hundred miles up the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean, the Port of Vancouver USA enables shippers to bypass the congestion of other coastal ports. In addition, the port lies at the nexus of two interstate highways and a continent-spanning rail network, providing direct access from Asia to the US Midwest and Central Canada.

In contrast to most other West Coast ports, the Port of Vancouver USA also has vast amounts of acreage available for marshaling and short-term storage of large wind components. The port’s Terminal 5 facility features more than 80 acres of laydown space immediately adjacent to the deep-draft shipping channel.

Experience and flexibility The Port of Vancouver USA has more than 20 years of experience handling the transit of wind components bound for Eastern Washington, Oregon and Canada. In-depth knowledge of handling procedures, fixture types and other manufacturer-specific requirements allows the port to rapidly, efficiently and safely accommodate the full array of component types, sizes and designs.

Velocity and certainty The Port of Vancouver USA offers logistics professionals the hard-to-find balance of fast and efficient cargo handling along with the peace of mind that components will be handled safely. The operators of the port’s two heavy-lift Liebherr cranes are experts in engineered and tandem lifts, plus representatives from heavy-haul trucking companies are on-site to manage cargo movement.

Considering all the advantages the Port of Vancouver USA offers the wind energy industry, it comes as no surprise that the port handles more wind energy shipments than any other US West Coast port.

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2023 WIND BUYERS GUIDE Education | Training | Research Development Shuttlelift DB, SB, and SL Shuttlelift gantry cranes are available with lifting capacities up to 1500t. All cranes and spreaders are custom engineered for each project. www.shuttlelift.com

Tadano America Corporation Tadano Group offers reliable and powerful cranes for the ever-evolving needs of the renewable energy industry. Tadano’s product line, from Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes to Teleboom Crawlers to All-Terrain and Rough Terrain machines, meet the lifting needs of multiple wind applications. Their products are suited for wind power construction, assist cranes, and machines for pre-assembly bases for offshore wind power generation.

Whitestar The Whitestar Explorer data set includes 550+ attributes critical to renewables companies across four layers: ParcelHD, CultureHD, WellsHD, and TrueGRID. Their data integrity, accuracy, and fidelity can be relied on for major business decisions. The data is derived from authoritative sources and standardized to a nationwide schema for each layer. Development, GIS, Analytics, and Land teams can save time with single scripting across the nation. With Whitestar’s Stream, updates flow seamlessly to GIS, while other delivery types are also available. www.whitestar.com

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Abaris Training Resources, Inc. Abaris offers basic and advanced windblade repair courses that maximize student competency, enabling them to conduct structural repairs in the field. The two courses can be taken consecutively or separately depending upon the student’s schedule. The basic course addresses structural skin and core repairs as well as leading edge erosion. The advanced course covers larger and more complex repairs to tips, spars, and trailing edges. They offer this training to individuals or groups at their Reno, NV facility, or can provide onsite training at the customer’s location for the field team. www.abaris.com

Technical Training Professionals (TTP) TTP’s Wind Power Generation Interconnect/ Substation Facility course is a detailed 3D animated computer-based training course on the connection of the wind turbine collection circuit to the local power grid. The course is broken into four modules; Overview, Collector Bus, Step-Up Transformers, and High Voltage Equipment, covering the function, major components, and operation of an interconnect/substation facility. This course is designed for any level and is suitable for individuals looking to learn more about wind power generation or companies looking to upskill their team on this emerging power source. The course is available off-the-shelf or can be customized for a team’s specific needs. www.tectrapro.com

Black & McDonald

DEWESoft builds their equipment to last and guarantees their hardware will be free from defects and functional. Their warranty covers that the instruments function as promised for a period of 7 years from the day of the delivery.

Black & McDonald Inc. is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. They are a family owned and operated company with over 5000 employees working out of more than 30 offices across North America.

With more than 100 years of diverse market experience, Black & McDonald is a forwardthinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

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Safety One Training Safety One Training has recently received GWO certification to meet the safety needs of the growing wind energy industry. Centrally located in the Denver metro area of Colorado, Safety One Training provides hands-on training at their indoor facility, which includes a training nacelle.

In addition to the Manual Handling, Working at Heights, and Fire Awareness modules of the GWO BST Standard, they also provide training in SPRAT Rope Access, Confined Spaces, and Advanced and Customized Rescue for wind energy technicians. www.safetyoneinc.com

Technical Training Professionals (TTP) Tech Wind Services Tech Wind Services Training Center is certified to offer GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) Classes.

This includes GWO training standards on modules of First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, and Working at Heights. Having technicians efficiently trained can help ensure they work safely on every job to reduce risk of injury from common hazards when working on a wind turbine.

Doing so can increase reliability and efficiency when completing jobs in the wind field. www.techwindservices.com/en

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TTP’s MHI 1.0MW Wind Turbine Course is a detailed 3D animated computer-based training course on the design, operation, and maintenance of the turbine’s major components and systems. The course includes a discussion of the tower, nacelle, gearbox, lube and control oil system components, AC generator, turbine blades, and rotor. The course is available off-the-shelf or can be customized for a team’s specific needs. www.tectrapro.com

Electrical Equipment & Services | Power Generation

EDE Electric Motor Testing The all-in-one MotorAnalyzer2 (MA2) with EDE ruggedized test leads offers comprehensive testing of generators and motors for up tower maintenance activities. The MA2 is suitable for on-site, predictive maintenance, machine health analysis, troubleshooting, and fault detection. Due to its size, weight, and battery operation, the MA2 is a solution for wind towers and many other applications requiring challenging access. It offers the ability to perform surge, high potential, DLRO resistance, impedance, inductance, Meg-ohm, and capacitance testing in a compact automated tester. Printcom-G2 software provides the ability to create, edit, and store maintenance reports in a database structure

Allied Industrial Marketing, Inc. Allied Industrial Marketing specializes in power quality engineering services, power quality diagnosis, and products that improve power quality: 5-in-1 Line/Load Reactors, Input Harmonic Filters, Sine Wave Filters, L-C-L Filters, DC Reactors, Liquid-Cooled Reactors, Frako Kvar Capacitors, Power Electronic Capacitors, Controllers, and Contactors.

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BGB BGB’s designed Siemens 2.3MW pitch slip ring, with zero maintenance and 100M revolutions, and durable GE 1X/2X pitch slip ring, with some units incorporating fiber optics for reliable communication and data transfer, help reduce the frequency of uptower climbs. In addition to offering repairs and original equipment, BGB also supplies numerous affordable aftermarket solutions.

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2023 WIND BUYERS GUIDE Electrical Insulation High Voltage Maintenance As a NETA-certified and ISN-approved electrical services provider, HVM understands the technical standards and compliance regulations for renewable projects, and work to protect their customers investments and people. Their portfolio of services supports all phases of a project, from initial electrical engineering and design to ongoing required services such as arc flash studies, acceptance and maintenance testing, and compliance services. www.hvmcorp.com/en-us/

Schunk Carbon Technology For over 100 years Schunk has been making carbon brushes to enhance the performance of both generators and motors. Today they supply wind turbine generator brushes for both OEM and aftermarket DFIG systems, pitch motors, and generator grounding systems. Schunk also supplies brush holders, slip rings, flexible current connectors, and high frequency shaft grounding systems to support the wind industry.

RESA Power

Virginia-Georgia Transformer Corporation Virginia-Georgia Transformer Corp designs and builds power transformers that are reliable and resilient enough to achieve a design life of 60 years and are used in transforming 25% of the power transmitted on the national grid. www.vatransformer.com

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RESA Power has services to support the unique needs of their clients, including system commissioning and critical ongoing maintenance. On-site or in-shop, RESA Power's NETA Certified Technicians work to ensure the reliability and safety of transformers and other critical electrical equipment that supports renewable energy sources. A sampling of their green services includes substation acceptance testing and commissioning; substation NERC/FERC testing and reporting; tower/inverter pad ground grid resistance testing; transformer oil testing laboratory with an online portal; new and used transformer sales; and emergency transformer rental.

Voltgard Division of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. The Saf-T-Gard Voltgard Test Lab is a large, independent American NAIL4PET-accredited test lab for rubber insulating products and offers complete retesting and certification of rubber gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hose, covers, dielectric footwear, jumper cables, grounding sets, plastic guards, hot sticks, matting, hoods, and hand tools, all to applicable ASTM standards.

Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation Pittsburgh Electrical Insulation(PEI) is a manufacturer, converter, and distributor of electrical insulation materials focused on the OEM and service industries associated with motor, generator, and transformer production and repair. Celebrating over 75 years of continuous operation, PEI remains a cost-efficient, customer focused company, dedicated to the supply of electrical insulation materials, IEEE, and UL components, systems, and supplies for new power generation technology or for an unplanned outage on existing equipment. PEI maintains a brand name inventory of high-performance materials, both rigid and flexible, which can be converted to customer requirements with short lead times. www.peipittsburgh.com

Electrolysers

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Nel Hydrogen Nel Hydrogen manufacturers Alkaline and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolysers, producing from 0.27 Nm3 to 5,000 Nm3 of H2 per hour. Units can be grouped together into electrolyser plants for even larger production rates. Electrolysers are used to store excess electricity from renewable resources in the H2 bond. The H2 can then be sold to industry (converting curtailed power to cash), or burned in a turbine or run through a fuel cell to put the stored energy onto the grid during periods of low generation or peak demand. Due to their fast response times the PEM electrolysers are also used by renewable energy plants to balance the power the plant puts onto the grid. www.nelhydrogen.com

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Elevators

Nordic Fiberglass Inc. The ND-683054-MG-PA71-X-X is Nordic’s “Workhorse” for three phase 2, 3 and 4 pt. 35kV 600A deadbreak sectionalizing cabinets for wind farm collection systems. Nordic can supply and install up three, 3 or 4 pt. 35kV 600A junctions from various manufacturers with U-straps if requested by the customer. Rust free fiberglass construction and stainless-steel hardware. PA71 mounting plate has six movable above parking stands to park stand-offs or feed throughs. Nordic recommends the optional CSB-6830 cable support bracket system for holding cables in place and cable clamps. 18" or 36" high extensions available for cables requiring a greater cable bending radii. www.nordicfiberglass.com

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Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund Highly trained elevator mechanics from the International Union of Elevator Constructors not only keep elevators running, they keep them running efficiently, and above all, safely. They have over 28,000 trained professionals with over 8000 on-the-job hours and over 2500 classroom hours, with as many as 450+ companies ready to serve. Whether it’s installation, repair, maintenance, or inspections, EIWPF can help, and provide compliance and safety inspections across the US as well. Their staff sits on the ASME A17.8 committee that write the codes for these elevators. www.eiwpf.org

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Fibox Enclosures Fibox provides UL listed, NEMA-rated non-metallic polycarbonate enclosures.

Designed for the challenges of the renewable energy industry, Fibox enclosures are water-tight and UV resistant.

Lightweight rust-free polycarbonate offers high impact resistance. Sized from 2'' x 2'' x 2'' to 32'' x 24'' x 12'' in a variety of cover configurations and colors.

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LEOCH Battery Corporation LEOCH 48V LFELI Series, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LIFEPO4) batteries offer exceptional cycling performance of 10,000 cycles @ 50% DOD, 3500 cycles @ 100% DOD, and can be put into parallel for 48VDC, 1600AH capacity. These batteries are equipped with a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) and optional LCD screen for hassle-free maintenance. www.leoch.us

Trachte Trachte, LLC manufactures modular, prefabricated substation control buildings and electrical equipment enclosures for electric utility and renewable energy applications.

Trachte’s customer substation buildings are constructed for clients’ requirements and site location with the electrical, HVAC, service equipment, cable tray, and grounding, etc. preinstalled prior to shipping. www.trachteusa.com

Energy Storage | Grid Connection

Crown Battery

e-On Batteries, Inc.

Crown Renewable Batteries are an innovative array of responsible battery energy storage products, including their popular 2CRP1200 model which has capacity up to 55.9kWh (48VDC) for best available performance and ROI, is flexible and easy to handle, configure, deployable for new or existing systems and resilient in extreme operating temperatures, and earthfriendly being 99% recyclable. Crown can supply grid-connected with back-up power, off-grid, or custom storage applications.

e-On Batteries, a Fort Worth, TX area supplier with national scope, is a developer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) based energy storage systems with a focus on product safety. The company’s UL 1973 listed and CEC approved and 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 4.8MWh container-based systems and more. With over 20 million deployed calls and zero catastrophic failures, combined with cell-level BMS monitoring and control systems, expert engineering liaison and certified installers, e-On Batteries provides full value to their customers.

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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-to-install energy storage system. www.aggreko.com

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SIBA Fuses

KK Wind Solutions

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Reliance Lithium Werks manufactures lithiumion cells and custom battery systems that can be arranged with cells at 3.3VDC up to systems of 1000VDC, from kWh to MWh. Reliance Lithium Werks’ Lithium Iron Nanophosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry delivers high power, extreme safety, fast-charging, wide temperature range, and is suited to energy storage. Reliance Lithium Werks makes custom battery solutions for long duration and exceptional life for solar and wind energy storage.

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A cost-effective battery solution, designed to reduce long-term operating costs of servicing 3kVA UPS systems by up to 57%. The 3kVA Lithium Battery Module is a core part of KK Wind Solutions’ low power backup system, ensuring reliable and sustainable backup for wind turbine controls. The improved lithium battery module replaces lead-acid battery modules and removes the environmental downsides of old lead-acid batteries, while increasing the operational lifetime. The battery module is form-fit-function with the KK Lead-Acid Battery Module and includes cables and manuals for seamless replacement.

