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Manufacturers of mounting, racking and tracking components for solar systems have found that an \u201ca la carte\u201d approach to preparing the equipment for installers to assemble is more effective than providing an all-in-one, preassembled solution.<\/p>\n

Preassembled racking might work in an installer\u2019s favor in areas with notably high labor costs, where shortening install time is imperative. But large, ready-to-go racking solutions can take up more space than systems that require total or partial assembly, which can increase shipping prices for installers trying to keep costs down. Steve Daniel, executive VP of sales and marketing with Solar FlexRack, said the company still carries preassembled mounting and racking solutions, but they account for only about 5% of its sales.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s more in process engineering and in training and really how well your install process is that\u2019s driving the efficiencies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Instead, Solar FlexRack<\/a> has found assembling some portions of equipment before sending it to installers works well. Take the idler bearing in its TDP 2.0 solar tracker \u2014\u00a0the bearing requires fastening four separate pieces using two different types of bolts and nuts, but it\u2019s small enough to transport the components as preassembled without sacrificing shipping space. Preassembling pieces of solar equipment that require extra attention to put together, but don\u2019t take up much space, can be a benefit to installers.<\/p>\n

Instead of requiring methods like welding, manufacturers are shifting assembly requirements toward hand tools and power drills. \u201cNothing that a normal person wouldn\u2019t have in their tool bag,\u201d Daniel said. Welding requires extra equipment, time and experienced personnel.<\/p>\n

Above all, it\u2019s important for installers to establish stronger working relationships with solar racking manufacturers to help improve install times.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe installation community has become so much better,\u201d Daniel said. \u201cI mean, the cost of installation has gone down remarkably. What we try to do is we make sure we have the right services and right training up front to make sure they understand our products.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Manufacturers of mounting, racking and tracking components for solar systems have found that an \u201ca la carte\u201d approach to preparing the equipment for installers to assemble is more effective than providing an all-in-one, preassembled solution. 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