Greenhouse Systems
RBI Solar Inc. – Ground Mount Solar Installation
RBI Solar Case Study
COUNTRY MEADOWS
Project Location:
Bethlehem, PA
Project Summary:
Type of Installation: Ground Mount Solar
Size: 293 kW
Module Type: Hyundai HiS-M227SG (227 Wp)
Module Quantity: 1288
Foundation Type: Concrete Pier
Challenge:
The designers had to fit the 293 kW array of Hyundai 60-cell, PV modules within the available area. Local conditions required ground mount solar to meet 30 PSF ground snow load and 90 MPH wind load conditions.
Solutions:
RBI solar, Inc. designed the tilt-angle of the ground mount solar framing system for the array at 30 degrees. The RBI Solar team designed the solar mounting system to keep the elevation at the top of the modules approximately 8 feet from rough grade, accounting for terrain undulations.
Project Overview:
Country Meadows of Bethlehem completed a solar installation to supply approximately 23 percent of the retirement community’s energy needs. Annually this PV mounting system will save over 1.6 million pounds of carbon dioxide, the most abundant Greenhouse gas. This is equivalent to removing over 140 cars from road.
RBI Solar, Inc. has provided solar racking systems for this project. This 293 kW solar farm will harvest about 348 MWh annually, or enough energy to offset the energy needs of about 32 homes.
RBI Solar used solar racking systems designed with frames consisting of posts and rafters. The frames supported two rows of modules installed in portrait orientation. Within a structural frame, each row of modules contained five solar modules. Structural steel purlins support the solar modules with top-clamps holding the modules in place.
RBI Solar Inc. provided the complete design, engineering, manufacturing, and shipping, of all the racking materials. Racking for this project was manufactured in RBI Solar’s Ohio manufacturing facility. On site,
solar installation
crews installed the foundations, structural frames, and the mounting system.
Structures are what we are known for:
RBI Solar is the only turn-key solar racking company in US. We design, engineer, manufacture and install solar mounting systems for large commercial and utility scale projects.
RBI Solar offers a broad range of solar racking systems to support every PV module manufacturer. We provide complete solar mounting solutions to solve virtually any challenge in the solar world. Our services include complete design, signed and sealed engineering drawings for all 50 states, high-tech manufacturing, nationwide installation and end-to- end technical support to help you solve the toughest challenges in the industry. All of our solar panel structural systems come with a 20-years limited warranty.
Leveraging more than 70 years of experience in the commercial design-build specialty structures market, RBI Solar, works with its clients to identify the most economical, durable and robust solar mounting solution.
Turn-key Approach:
We take single point responsibility for the entire
solar mounting system
from complete design and engineering to product manufacturing and on-site racking installation.
Design:
RBI Solar has in house designers and engineers registered in all 50 states to provide you signed and sealed drawings for
ground mount solar
, roof mount and specialty solar structures.
Manufacturing:
RBI Solar has two state of the art manufacturing facilities-one in Ohio and one in China to deliver our clients the most economical and premier quality solar racking structures.
Installation:
RBI Solar has contractor’s licenses and certifications to work on any solar mounting project nationwide. Our highly trained installation crews work with on site engineers to mount the solar racking systems as per the required state regulations.
Technical Support:
Our robust, custom engineered, solar racking systems are backed by start to finish technical support from our experienced team.
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