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SIBA Fuses works with medium and high voltage fuses with ANSI/IEEE, E-rated, and standard European for protection of transformers, including submersibles, MCC fuses for motor control centers, medium and high voltage switchgear, compact substations, overhead fuses, mainline fusing, and high voltage capacitor filter and harmonic banks. SIBA’s SSK Fuses for switch disconnect, include a special thermal sensor specifically invented by SIBA for this application, and are offered in both dry type and under oil, with unique SIBA-patented technology. All of their HHD fuses can be used in standard switchgear to special wind and solar applications up to 40.5kV and have a high breaking capacity. www.siballc.net

Dearborn Companies Dearborn provides customized, construction engineering solutions to owner-operator, EPC, and specialty contractor clients. Industries served by Dearborn include renewable energy construction, fossil and nuclear power facilities, oil & gas, industrial process, infrastructure, and mission critical facilities. Leveraging 7-decades of experience, Dearborn specializes in heavy lift / heavy transport consulting, focusing on ground condition surveys and ground stabilization design, engineered lift planning, rigging and marine engineering, and route surveys. Engineering safe and practical solutions, while helping clients maximize their efficiency, is their mission. www.dearborncos.com

WAGO Corporation WAGO technology helps connect, monitor, and control in a safe, reliable, and high-performance manner. Their PCB connectors and rail-mounted terminal blocks continue to provide high reliability at higher current and voltage levels. The Generation 2 PFC200 controllers with fiber optic ports are beneficial to renewable energy generation where distance networking may play a factor. The 750-8211 XTR controller is suitable for work in harsh environments and can be used for SMARTGrid applications for energy and utility applications. www.wago.us

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Altura, a division of IRISNDT To help maintain their customers fleet, Altura collects data with a range of different inspection methods. Their engineers can then analyze the data and advise on repair strategy, minimizing loss of production, and prolonging the life of the blades and wind turbine assets. Engineering services include blade and tower failure root cause analysis, materials lab testing and analysis, blade condition categorization, disposition and reporting, and repair procedure development. Altura is a division of IRISNDT, and their technical reliability expertise spans over 65 years in inspection, non-destructive testing, rope access, drones and robotics, and IT and software development services.

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Electric Power Engineers, Inc. Electric Power Engineers is a global power system engineering and consulting firm. EPE's capabilities and services cover the full spectrum of transmission, distribution, generation, and technology needs from key client groups including wind developers and owners. EPE's engineers and consultants provide support from concept to commissioning to compliance. They tailor their service to ensure each project's success.

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. Olsson Olsson is a nationally recognized engineering firm that crafts expert solutions and designs aimed at improving communities. They offer design and consulting services in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. www.olsson.com

Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (TWE) is a full-service geosciences and materials engineering company founded in 1993 and incorporated in the State of Texas. The services they provide include geotechnical engineering, geotechnical instrumentation and pile load testing, environmental services, geophysical/seismic testing/studies, sample collection with drilling, and construction materials inspection and testing services. www.tweinc.com

www.epeconsulting.com

www.powereng.com

Westwood Professional Services With 160GW+ of supported wind energy since 1997, Westwood has worked on challenging wind projects across the USA. Westwood is a full-service provider, including environmental, permitting, civil engineering, electrical engineering, energy storage, geotechnical and structural engineering, T&D engineering, substation engineering, land surveying, aerial mapping, and construction support. www.westwoodps.com

Filtration

EMA Electromechanics, Inc. EMA is the designer and manufacturer of the outdoor Grounding Breaker aka VDH/ GSMI. This equipment is designed to switch and ground wind/solar/e-storage collection circuits. It provides safety, TOV mitigation, and cost savings on CAPEX and OPEX. It replaces other circuit breakers and the associated grounding transformers. EMA now offers the new AIGS grounding breaker in a switchgear, for indoor substations.

Shelter and PDC’s are also available. www.emaelectromechanics.com

Taney Engineering Taney Engineering provides site development services including zoning and entitlements feasibility studies, grading plans, street plans and profiles, hydrology studies, aerial mapping, ground support services, A.L.T.A. surveys, boundary and topographical surveys, and construction staking. Their drainage (hydrology/ hydraulic) services include hydrologic modeling, channel and storm drain design, storm drain hydraulic modeling, flood control, masterplanning, sedimentation and erosion modeling, stormwater detention/retention basin design, FEMA flood plain delineation, and letters of map revisions, conditional letters of map revisions, flood plain and open channel hydraulic modeling, as well as hydraulic design of bridges and culverts. www.taneycorp.com

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Floating Offshore Wind

Principle Power The WindFloat is a semi-submersible, three-column floating platform compatible with any standard offshore wind turbines and suitable for deployment in waters deeper than 40m. The WindFloat allows wind farms to be optimally located, independent of depth and seabed conditions, enabling customers to access previously untapped sites with high quality wind resources and minimum impact to stakeholders or the environment. The WindFloat is an engineered solution customizable to specific project requirements, including wind turbine generator, metocean conditions, infrastructure constraints, and project size. www.principlepower.com

Hy-Pro Filtration Hy-Pro Filtration provides filtration solutions for lube oil and hydraulic fluid, preventing gearbox and braking system failures in wind turbines.

Their objective is to optimize the reliability of hydraulic and lubrication assets, keeping projects operating at peak productivity. www.hyprofiltration.com

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Stat-X aerosol fire suppression is a versatile and cost-effective solution for renewable energy fire protection. Each sealed, stainless steel generator contains a solid, stable, and specially formulated fire suppression compound. When a fire occurs, the Stat-X generator activates, producing and releasing an advanced aerosol fire suppression agent. Agent fills the protected enclosed space and chemically interrupts the combustion process. Fire is suppressed, and the micron-sized agent particles remain suspended to help prevent possible re-flash. www.statx.com/industries

POWER Engineers, Inc. POWER Engineers, Inc. provides owner’s engineering, environmental, and engineering design services for medium voltage collection systems, BESS, site civil, communication networks, SCADA, and associated substations and transmission interconnect lines. They also perform up-front interconnection support and complete electrical system studies for developmental projects, as well as construction management, inspection services, and testing and commissioning for wind farm constructors and owner/operators.

Stat-X Fire Suppression

Gearbox Manufacturing, Services & Repairs

TotalEnergies Marketing USA The robust additive system of CARTER WT 320 is optimally balanced to last for long periods of time and reduce friction for increased power generation. It has been delivering continued protection against micropitting and corrosion for over 7 years. On average, less than half of the extreme pressure and anti-wear additives have been consumed after 10 years. In addition, fresh oil top-ups and advanced filtration can help improve the protection of the equipment by lowering wear particles and contaminants. Carter WT 320 has a neutral behavior towards seals, internalcoatings, and yellow metals. It also has good compatibility with most PAO and mineral oils.

ABM Drives, Inc. ABM Drives Inc. offers reliable and long-lasting pitch drives and motors, as well as trouble-free operation with minimal maintenance for the drive systems integrated into wind turbines. These industry-specific gearboxes and pitch drives are readily available with low-vibration running, high overload capacity, maximum efficiency, and are also suitable for low-temperature use.

As providers of sophisticated, powerful drive solutions for wind turbines, ABM works for customer- and application-specific products that guarantee maximum efficiency and reliability.

www.services.us.totalenergies.com

Low Frequency

WIFI Options

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Parker Hannifin Every wind turbine must possess a robust speed control safety system to prevent high rotational speeds during high wind conditions. The turbine braking system is the essential safety system found in a modern wind turbine. Avoid a catastrophic diaphragm accumulator failure with Parker’s turbine braking solution. www.parker.com/energy

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Laminates

Lighting

Load Monitoring

Eilon Engineering Weighing Systems, Ltd.

DeTect, Inc.

Reef Industries Integrated Power Services IPS provides dedicated wind repair services, field services, and distribution for fleet owners and operators across North America.

They back everything including wind generator repair, generator unit exchange, up-tower or in-shop service, and repair with one standard for safety, quality, service, repair procedures, and commercial terms. www.ips.us

Insurance Services

Marathon Insurance Group LLC Marathon Insurance Group LLC is an independent insurance agency with the experience to help clients understand and manage the unique risks associated with the renewable energy industry.

They can guide their customers to secure quality and competitively priced coverage to comply with often confusing and rigorous contract requirements in the industry. They have partnered with national insurance carriers working in the renewable energy industry.

For more than 65 years, Reef Industries has been manufacturing and fabricating reinforced film laminates and composites.

Griffolyn, the original division of Reef Industries, has been manufacturing quality, internally reinforced polyethylene laminates designed for a wide range of applications. Griffolyn's patented, high-strength reinforcement provides superior puncture, tear and abrasion resistance. Use Griffolyn for corrosion protection, equipment storage/shipping covers, landfill covers, vapor and moisture barriers, dust and environmental partitions, contaminated soil covers, athletic field covers, greenhouses, boat tarps, crop protection, or many other possibilities. From outstanding weathering characteristics to custom features, such as fire retardancy, anti-static properties, corrosion inhibition, or heat shrinkability, Griffolyn products offer high performance.

Griffolyn plastics can be customized to any size and shape, ensuring a customer’s exact requirements are met. Griffolyn is available in white, black, and clear. Custom colors are also available upon request. www.reefindustries.com

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DeTect developed the HARRIER Aircraft Detection Lighting Systems (ADLS) for automatic lighting activation of aviation obstructions such as wind farm turbines, high voltage transmission lines, and communication towers. The HARRIER ADLS provides continuous 360° radar surveillance of the airspace, automatically issuing signals to activate obstruction lighting when aircraft are detected at a defined outer perimeter.

The FAA Performance Assessment Report on HARRIER ADLS states that the system met the performance requirements identified in Chapter 10 of AC 70/7460-1L and is published on the FAA Website. HARRIER is also fully compatible with all SCADA systems and turbines and is a widely deployed system with installations the US, Canada, and Europe.

Flash Technology Flash Technology’s FTS 350i-2 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-2 is small, light and easy to install. It meets L-864 specifications per FAA AC 150/5345-43J (infrared) and comes with a 5-year parts warranty. www.flashtechnology.com/wind

International Tower Lighting, LLC (ITL) ITL manufactures obstruction lighting, temporary lighting, mounting brackets, and provides live technical support for installations and repairs. Their Ethernet Gateway provides a robust multi-turbine dimming solution. Aircraft Detection Lighting System (ADLS or radar) support via Ethernet Gateway or local input. Infrared (IR) emitters provide Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) compatibility per FAA EB-98. Integral GPS for seamless flash synchronization. Precision optics and the latest LED technology provide a low power, low light pollution wind turbine lighting solution. www.itl-llc.com

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www.eilonengineering.com

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Condition Monitoring Services

Get the data, advice and support you need to plan ahead and stay ahead.

Eilon Engineering dynamometers and crane scales are being used in the construction, testing, and maintenance of wind turbines, mainly for overload prevention, proof load tests, installation, and guide wires tension control. Their wireless technology makes the Ron Crane Scales the suitable choice for wind turbine uses. They feature long battery life, compact dimensions, and high safety features like fatigue rated load cells, 90° between shackle holes, and are made of high quality aerospace steel. Eilon Engineering solutions have the ability to show real time load map of simultaneous measurements.

Valley Forge & Bolt Manufacturing Co. Valley Forge has manufactured both standard and custom fasteners for over 40 years. Their solutions are manufactured in the USA including technologies like the Maxbolt, their visual load indicator. They recently launched new technologies to help their customers in wind power find solutions that optimize the integrity of the bolted joint and have made upgrades to the 720R UHF Band RTM Meter, which is a wireless probe added to their SPC4 bolts that continuously monitor fastener load in any application technology. www.vfbolts.com

Lubricants

Marine Propulsion Manufacturer FUCHS Lubricants

Castrol

AMSOIL Industrial AMSOIL synthetic lubricants use sophisticated additives to provide cost-effective choices for prolonging equipment life, reducing maintenance, and increasing performance. AMSOIL PTN 320 is approved with all gearbox manufacturers, including Winergy/Flender, NGC, Gearbox Express, Moventas, and ZF, and their lubricants are used as a global factory run-in for Winergy, NGC, and ZF. www.amsoilwind.com

Tribol GR SW 680 -1 is the latest Castrol grease specifically formulated for the protection of wind turbine main bearings.

Tribol has significantly less micropitting and low friction coefficient, demonstrated bearing life extension, and low operating temperatures. It has been successfully tested for compatibility with most major greases, making conversion easy during maintenance and the normal purging of existing grease. Compatibility tests with existing grease are also available. Tribol GR SW 680-1 meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is available from Castrol’s local U.S. inventory, reducing cost and providing supply protection. www.castrol.com/wind-us

FUCHS Lubricants provides a full line of greases and oils to the wind industry. FUCHS has multiple global OEM approvals with major OEM turbine manufacturers for all major bearing and gearbox applications. Utilizing the newest technology and production sites, Fuchs can provide next generation lubrication solutions to the wind industry anywhere in the world. www.fuchs.com

Hydrotex Hydrotex HyDiamond 6Kp Hydraulic Fluid provides a durable, clean hydraulic fluid for maximum system protection. HyDiamond Fluid 6Kp features an ashless, phosphorus additive package with anti-wear protection to ensure reliability. New oil ISO 4406 cleanliness of 16/14/11 with a high viscosity index for use over a wide range of temperatures. Excellent anti-wear protection to ensure reliability with superior oxidation resistance for long lubricant life. Available in several ISO Viscosity Grades filtered to 4 microns at 99.9% efficiency to ensure a clean start.

Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. For nearly 40 years, Thrustmaster of Texas has been designing and manufacturing advanced marine propulsion systems for vessels of all types.

Thrustmaster's portable dynamic positioning system product consisting of modular power units, thrusters, and DP control van allow for the DP upgrade of barges to serve as feeder barges for the transmission of offshore wind components from shore to the installation field. Thrustmaster produces American-made propulsion systems including waterjets, tunnel thrusters, retractable thrusters, and main propulsion for all offshore wind vessel applications. www.thrustmaster.net

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ULTRA3000®

ULTRADTM

ULTRA3000®

SHUNT

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Microgrids

CONSERTEK LM Group CONSERTEK 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 throughout Canada. In addition, CONSERTEK provides inspection and maintenance services on any MET Towers as per TIA-222 standards.

CONSERTEK manufactures support booms and accessories, and instrumentation cabinets for wind farms to their clients’ specific needs in North America. The cabinets are designed and assembled by CONSERTEK’s technicians. The logger program is in-lab pre-tested. The supports booms are compliant with the latest edition of IEC 61400 www.consertek.com

Duromar, Inc. Sustainable Power Systems Sustainable Power Systems’ Universal Microgrid Controller (UMC) is a drop-in control system designed to reduce the cost and complexity of microgrid deployment. It is engineered to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of microgrid configurations, grid-tied or off-grid, eliminating the need for solar project developers to do controls integration and custom programming. The UMC incorporates a real time optimization engine, including load and renewable forecasting, to ensure a low cost of energy. In Simulation Mode, the UMC monitors and controls a virtual version of each microgrid component, allowing for system validation and training prior to deployment. www.sustainablepowersystems.com

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Tower Systems, Inc. Tower Systems, Inc. (TSI) has been providing products and services to capture meteorological data for nearly five decades. TSI manufactures the TS Elevator System that will raise or lower meteorological instrumentation on a permanent tower without the need for a climber.

TSI does turnkey installation of all types of meteorological towers and has installed hundreds of towers throughout the United States and the world. Services include tower foundation installation, tower installation, tower lighting system supply, installation and repair, met boom supply and installation, met instrumentation supply and installation, tower inspections, modifications, and repairs. www.towersystems.com

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HellermannTyton The Inline Ratchet P-Clamp borrows from the proprietary, adjustable clamp design of their original RPC with metal stamping. This version of the wire, cable, and tube bundling solution features an integrated, high tensile strength 9mm fir tree fastener. For applications where a pre-drilled hole exists, the Inline RPC can be installed one-handed. The fir tree design requires low insertion effort while delivering high extraction resistance. Once a bundle is inserted into the clamp, installers can close the ratcheting mechanism until snug. Just four parts cover bundles from 0.5" to 2" in diameter, reducing inventory versus one-size P-clamps and associated mounting hardware.

HYTORC

Bachmann electronic GmbH Condition monitoring, SCADA, grid measurement, and data portals are crucial to bring down the cost of energy by 30%. Bachmann’s smart automation not only increases turbine efficiency, but helps structure and connect the ever-increasing masses of data. This saves valuable time. The controller no longer just processes individual standardized signals for the operational management of the turbine but is becoming more of an intelligent control center. Bachmann’s solutions can turn 100 monitoring variables into 20 with ISO 10816-21.

From the foundation bolts to the blades, HYTORC has developed solutions for nearly every bolting application in the wind turbine industry. For custom projects, their experienced engineering team is available to custom design the most efficient solution, with simple operation and economical pricing in mind. HYTORC’s mission is to ensure customers’ jobs are as safe and efficient as possible. All of their products are covered by a worldwide, one-year, no-questions-asked warranty, which includes free parts and labor. With authorized repair facilities located globally, fast and professional service is always available. www.hytorc.com

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Malloy Diamond WTG Engineering & Services, Inc.

SmartCheck

www.duromar.com

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ACCURATE AND INCREDIBLY VERSATILE.

Since 1968, Duromar Inc. has been a Massachusetts-based global supplier of industrial coatings, paints, and linings.

Duromar provides wind energy coatings including tower and platform coatings, blade repairs, icephobic coatings, and leading edge protection.

Diamond WTG is a multi-brand wind turbine service provider offering O&M services, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance (including site management), oil changes, balance of plant, fault diagnostics and troubleshooting, performance reporting, blade repair, leading-edge protection (LEP), lightning damage repair, leading/trailing edge repair, shear web repair, VG’s, fiberglass or carbon fiber blade repair, and major component exchanges (gearboxes, generators, transformers, blades, main shaft, main bearing, and hydraulic stations). They also offer inspections/audits, technical services, and warehousing. www.diamondwtg.com

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Malloy has a large inventory of wind specific bearings with an emphasis on upgrades to solve problems in the field. Including blade bearings to solve cage failure and ring cracking, gearbox bearings to solve WEC and debris failures, main shaft bearings to solve premature wear and ring cracking issues, and generator bearings to solve electrical discharge and temperature issues. www.malloywind.com

SparkCognition With the assistance of a certified collegiate Wind Energy & Turbine Technology program, Precision Brand Products has created the lightweight Up-Tower Shim Assortment to safely and efficiently transport slotted generator alignment shims up to the nacelle. Its high-visibility orange bag has a double closing system to eliminate spillage, and is equipped with a heavy-duty ring to hang it open for easy access. It contains four popular thicknesses of stainless steel slotted shims with unique, color-coded tabs for quick identification making it easy to inventory your shims on the ground before climbing. The kit includes eight (8) .5mm, 1mm, and 1.25mm, and four (4) 2mm shims for a total of 28.

SparkCognition Renewable Suite is an AI-powered full-spectrum performance management platform for renewable energy, enabling users to improve profitability by increasing energy production, reducing maintenance costs, and maximizing operational efficiency. A cloud-based SaaS platform, requiring no hardware or software installation, Renewable Suite is a comprehensive asset management and predictive analytics suite. Renewable Suite was built by renewable energy experts to provide a single AI-powered tool for the management of multiple asset types including solar, wind, hydro, and energy storage, with the ability to increase annual energy production up to 5% and decrease O&M costs by 10%.

www.precisionbrand.com

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Precision Brand Products, Inc.

ZTZ Services International

Presto Geosystems Presto Geosystems’ 3D GEOWEB soil confinement system strengthens local fill, even sand, reducing cross section for building roads and pads for foundation construction, turbine component delivery and maintenance access. Over soft subgrades, one layer does the job compared to three layers typically required of geogrids. Confined infill remains stable under heavy loading.

With 50% less cross section, use of onsite fill, and virtually no maintenance requirements, the system is a fast-built, low-cost road solution for stable access into the most challenging sites. www.prestogeo.com

ZTZ provides on-line health monitoring systems for main step-up transformers at utility-scale solar and wind sites. ZTZ systems help save transformers by detecting problems early, giving O&M personnel ample time to repair. ZTZ systems reduce risk of revenue loss, asset loss, and ancillary damage to panels and turbines. ZTZ systems include a lifetime warranty and full turnkey installation by factory field engineers is always available. All transformer health and drill-down data can be easily integrated into control center systems for full visibility. www.ztzservices.us

Performance Monitoring

Ping Services Ping Services provides condition monitoring technologies with a device that uses advanced acoustic analysis to continuously monitor the sound of wind turbine blades and detect damage.

Self-contained, solar power, cellular communication, and attaches magnetically to the base of each wind turbine tower in less than one minute to start monitoring immediately. Cloud access anytime with notification for any damage. www.pingmonitor.co

Power Transformers

Sky Climber Renewables Sky Climber Renewables is an independent service provider (ISP) and is a qualified technical resource for utility scale wind power projects. They serve OEMs and wind farm owners, offering a comprehensive menu of services that promise safety, reliability, and flexibility. Their services include inspection, composite repair, performance upgrades, scheduled service, electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, hydraulic system maintenance, torque and tension, suspended access, rope access, new construction support, and more. www.skyclimberwind.com

MVA Power MVA Power is a distributor, manufacturer, and supplier who provides quick delivery and short lead times. Focusing in electrical power and clean energy, and providing service and products ranging from cable to transformers to hardware, their team of engineers specialize in the detailed design and manufacturing of transmission, distribution, substation, telecommunications, and light rail transit structures as well as the supply of medium and high voltage equipment. www.mvapower.com

MBA Energy & Industrial is an industrial construction firm that specializes in providing various new facilities for energy-related projects.

MBA has built over 70 buildings for the renewable industry in the last five years and can provide complete coverage of your project. MBA’s current resume stretches across 22 states and includes O&M buildings, warehouses, large enclosures, battery storage, terminals, substation buildings, large offices, and many other facilities. Most MBA buildings are design/build in nature, but the company is also capable of buildto-print projects. The in-house team of architects and engineers helps clients through the design process and offers various options for their respective projects. MBA also provides free conceptual designs, budgetary pricing, and consultation on building planning. Please don’t go through the design process alone; lean on our expertise. Contact MBA today.

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Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc. Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, Inc. (PTTI) is a minority-owned power transformer manufacturer that produces a total range of transformer sizes from 5MVA through 600MVA. Since 1929, PTTI has been designing and building a variety of core-form transformer configurations including 34.5kV generator step-up, 345kV and large OLTC autotransformers, zig-zag, grounding, shunt reactor, mobile, and three-phase voltage regulating transformers. www.patransformer.com

Remote Monitoring

ABLOY Critical Infrastructure Global Solutions ABLOY’s strong and smart locking systems are versatile, with sizes and options that can be applied throughout any wind power network. www.abloyusa.com

AmePower AmePower is a Florida based engineering company offering solutions to reliably repair, overhaul, or modernize any wind turbine converter by adding current technology without compromising any of the OEM’s FIT/FORM/FUNCTION specifications. www.amepower.com/wind-power

Sensoria by MISTRAS Group Sensoria is a 24/7/365 wind blade monitor that remotely detects and reports damages through an easily-accessible online data portal, taking the guesswork out of wind blade integrity management. Sensoria utilizes acoustic emission (AE) technology to help make wind blades more efficient by maximizing uptime and reducing the need to take blades out of service for inspection. Being able to spot the onset of damages and review them in real time in an online dashboard enables quick, accurate decision-making, and promotes a proactive maintenance strategy so blade damages don’t worsen over time. www.sensoriawind.com

Superbolt, Inc. The Superbolt Load-Sensing Tensioner (LST) and Load-Sensing Flexnut (LSF) feature a design with built-in sensors that automatically measure and communicate preload values. The Superbolt LST and LSF allow for seamless remote monitoring. www.nord-lock/superbolt

Systems With Intelligence The IM500 IoT module monitors and collects asset health data from remote sites. The IM500 has onboard infrared thermal and visual sensors, global cellular radio, and digital I/O. Signals are securely transmitted to the IoT dashboard and can be accessed by phone or laptop. The asset health data can be connected with SCADA or asset management applications for tracking asset health and implementing condition-based maintenance programs. Integrated analytics detect anomalies and provide automatic warnings of impending failures from overheating assets and connection points. Remote monitoring with the IM500 improves system reliability and reduces maintenance costs. www.systemswithintelligence.com

Yokogawa Yokogawa’s Renewable Energy Data and Intelligence (REDI) Solution is a comprehensive “sensor-to-enterprise” solution. Engineered specifically for renewable power assets, REDI enables efficient and reliable operation of energy systems while integrating and managing distributed energy resources (DERs) in today’s dynamic grid environment. Real-time monitoring and control mitigates the impact of unplanned events and allows proactive management of grid resources. Accurate forecasting allows users to navigate peak load and volatile pricing periods. A complex and mixed asset environment requires a complete “sensor-to-enterprise” capability providing a single window view to maximize portfolio value while reducing costs and mitigating risks. www.yokogawa.com

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Safety Equipment | Fall Protection

3S Lift The 3S Lift Climb Auto System is a single technician ladder-mounted lift that eliminates the physical and mental strain of climbing. It features safety control switches on both handles and a remote mode for the easy transport of tools. The collapsible footboards make for rapid evacuation in the event of an emergency. The Climb Auto System offers independent Fall Arresters for the operator and the system itself, providing utmost safety. The Climb Auto System can be easily retrofitted to almost any wind turbine, often in 8 hours or less. Because it is mounted to the existing ladder, the installation typically requires no changes to the wind turbine structures. It is CE, UL, ANSI, OSHA certified, and has been installed in over 55,000 towers worldwide.

The Climb Auto System is a safe and cost-effective way to ascend a tower and lets technicians keep their minds on the job and not on the climb. www.3slift.com/climbauto

Burndy

Petzl

ASTM F855 Protective Ground Studs provide a low resistance path to ground in the event of a fault.

The ground stud product is used when servicing a pad-mounted transformer. Its job is to provide a safe method for the maintenance of equipment.

The GSC75 inline 30mm ball stud family is available in Grade 5 and Grade 5H. The GSC63 90° 25mm ball stud family is available in Grade 4 and Grade 5H. Optional thermoplastic elastomer cover available for both stud sizes. Third party laboratory test results available upon request.

Petzl's ABSORBICA-Y TIE-BACK lanyard provides a versatile fall protection solution for wind turbine technicians. This double leg lanyard features integrated intermediate tie-back rings, elasticized arms, and an integrated energy absorber that, in the event of a fall, absorbs energy to limit the impact force on the user. The MGO OPEN auto-locking connectors have a large gate opening that allows easy clipping of large diameter bars.

