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SPW’s Exhibitor Guide to RE+ 2024

The U.S. solar industry’s biggest tradeshow has grown by thousands of attendees in the last decade. This year’s sprawling show floor in Anaheim will feature all the newest products to transform homes, businesses and massive stretches of land into clean energy power plants. In this special section, we have a preview of the products companies are bringing to the Anaheim Convention Center in 2024.

SPW editors will be reporting on the most exciting solar tech at the show on September 10 and 11, so follow along here and on social media, whether you’re at the show or your desk!

Affordable Wire Management • Booth L3-1509Cable Management System

Affordable Wire Management (AWM) delivers innovative, precision-engineered solar cable management systems (CMS) to the nation’s top-ranked EPCs, with over 10 GW installed to date. AWM solutions include Arden Messenger Cable Hangers, Bonsai Module Cable Hangers, and Solar LOTO; hardware offerings include the PHOTON Kit and the HELIOS Beam Rod.

APA Solar Racking • Booth 46027A-Frame 2.0

APA’s A-Frame 2.0 is a tracker interface for SAT sites with challenging soils utilizing ground screws or helicals. The 2.0 is tooled up for high volume production at a cost-effective price point and integrates seamlessly with top SAT manufacturers. The A-Frame mitigates foundation risk and frost heave concerns.

APsystems • Booth 43039APstorage ESS

APstorage offers seamless integration with APsystems’ solar solutions, versatile modes for customized energy savings, and unbeatable value in energy storage. Maximize energy efficiency with cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance, and experience the incredible flexibility a battery-agnostic inverter can bring to your product offering.

Array Technologies • Booth 44001Array DuraTrack with SkyLink Control System

The Array SkyLink Control System enhances the performance and efficiency of our DuraTrack and OmniTrack utility-scale solar trackers. This innovative solution includes an eight-linked-row architecture with passive wind mitigation, PV string powered brushless DC motor, Zigbee wireless communication and a suite of SmarTrack features.

Boviet Solar • Booth 34001Greenville, North Carolina, Manufacturing

Boviet Solar has selected North Carolina for its first North American PV cell and module production facility. Stop by the booth to learn more.

Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions • Booth 52025SimpliPHI Battery Backup Packages

Briggs & Stratton’s new Battery Backup Packages provide an easy way to meet customers’ backup power needs with Essential, Managed and Whole Home power options. Packages feature the SimpliPHI 6.6 wire-free, stackable batteries and Sol-Ark inverters. Stop by the booth for a demonstration.

CPS America • Booth 28038250 kW-600 V string inverter

CPS is launching the new DC Enhanced 250 kW-600 V string inverter designed for ground-mount applications with 600-VAC system interconnections. The 250 kW-600 V inverter will feature distributed and centralized wire-box options, integrated AC and DC disconnect switches, and a separable wire-box design for ease of installation and serviceability.

Eaton • Booth 32011Smart Breakers Gen 2

Eaton’s next-generation smart breakers provide energy monitoring and load control — optimizing backup power and energy use, while helping prevent battery failure during grid outages. Leveraging industry-first technology, the breakers simplify renewable and energy storage integrations. With 2 pole, 15-60A GFCI protection and open APIs, they’re designed for interoperability and cybersecurity.

EG4 Electronics • Booth L3-111312kPV All-In-One Hybrid Inverter

The 12kPV, EG4’s latest 48-V split-phase hybrid inverter/charger, supports 12 kW of solar input, powering up to 8 kW of loads while charging your batteries. Capable of starting a 5-ton AC, it features a 120/240 split-phase design. Manage your system remotely with EG4 software for convenience and efficiency.

Enact Systems • Booth 10044Affordable & Accurate 3D Software Designs in Seconds

Boost residential and commercial sales with the Enact All-in-One Solar Design Software. Design solar energy systems remotely using satellite imaging. Updated design features include 3D designs using DSM HD images, modeling flush/east-west/table-frame roof layouts, displaying self-consumption/TOU storage to offset utility bills, customizable proposals and open APIs that connect to IT systems.

