CASE STUDY Customer Spotlight SolarEdge Edges out the Competition OVERVIEW Customer: Eco Solar Location: Oahu, Hawaii Installed: 100+ SolarEdge systems SolarEdge Edges Out the Competition In Hawaii, high levels of sunshine and cooler temperatures enable customers to get the most out of their solar modules. The problem with standard PV design practices is that you typically design a PV array to…
Case Study When George denHaan’s brother asked him to help install a PV solar system at his church in 2009, he had no idea that experience would inspire a whole new business for him. “As an engineer, I found the entire PV solar system design and process fascinating,” he shared. Now three years and 30 installations later, George denHaan is at the forefront of the photovoltaic solar frenzy in the…
Case Study The Ontario MicroFIT program encourages the installation of solar energy systems up to 10 kWp by granting them a favorable Feed-in tariff. Within these limits, system owners seek to produce the maximum amount of energy possible in order to accelerate their return on investment. When Mr. Bekendam, owner of a moving company, approached Paul Belanger of Green Planet Solar, a leading…
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…