Ideal for ladderway access and walking on a nacelle equipped with two anchor rails, the ABSORBICA-Y TIE-BACK provides fall protection for technicians that is certified to meet the ANSI Z359.13 standard.

www.burndy.com

Kong USA, LLC Made in Italy, the KONG BACK-UP ANSI/ ASSE Z359.15-2014 is an ANSI certified version Back-Up fall arrester. Safe and simple to use with only one hand. The KONG BACK-UP is a fall arrester that follows the operator in both directions. Shifting the special button to lock mode, the BACK-UP can be used as a positioning device. The KONG BACK-UP supports the strongest stress in a semi dynamic way, avoiding the shock effects on the rope caused by traditional self-locking devices with toothed cams.

Connector/lanyard included. www.kongusa.com

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Pigeon Mountain Industries PMI Extreme Pro (G) Rope with Unicore technology is a polyester kernmantle rope. Unicore technology creates a strong bond between sheath and core. This bond ensures sheath slippage is nearly zero, even when the sheath is entirely cut circumferentially. This rope allows the technician to pass either a cut or torn sheath area, whether descending or ascending, since the sheath cannot bunch to create an impasse.

SKYLOTEC The SKYLOTEC ACX power ascender is used, among other things, to allow technicians easy access for repair and maintenance. The ACX considerably simplifies access inside structures and makes expensive elevators, climb assist systems, or lifting platforms unnecessary.

The ACX is rated to carry a person and their equipment up to 440lbs and has a speed of up to 78ft/min. Countless rescue scenarios and material handling are also possible with the ACX. The ACX can also be controlled by a second person on the ground using a remote control up to a range of 492ft. www.skylotec.com

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Dakota Riggers From tool lanyards and tie-off points to holsters and pouches, Dakota Riggers stocks a full selection of 3M tool tethering products. With the recent publication of the ANSI/SEA 121-2018 Dropped Objects Standard, fall protection for tools is quickly becoming a necessity in the wind industry in order to protect those working below. www.dakotariggers.com

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Security Systems

KEEN Utility

SKYLOTEC With over 20 years of developing rescue and evacuation devices, SKYLOTEC introduces the DEUS ONE, a personal, compact, and fully automatic hands-free evacuation device. The Deus One offers a decisive advantage during emergency situations by eliminating the manual manipulation of the descender; just hook and go. The DEUS ONE comes with a Fire-Retardant micro rope tested to 450°C/842°F and a UV protection external sheath. Tested for descents up to 200m, this lightweight device meets ANSI Z359.4 and EN341 standards. Available with a SKYLOTEC Seal PAC system which reduced inspection intervals to every 15 years.

Blaklader Blaklader is a Swedish workwear company that has been designing and manufacturing functional, durable, and sustainable work clothing since 1959. The 1612 FR Visibility Pant is the beginning of an entirely new line of Hi-vis FR gear from Blaklader Workwear. Rated CAT 2, 70E, 11cal/cm2, this trusted pant design is not only safe, but boasts features like multiple pockets, durable materials, triple stitching, and kneepad pockets for their foam kneepad inserts. It's a classic FR pant with some added visibility.

Building on the success of its predecessor, the Vista Energy+ is built for rigorous environments where speed, agility, and comfort are critical.

Designed with a new, abrasion-resistant leather upper and KEEN.DRY membrane, this waterproof work sneaker blends athletic performance and all-weather protection.

Product highlights include a KEEN.ReGEN midsole returning energy with every step and a KonnectFit heel capture system that keeps working feet safe and secure. At the same time, the Vista Energy+ does not sacrifice when it comes to safety, offering asymmetrical carbon fiber toes that are 15% lighter than steel as well as an EH-rated, slip-resistant rubber outsole.

The new Vista Energy+ is available for men. www.keenutility.com

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Midwest Security Products Midwest Security Products offers electronic locks and mechanical key systems for energy applications such as gates, sectionalizing cabinets, towers, turbine access, and O&M buildings. Medeco XT and ABLOY CLIQ systems provide access control for remote applications. Digital records give accurate data to support CIP compliance. Key cabinets, security lockers, and asset security cabinets protect and track important keys and equipment such as radios, tablets, tools, and more. National service network with over 3000 field technicians and an internal support team. Complete system support and end user training as well as a wide variety of custom products. www.mwspi.com

Signs, Tags, & Markers

Thrive Workwear

SECURE CRITICAL BOLTED JOINTS HEICO-LOCK® Wedge Lock Washers

HEICO-TEC® Tension Nuts

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Thrive Workwear's protective work apparel has been providing solutions to the wind industry for nearly 10 years.

Their line-up of clothing includes Flame Resistant work pants, FR work shirts, FR base layers, and FR outerwear designed specifically for wind technicians and construction workers. Their work pants feature full-time knee protection built-in with patented SQUISH pad technology. www.thriveworkwear.com

Tech Products, Inc. Tech Products, Inc. provides signs, tags, and markers for wind farms. The Everlast brand has been used by on shore and off shore for safety signage. Its unique design makes it impervious to salt spray, UV abuse, and extreme temperature changes. Three-D cable markers are suitable for marking electrical cable and underground conduit. Their line marker brand lets all land owners know where cable is buried and protects it from being disturbed. www.techproducts.com

Software Supplier

Tools Meteodyn

COPADATA As an integrated solution with open interfaces, the software platform connects machines, plants, and buildings. While connecting from the sensor to all higher-level systems, zenon also includes native drivers and communication protocols. This creates ergonomics for the acting people and enables the scalable implementation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in heterogeneous production landscapes. Originally developed as HMI/SCADA software, the entire zenon software platform covers significantly more application areas. www.copadata.com/en

METEODYN UNIVERSE is a modular, flexible, and collaborative wind power software suite. From A to Z, it answers to many stages of a wind farm project and up to its exploitation. It is composed of 5 interconnected software to design, analyze, optimize a wind farm project, or improve the performance of an existing one. Users can either install one or several of the software that constitute it: GCS, a quick mesoscale data provider; WDA, an intuitive software to analyze and complete wind data; WT, an accurate and quick wind resource assessment software; WFO, an exhaustive wind farm optimization software; and WPA, a wind farm performance analysis software for diagnostics. www.meteodyn.com

Steel Plate Supplier Fluix Fluix is a B2b document workflow management cloud platform, which helps digitally transform global midsize and enterprise companies through automation, collaboration, and performance analysis of their day-to-day field service operations. Fluix is used by companies in the US and the EU to power productivity and task efficiency. www.fluix.io

Atlas Copco AcraDyne AcraDyne’s Gen IV Critical Bolting Platform is an advanced bolting/tool system. HT Series tools from AcraDyne are electric, high-torque bolting tools that provide accuracy, speed, and safety. The iEC controller/tool system measures traceable, dynamic torque directly at the square drive. The built-in transducer ensures accurate torque values. The Gen IV platform provides an additional level of operator safety and ergonomics when combined with AcraDyne’s Dual-Lever HT Nutrunners.

AcraDyne’s HT tools deliver high speeds in torque ranges 50 – 17,000Nm. The ergonomic, robust design includes five handle configurations. These tools are designed and made in the USA. www.aimco-global.com

Leeco Steel Founded in 1882, Leeco Steel has deep inventories of carbon, HSLA, and alloy steel plate. Leeco also offers steel plate processing services, including flame cutting, drilling, and shot blasting. Backed by a safety program and ISO 9001 certified quality management system, Leeco delivers quality products and service, including digital document delivery on all orders and online ordering and order management via its Leeco Pro platform. Leeco supplies large quantity commodity products to companies around the world via its expert Trading division.

Atlas Copco’s Smart Tensioning System provides operator guidance and data capture to ensure correct load is achieved in every bolt. Eliminating loose bolts and reduce rework, the Smart Tension System is available for foundation, tower sections, and blade bolts. As the energy industry continues to transition to Industry 4.0, Atlas Copco is bringing the factory to the field.

Their Smart connected tools, such as the SRB HA or Tensor Revo HA electric nutrunners, allow operators to track bolt data on all tool types to help work quick, safe, and smart. www.atlascopco.com

Einpart Einpart supports construction and O&M phases, providing OEM replacement parts and consumables for scheduled maintenance for Vestas, GE, Siemens Gamesa, Suzlon, and other turbine manufacturers. Their global supplier network allows competitive pricing for a variety of products including hoisting bags, climbing gear and PPE, hand tools and service kits, FAA lights, hydraulic tensioners, wrenches, and pumps, electric torque wrenches, turning gear and other specialty tools, rigging, oils and greases, filters, and many other specialty items. www.einpart.com

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Indji Systems The Indji Watch solution partners with and delivers data from trusted and reliable sources to provide users with accurate real-time weather alerts, and hourlyupdating forecasts. Their Plan of Day/Week dashboard will help quickly identify rapidly changing weather at-a-glance, allowing users to be proactive in mitigating potential impacts to the operation and employee safety. From a system-wide overview right down to an individual asset, Indji Watch will ensure that their clients have a reliable picture of what the weather will be doing in the near future, the possible impact it may have to the assets, and analytic capabilities to what happened in the past. www.indjiwatch.com

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E-Chem, LLC Stahlwille Tools, LLC

ETI Energy Tools, LLC ETI Energy Tools, LLC specializes in industrial tools and safety equipment. Their goal is to provide their customers with a supplier that simplifies the ordering process, and has knowledge of the tooling and equipment needed to perform the O&M and repairs, as well as the necessary equipment to keep their technicians safe and compliant with today’s industry standards. www.etienergytools.com

Fluke Corporation The Fluke 393 FC CAT III 1500V True-rms Clamp Meter with iFlex is a 1500V CAT III, IP54 rated, thin jaw clamp meter. With its CAT III 1500V / CAT IV 600V safety rating, the 393 FC provides safety for work in dc environments up to 1500V, like solar arrays, wind power, electric railways, and datacenter battery banks for uninterruptible power supplies.

The thin jaw allows it to be used in combiner boxes, inverters, and tight spaces making it suitable for solar energy applications. It measures up to 1500Vdc, 1000Vac and up to 999.9A dc or ac through the clamp jaw. The included iFlex flexible current probe extends ac current measurements up to 2500A. www.fluke.com

Greenlee | HD Electric Greenlee / HD Electric's high voltage test and measurement products are a comprehensive range of products for testing electrical apparatus such as Voltage Detectors, Analog and Digital Voltmeters and Phasers, Voltage Indicating Phasers, Ammeters, Capacitor Testers and Transformer Testers, Underground Cable Fault Testers, Ammeters, Digital Voltage Indicators, Proximity Voltage Detectors, Stray Voltage Detectors, LOOKOUT Voltage Detection Network, Personal Voltage Detectors, Arrester Testers, DC Leakage Tester, Rope Tester, Phase Rotation Meter, and Three Phase Cable Identifier.

ITH Bolting Technology ITH is a company focused on tension and torque bolting solutions for all stages of the wind turbine life cycle from factory, transport, construction, and O&M. The O&M line of tooling features their lightweight and compact Micro-MAX pump in battery-powered or corded 110V remote versions. This pump is compatible with their tensioners and torque wrenches (DRS/DKS) to provide a simple and flexible solution for service crews. Additional battery-powered pump options are available for dual-line hydraulic torque wrenches type CX/D-Flex. ITH offers a full range of tension and torque tooling to meet the varying needs of customers. www.ith.com

Stahlwille 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.

By pushing down the lever in the handle and sliding the scale button, the torque setting can be changed with ease. The QuickRelease safety lock secures the insert tools, while at the same time enables them to be changed quickly, the inadvertent release is no longer a risk. Available with multiple choices of inserts, ratchet, crow foot, ring, and specialty options. www.stahlwille-americas.com

TORKWORX TORKWORX offers complete turnkey bolting solutions for all critical torque and tension applications. They provide products and services to meet the specific bolting needs of their customers. They also offer rental, calibration, and repair services. www.torkworx.com

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Cargill FR3 natural ester transformer dielectric fluid by Cargill enables resilient, high performing, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective ways to power how communities live, play, work, and thrive. www.fr3fluid.com

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McCann Equipment, Ltd. McCann Equipment Ltd. is a multi-branch Canadian industrial tool distributor, specializing in the sale, service, and rental of torque and tensioning products. Their services include the repair, calibration, and certification of torque tools (manual, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic), transducers, and testers. Additionally, they certify air pressure gauges and hydraulic gauges as well as tension calibration testers (Skidmore). Each of the company’s branch offices is ISO 17025 accredited. The scope and accreditation for each is available on their website.

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WORD Rock Drills Norwolf Tool Works, Inc. Norwolf offers a full range of manual and hydraulic hand tools for any and all bolting applications.

The Norwolf Missing Link torque multiplier fits into tightly confined areas and is used in the wind industry for generator feet and yaw pucks. www.norwolf.com

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The WORD Rock Drill SS Series Skid Steer Attachment is a solution for wind turbine grounding rod and foundation installations.

Built for versatility, this drilling attachment can tackle tough soil conditions for a variety of applications and easily attaches to an existing skid steer. With user-friendly operating controls, these units can be operated by crew members or drillers at all levels of experience.

WORD Rock Drills provides complementary drill training with each new machine purchase. www.wordrockdrills.com

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E-Chem, LLC specializes in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and supply of epoxy polymer resin products, offering project specific solutions for a variety of industries.

E-Chem's epoxy grouting products are designed for high-stress applications subject to intense dynamic and static loading (up to 21,000 psi), making them suitable for supporting the extreme loads placed on wind turbine towers. In addition, a high resistance to impact and vibration makes this 100% solids material a solution for safely transferring loads from the tower to the foundation, preventing damage that could limit the life and performance of the structure.

