Solar FlexRack Mounting Solution Installed in Exyte Energy (formerly M+W Energy) Landfill Solar Project in Massachusetts

Youngstown, OH, August 27th, 2018 – Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced that Exyte Energy (formerly M+W Energy, Inc.), one of America’s largest providers of EPC and O&M services for solar photovoltaic systems, has selected and installed their mounting technology in a landfill solar project in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The dedication of local utilities, Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company and Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations to work collaboratively with stakeholders ensured the 3.8 MW solar project was successfully completed. Solar FlexRack’s Series B (ballasted) Pre-Cast solar mounting technology was selected for its unique design, meeting the stringent requirements of the highly regulated landfill segment of large-scale solar installations.

Landfills converted to solar generally do not allow penetration in the site’s land surface, requiring that mounting and foundation technology be flexible, reliable, and lighter to meet all site regulations. Solar FlexRack Series B Pre-Cast is designed with a front-rear post mounting technology that effectively transfers loads into the concrete block and allows for reductions in ballast thickness. Lighter ballasts and greater flexibility for array profiles onsite translates to reduced costs. Series B Pre-Cast solar mounting foundations have less components, making them faster and easier to install. It is the perfect product for landfill projects converting to solar power generation plants.

“This solar project overcame initial delays and both utilities did a commendable job supporting its success and making it a particularly significant and memorable project to be a part of,” said Nathaniel Malo, Director of Business Development, M+W Energy, Inc. “I also want to thank Solar FlexRack for working hard to meet short deadlines and doing what they always do, which is consistently deliver reliability in their products and work.”

“M+W are the leaders in the industry and their commitment to customer satisfaction is impressive. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with a company that understands the complexities of landfill projects and has the relationships to bring in the right people to get the job done,” said Steve Daniel, Executive Vice President, Solar FlexRack.

Find out more about Solar FlexRack’s B3P-X (ballasted) Pre-Cast Solar Mounting Technology, visit: http://solarflexrack.com/solar-products/ballasted/pre-cast/.

About Solar FlexRack

Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals, is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracker systems in the commercial and utility scale solar mounting industry. Solar FlexRack also offers full turnkey packages, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, layout, and installation services, to address the actual site conditions of an installation, providing a full scope of services from design to delivery and installation. Solar FlexRack has completed 1.8 GW of solar racking installations in 40 states across America and five countries globally. For more information, go to www.solarflexrack.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Conti Solar Is Expanding Their Teams in Multiple States

Edison, NJ, August 13th, 2018 - Conti Solar, a national solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), O&M and energy storage development company, announced the company currently has solar project management, energy storage solar engineering and procurement job opportunities. Job openings are available in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York.

Applicants can view open positions and apply online here:
https://www.contisolar.com/careers/current-openings

Named as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work by NJ Biz in 2017, Conti Solar’s team of dedicated professionals has been able to successfully develop and install over 500MW of solar projects since the company’s early initiatives in 2008. The company has more than 80 MW of solar projects under construction. “Conti Solar is a growing company filled with challenging and rewarding opportunities,” said Eric Millard, Chief Commercial Officer at Conti Solar. “Expanding our regional teams enables us to continue to streamline all phases of solar project development, design, construction and operations to drive down project costs.”

Open Positions:

Energy Storage Engineer

Edison, NJ

Field Engineer

Barstow, CA

Edison, NJ

Worcester, MA

Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Edison, NJ

Project Developer

Edison, NJ

Project Engineer

Barstow, CA

Edison, NJ

Minneapolis, MN

Worcester, MA

Project Estimator

Edison, NJ

Project Manager

Barstow, CA

Ithaca, NY

Minneapolis, MN

Worcester, MA

PV Design Engineer

Edison, NJ

Senior PV Design Engineer

Edison, NJ

Superintendent

Barstow, CA

Edison, NJ

Ithaca, NY

Minneapolis, MN

Worcester, MA

Conti Solar provides medical, dental and vision on the first day of employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well. Conti Solar is an equal opportunity employer.

