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At 1:26am on August 4, 2009, Pratik Desai said…: I am in to Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Fertilizer, Chemical based process industry projects. As a part of several Govt. polocies and taxation advantages we promote green energy in our projects
Apart from that many facilities we do design & construct are unmanned operations and we in general need to consider alternative energy sources in perticular Solar / UPS systems as a back up system in case of main DCS / ESS system power failure.

At 12:38pm on July 30, 2009, Pratik Desai said…: Hey Deep,

I am an oil & gas professional wanted to discuss the potential India market and share some innovative thoughts.

Appreciate you quick response.

Warm Rgds,

At 5:01pm on July 10, 2009, Martin Herzfeld said…: "thanks Martin for the resources! I'm trying to find out more details about the specifics of how this grant is going to work. For example, the application we need to fill out to help our customers secure the 30% grant after the system is installed. Also will the 30% grant be taxed as income on the federal and state level? How much money is allocated to the "solar grant" program?

"Payments for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits"

http://www.treas.gov/recovery/1603.shtml

Also the following are interesting mounts ... as you may observe the emphasis for ground and pole mounts are with TPMs. :)

http://www.solarmarkt.com/solarmarkt_produkte/pdf_engine/PdfProduktExport.php?company=1&lang=am&treePath=2&type=0&pid=6

At 9:22am on July 10, 2009, Azad Siahmakoun said…: Here is our URL: http://www.rose-hulman.edu/minds/index.htm
We do not have any ongoing research on solar cell.

At 8:57pm on July 8, 2009, Martin Herzfeld said…: In other words, no. Propose and suggest TPMs and ground-mounted solutions.

At 4:49pm on July 8, 2009, Martin Herzfeld said…: Briefly, for discussion only, residential installations, deal with other vendors - three specifically - and for large commercial and agricultural deal with other companies. Commercial installations are unique and each vendor has specialty. The reason is with regards to Schedule 40, 80, ... and a method. However, their an excellent resource with substantial experience in the industry for many years. For instance the above communications diagram only now seems to appear only:

http://www.directpower.com/products/inverters/sunnyboy/sunnyboy_commoptions.pdf

Nonetheless, remember it's not only the technology in the criteria matrix, but supportability for contractors. Prefer and use TPMs and the Ground-mounted array with piers specifically. As mentioned, the SPMs size of the pole is typically larger by one inch at a 3 - 4 inch pole - for example 2 modules. Besides only a number of modules, galvanize poles or pipe do appear to weather over time as a method. Also SPMs typically require a ladder. Don't do ladders. Also the situation of aesthetics, if you can choose the other.

The ground mount shown aluminum. The more permanent structures with piers such as factors of wind and snow loading. Experience with DPW, suggest use TPMs. The mounting sleeves are the differentiators. As for the ground-mounts consider the option of Hollander T fittings also http://www.hollaender.com/?page=solar The fittings have equivalent warranty as the inverters. In addition, there are mount which may be to the 'top and the side.' http://www.hollaender.com/?page=solarsidemount

What are you thinking?

If you enjoy mathematics with regards to "poles" suggest, flagpole formulas:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Nonconstrained+%22Tam+Thuc+Ha+%22+site%3Alink.aip.org%2F&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

At 10:42am on July 7, 2009, Martin Herzfeld said…: Appears to be interesting requirements.

For others, if electrical service is available, and the requirements, would suggest option would be to simply select, if (2) modules from the compatibility list:

http://www.enphaseenergy.com/downloads/Enphase_Module_Compatibility_List.pdf

Then, select two (2) micro-inverters:

http://www.gogreensolar.com/products/enphase-energy-micro-inverter-m190
http://www.enphaseenergy.com/downloads/EnphaseAppNote_RackingCompatibility.pdf

It appears the cost of an interactive system would be less also. For others would consider a top of pole mount (TPM) or side of pole mount (SPM) with regards to wind and a more permanent structure. However, proposed structure appears as a top of ground mount:

http://www.wholesalesolar.com/solarpowersystems/small-dc-off-grid-solar-power-system.html

If on the roof suggest a racking structure which is waterproof and properly sealed. Think it's the International Residential Code (IRC) Chapter 23 Solar Systems where flashings are required.

http://www.quickmountpv.com/

There is also a situation with wind issues, if roof-mounted and typically suggest modules be mounted with a ~4-6 inch space parallel to the roof pitch. As best practices,modules would not be typically tilted on a sloped roof. If a flat roof, would be another situation with maybe non-penetrating roof mount with a slight tilt.

For instance, for small systems, a ground mounted rack for up to 8 modules would be 1.5 inch scheduled 40 with 6 foot between piers, for a total of 8 poles or pipes. with a 2 foot with caps on each side and two merchant with (4) 5 foot couplings or (2) 10 foot schedule 40. The structure would be fixed to the ground with a total of 4 piers at an area of 12 x 12 feet at less than 7 feet in height for a fixed tilt. A more permanent structure would provide flexibility for both wind and snow loading. In addition, the conductors are to be secured and supported if for use with wildlife, such as an cabin. In addition a Remote Photovoltaic Power Supply (RPPS) on a pole and ground mounted as not utility interactive or DC systems. On a pole for an option for a flexible tilt (TPM) with one ~2.5 to ~3.0 inch schedule 40 pole for two (2) modules. For 2 modules side of pole mounts (SPM) would be one ~3.0 to ~4.0 inch schedule 40 or 80 pipe or pole. In addition, there are options for trackers. For small systems on pole mounts, at a height of ~>7 feet. Since trackers may require maintenance, with the option of in increasing the number of modules, then fixing the tilt with regards to energy requirements.