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C.H. Robinson has experience in developing and executing successful logistics plans for the transportation and management of heavy-lift and over-dimensional wind turbine equipment from pick-up to final site. Services include on-site project management; in-house marine engineering; detailed route planning; part/full charters, aircraft chartering and emergency rush airfreight; accurate documentation; timely status reports; and consulting services for complex letters of credit and bid documents. Their team of wind energy experts help identify risks before the project even begins and provides dedicated support throughout the life cycle of the project. www.chrobinson.com

CN CN provides shipping by rail and logistics services to get wind energy components to their destination safely and damage-free. They work with connecting carriers to design efficient routes throughout North America. www.cn.ca/dimensional

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Doleco USA, Inc. Doleco USA provides a full range of products in the areas of lifting equipment, slings, ropes, and load securing technologies. They produce a wide range of steel, textile, or composite products. On request, they will design and produce custommade lifting solutions.

Logisticus Group specializes in energy logistics, project management, storage, civil engineering, and technology. Logisticus Group’s processes, technology solutions, personnel, and business model deliver a predictable, controlled, efficient, and expedited project. Their customized services are designed to de-risk their clients’ projects, while providing a white glove level of service. www.logisticusgroup.com

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Duluth Cargo Connect Located in North America's furthest-inland seaport, Duluth Cargo Connect is a congestionfree multimodal logistics hub with decades of experience handling wind energy cargo by sea, road, and rail. www.duluthcargo.com

Port Milwaukee Port Milwaukee is positioned on the western shores of Lake Michigan and strategically located in the industrial center of the US, with access to international markets via the St. Lawrence Seaway system and the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River inland system. Specializing in breakbulk and project cargo handling, the port offers 16 seawaymax docks, 330,000sq/ft of covered warehouse space, 30,000sq/ft of which is climate-controlled and approximately 35 acres of laydown space.

Port of Lake Charles

Port of Vancouver USA

The Port of Lake Charles, the nation's 12th-busiest deepwater port as measured by tonnage, offers global shipping services for breakbulk, bulk, specialty, and project cargo via its intermodal City Docks and Bulk Terminal facilities. The 400ft-wide, 40ft-deep Calcasieu Ship Channel is a direct route to and from the central Gulf of Mexico. Also, BOEM has designated one of its two potential wind areas in the Gulf at a site located 60 nautical miles south of the port's Industrial Canal. The 40ft-deep Industrial Canal has a 1400ft-by-1400ft turning basin and offers 60 acres of land for a potential wind power marshaling port and a wind power manufacturing facility.

To support transportation of wind energy components, the port has two Liebherr mobile harbor cranes that can lift 140-MT each and 210-MT in tandem, a multipurpose crane with 51-MT capacity, and crane operators certified in tandem and engineered lifts. Stevedoring equipment includes trailers and reach-stackers to efficiently move cargo. They have over 100 acres of laydown space and their completed rail expansion project triples capacity and increases velocity on the mainline by 40%. www.portvanusa.com

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Emmert International Emmert International provides engineered transportation and rigging services specializing in wind components, both on and off highway.

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Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft Goldhofer offers a range of vehicles for transporting wind turbines and power plant components including extendible flatbed or semitrailers, lowbed semitrailers, heavy-duty combinations with tower adapters or vessel decks, trailing combinations for transporting blades, blade transport devices, and blade tip lifting devices as well as modules with and without hydrostatic drive. No matter how heavy the components are, Goldhofer offers the suitable and economical vehicle configuration for both onshore and offshore wind farms. www.goldhofer.com

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Wind Turbine Manufacturer

Vaisala

Transportation Partners and Logistics

LaSen UAS LaSen UAS provides a wide range of services for several different industries.

Ranging from IR Inspections, Mapping Services, and Oil and Gas Inspections as well as LiDAR mapping services for accuracy or survey grade data. They also map and model large scale areas for industries such as mining, construction, land development, and agriculture.

Currently serving a variety of OEMs, project developers, and supply companies, TP&L provides logistics and transportation management for a variety of industries across the entire supply chain. Since 2012, TP&L’s one-stop-shop for logistics and management solutions has assisted more than 75 wind farms, multiple oil/gas drilling projects, and agriculture throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

TP&L’s team of in-house engineers are top-load certified and ready to take the lead when it comes to any logistical needs.

From port to pad they deliver economically, safely, and on time.

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Vaisala provides complementary 360° solutions to wind and solar energy companies around the world, from the reliable WindCube lidar suite to weather forecasting and historical data, lightning data solutions, and weather sensors, transmitters, and weather stations. They provide the actionable intelligence needed to maximize output, performance, profitability, and safety at every project stage. www.vaisala.com/renewable-energy

Agile Wind Power AG

Windcrane WINDCRANE systems can be installed on any crane model used in the wind energy industry.

This improves productivity and efficiency, ensures a safe environment, and provides reports to all parties involved to support any winded-off time due to weather. www.windcrane.com

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Agile Wind Power AG, a Swiss-based wind turbine manufacturer, will introduce the A42-750, a turbine specifically designed for behind-the-meter, on-site generation of electricity. The quiet operation (85dB), compact footprint and low risk to birds and bats, make it possible to realize projects near where people live and work, while the power output from the 750kW generator provides sufficient power for most commercial and industrial sites at a low and fixed cost for 25 years On-site generation with wind provides supply security, independence, and price stability to the turbine owner. www.agilewindpower.com

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BarberWind Turbines, LLC The BWT800kW is a mid-sized wind turbine designed especially for remote or isolated grid applications where the customer is dependent on a diesel system. The built-in lifting system eliminates the need for a giant crane for installation and allows the turbine to be lowered in advance of severe weather or a hurricane. This turbine utilizes 1216 airfoil blades that are 5ft long each. Nineteen blades are strung along each of 64 steel cable spokes.

The small blades make it possible to ship the entire turbine in standard shipping containers.

When in the upright position the turbine is 330ft tall and will power a farm, factory, or neighborhood of about 300 homes. www.barberwind.com

Marmen Marmen has contributed to the growth and development of the wind industry since 2022.

With their plants in Trois-Rivières and Matane in Québec and Brandon in South Dakota in the United States, they serve the Canadian and US markets. Marmen can produce wind towers of any size. Their expertise includes fabrication of wind towers, blasting, metallization and painting, assembly of internal components, and nacelle assembly. www.marmeninc.com/en

Yaw, Pitch, Blade Drives and Sensors Goldwind Americas Goldwind’s GW165/5.2 - 5.6MW Permanent Magnet Direct Drive wind turbine featuring Goldwind’s EFARM LiDAR Assisted turbine control includes front-mounted LiDAR wind measurement technology which captures the dynamic wind flow of the turbine in a real-time control system for use in advanced control algorithms that optimize the turbine performance, load, and other characteristics.

This significantly reduces the unit's load, while improving its generation capacity. www.goldwindamericas.com

WindESco Bonfiglioli S.P.A. Bonfiglioli offers yaw and pitch drives for any size of large wind turbines and provides cooperation from design to maintenance including IIot guarantee robustness and longterm reliability in any environmental condition on every continent. Based on planetary gear motors with 16,000 to 260,000Nm torque, Bonfiglioli is offering a range of solutions for any design demand of wind turbine nacelles. www.bonfiglioli.com

WindESco Swarm combines hardware and software as an integrated system. By allowing turbines to communicate with and learn from each other, it helps owners unlock more value from assets. Swarm takes a multidisciplinary approach combining the fields of turbine loads, controls, meteorology, sensing, and machine learning using IIOT and AEP analytics. The system can be implemented as part of new wind plants or as a retrofit or repower solution. www.windesco.com

Micronor Sensors, Inc. Micronor MR200W series Wind Turbine Yaw Sensors define a range of semi-custom, integrated position feedback sensors which can be geared combinations of encoders (absolute or incremental), resolvers, 4-20mA transducer, and/or cable twist limit switches. For applications where there is high exposure to lightning strikes, lightningimmune fiber optic encoder and limit switches are also available. www.micronor.com

NO LIMITS. NO COMPROMISE. Halus Power Systems Midsized Vestas wind turbines from 90kW to 500kW are available from Halus Power Systems. In their remanufacturing process, there is no mechanical part on the turbine, including the transmission, that is not fully disassembled and rebuilt. Each wind turbine has hundreds of new parts installed, with many parts purchased from Vestas directly, which ensures the original manufacturer specifications are met. The original relaybased controllers are replaced with modern, microprocessor-based control systems, with options for remote monitoring and control systems. Other options include cold weather packages, multiple tower options, and craneless installations for remote sites.

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The Law of Resource Availability

by Jack Lifton

The variety of battery powered, and battery assisted (hybrid) motor vehicles available today is the widest yet. But the total number of such vehicles that can be built is limited by two major factors: the availability of the lithium required to manufacture and power the storage batteries necessary for their electric (motor) powertrains; and, the lack of manufacturing facilities for both the vehicles and their batteries. The ultimate limiting factor, however, is not manufacturing capacity, but the limited amount of lithium available through human engineering.

Currently, there are at least one-and-one half billion internal combustion engine-powered motor vehicles globally, used solely for land transportation. Hundreds of millions more of these vehicles sail the oceans and fly in the skies.

Can all of this be replaced by vehicles powered by electric motors, using on-board battery storage?

The “laws” of nature are logical, experimentally “proven” and reaffirmed by computational rules, not just by observations of behavior by selected groups of human beings. Laws of nature can be replaced with improved computation rules that give results more closely aligned with observed data; Einstein’s gravitational theory has replaced Newton’s for that reason.

The “rule” of supply and demand is not a law of nature; it is an action guideline that takes into account how willing human beings are to give up their time, possessions, and promises of future actions (aka, money) in order to obtain a physical good or a service. This is NOT a law of nature, but an observation of our reaction to shortages of goods and services that we deem important.

Human desire may create a demand for a steady supply of natural resources, but it does not create the resources themselves.

And technology alone is insufficient in obtaining those supplies.

The availability of natural resources for our use is a function of the following: • The logistical accessibility of deposits of those resources, i.e., can they be reached by road, rail, or ship?

• Are they of sufficient grade (concentration) for available mechanical and chemical engineering technologies to selectively extract and concentrate them economically enough to be affordable?

• Is there a downstream processing regime (group of technologies) that can economically transform the mineral concentrates into the forms necessary for mass production?

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All deposits of the natural resources - upon which we depend - were laid over hundreds of millions, and even billions of years ago. They are not organic; they do not “grow back” in mines.

The easiest deposits to work are those of the highest grade of the desired element; these also have the least “contaminants” of other related elements (those that must be removed to purify the desired resource into a useful form).

When planning for mass producing a consumer good that requires a specific natural resource, the only factor that counts is cost. It must be worth the capital deployed to recover and process the natural resource. Capital must be repaid through wealth creation. If it’s simply wasted in a rational society, it will eventually run out.

Government subsidies are merely a way of socializing waste of capital (what government powers refer to as “investment).

Inevitably, it’s the elites who always seem to benefit from the subsidies; they tend to own those perpetually non-going concerns covered by the subsidies. There is no scheme in the green universe to repay the capital.

The reality is this: There is NOT sufficient lithium accessible or available, on an economic scale, to replace more than a fraction of the transportation fleets of today, much less those of tomorrow. Decreasing availability of fossil fuels feeds deglobalization. Witness the Chinese leaders who long ago recognized the West’s propensity for cultural suicide, and can think of nothing better than granting the green wishes. China has more than enough lithium it needs for its domestic use.

It’s using that monopoly to dominate the global solar panel manufacturing and wind turbine industries.

Who will survive the cull? The internal combustion engines (ICE) industry will thrive, while electric vehicles (EV’s) will continue to get increasingly expensive, as the infrastructure to support them fails to appear. The price for lithium itself is already too high to sustain the mass production of affordable EVs. Lithium prices will come down eventually.

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In turn, however, we’ll see the demise of unsubsidized low-grade production, prompting an ICE/EV production equilibrium (likely within this decade).

Oil prices will also decline as production resumes, helping the energy economy recover its normal path. The law of supply and demand can be applied to money, but not to wealth or value. Their creation is limited by the supply of resources, productivity, and innovation.

Jack Lifton serves as a consultant and technical advisor to One World Lithium, which is developing an advanced direct lithium extraction (DLE) process for the extraction and separation of lithium from natural brines, directly generating lithium carbonate. His company, Jack Lifton LLC, advises governmental agencies, both at home and abroad, on metals industries supply chain issues, as well as engaging in extensive due diligence on mining, refining, and the fabrication of metals for financial institutions globally.

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De-Risking a Fleet Transition Plan

by Rippan Bhattacharjee

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anada consumes upwards of 2,282,000 barrels of petroleum daily, producing up to 1.1 billion kgs of CO2 emissions. One of the largest consumers of petroleum is transportation, which accounts for at least a third of the total carbon emissions.

One way to reduce carbon emissions is by transitioning to Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) powered by battery electric or hydrogen fuel-cell technology. The environmental benefits of ZEVs are undisputed; compared with fossil fuel vehicles, ZEVs can avoid more than 200 pounds of air pollutants and 120 tons of CO2 per year, per vehicle.

However, conversion to ZEVs is a disruptive, prolonged, and risky process that has the potential to affect every aspect of how we live and interact. The top five risks that we perceive as the biggest challenges to decarbonization are:

2. Infrastructure Risks

1. Financial Risks

3. Technology Risks

Although they are cheaper to operate, compared to fossil fuel assets, ZEVs can be expensive to purchase. This can present a substantial financial and operational roadblock to any organization that wants to convert to a clean fleet. To make the upfront cost of ZEVs palatable, fleet operators require a strong understanding of their expected CAPEX and OPEX expenditure associated with converting. Presenting these expenses on a year-by-year basis can identify the peaks and valleys of capital investment.

