After my first installation using Unirac’s SolarMount-I solution, I was sold. It installs almost 80% faster than the systems I’d worked with before, which saves us a significant amount of time, effort and money.
Our Deep Expertise Brings Superior Solutions to the Utility Market
Unirac is a leader in the solar industry in both product and process innovation and is known for its world-class program management. Our combination of outstanding products, superior performance, and expert support make us the preferred “first choice” for racking systems in the growing solar utilities market. Pennsylvania Power and Light, Constellation Energy, and many other utilities choose Unirac’s proven structures.
- Expertise in providing the optimal materials and solutions for complex projects
- Experience in managing projects from bidding to operation while staying on budget and reducing risk
- Performance-engineered solar structures for easier mounting and achieving desired lifespan
Every Project is a Collaborative Effort, Every Customer a Partner
No matter how challenging a project or how remote its location, Unirac helps utilities take projects from concept to reality; on time and on budget.
Unirac collaborates with the premier EPC contractors and integrators in the solar industry to put each utility customer at the heart of the project’s development process. We provide structural design services, on-site installer training, delivery logistics and field support to ensure accurate installation of your specific solutions.
A dedicated project manager from our Commercial and Utilities Systems Group supports each Unirac project.
The Smartest Infrastructure Solutions For Utilities: Value Before, During and After Installation
To understand the real costs of a solar installation, utilities are now looking at the total cost of ownership, or TCO, which has three facets: material, labor, and risk.
- Cost of materials. Unirac reduces cost of infrastructure materials though process innovations and efficient structural design using correct engineering standards.
- Cost of installation labor. Unirac reduces the cost of labor with great functional design, better project-level installation processes and solar installation training courses for non-specialized labor.
- Associated risk or replacement costs. Unirac reduces risk and potential replacement costs by engineering its solutions to deliver long-term system performance. Since replacement costs typically run three times the original cost of an installation, the longer the useful life of the infrastructure, the lower the TCO.
In short, Unirac’s utility racking solutions have been designed and engineered to provide one of the lowest TCO in the industry.
Rigorous Testing That Goes Above and Beyond Industry Standards
Utilities have some of the greatest demands in the industry. The true test of any system is how well it will hold up under the most severe weather, environmental or seismic conditions.
Unirac’s quality is the result of rigorous testing that far exceeds industry standards.
To begin, Unirac ensures all of our products and solutions comply with all required codes including:
IBC, IRC, ASCE 7-05, ADM, AISI, AISC, NEC, UL
Unirac runs in-depth engineering, testing, and analysis reports. We also employ third-party analysis and testing for validation. Unirac has achieved International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001:2008 certification for its quality management system.
While others in the industry rely on sandbags to test their system, we utilize our own “Unirac Lab,” featuring an on-site wind tunnel, which allows us to expedite testing during product development and refinement stages. But Unirac’s stringent testing doesn’t stop there. We perform extensive component strength and capacity testing as well. As a result, the permitting process on installations goes much quicker. Simply put, Unirac pays attention to even the minutest details so you don’t have to.
We’ve worked with Unirac on several projects in the past two years, and they consistently deliver products that are sturdy and robust, key attributes of a racking system that satisfies our customers’ expectations.
Rich Hawkins, Director of Solar Sales, Chico Electric
Outstanding Products. Superior Performance. Expert Support.
Unirac. Bright Thinking in Solar.
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