Re: [RE-wrenches] Hurricane damage to solar arrays

Thanks for the early report Jason. Be safe down there. I would be cautious about those modules that were so violently tossed about, even if the glass is intact. They may be full of cell micro fractures It would be interesting if we had IR images of working arrays from before and after a huge wind

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hurricane damage to solar arrays

I'm based in Fort Myers and we cover the hardest hit areas from Irma. We are in the "stuff" right now, so I'll make this brief until I have more time, which might be a while. We are seeing quite a bit of minor damage and some major damage. We're getting calls from all dealers' customers and a coupl

Re: [RE-wrenches] definition of "areas of physical damage"

Same rule enforced here in Idaho & Colorado. In Idaho we even have to use Sched 80 anywhere above the finished floor even the attic and in walls [if required]. Dana Orzel Great Solar Works, Inc.

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hurricanes and Wind-loading !

I have 2 clients in the Keys and one on the mainland who basically hired me to make sure they had AC and AC cooling, no matter what. It is an Offgrid mentality where you don't put holes in a roof and use ground mounts for solar. You have a battery system and a 500 gallon propane tank/generator alon

Re: [RE-wrenches] Photowatt Contact

Photowatt declared bankruptcy in the international court at the Hague a number of years ago.  We were  unable to pursue a claim, but good luck I hope you find a remedy that includes the current operator. Patrick A. Redgate Ameco Solar, Inc. 7623 Somerset Blvd Paramount CA, 90723 562-633-4400

[RE-wrenches] definition of "areas of physical damage"

Dear Wrenches, I have a residential ground mounted installation that did not pass inspection due to schedule 40 PVC conduit stubbing up from a trench to the inverters and subpanel.  The inverters and subpanel are hung on Unistrut, which is attached to the rear posts of the ground rack.  There is

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hurricanes and Wind-loading !

To Tom’s suggestions I would add to pay attention to your “edge zone”. If you can stay 8 inches or so from the edge of the roof on all sides, more in particularly exposed coastal areas, the wind loading becomes appreciably more tolerable. We have over 1000 modules installed in the Bahamas over t

Re: [RE-wrenches] Hurricanes and Wind-loading !

I am wondering if this will change the perspective of Florida utilities, regulators, and property owners with respect to distributed generation and resiliency.  The stories of people coming back to structures with no power and Florida's hot weather is not helping people function in the climate.