Consequently, the implementation plan should ensure that the funding structure keeps up with the required investments. These analyses would also allow application for Government grants, rebates, and loans, further helping to reduce the CAPEX pressure on the fleet. It is natural to be sensitive to these significant capital investments. Hence, each fleet needs a realistic and defendable ZEV roll-out plan that can be communicated effectively to the key stakeholders.

ZEVs require specialized infrastructure around charging and maintenance, which could necessitate a ground-up retrofit of existing infrastructure. For instance, existing fuel islands would be rendered obsolete to allow for re-purposing of the land for new solutions, such as EV charging stations or H2 fueling stations. This presents a challenge around capital expenditure, as well as new standards around design and construction.

In addition, fleet operators would have to ensure that any new infrastructure is built within the constraints of the budget, and meets the local standards in place. Safety protocols would also need to be updated, as both electricity and hydrogen fuels can be hazardous in certain situations.

Many zero-emission technologies are available in the market today. They are constantly growing and improving. Battery-electric has established itself as the gold standard for light duty vehicles, but still struggles with long-range and high-power demand vehicles such as freight trucks and transit buses. Hydrogen is an excellent alternative to batteryelectric, but the technology has not yet reached full commercial viability. For a fleet, getting this choice wrong can have drastic consequences in the future, both from a financial and operational perspective. The worst-case situation is having to backtrack a fleet after deployment, switching to a different technology because of unforeseen challenges in operations and maintenance of the original choice.

Vehicle simulations are key to mitigating this risk. Fleet operators can use existing vehicle telematics (GPS) to simulate the performance of any future ZEV within the context of all possible on-road variables (stop lights, local weather, road congestion, ridership demands, accessory loads, HVAC, road topography, potential detours, etc.).

Simulations can automatically identify the ideal fleet make-up and pathway that meets the fleet’s operational requirements.

4. Operational Risks

ZEVs and fossil fuel vehicles have significantly different operational needs. Companies have spent decades optimizing their fleets for diesel, gasoline, or CNG operation.

The existing operational framework may not be the most optimal approach for a 100 percent ZEV fleet. A fleet transition warrants a ground-up review of the existing fleet’s service expectations to account for charging/fueling opportunities, and to mitigate the potential limited range of ZEVs. A holistic look at the current vehicle drive-cycle and duty-cycle would allow operators to appropriately right-size their fleet and service for the ZEVs, and ensure that vehicles can complete their day’s work properly. This will also help mitigate any range anxiety a fleet operator might have around ZEVs.

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inevitable; every fleet across Canada and the world needs to start weighing their options around these five risks. By analyzing their fleets and service, and mitigating those risks, fleets can feel confident in their choices as they steward towards a clean future.

Rippan Bhattacharjee is a GHD Project Manager within the Transportation team in Vancouver, Canada. Rippan is passionate about new technologies in the transportation industry. As an engineer, he strives to drive transformation through clean, reliable, and actionable data that can be used by an organization to confidently make decisions for the future. He has a keen focus on the low emission fleets.

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LIGHTWEIGHT BATTERIES

HEAVYWEIGHT POWER & PERFORMANCE 5. Energy Risks

Today, petroleum products are the primary power source for transportation.

The supply chain for these products has been established for over 100 years, and is reasonably predictable. A transition to clean energy would render this supply chain moot, leading instead to a new supply chain that moves renewable power from the source to the customer.

The stability of this supply chain will be challenged as more and more vehicles transition to ZEVs and increase the pressure on the supply, leading to energy blackouts or brownouts that could result in unreliable service, severely hampering the fleet’s functionality. Fleets can mitigate this risk by forecasting their energy requirements for a 100 percent ZEV fleet, and having direct conversations with their local utility provider. This helps ensure that utility infrastructure is planned and resilient enough to meet the eventual demand. Additionally, fleets can invest in their own energy creation through micro-grids using solar panels or other renewable means.

Canadian governments are determined to move away from fossil fuels to more renewable and cleaner energy sources, to offset the harmful social, environmental, and health effects of a large carbon footprint. This is evidenced by the numerous incentives, benefits, and rebates the federal and provincial governments put into place.

Technology itself is evolving at a rapid pace, making it easier to own and operate a ZEV. Zero-carbon transportation is

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The Quest to Recycle EV Batteries Begins

by Shubhendra Anand

Electric vehicles use various high-end batteries, from lithium-ion, nickel-metal hydride, lead-acid, and ultra-capacitors. Of these, lithium-ion batteries are considered the most suitable for electric vehicles.

A lithium-ion (Li-on) battery is a type of rechargeable battery consisting of cells in which lithium ions travel from the negative electrode to the positive electrode through an electrolyte during discharge and back during charging.

Li-ion cells employ an intercalated lithium compound as the positive electrode material. (Graphite is considered harmful electrode material). Li-ion batteries are distinguished by their high energy density, lack of memory effect, and low self-discharge; manufacturers prioritize energy density or power density. Li-ion batteries provide a safety risk because they contain volatile electrolytes and, if broken or improperly charged, can result in explosions and fires.

Since electric vehicles (EVs) were developed to create a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation, it makes sense for their batteries to be eco-friendly and recyclable. At the moment, that’s not the case.

Given the growing number of electric vehicles sold these days, recycling these batteries is the need of the hour.

According to the assessment, The Global Electric Vehicles Market is expected to be over USD 900 billion by 2030, with a staggering CAGR of 24.51 percent (2022-2030). Industry participants strongly believe that, by 2030, one of every two cars sold will be electrified. As the number of people using electric vehicles increases, so will the need for batteries.

As we discussed earlier, electric vehicles are mostly equipped with lithium-ion batteries, which consist of some environmentally hazardous substances like graphite, possibly creating pollution. Even the production of such lithium-ion batteries is prone to have adverse effects on the environment with lithium mining.

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Adverse Effects

• Depletes Fertile Land Unfortunately, large-scale lithium production necessitates a vast amount of land. Therefore, most miners must remove fertile land from their local ecosystems. Areas where lithium is found might have hot, arid, and hilly regions where ample amounts of natural resources can be found, along with natural habitats for animals and birds.

Few patches of fertile soil are rendered barren by excessive lithium extraction. The mining of lithium destroys the habitats and minerals required for plant growth. Consequently, lithium extraction is responsible for the advent of desertification in several global regions.

• Creates Water Pollution In 2021, most lithium producers collected the mineral from hard rocks in North Carolina, Australia, and other locations. Others extracted it from salty brine from the earth in Chile, and other arid locations.

Most studies link the salinization of freshwater (that residents require for survival) with lithium extraction from salt brines in South America.The mining operation also pollutes the local water basins because the ore contains hazardous components. Consequently, lithium extraction exposes local ecosystems to toxicity and other health issues. Large quantities of water pollution may destabilize the local ecosystems and negatively affect the environment.

• Massive Mining Wastes The extraction of lithium necessitates the separation of the precious minerals from the uneconomic core residue, known as “gangue”. Following this process, some materials, known as “tailings”, remain as residue. Sulfuric acid discharge and radioactive uranium by-products are two of the most common types of mining waste., and can cause numerous cancers and illnesses.

In addition to generating significant quantities of lime and magnesium waste, mining poses additional serious concerns. Given the quantity and toxicity of the wastes, local communities may not dispose of them as required, which can bring environmental and human challenges over the long term.

• Hampers Water Cycle The extraction of lithium pollutes surface waters. It also ruins other sources of water.

Consequently, it contributes to the formation of toxic rain.

Since lithium is extracted from hot, arid, and mountainous regions, the water cycle relies heavily on minimal tree cover. For this process to continue, plants extract subsurface water and release it into the atmosphere. Therefore, lithium mining prevents the water cycle from delivering sufficient precipitation to affected regions.

If we want to minimize the pollution from lithium extraction, our only option is recycling.

Recycling would prevent harmful materials from entering the waste stream, both during battery production and at the end of its useful life. Material recovery would also reintroduce essential resources into the supply chain to help increase domestic sources.

While the Li-on battery recycling process is underway, each method requires distinct separation techniques for material recovery.

Shubhendra Anand is Head-Chemical, Materials & Energy Practice at Market Research Future. Shubhendra has a decade of experience in Chemical, Materials, Oil, Gas, and Energy research market intelligence. He has been an advisor on market opportunity assessment, competitive intelligence, demand-supply analysis, and procurement intelligence, among others.

Shubhendra leads the CME (Chemicals Materials Energy) Practice, and is critical in managing the entire research process and identifying, assessing, and tracking markets across the value chain. With an educational background in Oil Gas and Economics, he takes a keen interest in Oil Gas, Electric Vehicles, Plastics Economy, and advanced materials.

Market Research Future /// www.marketresearchfuture.com

Smelting

Smelting recovers fundamental elements or salts; procedures for lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries are already operational on a wide scale. At high temperatures, organic materials, including the electrolyte and carbon anodes, are burned as a fuel or a reductant during the melting process. The precious metals are extracted and refined to make the product acceptable for any application. Other elements, including lithium, are present in the slag, which is utilized as a concrete component.

Direct Recovery

On the opposite end, certain recycling technologies recover battery-grade materials directly. Various physical and chemical techniques are used to separate components, and all active compounds and metals can be recovered. Direct recovery is a low-temperature and energy-efficient approach.

Intermediate Process

The third sort of process is intermediate, existing between the two extremes.

Unlike direct recovery, these methods may accept several types of batteries, but recover materials further along the production chain than smelting.

Recovery of high-value materials is often impeded by the need to separate the various battery materials. Designing EVs with disassembly and recycling in mind, and standardizing batteries, materials, and cell design, would facilitate and reduce the cost of recycling and reclaiming precious metals.

The global lithium-ion battery recycling market is said to have an exceptional CAGR of 21.43 percent from 2022 to 2030, earning revenue of USD 24.31 billion. The North-American region dominates the global market for lithium-ion battery recycling, with a significant market share among all the other regions like Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

While the recycling of EV batteries has been possible (to a more significant extent than earlier), research and developments are ongoing to find more lucrative and effective options to recycle EV batteries.

The quest has only just begun; it has a long way to go to meet the need of the increasing numbers of EVs on the roads.

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Battery Swapping

Not the key to unlocking the EV transition

by Dr. Michelle Tokarz, PhD

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attery swapping, the process of exchanging an empty/ discharged battery for a fully charged one, is neither a novel concept, nor one that is exclusive to electric vehicles. For many years, the discourse surrounding battery swapping has come and gone intermittently, with each new iteration offering no more feasibility than the last.

Proponents of battery swapping point to the fact that it results in less battery degradation, as batteries can be charged more slowly and efficiently at off-peak times.

In addition, the process of battery swapping is less time consuming than recharging batteries – the entirety of the process can often be completed in less than five minutes.

In comparison, current charging stations can take close to 30 minutes for a full charge; this is not a feasible solution for a market aimed at professional consumers who often have time constraints. In order to truly move toward widespread EV

adoption, we must make the transition as seamless as possible, including battery innovations that will reduce charging times to levels commensurate with the time it takes to fill an internal combustion engine (ICE) car with gas. It should be noted that there are currently some companies that are attempting to commercialize a “fast-charging” lithium-ion battery with a silicon-based anode. However, these solutions are in early development, and often come at the cost of other desired performance characteristics, such as range and cycle-life.

Battery swapping stations are expensive to build, require large spaces to operate, and would require standardization of model designs to achieve widespread adoption. Furthermore, current estimates of electric vehicle range indicate that a multitude of one-time-use batteries would be needed per year for just a single EV owner. Consequently, batteries would have to be perpetually produced. This is simply unsustainable, as battery materials are finite.

Problems with lithium supply

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global lithium supply could face shortages by the year 2025. Given that global battery material market size is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.8 percent (to reach 120.4 billion by 2027), it stands to reason that the transition from fossil fuels will cause shortages of the essential metals needed for electric vehicles.

Recent legislation, such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which prioritizes the reduction of GHG emissions, will further incentivize the production of electric vehicles, subsequently exacerbating battery material shortages. In order to meet this increasingly high demand for lithium-ion batteries, additional lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite will have to be sourced to produce the battery cathodes and anodes. It’s not just the total volumes of critical materials that are of concern, but also the localization of these materials (in particular countries) that could have an adverse effect on the stability of the supply chain.

Cost of Production (land & price)

The cost of assembling battery swapping stations is capital intensive; it requires more land than is needed for charging stations (often the size of a carwash or several parking spaces), as well as advanced robotics, and safe storage conditions for a multitude of batteries. In the long term, battery swapping stations could prove exponentially more expensive than battery charging stations, especially when you factor in transportation costs to deliver batteries to multiple sites, which could scupper a large part of a company’s return on investment.

Standardization/adoption

For widespread adoption of battery swapping to become feasible, EV makers would have to standardize battery designs to allow for some level of interoperability. As it currently stands, it’s like attempting to swap your empty Apple battery with a fully charged Android battery. However, the sharing of information and proprietary technology in such a competitive market is easier said than done. Even if information sharing and transparency was achieved, testing and compliance for compatibility adherence would prove costly and time consuming. The alternative is for every EV maker to construct their own respective swapping stations – a clear hindrance to scale and mass

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adoption. Moreover, the current state of lithium-ion battery development for electric vehicles is considered, in many ways, to still be in early R&D stages, such that expectations for any kind of rapid standardization are unrealistic.

