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RP Construction Services Now Offering Nextracker

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Monterey, CALIF. (February 7, 2023)—RP Construction Services (RPCS) is excited to announce it is now offering single-axis trackers from Nextracker, the trusted global market leader in solar tracking technologies. RPCS will be providing Nextracker products to address the growing U.S. demand for smaller utility-scale solar projects and distributed generation (DG) applications.

RPCS has completed thousands of smaller utility-scale and DG projects, which are typically under 30 megawatts in capacity, and is honored to partner with Nextracker to self-perform their design and stamped engineering with warehousing Nextracker’s NX Horizon™ smart solar trackers. Rapid, accurate, and reliable project designs and pricing are a must for developers who want to execute portfolios of small utility projects and the same is true for EPCs and contractors who can now receive RPCS’ site-specific, pre-kitted, and construction ready Nextracker systems. RPCS delivers design and schedule flexibility that today’s solar power generation industry demands.

“We put solar projects into motion with our full suite of solutions—from turnkey design, supply, and installation support to logistics, preassembly, and onsite training solutions—based on gigawatts’ worth of experience in the market,” says RPCS President Eben Russell. “We are thrilled to partner with Nextracker to offer their best-in-class technology, supported by our innovative project enablement capabilities, to provide an unrivaled degree of support and, ultimately, customer success. Our value-added approach combined with the Nextracker product will maximize every project’s potential and will result in the highest quality operating assets for our customers.”

Nextracker’s flagship platform, NX Horizon™, has been the tracker of choice on more than 90 GW-worth of solar power plants worldwide. This smart solar tracker system helps maximize performance and minimize costs across a broad range of project sites and weather conditions.

“In order to extend our world-class technology to smaller projects and respond to customer demand, we chose RPCS as our highly capable channel partner to address the continued growth in the smaller utility-scale and distributed generation markets,” said Howard Wenger, President at Nextracker. “RPCS’ value lies in its ability to stock, consolidate, and kit material, and provide high quality project execution and training on site—and we’re proud to work with them as a channel partner.”

This new partnership with Nextracker allows RPCS to continue to service its expanding customer base, providing expert services to accelerate and ensure the best value for tracker projects across the country.

 

 

About RP Construction Services

RP Construction Services, LLC (RPCS) is the nation’s leading value-added distributor of utility-scale solar equipment. RPCS offers the industry’s best solar tracker technologies supported by a suite of project enablement services including design engineering, warehousing and logistics, pre-assembly, and mechanical installation to provide solar EPCs, developers, and utilities with simple, high-performance solar tracking solutions. Since 2014, RPCS has delivered more than 4GW of fully engineered single-axis solar tracking systems to customer sites in more than 41 U.S. states and Canada. Our team currently consists of more than 200 individuals working throughout the United States to accelerate and simplify solar deployment. Connect with RPCS on LinkedIn or learn more at stgrpcs.wpengine.com. RPCS is a proud member of the Quanta Services family of companies.

 

About Nextracker

Nextracker is a leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects around the world. Its products enable solar panels to follow the sun’s movement across the sky and optimize plant performance. With plants operating in more than thirty countries worldwide, Nextracker offers solar tracker technologies that increase energy production while reducing costs for significant plant ROI. For more information, visit Nextracker.

 

 

Media Contacts

Bri Bruce, RPCS
+1 8316202188
bbruce@rpcs.com

Kristan Kirsh, Nextracker
+1.650.814.1273
Kkirsh@nextracker.com

 

Quanta Services Named 2023 Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World

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2023 top solar contractorQuanta Operating Companies Collaborate to Achieve Solar Industry Top Spot and Historic Milestone

HOUSTON – July 25, 2023 – Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) announced today that it has been named the top solar infrastructure solutions provider in the United States by Solar Power World. This achievement was made possible by the collaborative work of three Quanta operating companies: Blattner Company, RP Construction Services (RPCS) and The Ryan Company. The combined expertise and efforts of the three companies installed more than two gigawatts of domestic solar generating capacity in 2022 alone – a new milestone of achievement in Top Solar Contractor history.

Duke Austin, Quanta Services’ President and Chief Executive Officer said, “Being named Top Solar Contractor is an honor and tells part of the bigger story of how we are working to build a brighter and cleaner energy future for the country. To achieve a reduced-carbon economy, we must actively collaborate to drive the shift toward renewable and sustainable energy solutions.”

Quanta’s renewable energy infrastructure solutions powers modern life, and with its more than 200 operating companies, Quanta is building, modernizing and maintaining energy infrastructure across North America and Australia. Powerhouse renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions provider, Blattner Company, was acquired by Quanta in 2021 and during its history has constructed more than 25 percent of the utility-scale renewable energy generating capacity in the United States. The Ryan Company provides EPC construction solutions for photovoltaic (PV) solar, wind and other renewable generation industries, as well as electrical infrastructure, substations and large-scale public sector construction services. RPCS is one of the nation’s leading value-added distributors of utility-scale solar equipment.

