http://www.schletter.us General News and Product Information from Schletter Inc. Contact a Schletter Technical Sales Representative (+1 520 289 8730) today to assist you in the design and competitive pricing of your PV solar mounting systems or metal fabrication needs. en-us mail@schletter.us Copyright (c)2010 Schletter Inc. All Rights Reserved 15 http://www.schletter.us http://www.schletter.us/images/rssSchletterLogo.jpg 250 66 http://www.schletter.us/favicon.ico http://www.schletter.us/favicon.ico http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html Meeting or exceeding all applicable IBC and ASCE standards, the FS Uno all-steel mounting system is now also ETL Classified. Install large-scale PV systems at a lower cost with the quality you expect, assured by the industry’s certifying organizations. 2013-05-03 http://www.schletter.us/commercial-park-sol.html Schletter’s Park@Sol is the most versatile solar shade structure on the market. With multiple design and foundation options, you can turn any parking or pedestrian area into a valuable solar array while providing shade at an excellent price! Call 520.289.8730 now for more information. 2013-04-05 http://www.schletter.us/commercial-fixez.html The new Fix-EZ flat roof system from Schletter is wind tunnel tested with low distributed loads and features minimal parts. Enjoy easy installation and integrated grounding — at an excellent price point. Call 520.289.8730 for a quote on your next roof mount today. 2013-03-07 http://www.schletter.us/helios3d.html Helios 3D, one of the most comprehensive PV plant layout tools on the market, has a new upgrade available: PV Plant Engineering for designing and laying out electrical systems. Contact Schletter today for more information! 2013-02-07 http://www.pvgroundbreaker.com Schletter’s new project feasibility app, PV Groundbreaker, will help you quickly and easily determine the potential power output of any plot of land on the planet! Try it with a Demo Account or register for a full account to unlock all functionality. 2013-01-15 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html On your next driven-post ground mount system from Schletter, take advantage of our in-house Field Operations department offering Geotechnical analysis, training, installation services, as well as sales and rentals of the GAYK hydraulic ram, the tool that has reached 500 posts installed over an 8 hour period! 2012-11-14 http://www.schletter.us/event-spi.html Schletter’s 3,500 square foot booth, number 1323, at SPI will be the best place to get detailed solar mounting information while enjoying Bavarian-style hospitality. Stop by the booth or watch online. 2012-09-05 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html Schletter introduces the NEW FixZ-15 for maximizing power production on low-slope trapezoidal sheet metal roofs. The FixZ-15 increases module tilt by 12 to 15 degrees with ease. Contact Schletter for additional product and pricing information. 2012-08-03 http://www.schletter.us/event-intersolar.html This year, Schletter will occupy a 4,000 square foot booth on the 3rd floor of the Moscone Center, booth 9223. There will be more system displays than we’ve ever shown before, including a full-size Park@Sol carport, as well as the Schletter hospitality for which we are known. Stop by or watch online. 2012-07-05 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html This month’s featured product is the Park@Sol system, now produced using the most advanced fabrication techniques available in the industry. Competitively priced and now capable of longer spans, we can help you create larger carport designs faster. Read more about our new production methods on the Schletter website. 2012-05-09 http://www.schletter.us/event-truckathon-2012.html We’re bringing the latest solar product information to a city near you! Beginning this month and continuing through August, the Schletter truck will be touring across the United States to promote the power of the sun! Topics discussed will include: the FS 2.5 kW Kit, the new lightweight AluGrid roof mount system, and a variety of easy-to-use roof mount options for residential and commercial applications. Participants can earn a NABCEP continuing education credit. This will be a free event with no RSVP required. Visit the events page on our website for dates and cities. 2012-04-10 http://www.schletter.us/events.html Learn about solar for free, with Schletter’s two new NABCEP webinar classes! Discover how to cut your PV layout time in half with our Helios 3D Software Class, or learn about the design process of residential systems in our Flush Mount Class. Sign up today on our website and check back often for more online webinars. This summer, Schletter will continue to bring you the latest in solar education. 2012-04-04 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html This month’s product focus features the FS 2.5kW Kit, the residential ground mount system that’s easy to order, ship and install. The FS kit comes with all the solar mounting hardware needed to get the job done FAST! Plus, same day shipping for orders by Noon MST (restrictions apply). Contact Schletter at (520) 289 8730 for more details. 