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about using modules w/ a higher power density? I always try to keep modules from
the edge, but .....</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Andrew
Truitt<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 02, 2009 1:04 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
RE-wrenches<BR><B>Subject:</B> [RE-wrenches] Maxing out the
roof<BR><BR></FONT></DIV><BR>Greetings! First off, thanks to Allan,
Brian and Peter for your input on the external disconnect signage - I
won! We're having a UV rated plastic sign made right now.<BR><BR><BR>I'm
interested in hearing what company's policies are regarding filling a roof
with solar. I have always advocated for a 2-3' perimeter around the
array to a) facilitate ease of installation, b) prevent excessive wind loading
at the roof edge, c) allow access for firefighters and d) I personally think
it looks better. However, I've been getting a little pressure from the
higher-ups to let the designers place modules right up to the edge of the roof
to increase system size. Their responses to my arguments are a) take all
the necessary precautions to keep the installers safe while installing at the
roof edge, b) install more attachments near the roof edge to strengthen the
rack structure, c) there is no requirement in our area for firefighter access
and there will always be access on the north-facing roof anyway and d) a roof
full of PV looks like a pile of money.<BR><BR><BR>What is your policy on array
size and why?<BR><BR><BR><BR>Andrew Truitt<BR>Standard Solar<BR><BR><BR
clear=all><BR>-- <BR>"Don't get me wrong: I love nuclear energy! It's just
that I prefer fusion to fission. And it just so happens that there's an
enormous fusion reactor safely banked a few million miles from us. It delivers
more than we could ever use in just about 8 minutes. And it's
wireless!"<BR><BR>~William McDonough<BR><BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>