Solect - Clean Energy...Today

Detailed system design begins upon contract execution. System drawings are prepared to reflect structural, electrical and solar photovoltaic requirements. In order to design a properly sized solar renewable energy system, drawings are based on each manufacturer's technical specifications for any given component. Solect leverages best practices working with its professional partners and an experienced in-house project management team which assesses and proposes the optimal system for the customer site.

Solect uses only the industry's leading manufacturers', technologies and products to deliver a system which provides the optimal performance and quality for the life of the system.

Solect sources the latest PV technologies for its renewable energy system components from "best of breed" manufacturers, including both mono-crystalline and poly-crystalline modules, as well as amorphous silicon modules for the widest variety of applications in the commercial environment.

Mounting hardware for various photovoltaic applications including penetration-less systems (ballasted) for flat roof mounting, as well as fixed mounted solutions are considered in the design phase. Some projects use a combination of different mounting systems in order to provide maximum performance, structural integrity, and economics.

Inverters which provide the highest quality utility grade signal for grid interactive renewable energy systems are carefully selected for service. The inverters which Solect incorporates into the system are designed specifically intoeach project.

The Solect project design and planning services team brings over 75 years of experience in the structural, electrical, construction industry to Solect's solar customers. The success of each project is dependent upon the expertise smoothly integrating from concept to financial modeling through installation; it is this focus to planning detail and project management which delivers the optimal system performance.

Solect's planning for timely product delivery allows projects to be completed according to set milestones and material requirements, as well as the phased delivery of mounting hardware, modules, inverters, data acquisition systems and monitoring appliances. Solect's "one stop shop" also means cradle to grave project delivery, insurance, and warranty support.

Solect conducts detailed construction planning to ensure potential roadblocks are resolved and all host requirements are accommodated. Throughout the engineering and construction phase, the project team keeps a rigorous deliverable schedule which includes a detailed, project specific checklist. The team makes sure all warranty documentation is provided and uses a number of tools to streamline the end-of-project paper chase. By placing special emphasis on the engineering and construction phase of each project, Solect maintains a clear channel of communication with its installation teams. In the construction planning phase, the project team coordinates logistics to ensure such concerns as materials security, project oversight, and regularly scheduled status meetings are addressed. Solect provides complete and comprehensive system testing at every step of the installation process. This commitment to quality means the testing phase is rigorous and thorough. The team makes sure 1) the system has been constructed according to plan and abides by all building code requirements and 2) all system components, including inverter operation, module and string voltages, combiner boxes, disconnects, grounding, and monitoring systems, are fully tested. The entire system is then tested "end-to-end" to ensure it is performing to its maximum potential. Measuring power output from each sector of a photovoltaic array is a valuable part of our service, insuring the customer's confidence in their investment.

Solect works with the local electrical utility to conclude system commissioning and confirms the system is certified for power generation metering, government incentives and SREC revenues. . The team ensures the local utility has inspected the system for technical compliance and oversee the resulting Interconnection Agreement and "Permission to Operate" letters, resulting in the Commissioning Report.