Unisolar Laminates [RE-wrenches]

[David Buckner]

Thanks Larry, that's two for two!  This particular install is going to be on an essentially flat epdm roof, so no screws needed, but we'll need to monitor for debris build up, soiling, etc. We have been observing a Unisolar 'Solar Quilt' installation.  SQ was one of the answers to the Power Guard push a few years ago.  The Unisolar modules in that install are framed and don't seem to be holding excessive dirt, so hopefully a slight pitch flat roof will allow for the lamis to stay clean as well.  Don't want any shrubs growing in the middle of the system... 

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar <larry at starlightsolar.com>
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:11 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Subject: Re: Unisolar Laminates [RE-wrenches]



David, 

>From a performance standpoint, according to the CEC, they are the highest performance panels just behind First Solar. Not bad to be number 2 out off 900+ PV modules rated! 

Uni-Solar has been our best seller, best performer until they canceled production of all framed modules. Almost as sad as the day Stan lost control of NiMH battery technology. (We would have PHEV's today.)

It is so cheap and easy to install the security screws that I would recommend it on every installation. You should go to Uni-Solar and get FARL certified if you are not already. The training is extensive and it is worth the time and money to understand this product and do it right. 

Larry Crutcher
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Buckner 
  To: RE-wrenches at topica.com 
  Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 2:48 PM
  Subject: Unisolar Laminates [RE-wrenches]




  We have recently installed a 10kW Unisolar peel and stick to a
  commercial roofing company's epdm roof as sort of a test run.  It seems
  to have gone well, but we haven't even commissioned it yet so I have no
  real feel for how it will perform.  We are now looking at a larger
  project on another roof and I'm just feeling a little cautious about it.
  Can any of the veterans out there who have installed Unisolar laminates
  over the years weigh in how they are performing and holding up in
  general?  Anyone can feel free to scrutinize the code compliancy of the
  commercial flat roof peel and stick if you have two cents to throw in.
  Fire Dept. issues? Etc.

   

  Thanks for any advice received.

   

   

  --
  David Buckner

  President


  Solar Energy Systems, LLC.

  1205 Manhattan Avenue
  Suite 1210
  Brooklyn, NY 11222-1058

  ph 718-389-1545 (ext 11)
  fx  718-389-2820
  e  dbuckner at solaresystems.com <mailto:dbuckner at solaresystems.com> 

   

   


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