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See the Many Cost-Saving Features of the Solar FlexRack at PV America West in San Jose, March 19-21

For anyone in the solar industry looking for the most innovative photovoltaic mounting solution on the market today, the place to be is the PV America West Show.

The show, to be held March 19–21 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California, is expected to attract over 4,000 industry representatives — including residential and commercial application experts, municipality decision-makers and energy policy makers.… 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.

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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

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — The Solar FlexRack, the most innovative photo voltaic rack mounting system on the market, is known for the speed and ease with which it can be installed. While its nearest competitor touts an installation time of over 30 minutes with a six-man crew, a Solar FlexRack can be installed by a three-man crew in five minutes or less.… Read More

Solar FlexRacks Used on Rooftop Installation of Youngstown State University

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. 

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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

On-Site Visits by a Field Technician Are Included

Expert installation guidance available to meet each project’s unique needs

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — It’s a given that no photovoltaic rack mounting hardware can be installed more quickly, easily and with fewer workers than the Solar FlexRack.

While other rack mounting systems require a six-man crew and 30 minutes or more to erect, a Solar FlexRack can be erected by a three-man crew in less than three minutes.… Read More