Energy Toolbase • Booth 34039ETB Consulting

ETB Consulting is a pay-as-you-go application offering users a comprehensive economic analysis completed by our team of experts for solar and storage projects. We conduct thorough evaluations across all facets of your project. By outsourcing to our experts, clients receive a precise analysis, enhancing project efficiency and maximizing payback.

Enphase Energy • Grand Plaza – G10IQ8 Series Microinverters

Enphase Energy will be displaying its IQ8 Series Microinverters, including the new U.S.-made residential and commercial microinverters that can help projects qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit. Stop by the Enphase Training Van to see the products and a fully functioning Enphase Energy System.

EPC Power • Grand Plaza – G5M10 System

EPC Power’s new M System integrates up to 12 modular 500-kW inverters, offering the benefits of both string and central inverters for any PV or energy storage application. The inverter system offers best-in-class performance, availability, and domestic content to maximize project revenue.

FabTech Solar Solutions • Booth 46082Solar Panel Recycling & Reuse Solutions

Get your free “End-of-Life Solar Planning Resources” eBook and find out how you can save money recycling your solar panels. Fabtech provides both refurbishing and recycling solutions. Refurbishing options offset recycling/freight costs and give others the opportunity to buy used. With recycling facilities nationwide, it is more accessible to all.

Growatt • Booth 50050MIN 3-11.4kTL-XH2-US

Discover the advanced parallel system solutions from Growatt: the MIN 3-11.4kTL-XH2-US, SYN 200E-23-US, and the APX HV US Battery System. Building on the success of the first generation, our new system offers seamless 16-ms on/off-grid transitions, generator connectivity, and smart load control. Experience robust performance with an impressive output power of up to 45.6 kW.

HellermannTyton • Booth 26020Solar Golden Row Kit

Our newly revamped Golden Row Kit for Nextracker and bifacial modules features two all-new parts: our Nextracker Ratchet O-Clamp for rapid, tailor-made bundling and our Solar I-Beam Clip that simplifies pulling long cable runs. Get your very own Golden Row sample kit at the booth.

IMO Automation • Booth 43057Rapid Shutdown Initiator Switch

Come see IMO’s lockable/taggable UL508i rated Rapid Shutdown Switch that meets the latest code requirements for systems including ESS aspects. Further enhances IMO’s market-leading range of safe, TRUE DC disconnects.

Imperial Star Solar • Booth 24101TOPCon 210R Module

The TOPCon 210R module offers an increased 630-W power boost at 23.3% efficiency without sacrificing compatibility with existing racking solutions. This 132 half-cut module provides higher output, improved LCOE and reduced line losses. The module’s lightweight construction reduces labor intensity and improves ease of installation for large ground power stations.

Infinity Rack • Marriott Outdoor Pavilion 2322Watertight Solar Carports, Pergolas and Pavilions

Infinity Rack turns solar power generation into beautiful, functional outdoor spaces. Our proprietary watertight BIPV roof enables the creation of outdoor living spaces, pavilions, covered parking and car charging stations that are durable, withstand high winds and snow loads and are quick to install.

Ingeteam • Booth 52039INGECON SUN 3Power U C Series

Ingeteam’s latest transformerless PV inverter achieves a market-leading power density with up to 5,378 kVA in just one power stack. This inverter features an innovative control unit for efficient and sophisticated inverter control and a liquid-cooled system that offers greater thermal stability and more optimized component usage.

IronRidge • Booth 50078Atlas

Forge a path ahead with Atlas, your comprehensive solar project management solution. Effortlessly create detailed sales proposals, customize interactive presentations and adjust project designs. Instantly generate permit-ready residential solar plan sets and swiftly export ready-to-submit permit packs with Atlas.

JinkoSolar • Booth 50024EAGLE G6X

JinkoSolar’s EAGLE G6X is the latest hail and extreme weather PV module solution. It combines high- efficiency TOPCon cell technology with EAGLE Talon Glass, ensuring superior hail and wind resistance in a lightweight format. The G6X offers best-in-class hail and wind resistance without increasing BOS costs.

