Solar FlexRack Completes Independent Technical Assessment of TDP Turnkey Tracker to Underpin Its Bankability

Youngstown OH, Nov. 15^th, 2016 – Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Black & Veatch has performed a bankability study of its TDP^TM Turnkey Tracker. The technical report covers the tracker’s design, reliability, durability, installation, operations and maintenance.

According to GTM Research, over 70% of the US ground-mount systems are now being installed with solar trackers. Tracker installation growth in 2017 is expected to be 19%. *

Jeff Gwinnell, President and C.E.O. of Solar FlexRack said, “We’re pleased to complete this bankability report and to further customers’ confidence in the powerful TDP Turnkey Tracker solution that reduces project installation risks and costs.”

Solar FlexRack’s TDP Tracker design leaves rows easily accessible for operation and maintenance. Its smart backtracking maximizes energy production. Bundling the high-tech tracker with best-in-class project services provides next-level services and support to commercial and utility-scale solar project developers, EPCs and installers. From preliminary layout and design, through geotechnical engineering, construction and commissioning, Solar FlexRack’s turnkey tracker solution delivers an optimized, robust tracker, along with a team of experts with decades of solar experience to ensure your project’s success. To learn more about the TDP Tracker Solution, please visit http://solarflexrack.com/products/tracker/.

*https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/global-pv-tracker-market-to-grow-254-year-over-year-in-2016

About Solar FlexRack

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals, is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis tracking systems in the commercial and utility scale, solar mounting industry. Solar FlexRack also offers full turnkey packages, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, layout, and installation services to address the actual site conditions of an installation, providing a full scope of services from design to delivery and installation. Solar FlexRack has completed almost 1.5 GW of solar racking installations in 32 states across America and five countries globally. For more information, visit www.solarflexrack.com.

Solar FlexRack’s Director is Presenting at the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA) Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference

Youngstown OH, Nov. 10^th, 2016 - Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and tracking solutions, announced today that Sasha Honsl, Solar FlexRack’s Director of Business Development, will present Tuesday, November 15^th on the racking panel session at MnSEIA Midwest Gateway to Solar Conference.

Solar FlexRack is a Sponsor of the third annual Conference to be held in Minneapolis on November 15th & 16th, 2016. Key topics for sessions highlight Minnesota’s solar growth and will include Distributed Solar, Finance & Tax and State Solar Policy. Sessions will also address the industry’s future challenges and discussions on how to make solar more successful in the years to come. This two-day working conference will bring together solar industry practitioners from all over the country.

“We appreciate the work that MnSEIA has done in bringing together industry leaders to further the efforts of clean renewable solar energy in the Midwest. Solar FlexRack is a company dedicated to their customers and delivering quality solar trackers, racking and expert project services for the installation of commercial, community, and utility-scale solar projects,” said Honsl.

Other solar racking panel guests include: Milton Nogueria of Roof-tech, Julianne Bernstein of Brilliant Rack, Amanda Bostelman of AP Alternatives, Dylan Pugh of Patriot Solar, and Kristi Thiry of Preformed Lined Products.

To schedule a meeting with Sasha Honsl during MnSEIA, visit Solar FlexRack’s Events page and fill out the “Schedule a Meeting” form or contact him direct at 613-227-2673.

About Solar FlexRack

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals, is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis tracking systems in the commercial and utility scale, solar mounting industry. Solar FlexRack also offers full turnkey packages, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, layout, and installation services to address the actual site conditions of an installation, providing a full scope of services from design to delivery and installation. Solar FlexRack has completed almost 1.5 GW of solar racking installations in 32 states across America and five countries globally. For more information, visit www.solarflexrack.com.