by James Sanchez | Oct 1, 2026 | Articles
At a glance: Most rooftop arrays that fail in hurricane winds fail at loose clamp hardware, a finding FEMA documented after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This guide explains how commercial arrays fail, why removal before a storm rarely makes sense while a planned...
by James Sanchez | Oct 1, 2026 | Articles
At a glance: The July 4, 2026 begin-construction date for the federal Section 48E solar credit has passed, and a commercial project that missed it must now be placed in service by December 31, 2027. This guide shows which deadline governs each project, how a June 2026...
by James Sanchez | Oct 1, 2026 | Articles
At a glance: A grid-tied solar array shuts off when utility power fails, so backup comes from the battery, the inverter that can form an island, and the switchgear that separates the building from the grid. Run time depends on the critical-load list, cooling demand,...
by James Sanchez | Oct 1, 2026 | Articles
At a glance: When a commercial roof wears out before the rooftop array on it, the array has to come off before the roof can be replaced, and that removal is a construction project with electrical, permitting, utility, warranty, and tax consequences. This guide...
by James Sanchez | Oct 1, 2026 | Articles
At a glance: Commercial solar repowering replaces an aging array with new modules, inverters, and wiring on the same roof. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando paired a 2024 roof replacement with a 2.2 MW DC array that, according to Orange County, more than...