2012-03-13 http://www.schletter.us/event-truckathon-2012.html Get ready to see the Schletter tractor trailer on the road this summer. Starting on Earth Day, April 21st, in San Antonio Texas, we're kicking off our 2012 Truckathon and bringing the latest solar product information to a city near you. Learn about easy-to-install solar roof mount systems, discover the NEW AluGrid, find out about load considerations, and earn NABCEP continuing education credit. Find out more on our website today. 2012-03-02 http://www.schletter.us/event-utility-commercial-workshop.html On March 12 and 13 in San Diego, Schletter will be hosting a combination of classroom-style presentations and hands-on instruction geared toward larger PV projects. This event is an excellent opportunity for large-scale solar professionals to gain the latest information from experts in the industry, including REFUSol, Intertek, Schletter, and others. Plus earn NABCEP Continuing Education Credit. Sign up Today! 2012-01-26 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html This month’s product focus is the PVMax, a ground mount solar system which uses proven technology based on Schletter’s long history of engineering and design innovations. The PVMax’s concrete foundations make it suitable for nearly any terrain. A perfect solution for areas where soil is too soft or rocky for pile driving. Read more about the PVMax on our website. 2012-01-12 http://www.pv-tech.org/news/top_10_pv_tech_product_reviews_of_2011 PV-Tech names Schletter’s PV Spin the 3rd most popular product in 2011. PV-Tech reviewed over 120 products, and the module cleaning system sparked great interest for its revolutionary ability to optimize system performance. Read the entire article on PV-Tech.org. For more information about the PV Spin visit our website (http://www.schletter.us/pvspin.html). 2012-01-03 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html The easy-to-install, revolutionary FS System gets even better! We have proudly started producing FS Systems with the ETL Classified Mark. This mark is assurance that the solar mounting system and its components follow safety standards, having been tested and certified by a third-party organization. Learn more about how the cost-effective FS System is perfect for your next residential, commercial, or utility-scale project. 2011-12-06 http://www.schletter.ca/event-solarcanada-2011.html See Schletter at Solar Canada 2011, the largest solar industry tradeshow in Canada, on December 5 - 6 in Toronto. View Schletter's easy-to-install ground and roof solar mounting systems for residential, commercial or utility-scale projects. Discover a large variety of rails, beams, and components to accommodate any need while remaining cost-effective. Don't miss our NEW residential calculator tool, Park@Sol Solar Carport, and Helios 3D PV layout software. Plus traditional Bavarian pretzels and beer, exceptional Schletter hospitality, and much more! 2011-11-23 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/10/solar-executives-kick-off-spi-with-habitat-for-humanity Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) coordinated with SolarCity, Trina Solar, SolarUS, SES 21, SolarTrek, Schletter and Bosch Solar Energy to donate residential PV systems to 15 Dallas-area Habitat for Humanity homes. Combining solar energy with Energy Star standards in each home create a truly efficient and affordable solution. 2011-10-28 http://www.schletter.us/support/PVMax3_Product_Sheet.pdf As part of Rosemont Copper's renewable energy project, two systems are to be tested by Arizona EPC, Solar Gain Inc. One of the solar mounting systems commissioned is Schletter's ballasted PVMax. Designed for unstable soil, the concrete foundations of the PVMax result in ease-of-installation while remaining cost-effective. Read more about the press release on Solar Industry's website(http://solarindustrymag.com). 2011-10-03 http://www.pv-tech.org/news/loan_guarantee_countdown_doe_finalizes_337m_for_mesquite_solar_1_pv_project Loan finalized yesterday by the Department of Energy for $337 million for the Mesquite Solar 1 power plant in Maricopa County, Arizona. Schletter will supply the mounting system for this enormous project which will generate enough power to run 31,000 homes and will create 400 new construction jobs. Read the full article on PV-tech's website. 2011-09-30 http://www.schletter.us/event-spi-2011.html Join us in Dallas, Texas for Solar Power International 2011 and experience our two Schletter booths: Indoor #5145 and Outdoor #100. See Schletter's easy-to-install mounting systems for projects of all sizes, the new PvSpin module cleaner, Helios 3D solar planning software for faster PV layouts, and much more at our indoor booth #5145. At our outdoor booth #100 view our new Schletter tractor-trailer, GAYK pile driving ram for rapid post installation, cost-effective FS System and more! Can't make it to SPI? Check back on our website during the show dates for live web cam streaming, a Helios 3D webinar presentation, event updates and photos. 