Kinematics • Booth 57039Kinematics ONE

Kinematics ONE is a complete actuation subsystem that combines Kinematics actuators, motors and intelligent controls in an easy-to-integrate and commission package. Kinematics ONE’s motion intelligence is the easiest way for solar structure providers to deliver complete bankable tracker offerings to the market, eliminating the need to be motion control experts.

Lumin • Booth 22061Lumin Smart Panel

The Lumin Smart Panel delivers the only universally compatible, retrofit-ready load management platform adaptable for any home. It grants comprehensive energy control to all connected circuits and extends battery backup through integrations with major brands. Homeowners can monitor, schedule and optimize energy use through the user-friendly Lumin app.

Meyer Burger • Booth 28001Meyer Burger Panel+ White XL

Meyer Burger introduces the new 560-W utility module with 144 half-cut cells in M10 format and power classes of up to around 600 Wp in the future. This module will be manufactured at Meyer Burger’s new plant in Goodyear, AZ.

NRG Systems • Booth 33085NRG Soiling Measurement Kit

The NRG Soiling Measurement Kit provides the critical information needed to accurately and reliably quantify the site-specific impacts of soiling caused by dust, snow and other particles on prospective and operating PV projects. Compliant with IEC 61724 standards, this kit offers unparalleled flexibility to accommodate a range of PV panel types and sizes.

OTT HydroMet • Booth 16030Met Station for Solar PV

With best-in-class irradiance and weather sensors from Kipp & Zonen and Lufft, our Met Station ensures accurate data collection and resource monitoring. Enhance your PV plant production and reliability with a solution backed by the OEM. Optimize performance and the lifetime of your PV installations with solar irradiance and weather measurement technology.

Panduit • Booth 88018Polymer Trefoil Cable Cleat

Cable Cleats are the best way to secure and manage large cables at the end of the solar DC distribution chain, to and from inverters and battery storage. Keeps cables contained in the event of a short circuit fault to prevent harm to people and property. Tested to IEC61914, the latest globally recognized standard.

Pegasus • Booth 33073BondBox

BondBox, a next-level junction box, eliminates ground lugs and copper wire. Instant bonding. Integrated grounding bus. Handles multiple arrays and mid-wire connections. Rigid attachment for durability. No-slip feet for roof traction. Stackable for easy transport. Form for site data capture. Weep holes for drainage. Your secret agent of system grounding.

Power Factors • Booth 41101Unity Asset Performance Management

Power Factors’ Unity Asset Performance Management (APM) application optimizes asset availability and yield at scale with sophisticated monitoring, analysis, and intuitive workflows. Designed for the renewable energy sector, it offers real-time insights, AI-powered analytics and seamless integration with third-party applications, ensuring efficient management of wind, solar and BESS assets.

Powin • Booth 62073Powin Pod

Powin Pod sets a new industry standard for utility-scale energy storage projects. It offers higher energy density, superior safety, and enhanced cost savings backed by Powin’s US-made StackOS Control System. With liquid cooling for stability, robust cybersecurity and comprehensive long-term service, the Pod ensures reliable performance and maximized revenue generation.

PVpallet • Booth 19058PVpallet Series M

PVpallet Series M is the latest addition to our reusable packaging ecosystem. This customizable flat pallet, engineered to spec for solar module manufacturers, ensures an easy transition from wood pallets to reusable packaging. Key benefits include superior durability, weather resistance, banding features and an edge lip to prevent sliding.

QuickBOLT • Booth 51089QB RibRider

The QB RibRider for trapezoidal ribbed metal roofs is easy to place and quick to lock down with an adjustable base that fits different rib widths and angles. This mount also features a butyl bottom for better weatherproofing. The rotating L- bracket allows for Dual Rail-Mounting at 90° or 180°.

