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Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Solar Power Daily News Baja Construction (Cont'd. from p. 1) systems up to 17' clear height. SPDN: What are most significant wins for your company in the last year? BH: Well, I would have to say that every job we do is significant and we treat all jobs with the same intensity. That being said, Baja was awarded the solar structure business for LIPA's 19MW solar carport project; and the solar structure business for General Motor's electric vehicle solar carport/EV charging solution. SPDN: Any new and improved products? BH: Not only are we improving our original designs to incorporate grounding, wire management, direct attachment (racking elimination) and accessory options (e.g. security cameras, facia, etc.); we also focusing on DSA structures. We have completed several solar carport school installations in California, Nevada and New KMB Design Group (Cont'd. from p. 4) markets and installation types. Examples of engaging the engineer to a greater extent include: Connecticut's ZREC program – While many solar developers have entered this market, the utility companies' metering standards pose challenges to electrical services and interconnection and can cause significant unplanned construction costs and space issues. Our upfront expertise has helped these solar companies to allow for inclusion of more creative solutions. Customization – We can perform structural engineering for custom carports and more, which are then built by a local Jersey. We also have DSA-approved three Baja designs and six options. SPDN: What distinguishes Baja from its competition? BH: Our in-house engineering department is able to customize a site-specific structure; our material is light gauge, high-tensile steel—half the weight of structural steel with same amount of strength; and our experience both technically and geographically. There is no other company out there with the depth of experience in terms of labor and geography—most of our employees have been in the business of steel design, engineering and installation for a minimum of 15 years in more than 23 states. Another important fact, we are contracted in the three western states with International Ironworker's Union. SPDN: What is your outlook for your solar support structures? BH: We see a great demand for solar car- steel fabricator. In one case, we designed a new open structure on the roof of an auto dealership with a standing seam metal roof, then fastened the PV modules to the roof with S5! clips. With price constraints as they are, the approach was more viable than a pre-fabricated system. Consistency and volume cost savings – National clients often have one standard for design and equipment. However, a regional approach can be advantageous since variations are seen in utility company requirements, local agency and permitting requirements, standard construction processes, structural and environmental differences, etc. Advice and Expertise – Electrical engineering design choices are numerous. has invested in the crystalline solar cell manufacturing line in 2011, which is used to fully test and evaluate new molecules and processes adapted to the needs of each client. The pilot line is located in Air Liquide's corporate R&D center near Saclay, west of Paris, France, and is run by a pool of scientists experienced in PV technologies. The research being undertaken seeks to improve the performance of solar cells while lowering the cost production per watt, with the aim of making solar energy more competitive. ALTAY does offer patented and proven material solutions for front and back-side cell passivation, anti-reflective coating solutions, reduced induced degradation, reduced equipment clogging or reduced wafer metal contamination that are unique to Air Liquide. ALTAY advanced materials have been developed thanks to Air Liquide expertise gained from both the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries that can either enable new technology implementations or reduce the cost per watt peak or improve device performances. As the world tackles climate change and solar energy approaches grid parity, Air Liquide believes the PV industry Seaward Solar (Cont'd. from p. 6) Skyline Solar (Cont'd. from p. 6) Air Liquide (Cont'd. from p. 4) Solarlink Test Kit is ideal for conducting site surveys of potential installations, by quickly providing the information needed to calculate estimated annual solar irradiation and system yields of PV and solar thermal systems. As well as the PV150 and the Solar Survey 200R and associated calibration certificates, the comprehensive kit includes an AC/DC current clamp, various test lead adaptors, test probes and a USB download cable – along with a quick start instruction guide and video. For more information, visit www.seawardsolar.com/usa or stop by booth 8137 at Intersolar North America. The company operates nationwide, building projects from coast to coast from shops in Gilbert, Ariz., where components are built on-site for assembly with the company's own employees, eliminating the potential delays and quality control issues that could arise from outsourcing to subcontractors. "We're a one-stop shop with designbuild capabilities with vast experience in solar installations that gives us the ability to be creative about how we approach a project and provide solutions for its unique issues. We perform all work with our own employees, and without subcontractors. We own all of our own equipment," says Rick Dancer, 19 ports, as there is not much difference in price between a solar roof-mounted solution and a solar carport solution. The secondary benefit of shaded parking in conjunction with the generation of solar power is a winning combination. Shaded parking is not just a convenience for car owners; we are continuing to building PV shaded solutions for the essential operations of cattle and dairy farms, RV and boat storage, transportation centers and water districts. SPDN: To what do you attribute your company's success? BH: I am amazed to find that the solar industry is filled with "construction-lite" companies trying to execute on a construction site. Baja brings more than 40 years of construction experience and reliability to each job. For more information, call Bob at 925766-2612, bob@bajacarports.com, visit www.bajacarports.com or stop by booth 9355 at Intersolar North America. Central vs. string inverters; small vs. large combiner boxes; fixed tilt vs. tracking systems; conduits vs. cable trays; 2 percent voltage drop vs. another standard; and more. We provide the advice and expertise to make the most of these choices. In short, while equipment costs and financial models are a large part of the equation in the development of a solar renewable energy project, it is important to appreciate the short and long-term effects that solid design and engineering can offer right from the start. For more information, visit www.kmbdg.com, call 732-280-5623, or visit booth #7559 at InterSolar North America. should begin to address the carbon footprint of PV module manufacturing to deliver truly green energy. Fidelio, a JV between Air Liquide & Solvay, offers the possibility of significant CO2-eq. emission savings in the PECVD chamber cleaning process by using Fluorine in place of nitrogen trifluoride (NF3), a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 17,200 times that of CO2. For more information, go online to www.airliquide.com, email Olivier.Blachier@airliquide.com, and stop by booth 1007, South Hall at Intersolar North America. President and Owner of Skyline Solar Arizona. "That means that we can design-build, engineer, fabricate and install with our own employees and our own equipment. This leads to lower costs as well as better quality control. We can get things done in a more timely fashion because we don't have to depend on outsourcing to third parties with their own schedules and agendas. It also minimizes the potential for any disputes between our customers and the folks who are constructing their project." For more information, visit Skyline Solar Arizona at Intersolar in booth # 9217 After the show, you can visit at www.skylinesteelinc.com or www .skylinesolarinc.com.

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