The Solution

While increasing percentages of EV adoption will require larger volumes of raw materials for the lithium-ion batteries found in these vehicles, we can significantly lessen the demand for more materials by focusing on obtaining more performance from the materials we are already using. Advancements in lithium-ion technology that are aimed at increasing life cycle and range are key to the energy/EV transition.

One way to achieve this is through the use of silicon-based anodes. The main components of lithium-ion batteries are current collectors, anodes, cathodes, separators, and electrolytes. For a long time, much of the scientific advances of the lithium-ion battery has focused on cathodes. More recently, alternate anodes have been explored. Traditionally, anodes have been graphite (a particular form of carbon), but silicon is increasingly being viewed as the next logical evolutionary step in battery anode chemistry. This is due, in part, to the fact that silicon theoretically has ten times the charge capacity over traditional graphite anodes, and can be found in abundance.

Despite silicon’s tremendous increase in charge capacity over graphite, its implementation has been difficult, mainly due to a lack of mechanical integrity, poor cycling stability, and poor conductivity. However, there has been top-notch study and understanding in the industry of all of these factors, and many solutions have been proposed.

Repeated expansion and contraction upon lithiation and delithiation can cause individual silicon particles to disintegrate, losing contact with the current collector. Using a unique nanostructured silicon active anode material with an engineered SEI, however, will significantly lessen the need for specialized electrolyte additives and pre-lithiation.

Silicon has a great capacity but poor diffusivity. One way to actively address these problems is through the use of unique structures and active anode formulations that will incorporate nano-sized length scales, appropriate use of carbon sources, and an SEI layer that can better withstand the typical formation and degradation that occurs with current silicon anode particles.

Conclusion

The key to the energy transition is maximizing the potential of an already rapidly depleting lithium and battery material supply. Rather than constantly producing batteries to be exchanged, we should instead focus on and invest in technologies that will enable batteries to charge faster, retain more energy, and last much longer.

Dr. Michelle Tokarz, PhD, is VP of Partnerships & Innovation at The Coretec Group, which is working to engineer silicon to power tomorrow’s cleantech and emerging technology markets.

The Coretec Group /// thecoretecgroup.com

Connectors for energy storage systems

New battery pole and busbar connectors make it safe for workers to install energy storage systems (ESS). Both types of connectors from Phoenix Contact are touch-proof and pluggable, with ratings up to 1500VDC and 350A. ESS designers can use the connectors in tandem or separately based on the specific application requirements.

The battery pole connectors are installed on the front of battery modules, while the battery busbar connectors are installed on the back.

The battery pole connectors rotate 360°, so they can accommodate the best angle to arrange heavy cabling. They have mechanical coding that protects against polarity reversal and prevents incorrect mating. The busbar connectors have a drawer-style, slide-in connection, eliminating the need for field wiring. The modular connection system can be scaled to meet application requirements, eliminating the constraints of cabling and allowing higher power distribution.

Phoenix Contact /// www.phoenixcontact.com/energystorage

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Building the U.S. Power Grid of the Future

by Joe Coffey

In 1882, Thomas Edison opened Pearl Street Station, the first central power plant in the United States. Originally serving just 59 customers, the plant grew to provide power to over 500 customers in two years. Since then, the U.S. power grid has expanded exponentially. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the current U.S. power grid is comprised of over 7,300 power plants and 160,000 miles of high-voltage lines, serving 145 million customers throughout the country. It’s a system built on 140 years of expansion and innovation.

After decades of underinvestment, however, the power grid is in desperate need of modernization and upgrades to prepare for the changes that are underway. Not only is the grid aging (with many assets operating past their design life), but carbon free renewable energy is rapidly replacing power generation from fossil fuels, and severe weather events are stressing the grid with ever increasing frequency. On top of this, electrification of the economy is expected to require between 40 percent and 100 percent more electricity than we currently use. Preparing for this future is a hefty undertaking that will require a massive amount of investment to keep the lights on.

The domestic wire and cable industry is ramping up for the challenge. As the U.S. accelerates into the energy transition, investment and innovation within the wire and cable industry will help the U.S. power grid expand; this will enable a successful transition towards renewable energy, and a more sustainable and reliable future.

State of reliability

In 2020, the average U.S. electricity customer experienced eight hours of service interruptions. That’s the highest average since the EIA began collecting electricity reliability data in 2013.

Extreme weather events are increasingly stressing an already overburdened grid.

From hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, to extreme heat and cold, engineering assumptions and grid planning criteria often seem obsolete. 2021 was a prime example, most notably because of Winter Storm Uri that left many in the southern U.S. without power. According to the 2022 State of Reliability Report, published by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), February’s weather phenomenon demonstrated that a significant portion of the grid was unable to supply electrical energy during extreme weather. The concern continued into the summer, as NERC highlighted the risk of summer blackouts in many parts of the country. On top of weather concerns, NERC also cited geopolitical events, new vulnerabilities, new and changing technologies, and cyber criminals and hackers as serious concerns when it comes to grid reliability.

U.S. climate concerns

The current administration has put significant weight on reducing carbon emissions by replacing base load power plants with intermittent resources. Although power plants have been historically located near population centers, renewable resources are often located far away. In 2021, President Joe Biden announced that the United States set a goal to reach 100 percent carbon and pollution-free electricity by 2035. Both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act will provide incentives for utilities and developers to ramp up investment in renewable energy resources – as well as the transmission lines to meet these goals. As the U.S. power grid accelerates the transition towards these renewable energy sources, the proper infrastructure must be in place to facilitate that shift.

Bolstering cable infrastructure

None of this is possible without wire and cable, which moves power from where it is generated to where it is needed, when it is needed. The investments in wire and cable manufacturing plants open the door for such improvements. The infrastructure we build today must serve for generations to come. In many parts of the country, one

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Zero maintenance lithium-ion battery

American Battery Solutions’ (ABS) Alliance I48-3.0 Lithium-Ion battery offers power, enhanced range, durability, and zero maintenance for golf cars and other electric vehicles in an industry standard GC2 size. Additionally, the I48-3.0 offers great discharge capabilities, enabling it to endure the power of the most abusive aftermarket motor controllers offered on the market. Manufactured in the USA, the I48-3.0 offers automotive-grade systems design, engineering and validation, with AECQ-qualified components. ABS' wide range of lithium-ion solutions offer zero maintenance and long life both as aftermarket retrofits as well as designed-in OEM solutions. of the biggest challenges for increasing levels of renewable energy is overstressed transmission grids that are unable to accommodate more renewable resources. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, 90 percent of planned renewables cannot interconnect to the grid due to lack of capacity.

While renewable generation projects can take as little as one year to complete, transmission projects can often take a decade or more to reach full operation.

Domestic wire and cable manufacturing companies are investing in their manufacturing facilities; with each dollar put in, whether to retool current plants to produce new products, or expand current facilities to accommodate more production, companies open the door for new and innovative solutions that will increase the reliability of the current grid, helping to meet future challenges.

Our energy transition is happening, and U.S. cable manufacturers are rising to the challenge. The massive electrical infrastructure expansion that is needed will require more U.S. capacity, which will create more U.S. jobs. Important building blocks include shorter supply chains to meet tight project deadlines, and innovative designs that lower cost and power losses while increasing capacity and reliability as we build the grid of the future.

Joe Coffey is the Director of Transmission at Prysmian Group.

Prysmian is expanding overhead transmission production capacity for the advanced conductors needed for a carbon free grid. He serves as a conductor subject matter expert for the DOE’s National Transmission Planning Study, and on the IEEE Standard 738 task force, which is the most widely used methodology for calculating transmission conductor ratings.

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High-efficiency wide band gap technology

The Rhombus 120 provides dual-channel, simultaneous charging, and a combined high-power single-channel output option for high-power vehicles. Made in the USA, the Rhombus 120 is based on two 60kW power blocks that can run individually or in parallel. This EVSE can charge two EVs simultaneously at 60kW or a single channel of 120kW when only using one dispenser, providing a suitable charging solution for commercial use or mixed EV fleets. Designed specifically for continuous operation at rated loads, the Rhombus 120 utilizes wide band gap technology, allowing Rhombus engineering to increase the switching frequency and decrease the size of the magnetics. The Rhombus120 delivers the same power in a 28% smaller footprint and eliminates the need for external cooling systems that create more operations and maintenance costs and potentially environmentally harmful conditions.

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Powerful whole home storage inverter

Solis announces the launch of their new product, the Residential Storage Hybrid Inverter S6-EH1P(3.8-11.4) K-H-US. With this powerful inverter, Solis is able to offer a whole-home solution power hub to provide power to a home even during an outage. The S6 (Series 6) hybrid energy storage inverter is the latest Solis US model certified to IEEE 1547-2018, UL 1741 SA and SB, and SunSpec Modbus, thus providing economical, zero-carbon power for an all-weather, high-efficiency PV string inverter. This new inverter can be dc-coupled to a variety of certified high-voltage Lithium batteries. The S6 hybrid is a grid-forming inverter that supports the latest large PV modules with high current (16A) dc inputs at each MPPT.

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BMS for high voltage applications

Sensata Technologies’ Lithium Balance n3-BMS is for applications with power up to 1000V/2000A, especially for battery makers and manufacturers of electric trucks, buses, and other heavy commercial vehicles. An offthe-shelf, Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL C) certified solution, the Lithium Balance n3-BMS offers customers the option to customize the BMS with their own code and algorithms without impacting the ASIL C certification. The BMS software architecture consists of a “Base Software Layer” (BSW) and an “External Software Layer” (ESW) which are connected by an open API link layer. The safety-critical functionalities of the BMS are in the BSW layer of the software, so developers can implement their own software code and algorithms in the ESW without any risk to the ISO 26262 certification of the system. The Lithium Balance n3-BMS and its previous generation, the n-BMS, are distributed systems consisting of up to 30 Cell Monitoring Units (CMUs) for monitoring individual cells and a Master Control Unit (MCU), which consolidates the information and controls the battery functions. The n-BMS’ MCU is fully compatible with the n3-BMS’ CMUs, so it’s easy to upgrade from n-BMS to n3-BMS with the replacement of a single PCB board in any size battery system. For heavy electric vehicles that expect to need an ISO 26262 certified system in the future, this provides a convenient and cost-effective pathway to achieve an ASIL C certified BMS with a simple upgrade.

Sensata Technologies /// www.sensata.com

Thermal management systems for commercial EVs

To improve commercial electric vehicle (EV) performance, range, battery life, and safety, Modine Manufacturing Company announced the general availability of its suite of EVantage Thermal Management Systems for commercial EV chassis. The first two EVantage Thermal Management Systems include: The EVantage Battery Thermal Management System (BTMS) gives customers full control of battery temperature in all environments, from hot summer afternoons to icy winter mornings. With multi-stage cooling and heating, the EVantage BTMS optimizes the temperature range for an entire bank of batteries with a single unit while minimizing power draw. The EVantage Electronics Cooling Package (ECP) keeps the traction motor and power electronics cool for all loads. This complete solution is designed to maintain optimal fluid temperatures for the traction motor and power electronics circuits utilizing multi-zone cooling. EVantage ECPs are designed to specification, with small to large fan arrays that operate only when required to minimize power draw. With the new EVantage BTMS and ECP, Modine provides a complete thermal solution to its commercial, specialty, and purpose-built EV customers, allowing their customers to focus their own engineering resources on other valueadd activities. By combining Modine's heat exchanger technology and tailored smart electronic products, the EVantage suite maximizes cooling while minimizing power draw in a compact form factor. By managing thermal conditions during charging and vehicle operation, the thermal solutions improve commercial EV performance, longevity, and safety. With a proprietary design to minimize power draw during heating and cooling operations, the EVantage suite also extends the range of commercial EVs. The EVantage Thermal Management Systems are designed to operate as complete, plug-and-play systems, controlled through Controller Area Network (CAN) bus communications, and include a pre-programmed master controller for automated operation.

Lightweight lithium-ion battery

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems’ Sunlight ElectroLiFe is a new semitraction lithium-ion battery. ElectroLiFe’s lightweight yet robust design is built to suit evolving customer needs and allows for tool-less, plug & play installation in golf-carts and other recreational vehicles, manufacturing and light commercial vehicle applications, such as AGVs, and other industrial or material handling equipment, as well as leisure marine.

The high energy density and efficiency of the ElectroLiFe range, as well as fast/ opportunity charging, helps reduce idle downtime and ensure maximum productivity. It also has an extended lifespan of >2,000 cycles and can be connected to GLocal, Sunlight Group’s cloud platform. GLocal uses AI to record, in real-time, key parameters regarding the operation of the battery, reducing costs by facilitating optimal downtime and minimal maintenance.

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Lithium-Ion battery product line for dynamic electric boats

American Battery Solutions, Inc. (ABS) is rolling out its high-voltage Proliance Intelligent Battery Series line as a critical component in the future of marine energy and propulsion. The Proliance Intelligent Battery Series includes several products including 350V and 650V systems with energy capacity of 50 or 100kWh with capability of connecting batteries in parallel to scale to over 400kWh applications. This modular approach enables the electrification of the entire portfolio of recreational vessels of various sizes. All ABS high-voltage batteries are designed, tested, and manufactured to the latest standards and specifications for marine, industrial, truck, and automotive applications, making them reliable sources of energy for demanding marine applications. ABS lithium-ion solutions offer a high energy density along with zero maintenance and long life.