REC Group • Booth 37039REC Alpha Pro M Series

Based on REC’s advanced heterojunction cell technology (HJT), the new REC Alpha Pro M Series panel boasts an impressive power output, ranging from 610-640 Wp, delivers up to 20.9 W/ft2 and is designed specifically for commercial and industrial rooftop and ground-mount solar PV installations.

Rolls Battery Engineering • Booth 45039Rolls S48-100LFP ESS

Compatible with standard 19-in. racking systems, Rolls S48-100LFP ESS 48-V (51.2-V nominal) 100-Ah ESS is a complete energy storage system. Designed with a fully customized battery management system, each features an integrated screen with controls, SOC indication, external breaker access for added operating protections and inverter connectivity through CAN bus and RS-485.

S-5! • Booth 40052PVKIT HUR

The S-5! PVKIT HUR is the newest version of the PVKIT solar mounting attachment for metal roofs. It is specifically designed to withstand extremely high wind uplift forces such as hurricane force winds and is the first metal roof PV mounting system certified to FM4478, FM Approvals’ toughest PV Standard.

​​Scanifly • Booth 19046AI-Enhanced Shade Analysis

Struggling to model dormant deciduous trees in your PV designs? Scanifly’s new AI-enhanced tree reconstruction uses machine-learning to create a more photorealistic 3D scene year-round. With our enhanced virtual Viewshed technology, conduct hyper-accurate, real-time onsite shade analysis in seconds — approved by regulators and lenders. Leave the “lollipop” trees behind!

Schneider • Booth 25093Schneider Home

Schneider Home is a first-of-its-kind home energy management solution integrating production, monitoring and control into a single app. In contrast to existing options requiring separate apps and disjointed hardware, this award-winning solution eliminates that complexity, simplifying installation, commissioning, and operation to meet the needs of homeowners and professionals.

SEG Solar • Booth 52001Alpine N Series 720W Modules

SEG Solar’s U.S.-made Alpine N Series 720Wp modules excel with up to 23.18% efficiency, shining notably in ground-mounted power stations, and have seen extensive adoption in diverse settings. Its popularity surges due to high reliability, efficiency, quality and exceptional performance in challenging environments.

Silfab Solar • Booth 28051Silfab Commercial 570-580 XM+

Made exclusively in our U.S. facility for your commercial projects: the Silfab Solar Commercial 570/580 Bifacial XM+. 40 years of solar industry experience. Next-generation n-type cell technology. Clean supply chain. Industry-leading 25-year workmanship, 30-year linear performance warranties. Hail impact resistance 1-in. at 51.6 mph. Wind load 2,400 Pa, snow load 5,400 Pa.

SMA America • X Grand Plaza – G1I-V Curve Tracing with the Sunny Tripower

Intelligent IV Curve Tracing from SMA: Gain insight into energy production like never before. With advanced string-level monitoring, granular power data and optimized performance, access to your system’s health is at your fingertips. Experience unmatched reliability and innovation with the STPX all-in-one solution.

Snake Tray • Booth 26076LV and MV Cable Management Solutions for BESS

Snake Tray’s innovative cable management solutions for utility-scale BESS are tailored to your unique equipment requirements and site-specific considerations. Our plug-and-play low-voltage (LV) and medium-voltage (MV) conveyances secure cables against electromotive forces and facilitate better heat dissipation than other solutions. Made in the USA.

SnapNrack • Booth 35011UR-45

New and Improved Rail Profile: UR-45. SnapNrack designed a more efficient aluminum rail profile with all of the familiar features customers expect from our rails. The open-channel rail provides simple, straightforward wire management, easy installation of accessories and compatibility with our entire Ultra Rail mount portfolio while achieving improved spans installers will love.

Solis • Booth 47008S6-GU(250-350)K-EHV-US inverter

Solis’ S6-GU(250-350)K-EHV-US inverter maximizes large-scale solar project potential, combining safety, efficiency, intelligence and economy. With up to 16 MPPTs, this 1,500-V PV string inverter ensures unparalleled modularity and performance stability. The Skid Solution offers seamless integration, streamlining installation and simplifying O&M. Remote firmware updates and SolisCloud monitoring ensure optimal performance.

