W hite Paper Safety Risks & Solutions in PV Systems for North America Introduction In traditional photovoltaic (PV) systems, high DC voltages are present and pose risks to installers, maintenance personnel and firefighters. In addition, the possibility of electrical arcs, which can result in a fire, creates a threat to people working or living in the vicinity of a PV system. Safety mechanisms…
Case Study Background A Commitment to Sustainability In 2010, the municipality of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin made a commitment to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050(1). A government-supervised mission, projects would need to be funded with taxpayers’ money, be cost-effective, and remain 100% transparent. Taking budgetary risks was not an option. The Challenge Installing…
Case Study The Challenge Spending Less on Energy, More on the Customer Experience On average, supermarkets in the United States spend more than $200,000 on annual energy costs. A top leading grocery store in Mexico, was no exception. Recently, the popular supermarket chain explored clean energy solutions to reduce grid demand and electricity costs. With the right solar solution, they felt they…
Case Study Powering a Brighter Future for Edison High Smart solar cuts costs, funds academic programs C2 Energy Capital’s rooftop and canopy solar project in Minneapolis, MN won the 2020 Smart Energy Decisions National Innovation Award in Onsite Renewable Energy and was a finalist for Intersolar’s Smarter E 2020 Award. Learn more about this installation and how SolarEdge inverters contributed to…
Case Study New Columbia Solar Puts ~$30K/Year on Scoreboard for D.C. United’s Audi Field SolarEdge Rooftop and Canopy PV System Saves 30% in Annual Utility Costs Background Sports Stadiums Are Growing Smarter To save money, and operate sustainably while doing so, a growing number of stadiums around the world are turning to solar to power their massive banks of floodlights, sound systems, luxury…