Solar FlexRack Offers New Compatible Solar Tracker Solution For First Solar Series 6

Youngstown, OH, July 9th, 2018 – Solar FlexRack™, a division of Northern States Metals and an innovative leader in photovoltaic mounting and solar tracker solutions, announced today it has a new compatible solar tracker solution for First Solar’s Series 6 modules. The solution allows First Solar’s latest technologically advanced modules, known for delivering some of the highest energy yields in the industry on large-scale solar installations, to be quickly and easily mounted to Solar FlexRack’s advanced solar tracker technology.

Solar FlexRack’s new TDP^TM 2.0 Turnkey Solar Tracker with BalanceTrac increases the size of modules per row (up to 72) and is optimized for 1000 or 1,500V solar modules. The new design lowers wear and tear on the tracker components and allows for shorter piles, just a few of the cost-saving features of the new product line.

“Solar FlexRack has worked closely with First Solar to develop this new solution for First Solar’s Series 6 modules. Series 6 is on track to be one of the most cost-efficient and highest performing modules in the industry. Combining these two technologies will deliver a solar power generation plant with exceptional performance and reliability,” said Steve Daniel, Executive Vice President of Solar FlexRack.

Solar FlexRack’s thin film solutions include TDP Solar Trackers and fixed tilt solutions for First Solar Series 4 and 6 and the latest Self Powered Solution for their solar trackers. Each solution offers a different set of benefits providing solar engineers with the design options they need to ensure their solar sites’ will perform to plan. Learn more at: http://solarflexrack.com/first-solar-series-4-and-6/.

Visit Solar FlexRack at Intersolar NA, at Booth # 9619 on Level 3, to see our latest solar trackers and mounting solutions.

About Solar FlexRack
Solar FlexRack, a division of Northern States Metals, is an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracker systems in the commercial and utility scale solar mounting industry. Solar FlexRack also offers full turnkey packages, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, layout, and installation services, to address the actual site conditions of an installation, providing a full scope of services from design to delivery and installation. Solar FlexRack has completed 1.8 GW of solar racking installations in 40 states across America and five countries globally. For more information, go to www.solarflexrack.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Conti Solar Advances Its National EPC Solar Services

With over 84 MW of solar projects underway in the Western US, the company expands its regional staff

Edison, NJ, July 9, 2018 - Conti Solar, a national solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), O&M and energy storage development company, announced today it is expanding its regional staff to support its growing operation west of the Mississippi. The company currently has over 84 MW of solar projects in various stages of construction in California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Utah. The solar power generation projects include distributed generation, commercial and industrial, community solar, landfill solar, agricultural and energy storage.

Conti Solar is expanding its regional teams to support the density of its western and midwestern operations. New staff are partnered with tenured team members to ensure their work aligns with Conti’s quality and safety standards.

“As a national EPC with a long established business in construction, we bring an extraordinary depth of knowledge, resources and a tremendous network of connections we have cultivated over a significant period of time. We are one company that can work across states, offering our customers national support for their solar investments,” said Matthew Skidmore, CEO of Conti Solar.

Conti Solar’s clients include some of the largest utilities in the country, global institutional investment groups, major ESCOs and solar developers. As the company continues to expand its operations, this growth phase will ensure there are sufficient expert staff to take on additional multi-state contracts, and maintain Conti’s high levels of customer satisfaction. Approximately 40 percent of Conti Solar’s clientele are repeat customers, a testament to the strength of the company’s full turnkey EPC services. Conti Solar currently has successfully installed over 500 MW of solar projects and has a pipeline 300 MW of solar project portfolios in construction nationally.

To learn more about employment opportunities at Conti Solar’s, visit https://www.contisolar.com/careers/current-openings.

About Conti Solar

Conti Solar is a national EPC, O&M, and energy storage development company. Our attention to detail, flawless execution and collaborative culture has enabled us to successfully develop and install over 500 MW of solar projects since our early initiatives in 2008. We leverage established partnerships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers and landowners to streamline project development, design, construction and operations, driving down project costs and creating value across all project stakeholders. A member of The Conti Group, Conti Solar is well positioned with a diversified network of industry experts and the financial wherewithal to be a trusted, long-term partner. Learn more at www.contisolar.com.