2011-09-28 http://www.schletter.us/support/PR_Schletter_Production.pdf Schletter announces an increase to its engineering and manufacturing capacity in Tucson, Arizona. President of Schletter, Martin Hausner, says with the ramped up production customers will experience "shorter lead times, reduced material costs, and decreased manufacturing turnaround times…" Schletter has already started testing its larger production capabilities by quickly delivering several utility-scale megawatt systems. To read the full press release visit the Schletter website today. 2011-09-21 http://www.schletter.us/support/PR_Schletter_CleanHarbors.pdf Solar engineering firm groSolar selected Schletter to supply a 1.5 MW ground mount system for a landfill in Bridgeport, New Jersey. "Schletter's mounting system allowed us to improve the installation time and efficiency," says Frank Griffin, Vice President of the Commercial Business Segment with groSolar. The selected system for the project, the PVMax, utilizes concrete footers that allow for stability on uneven ground. Read the entire press release on our website today. 2011-09-15 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html This month's product focus features the Schletter soil testing process. Our thorough geotechnical investigation of the soil prior to a ground mount PV installation ensures the system's stability and longevity. For purchased Schletter systems over 250 kW, soil testing is complimentary. Learn more about the process on our website today. 2011-09-07 http://www.schletter.us/event-registration.html It's not too late to register for our East Coast Residential, Commercial, and Utility-Scale Installation Workshop. The August 23rd complimentary workshop will cover residential and small commercial installations. For a low cost of $190, August 24th and 25th will focus on Large Commercial and Utility-Scale Installations, with demonstrations by Solectria Renewables Inverters, Abound Modules, and Schletter. Sign up on our website today! 2011-08-18 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html This month's product focus, Schletter's FS system, offers the highest level of in-house pre-fabrication to date. The FS System is known for its ease-of-installation, durability, and attractive design. See why over 300 MW were already installed this year — Check out our FS installation video on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/SchletterInc#p/u/11/_IWEboTzRZk). 2011-08-11 http://www.youtube.com/user/IntersolarTV This year we had two booths at the show, with one dedicated to our large ground mount product line and the other featuring more roof-top options than ever before! The stars of the show were the dynamic Helios 3D solar system software, the amazing Schletter semi-truck (yes, we had a big-rig in our booth!) and the display previewing the NEW PvSpin. Didn't make it to Intersolar 2011? Catch videos of the largest solar conference in California on Intersolar TV today and view our event photos on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SchletterInc). 2011-07-22 http://inovateussolar.com/news/press-releases/145-inovateus-solar-and-sterman-masser-potato-farms-partner-on-one-megawatt-35-acre-ground-mount-system- Sterman Masser Potato Farms selected Inovateus Solar as its contractor for a one-megawatt ground-mount solar project, which will help reduce the energy bill of the farm's potato processing facility. The Masser family packages over 300 million pounds of potatoes each year, while implementing green techniques such as limiting chemical use, recycling discarded material, and harvesting solar energy. Inovateus Solar chose Schletter's FS system for the 3.5 acre ground-mount solar array, which was recently completed in late May. 2011-06-30 http://www.altenerg.com/ In the current issue of enerG, the magazine reports on the progress of Cupertino Electric's 6.7 MW utility PV solar project in Southern California. Schletter supplied the racking for the project, which is situated on 32 acres of land and will be erected in one-third of the typical timeframe. Read more about California's largest utility-owned solar plant in the feature article "Tight Schedule for Solar Project", on newsstands today. 2011-06-27 http://www.schletter.us/event-intersolar-2011.html Come visit us at Intersolar - the solar industry's premier exhibition in San Francisco, and see the largest display of Schletter racking products in North America. Watch Helios 3D software demonstrations, view the Park@Sol carport system, learn about the GAYK pile driving ram, relax at the Bavarian style beer garden and much more! With more interactive displays than ever before, be sure to stop at both of the Schletter booths (#7758 and #5146). Email mail@schletter.us for complimentary Intersolar passes. 