FEATURES

Pitched-Roof PV Mounting
With a systematic approach, it is possible to overcome pitched-roof PV mounting design challenges to provide an efficient and cost-effective system that will perform well for decades.
BY YUN LEE

Photovoltaic Racking Equipment Guide
A survey of racking products available to North American PV integrators for residential or commercial sloped-roof applications. Includes industry standard and new-to-market mounting solutions.
BY RYAN MAYFIELD AND DAVID BREARLEY

Streamlining Solar Water Heating Installations
Proper preinstallation planning and well-coordinated crews minimize solar thermal system installation time and maximize financial returns, while ensuring high-quality, high-performance systems.
BY CHUCK MARKEN AND JOHN PATTERSON

New-Product Launches
The annual Solar Power International conference presents unparalleled technical resources and networking opportunities. The SolarPro team of technical editors highlight some of the new products displayed on the exhibit floor.
BY DAVID BREARLEY, RYAN MAYFIELD AND JOE SCHWARTZ

DEPARTMENTS

QA Quality Assurance
- Corrosion Chemistry in Solar Thermal Systems
- Voltage Drop in PV Systems

The Wire Industry Currents
- Advanced Energy Launches Solaron 250 kW Inverter
- SEIA Announces Group Insurance Program
- SMA to Open US Manufacturing Plant; Introduces SB 8000US
- National Semiconductor Acquires Energy Recommerce
- Belden Offers Family of Solar Cables
- Heyco Introduces Cordgrips
- Enphase Releases D380 TwinPack
- Suntech Announces First US Manufacturing Plant
- SANYO Opens Ingot and Wafer Facility in Salem, OR
- Industry Groups Collaborate to Develop SolarHub Equipment Database

3-phase One Issue—Three Viewpoints
- DC Arc-Fault Circuit Protection for PV Systems

Interview An Experienced Perspective
- Jane Weissman, Interstate Renewable Energy Council

Training Continuing Education for the Pro

Projects System Profiles
- Truckee Sanitary District, Truckee, CA
- Summers Residence, Minden, NV