| Price |
Prohibited cost due to inefficient use of steel, customized fabrication |
Value priced comparable to roof-mount systems due to optimized use of steel and factory fabrication |
| Site Logistics and Staging |
Requires extensive field welding, heavy equipment and labor intensive installation |
Modular kit-system design requires no field welding; this results in reduced labor requirements, and shorter installation time |
| Weatherproofing |
Limited protection from rain, water intrudes between panels |
Design offers dry environment beneath the canopy |
| Modularity |
Extensive site customization is needed for footing and tilt |
The modular design accommodates all tilt angles and all types of footing installations to meet site, wind and weather loading requirements |
| Module Integration |
Structure and off-the-shelf modules are separately designed and fabricated requiring custom design to accommodate each type of module |
Designed as an integrated assembly with the SPI modules |
| Tamper/Theft Resistance |
Modules, wires, cabling, mounts and junction boxes are exposed and accessible for greater exposure to theft and vandalism |
Modules are sealed into system by an attractive ceiling to reduce risk of theft or vandalism; wires are housed in concealed cable trays |
| Engineering Value |
Field-built with low engineering efficiencies |
Highly engineered and factory built subassemblies ensure most efficient use of materials |