2011-06-14 http://www.schletter.us/event-utility-commercial-workshop.html Attend Schletter's Structural Design of Solar Mounting Systems class on June 22 and receive 1.5 credit hours for NABCEP's Continuing Education Program. The class will cover advanced topics such as building codes, load assumptions, optimization of profiles, design considerations, and structural calculations. For more information on this class, along with others like it, visit our Utility and Commercial Scale Installation Workshop event page. 2011-06-09 http://www.schletter.us/event-utility-commercial-workshop.html Registration is now available for the much anticipated 2-day workshop for utility scale solar installations. Industry leaders will gather in Tucson, Arizona on June 21-22 for a combination of classroom style presentations and hands-on instruction from experts in the industry including Kaco, Kyocera and Schletter. From live demonstrations of the GAYK pile driver, to learning the inner workings of utility-scale inverters, to previewing Helios 3D software, this is the event to take your company to the next level of solar installations. 2011-06-03 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html Helios 3D is premier design software for utility scale PV solar systems. This revolutionary system includes database management and drawing interface tools such as terrain analysis, shadow object placement, and field alignment. Reduce your PV layout work from weeks to days with Helios 3D. 2011-06-01 http://www.schletter.us/news.html In a German poll of 3,795 participants Schletter was ranked highest in popularity out of 78 solar mounting manufacturers. The participants stated Schletter's long history in manufacturing and its production of high quality mounting systems as reasons why they trust in Schletter. We would like to pass on this compliment to our customers for making us the most popular solar mounting system manufacturer. We will continue to strive for top quality in our products and service in the years to come. 2011-05-25 http://www.schletter.us/product-update.html Earlier this month we featured our Windsafe™ Roof Mount PV System. Don't forget to finish every PV System installation with cable management. Loose, dangling cables can reflect poorly on the esthetics of a finished PV project. Schletter offers cost effective cable clips to keep things tidy, further enhancing a well planned system. 2011-05-19 http://www.nationalsolarconference.org/solar2011/public/enter.aspx Come visit us at the longest-running educational event for solar industry experts in the U.S. We'll be at Booth #727 in the Raleigh Convention Center. Learn about solar energy technology, education, policy, engineering, installation and much more! 2011-05-11 http://events.linkedin.com/Schletter-Residential-Installer-Open/pub/654642 You can now RSVP on LinkedIn for Schletter's Residential Installer Open House in Tucson, Arizona on May 26th. Take a tour of the manufacturing facility, watch hands on demonstrations, and learn about installation techniques while enjoying refreshments. You can also RSVP to mail@schletter.us 2011-05-09 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html Perfect for commercial, residential, flat or pitched roofs, the Windsafe is the most versatile solution for Roof-Mount PV Systems. Read more about how this product can reduce installation time and cost in this month's Product Focus… 2011-05-03 http://www.interpv.net/ Schletter's Vice President of Engineering, Dr. Wolfgang Fritz wrote an article for the April issue of Interpv magazine, titled Considerations for Designing Solar Installations. Dr. Fritz coordinates and performs all engineering design aspects of the solar mounting systems Schletter manufacturers. 2011-04-28 http://www.schletter.us/support/april_newsletter.html In our Spring 2011 Quarterly Newsletter find out how to save at least 4 cents per watt with the Rapid Grounding Middle Clamp, read about our new project checklists online, learn about Schletter's upcoming events, and much more! 2011-04-27 http://www.amiando.com/ofit2011.html?page=460210 Visit Schletter's booth at the Ontario Feed-In Tariff Supply Chain Forum in Toronto, now just 4 days away! The Forum will bring together experts and regulators in Ontario's wind and solar industries to discuss the future of renewable energy. Along with Schletter will be solar and wind developers, manufacturers, suppliers, politicians, and analysts committed to addressing the challenges and opportunities of the FIT program. We look forward to seeing you there! 2011-04-15 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html Park@Sol is an ideal way to add solar PV power generation to residential or commercial locations. Its unique and attractive design allows for minimal foundation requirements while maximizing module surface area—ideal for providing shade and increase power production capabilities to any sized parking structure. 2011-04-08 http://www.solarabcs.org/about/index.html Pulling from experts throughout the industry, the Solar America Board for Codes and Standards (Solar ABCs), has elected Wolfgang Fritz, Ph.D., P.E., to participate as a member of their Advisory Committee. Schletter is pleased to have Mr. Fritz' lend his knowledge and expertise to the committee in the hopes to advance the further development of the industry as a hole. 2011-03-29 http://www.pvamericaexpo.com Visit Schletter in booth number 303 at PV America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Preview our new AluLight System along with the newly ETL listed Rapid Middle Clamp. See you in Phili! 2011-03-25 http://pvpowerup.podbean.com/ PVPowerUp Episode 20: A 1 MW ground-mount solar installation at Masser Farm's featuring Schletter's FS System. 