INTERSOLAR Live access monitoring tool for solar installations
Shoals Technologies Group and Synapse Wireless have introduced SolarSNAP, an innovative monitoring tool that provides live-access monitoring of the installation of solar technology fields.
Solar Energy technology is defined in two parts, photovoltaic modules and "Balance of Systems." The Balance of Systems includes a combination of components, labor, assembly and installation. As PV module pricing continues to decline, the solar energy industry is focused on reducing costs in the Balance of Systems, in order to better compete with other types of energy production. The ability to more closely monitor and measure the installation of solar technology contributes to these savings by bringing solar energy on-line faster and more cost effectively than ever.
SolarSNAP is a monitoring tool created by Shoals and Synapse Wireless to increase speed-to-revenue for solar field owners by providing real-time data as the solar technology is installed. SolarSNAP monitors and gives owners visibility into labor costs and contractor effectiveness, increasing the accuracy of time-to-commissioning forecasts. It provides information on the entire solar energy commissioning process, down to the string level (between PV modules). With integration into Synapse's cloud-based SNAPShot platform, and a choice of fixed or mobile solutions, SolarSNAP provides live access to installation data from anywhere, at any time.
"InterSolar brings companies from around the world together with the ultimate goal of increasing solar adoption for everyone. We're delighted to announce our new SolarSNAP solar installation tool here, to show existing and potential solar field owners how they can increase their return on investment with this technology," said Dean Solon, President & CEO, Shoals Technologies Group.
"SolarSNAP is the latest in a long line of wireless innovations developed by the Synapse Wireless and Shoals partnership. From one-of-a-kind wireless ARC fault detection, or our user-friendly SNAPShot Solar Field Install tool, to our announcement today of SolarSNAP, our goal is to provide smart solutions that increase safety and efficiency, reduce time-to-market, and ultimately increase profitability for our users," said Key Foster, CEO, Synapse Wireless.