Stäubli • Booth 30059BosCon connector

Stäubli introduces a new product family of large-format PV cable connectors: BosCon, the first to be fully certified to UL 6703. Designed for carrying high current in harsh and outdoor environments in PV and EV industries. The first of three BosCon connectors, the Model OPC16, is now available.

Sungrow Power Supply • Booth 30019SG200HX-US

The Sungrow SG200HX-US features 99% efficiency, advanced grid support, and multiple MPPTs for higher energy yield. Its robust performance and reliability stand out, while the compact design simplifies installation. Compatible with 600 VAC, it is ideal for smaller distribution generation and the C&I market.

SunModo • Booth 42057NanoRack

SunModo proudly introduces NanoRack. There isn’t any rail, but it’s unlike any other rail-free system on the market. NanoRack solves the rail-free headaches of precise measuring and complex wire management. Assemble it on the ground, and it aligns itself on the roof. Three-hour install start-to-finish with NanoRack.

Terrasmart • Booth 30011TerraTrak 1P single-axis tracker

Value-engineered for superior product integration, our product portfolio spans the gamut: from multiple foundation types, ground-mount racking and canopy systems, to project optimization software and eBOS solutions. On display, TerraTrak 1P is built to withstand the toughest terrain and harshest weather with added reliability, speed of installation, and maximized value for every project and land type.

Tigo Energy • Booth 22061Tigo Green Glove Service Program

The Green Glove service program unites the solar value chain by offering Tigo installers exceptional support through three formal engagements: design reviews before installation, on-call assistance during installation and post-installation follow-ups. This ensures high-quality training, comprehensive system design and continuous support throughout the entire process.

Trina Solar US • Booth 30039 + Grand Plaza – G4Vertex N 710W + more

Visit Booth D30039 to see next-gen Vertex N 710W & 22.9%, TrinaTracker Vanguard 1P, and new hail and wind-resistant modules with 3.22-mm glass and backsheet Vertex N 620 W & 23% and All Black Vertex S+ 430 W & 21.5%. Don’t miss the full-size Elementa in the Grand Plaza. Learn about U.S. manufacturing and view a 2,000-V prototype.

Unirac • Booth 30001GridFlex 10 – Unirac’s Advanced Grid-based Flat-roof PV Racking Solution

GridFlex 10 is engineered to protect your assets by minimizing attachments, maximizing module density, streamlining O&M, enhancing system quality and lowering the overall installed cost of your PV system. GFX10 is compatible with diverse module sizes and flat roof types. Gridflex 10 will support your flat-roof solar project every step of the way.

WAGO Corporation • Booth 57044Remote I/O Application

Enhance your automation control with WAGO’s 750/753 Series Remote I/O modules. They offer the most flexible, modular and compact platform for stand-alone or distributed automation with 16 fieldbus options and interoperability with higher level PLCs. Over 500 simple and complex modules allow for easy data acquisition from almost any signal.

Weidmuller USA • Booth L3-620Photovoltaic Connector WM4 C

The new Photovoltaic Connector WM4 C enables reliable and rapid crimp connectors up to 1,500 V. This innovative PV connector features outstanding quality and ease of handling, along with a twist protection to prevent assembly errors. It’s suitable for automated assembly as well as for manual installation from the field.

Yaskawa Solectria Solar • Booth 30049Solectria XGI 1500-166 Series, Spare Parts Kit

The XGI 1500, designed for easy field serviceability, includes a complete Spare Parts Kit with all the field-replaceable components most likely to require replacement. Most replacements take just 10 to 40 minutes, supported by our three-day service training for faster resolution. Technical support-approved kit parts are replenished under warranty.

Zilla Corporation • Booth 48088Zilla Double Stud XL Flashing Assembly

The Zilla Double Stud XL features a patented three-step installation process in which the waterproof seal is independent of the attachment. This process ensures the long-term dependability of installations by eliminating the risk of failure due to thermal expansion, contraction, and wind and snow forces inherent in non-flashed mounting systems.