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Integrated plug and play storage solution

Fortress Power teams up with Sol-Ark to release their new integrated solar storage solution. Consisting of 4 eFlex batteries and a Sol-Ark 12K or 15K inverter, the new all-in-one solution offers peak shaving for demand charge management, load shifting for time-of-use savings, standalone operation in off-grid mode for power backup, as well as storage of excess solar energy. This all-in-one solution is IP65 Water and dustproof for indoor and outdoor installations. Included are active cooling fans for hot climates and an easy to add din rail thermostat for cold climates. The built-in busbars and cables help make installations 45min or less. With a built-in 200A grid passthrough, customers can have a whole home backup system without building a separate backup load panel. The system is UL 9540 certified and meets the UL 9540 (A) large fire test standard.

Furthermore, it allows customers flexibility to size up inverter and battery capacity based on their needs and budget.

Fortress Power /// www.fortresspower.com

All-in-one tool makes checking EV charge points easy

Megger now offers an instrument that can check the safety and operation of level 1 and level 2 EV chargers. The EVCC300 is a convenient, all-in-one tool that helps to make checking electric vehicle charge points simple. Used following manufacture, installation, repair, or during scheduled maintenance and inspection, the EVCC300 can perform a variety of important safety assessments, including checking for hazardous voltages; confirming there is a ground connection; ensuring that any exposed metal work is properly grounded; certifying that the charger ground does not rise to a hazardous level when the charger output is on; and timing the device’s tripping speed. The unit can also check to see if nuisance tripping or GFCI is likely to occur. The EVCC300 can also perform four key EV charger operation checks, including a proximity detection operation check to detect whether the latching detection is working properly when testing a type 1 connection; control pilot operation check to read the response state of the charger; control pilot signal check to measure control pilot signal voltage, frequency, and duty cycle, as well as highlight instability in the signal; and an EV charger output check to measure output frequency when charging is in process or check for correct L – N supply polarity. The EVCC300 connects to SAE J1772 Type 1 and Type 2 charger connectors only. It has a voltage range of 5V to 300V, frequency range of 45Hz to 65Hz, and an operating temperature range from 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).

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Safeguarding Canada’s Green Future

by Andrew Hejnar

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ith the rise of climate-related disasters at our front door, we Canadians clearly see the impact of climate change. The time to act is now. Canadian organizations have a responsibility to lead the charge in changing the country’s course towards a greener future.

Beyond COVID-19, the top issues Canadians want science to solve are centered around environmental sustainability, especially the impact of climate change. Despite headways made to protect Canada’s environment, more work needs to be done, according to the Fraser Institute’s Environmental Ranking for Canada and the OECD. Although Canada placed 12th overall in environmental performance across 33 high-income countries, Canada ranks 31st and 21st, respectively, for its carbon intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of GDP), and its ability to reduce its carbon intensity over a decade.

Similarly, a ranking of 50 global cities revealed that, despite Canada’s overall “B” grade, Canada holds a “C” in consumptionbased climate emissions. It’s clear that Canadian organizations can no longer sit on the side lines – they must embrace the opportunity to take real steps in addressing Canada’s energy consumption.

In light of this, Canadian organizations need an internationally recognized framework, such as ISO 50001, to help organizations establish, implement, and maintain Energy Management Systems (EnMS) that deeply ingrain systematic improvement of energy performance on a sustained basis.

Energy management begins with effectively tracking energy usage

For any program to be successful, Canadian organizations must understand how and where energy is being used within their facilities. This can be accomplished through energy management information systems (EMIS) such as energy usage meters, and software specifically designed to monitor energy consumption.

It’s critical to get measurement right the first time, and to build a robust system that suits your organization’s needs. Early investment

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in EMIS can help the transition to a formal energy management system (EnMS). With an effective EMIS, your organization can quickly identify opportunities for improvement. For example, let’s take a weekend snapshot of energy usage. What does the data say about energy consumption during periods where no activity or production is occurring? Are there opportunities to turn off or ramp down systems in response to this?

Measuring key business savings to energy efficiency will be critical to senior management committing to and championing new energy management programs. This will help make energy “visible” through daily reports and actionable data.

The value of an organization’s energy usage data cannot be understated. A robust energy baseline will identify opportunities for improvement, and clearly demonstrate reduced energy consumption.

Leverage the latest technology and energy saving solutions

Targeting your organizations energy efficiency opens the doors to achieving wider sustainability goals. Efforts in this space always lead to emission reductions in other areas. Every single step taken to improve your organization’s energy efficiency is extremely valuable. Small, but significant steps that are thought out, well-implemented, and continuously managed, are the key to a successful energy saving strategy.

Examples of small but effective changes begin with your facility’s existing infrastructure, including: o What lights are currently is use in your facility? o Lighting retrofits such as LED lights, occupancy sensors, energy-efficient lightbulbs, and natural lighting systems are just some of the ways your organization can see a 30 percent decrease in energy consumed by lighting systems. o Other energy management projects include drying processes, optimization, HVAC heat recovery, compressor air leak reduction, and chilled water system improvements. o All these projects culminate into significant energy savings.

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Commitment across all levels of an organization is critical to long-term success

Commitment from your frontline workforce - all the way from entry level employees, though senior management - is essential to not only reaching energy management goals, but identifying new ways to use energy efficiently.

Be aware that your frontline workers often notice things that senior leadership may not.

Leveraging their knowledge can have a positive impact on energy consumption. Are there more efficient ways to accomplish an action? Are there machines that can be turned off when not in use? Can you reduce the capacity of certain machines to reduce energy?

Senior management must commit the appropriate resources and responsibilities to implement an effective EnMS. Consider commissioning an energy team to strategically target and implement energy management initiatives. The role of staff in project implementation must be clearly outlined, with clear deliverables and milestones that ladder up to the organization’s energy management strategy. Successes must be championed by senior leadership to inspire frontline workers.

Improving energy efficiency can be achieved with well-executed energy management systems.

Structured EnMS, such as ISO 50001, provide the necessary framework to make energy more visible, engage your workforce, and collaborate with your communities. Canadian organizations must think about their mission statement, and how they can tie energy and climate into what they do. If your company mission captures this, you’ll be able to come up with effective policies – and execute them.

Andrew Hejnar is 3M’s Energy Manager, with more than 20 years of experience in leading sustainability initiatives. Andrew was named an Energy Manager of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and is a Fellow Grade Member of AEE.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

ADVERTISERS’ WEBSITE DIRECTORY Page

NOVEMBER 02-03

Mountain West Clean Energy Summit

Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown – Salt Lake City, UT; infocastinc.com

09-10

OSW Grid & Transmission Summit

Francis Marion Hotel – Charleston, NC; www.offshorewindus.org

Company

Website

70

Abaris Training

www.abaris.com

28

ACE Clamp/PMC Industries

aceclamp.com

53

Agile Wind Power

www.agilewindpower.com

24

Allied Tube & Conduit

atkore.com

73

American Clean Power

cleanpower.org

14

American Earth Anchors

americanearthanchors.com

APA

www.apasolar.com

Bachmann

www.bachmann.info

Baja Carports

bajacarports.com

3

17

The Ventas Gala

Hamilton Hotel – Washington, DC; www.offshorewindus.org

39

30-02

Southeast Renewable Energy Summit

80

Bioenno Power

www.bioennopower.com

Omni Charlotte Hotel – Charlotte, NC; infocastinc.com

54

Bishop Lifting Products

www.lifting.com

Blattner

www.blattnercompany.com

15

Briggs & Stratton's

briggsandstratton.com

33

Buffalo Turbine

www.buffaloturbine.com

5

9

DECEMBER 08-09

Sustainable Aviation Futures North America

43

Castrol

www.castrol.com/wind-us

Intercontinental Hotel – San Francisco, CA; www.safcongressna.com

82

Crown Battery

www.crownbattery.com

71

Dearborn Companies

www.dearborncos.com

29

Delta Steel

www.deltasteel.com

70

Detect

www.detect-inc.com

DeWESoft, LLC

dewesoft.com

e-On Batteries

www.e-onbatteries.com

56

Electric Power Engineers

www.epeconsulting.com

57

Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund

www.eiwpf.org

65

Fiber Instrument Sales, Inc

www.fiberinstrumentsales.com

20

Ginlong Technologies

www.ginlong.com

36

GRT Genesis

www.grtgenesis.com

42

Halus Power Systems

www.halus.com

66

Heico Fasteners

www.heico-lock.us

31

Heyco

www.heyco.com

22

IMT Solar, a division of Mission Critical Energy, Inc

imtsolar.com

83

International Roofing Expo

www.theroofingexpo.com

48

ITH Bolting Technology

www.ith.com

25

KG Technologies

www.kgtechnologies.net

30

Kinetics Solar

www.kineticsolar.com

27

Kong USA

www.kong.it

32

Laser Tools

www.lasertoolsco.com

47

Liebherr USA, Co.

www.liebherr.com

67

Logisticus Group

logisticusgroup.com

JANUARY 2023 18-23

Community Solar Power Summit

Bahia Resort Hotel – San Diego, CA; re-plus.events

OBC 11

24-25

Projects & Money

Royal Sonesta New Orleans – New Orleans, LA; infocastinc.com

FEBRUARY 2023 07-08

Operations & Maintenance & Safety Conference 2023

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions – Round Rock, TX; cleanpower.org/events

08-10

Solar Power Africa

Cape Town International Convention Center – Cape Town, SA; solarpowerafrica.za.messefrankfurt.com

14-16

Intersolar North America (ISNA)

Long Beach Convention Center – Long Beach, CA; www.intersolar.us

14-16

Energy Storage North America (ESNA)

Long Beach Convention Center – Long Beach, CA; www.esnaexpo.com

22-23

RE+ Northeast

46

Mankiewicz Coatings

www.mankiewicz.com

Westin Boston Seaport District – Boston, MA; re-plus.events/northeast/

63

MBA Energy & Industrial

www.mba-nrg.com

37

MISTRAS Group

sensoriawind.com

77

Nel Hydrogen

www.nelhydrogen.com

Nucor Corporation

www.nucor.com

44

Olsson

www.olsson.com

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21

Ontility

www.bbbind.com

Email information to the editor at editor@nacleanenergy.com

60

Onyx InSight

www.onyxinsight.com

69

P.E.I. Corp - Pittsburg Electrical Insulators

www.peipittsburgh.com

23

Paige Renewable Energy

paigerenewableenergy.com

38

Parker Hannifin - Energy Team

www.parker.com/energy

51

Port of Vancouver, USA

portvanusa.com

Powering America (NECA & IBEW)

www.powering-america.org

34

Premier Water Clean Systems

www.premsc.com

18

Presto Geosystems

www.prestogeo.com

PV Labels

PVLabels.com

13

QuickBolt/QuickScrews

quickbolt.com

85

RE+

RE-plus.com

55

Reef Industries

griffolyn.com

16

Renu Robotics Corp

www.renubot.com

79

Rhombus Energy Solutions

www.rhombusenergysolutions.com

61

Richardson Electronics

rellpower.com

27-01

Solar Power Energy Storage Mountain West

Hilton Denver City Center Hotel and Conference Center – Denver, CO; solarstoragemountainwest.com

Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (Requestor Publications Only) 1. Publication Title: North American Clean Energy 2. Publication Number: 0000-1370 3. Filing Date: 10/28/2022 4. Issue Frequency: 6 times per year (bi-monthly) 5. Number of Issues Published Annually: 6 6. Annual Subscription Price: 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 3012 S. Banker St., Suite 1, Effingham, IL 62401 Telephone: 1-309-347-5151 Contact Person: Ian Stuart 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 255 Newport Drive, Suite 336, Port Moody BC V3H 5H1 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher, Editor and Managing Editor: Ian Stuart, 255 Newport Drive, Suite 336, Port Moody BC V3H 5H1 Editor (Name and complete mailing address): Ian Stuart, 255 Newport Drive, Suite 336, Port Moody BC V3H 5H1 Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address): Ian Stuart, 255 Newport Drive, Suite 336, Port Moody BC V3H 5H1 10. Owner (Name and complete mailing address): Ian Stuart, 255 Newport Drive, Suite 336, Port Moody BC V3H 5H1 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None 12. Tax Status: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months 13. Publication Title: North American Clean Energy 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below: Nov/Dec 2022

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No. Copies Single Issue Published Nearest Filing Date

a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run):

32,083

32,500

81

Sinexcel

www.sinexcel.us

c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation:

16,912

17,452

45

SKYLOTEC North America LP

www.skylotec.com

d. Non-requested Distribution:

14,081

13,505

e.Total Non-requested Distribution:

14,332

13,748

26

Solar Connections International

solarconnections.com

f. Total Distribution:

31,244

31,200

27

Solmetric

www.solmetric.com

g.Copies not Distributed:

840

1,300

17

Soltec

soltec.com

h.Total:

32,083

32,500

62

Stahlwille Tools

www.stahlwille-americas.com

i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation:

54.13%

55.94%

75

Surrette Battery/Rolls Battery

rollsbattery.com

16 a. Requested and Paid Electronic Copies

21,098

21,501

64

The Wesson Group

www.twg.us.com

16 b. Total Requested and Paid Print Copies + Electronic Copies

38,010

38,953

41

TotalEnergies

www.totalenergies.com

16 c. Total Requested Copy Distribution + Requested/ Paid Electronic Copies

52,342

52,701

50

Transportation Partners and Logistics LLC

www.tpandl.com

16 d. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Both Print and Electronic Copies)

72.62%

59

Valley Forge

www.vfbolts.com

27

VelociWrapper

www.velociwrapper.com

19

WAGO Corporation

www.wago.us

49

WindESCo

windesco.com

29

Word Rock Drills

wordrockdrills.com

73.91%

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