Simply, the pipe size for ground mounts < TPMs < SPMs. There's a bit more to this, but ... all the best.

At 5:46pm on July 5, 2009, Alexandra Lipsitz said…: Hi, yes I went to the guy who helped design the Outback series Robin, he has a company Midnite Solar, he makes something called an epanel. So i got an epanel system from Wholesale Solar in Mt. Shasta. it is hooked up to magnum sine wave 2600 watt inverter and an Outback MPPT controller. I got 2 135w Kyocera panels and i have 4x 6volt golf cart batteries I am going to run in series paralell. keeping the system at 12 volts. I have a trimetric meter and a little Honda EU generator for when the sun is not shining enough. So now I just got to hook this up or find someone to help me hook it up in the Mendocino area. So thats where I am at. I will let you know how it goes. Should be quite an adventure!

At 2:13pm on June 11, 2009, Cody said…: Hey Deep, I'm not quite sure what I want to use my degree for when I graduate. I'm interning at the Summit Daily News(paper) right now, helping cover environmental issues for them, but I don't know if I want to work at a newspaper when I finish up. I do want to continue writing though, so hopefully I'll find an avenue for it that's compatible with my lifestyle. I wouldn't mind blogging if I can get my new site, ColoradoMtnMan, where I want it, but...

At 10:52am on May 13, 2009, GREEN EARL said…: Oh wow, I'm very sorry about that Deep. Anyway, it was the second time for me on that one, and I wondered why after 30 days this order had not been filled by someone, so I figured you'dget the job done. And you did, sorta...anyway, sorry, I did not call first but I don't have the store open that you do. Best_Green Earl

At 10:31am on May 13, 2009, GREEN EARL said…: @greenearldotcom

At 10:27am on May 13, 2009, GREEN EARL said…: Deep: Can you follow up on this equipment purchase request for me? (YOU)From : Rodney Dantez
Subject : Inquiry...............
To : AmericanEnergy@frontiernet.net
Reply To : grpinstallers@contractor.net

Tue, May 12, 2009 01:12 PM

Good day,

can you help us source for any of the listed items below

solar charge regulators/controllers 12volt 45Amp or 60Amp..... 35pcs

solar panel 12volt 120watt or 130watt....16pcs

DC-AC inverter of any watt not below 2500watt 12vdc 220/230vac.....7pcs

Submersible solar water Pump Grundfos SQFlex MODEL= 6 SQF-2 or or 3SQF-2 or 11 SQF-2.....6pcs

We await your email on quote for any of these parts you can help us with and mode of payment you welcome for order placement.

Thank you in anticipation for your service and cooperation.

Rod

Garden Express Inc.

1723 Aberdeen Road , Prince George , BC V2K1G6

Tel: 778-785-4260

Email: grpinstallers@contractor.net

Thanks Deep, I'll let him know you'll be in touch._Green Earl

At 12:25pm on May 7, 2009, Kaushal Shah said…: Great!! First of all, I would like to take a pleasure to appreciate your extraordinary track record and academic background. I think we should definitely enter into more serious conversation to see how can we be of help to each other.

At 12:15pm on May 7, 2009, Kaushal Shah said…: sure. I will check it out and will get back to you ASAP.

At 11:49am on May 7, 2009, Kaushal Shah said…: Thank you, Deep. I will definitely have a word with Jayesh, and see how we can all be help to each other by working together. Thank you once again. Can you tell me about yourself a bit?

At 11:33am on May 3, 2009, Kaushal Shah said…: We are developing PV technology based solar power plant and it is going to be in Gujarat.

At 2:21pm on April 30, 2009, Joanne T. Vannah said…: It's a ~ 20 miles landfill area which has already been deemed not suitable for wind power. I am also working with the library to update the references on alternative energy. Can you suggest a list of books that you are familiar with. I have a list I've looked through on Amazon, but it would be advantageous to have materials that have been read and given high marks.

Very excited about you work on the wind and solar energy - keep me updated... and thank you very much for your help!!!

Jo

At 3:16am on April 30, 2009, Deepak Paramanand said…: yes I do. Given the exponential growth in the IT area in the past few decades and the number of people working on it I see that IT professionals can play a significant role. Especially in the area of Hardware/Software interaction IT can do wonders. Take the example of the Microprocessor embedded on the Sunflower from Energy Innovations for example. I am throwing my hat in for this.

At 7:09pm on April 28, 2009, Joanne T. Vannah said…: Currently we do not use alternative energy. We are evaluating both wind and solar energy in our town. Our feasibility study for wind turbines is nearly completed, but we would also like to explore solar panels. Are you familiar with any companies in MA that offer solar power feasibility studies?

Also - I hope you are working on the pro/con analysis between solar and wind energy.... I am looking forward to reading it...

At 12:25am on April 28, 2009, Deepa said…: tell me......if these solar panels are not going to illuminate the sign, wht is the uber-need to put them up along with the Hollywood sign? They can be placed elsewhere too to supply power to the community.