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Smart Clip and Smart Bonding Clip from Solar FlexRack Revolutionize PV Panel Installation
Torque once — no long reaches or working above modules; automatically bond module to ground post
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — The manufacturer of Solar FlexRack, the most innovative PV mounting solution on the market today, is now introducing another cost- and labor-saving innovation that greatly simplifies the process of installing solar panels.… Read More
Tom Meola Named President and CEO of Northern States Metals/Solar FlexRack
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — Northern States Metals, a Youngstown, Ohio-based manufacturer of aluminum extrusions, has announced the appointment of Tom Meola to the position of President and CEO. Northern States Metals is also the creator and manufacturer of the Solar FlexRack, the most innovative photovoltaic rack mounting solution on the market today.… Read More
Solar FlexRacks Selected for 1 MW Chattanooga Airport Project
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — Another “green” initiative has benefited from the use of the Solar FlexRack, the most innovative PV module racking solution on the market today.
Construction was completed in December 2011 on a 1 MW solar farm located in the southwest corner of the airfield at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport in Tennessee.… Read More
Solar FlexRacks Used for Sustainable Landscapes Project at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — The latest project to use Solar FlexRacks as the rack mounting system of choice has a “green” theme in more than one sense.
The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Centre for Sustainable Landscapes in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park recently completed a 125kW solar project that will provide all the power for a new three-story educational, research and administrative center.
Solar FlexRack a Hit at Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas
The Solar FlexRack™ booth at October’s Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas was a popular destination for the thousands of solar industry professionals who attended the annual show.
It was truly a wonderful event, and we enjoyed the opportunity to field your questions about the many new features of the next generation of Solar FlexRacks™.… Read More
Solar FlexRacks Used in 655 kW Project for New Jersey Church and School
GALLOWAY, NEW JERSEY — The latest solar installation to take advantage of the labor- and cost-saving features of the Solar FlexRack will provide 90 percent of the annual electricity demand at a New Jersey regional school and church facility.
The system, which uses 104 Solar FlexRacks to hold nearly 3,000 photovoltaic panels, came online in May at The Church of the Assumption of Galloway, New Jersey.… Read More
Solar FlexRacks at Virgin Islands Airport Stand Up to Hurricane Irene
Solar FlexRacks Used on Rooftop Installation of Youngstown State University
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| On hand for the dedication of the new Youngstown State University solar array on the rooftop of Moser Hall are Cynthia Anderson, president, Youngstown State University; Martin Abraham, Dean, YSU College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, 17th District, Ohio; John Philibin, Regional Sales Manager, Solar FlexRack; and Michael Shaut, CEO, Carbon Vision LLC. |
Solar FlexRacks Chosen for 1.1MW Organic Farm Project in Colorado
EAGLE, COLORADO — The Solar FlexRack has gone green for a zero- to low-impact project that will offset electricity consumed at the Eagle Springs Organic Farm in Colorado.
Advanced Solar Photonics, LLC (ASP) paired its BlackStar™ 400 Series photovoltaic modules with the Solar FlexRack for the 1.1MW Eagle Springs Solar Farm project.… Read More
Solar FlexRack in the Spotlight at the Intersolar North America 2011 Show July 11–14 in San Francisco
Working model of the most innovative rack mounting system will be on display
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — The patent-pending Solar FlexRack, manufactured by Northern States Metals, will be on display at Booth 7626 at the upcoming Intersolar North America trade show. The event will take place July 11–14 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.… Read More