2011-03-15 http://www.schletter-inc.us/support/esaRibbonCutting.pdf ESA Renewables is hosting the Grand Opening of the NEW solar array at Martin's Creek Elementary School in Murphy, North Carolina! Come see the future of sustainable energy with a tour of the 999 KW array. Facility is open to the public from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, March 17th. 2011-03-11 http://www.schletter-inc.us/events.html The Renewable Energy World Expo begins today in Tampa, Florida. Visit Schletter in booth #422 and don't miss the conference where Wolfgang Fritz, vice president of engineering, will be speaking. 2011-03-08 http://www.schletter-inc.us/support/Rapid%20Grounding%20Middle%20Clamp.pdf Schletter now has ETL listing on our Rapid2+ Middle Clamp, reducing the need for additional parts. One Piece, One Snap - Dual Results! 2011-03-03 http://www.schletter.us/schletter-careers.html We are proud to announce a brand new position with the Schletter family. We are seeking dedicated CAD artists to work in Drafting with our Engineering department. Do you have AutoCAD or Inventor talent? If so, be sure to contact HR@schletter.us and speak with Julia Kotas about this exciting opportunity. 2011-02-15 http://www.schletter.us/brochures.html Schletter Inc. recently released many updated company brochures and installation manuals. Featuring revised information, great product images, and interactive forms, both new and existing clients are sure to benefit. Visit the Brochures page today to download the latest Schletter product and system catalogs! 2011-02-11 http://www.schletter.us/members/index.html Schletter is proud to introduce the new and improved Valued Client portal on the Schletter.us website. Beyond a massive graphical upgrade, each client portal has targeted support documents and project files to assist both experienced and inexperienced Schletter clients with the development of their solar mounting system. Register today to take full advantage! 2011-02-08 http://www.schletter.us/events.html Schletter Solar Mounting Systems will be taking it’s talents to Miami Beach for the MiaGreen tradeshow on March 3 – 4, 2011. Hosted by the Miami Beach Convention Center, Schletter will be represented by our VP of Engineering, Wolfgang Fritz (mailto:wolfgang.fritz@schletter.us), who will be leading a discussion about the future of solar technologies. Visit us at Booth 909 to speak with a dedicated sales representative and learn about the latest in solar mounting mechanics. 2011-02-08 http://schletter-inc.us/members/index.html Sign up today to become a member of our Valued Customer portal. Some of the benefits of membership include, specialized calculators for use when developing your project, interactive checklists for working with the Schletter Engineering team, warranty information, and much more. Register today to take full advantage of being a Schletter Valued Customer! 2011-02-07 http://www.schletter.us/events.html If you were at the AriSEIA Solar Day at the Legislature, held in Phoenix, you were treated to an exhibition of Schletter technology by Ed Grover (edward.grover@schletter.us). Visit our events calendar today to stay up-to-date with the latest Schletter happenings. You could even follow us across the country like the Beatles! 2011-02-04 http://www.schletter.us/gayk.html Schletter offers both sales and rentals for the GAYK HRE 1000 Hydraulic Ram, simplifying ground mounted PV installations. Be sure to have the right tools for the job, contact a Schletter sales representative today to learn more about the GAYK Hydraulic Ram! 2011-02-03 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html In February's Product Focus, we will be detailing the variety of standard and custom sheet metal clamps produced by Schletter Inc. These sheet metal clamps are designed to quickly and efficiently secure your modules to your Schletter Mounting System, cutting installation time and reducing your overhead costs. 2011-02-02 http://www.schletter.us/schletter-careers.html With the solar power industry in North America growing at a rapid pace, we are seeking qualified candidates to support our legal department. Enjoy a fun and inviting work enviornment and a generous benefits package. Apply today to become a paralegal with Schletter! 2011-02-01 http://www.schletter.us/support/Schletter_Tucson_Contact_List.pdf Schletter Inc. recently updated our telephone extensions. Please download updated vCards on the contact page or view the entire contact list at the specified address. 2011-01-31 http://www.schletter.us/schletter-careers.html Two new career listings have just been added to our website. If you are looking for a position as an Accounts Payable Assistant or a Geotechnical Field Technician, please contact Julia Kotas (julia.kotas@schletter.us) today for more information! 2011-01-21 http://www.schletter.us/featured-product.html In January's Product Focus, we are highlighting the expansive selection of Roof Hooks availiable for a variety of roofing materials. Whether your roof be Spanish tile or slate, asphalt or concrete, Schletter Inc. offers the perfect solution for your solar mounting needs. 2011-01-20