Unirac contributes PV mounting technology to help rebuild community
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, May 5, 2008 — Unirac Inc., North America’s
leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting solutions, has provided their
PV mounting technology to Studio 804, a non-profit organization through the University
of Kansas, as part of an initiative to help rebuild Greensburg, Kansas; a city that was
destroyed by a devastating category F5 tornado that struck on May 4th, 2007.
The city of Greensburg is working to rebuild their community by incorporating
sustainable practices and Studio 804 will aid in this effort by constructing a modular
building that encompasses these ideals. Studio 804 has committed to design and construct
a sustainable prototype using Unirac mounting technology, which has the potential to
serve as a community arts center for the city of Greensburg. The prototype is to be
delivered on the one-year anniversary of the tornado, which devastated the town, causing
over $1.1 billion dollars in damage. In the wake of this tragedy, the city of Greensburg
has stated its intentions of rebuilding as America’s first “Green City.”
“We are extremely proud to contribute to such an important initiative,” said Douglas
May, Unirac CEO. “Not only will it help provide homes for those who have been
impacted by this terrible tragedy, but it reflects our belief in the growing importance of
solar, and the commitment to building sustainable communities that help protect our
environment.”
As part of their contribution to this important cause, Unirac provided 8 RapidRac G10
mounting solutions, one of the fastest, simplest and most cost-effective racking systems
on the market today for commercial flat roof installations. The RapidRac G10 combines
innovative technology with experienced customer input to deliver requirements for
reduced installation time and increased labor savings, along with lighter weight and
minimal penetration. The flexibility of design allows it to meet most weight, height and a
broad range of wind conditions. The RapidRac G10 accommodates most PV modules,
providing the market with tremendous versatility and choice.
"The Studio 804 Sustainable Prototype will be one of the first projects completed in the
rebuilding of Greensburg,” says Jessica Buechler, LEED AP for Studio 804. “The
installation of our photovoltaic array is a key component in our process and we could not
have done it without the generous help from Unirac. RapidRac was the perfect solution
for us as it allowed us to mount the PV array at the most efficient angle, while avoiding
penetration through our EPDM roof.”
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