“We are incredibly honored to be part of Quanta’s standout solar team,” said Brett Beatty, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Blattner. “This award is a testament to the hard work, talent and dedication of our more than 4,000 employees working at our renewable energy project sites across the country. They are the reason we’re part of this top solar team. We applaud all of the solar contractors that made the list this year.”

“Renewable energy accounts for a quarter of U.S. electrical generation, now far exceeding electricity produced by burning coal,” said Kelsey Misbrener, managing editor of Solar Power World. “Solar power is an important member of that renewable makeup, and companies on the Top Solar Contractors List are all contributing to our country’s shift to cleaner electricity. We are honored to recognize them each year for their necessary work putting green kilowatts on roofs, over parking lots, in desert locations and across water reservoirs. Every project is making a difference.”

 

About Top Solar Contractors

The Top Solar Contractors List is the most recognized annual listing of solar contractors in the United States working in the utility, commercial, residential and community solar markets. Companies on the Top Solar Contractors List are grouped and listed by specific service (developer, electrical subcontractor, EPC, installation subcontractor, installer, sales partner), market (commercial, community solar, residential, utility) and states by 2022 installed capacity (in kWDC). See all the 2023 winners, including special company awards.

 

About Quanta Services

Quanta Services is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the utility, renewable energy, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Quanta’s comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining energy and communications infrastructure. With operations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and select other international markets, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to safely complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope. For more information, visit www.quantaservices.com.

 

About Blattner Company

Blattner is Leading America to a Clean Energy Future. With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind, and storage projects in the U.S. Blattner Company and its operating subsidiaries, Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, are all members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Blattner Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

 

About RPCS

RP Construction Services (RPCS) is a leading value-added distributor of utility-scale solar equipment. RPCS offers top solar tracker technologies supported by a suite of project enablement services including design engineering, warehousing and logistics, pre-assembly, and mechanical installation to provide solar EPCs and developers with simple, high-performance solar tracking solutions. Since 2014, RPCS has delivered more than 4GW of fully engineered single-axis solar tracking systems to customer sites in over 40 U.S. states and in Canada. Connect with RPCS on LinkedIn or learn more at stgrpcs.wpengine.com. RPCS is a proud member of the Quanta Services family of companies.

 

About The Ryan Company

Established in 1949, The Ryan Company, Inc. specializes in providing single service or turn-key EPC construction for PV solar, wind, and renewables, as well as industry leading electrical infrastructure, substations and large-scale public-sector construction services. The Ryan Company has completed hundreds of electrical utility projects in the past 60+ years throughout the United States and the Caribbean and is a member of the Quanta Services family of companies. Learn more at RyanCompany.net

 

About Solar Power World

Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, Solar Power World has helped U.S. solar contractors — including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets — grow their businesses and do their jobs better.

 

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This press release (and oral statements regarding the subject matter of this press release) contains forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the “safe harbor” from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the development of and opportunities with respect to future projects, including renewable energy projects and other projects designed to support transition to a reduced-carbon economy, as well as statements reflecting expectations, intentions, assumptions or beliefs about future events, and other statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance; rather they involve or rely on a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict or are beyond our control and reflect management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements are made. We caution you that actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted by our forward-looking statements and that any or all of our forward-looking statements may turn out to be inaccurate or incorrect. Forward-looking statements can be affected by inaccurate assumptions and by known or unknown risks and uncertainties including, among others, risks and uncertainties detailed in Quanta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, Quanta’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 and any other documents that Quanta files with the SEC. For a discussion of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors are urged to refer to Quanta’s documents filed with the SEC that are available through Quanta’s website at www.quantaservices.com or through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering and Analysis Retrieval System (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of this date. Quanta does not undertake and expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Quanta further expressly disclaims any written or oral statements made by any third party regarding the subject matter of this press release.

RP Construction Services Expands Distribution & Logistics Arm, Opens Kentucky Warehouse

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KentuckyLouisville, Ky. (June 23, 2023) — MDH Partners today announces the lease-up of Park 65 Business Center, a 260,000-square-foot distribution center located at 100 Brooks Way in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm originally purchased the facility in 2019 when it was 30% leased. RP Construction Services (RPCS) has leased the remaining 180,000 square feet. Robert Walker and Greg Charmoli with Cushman & Wakefield represented the Landlord.

“Park 65 Business Center had the largest existing vacancy of any of our assets in our Fund 1 portfolio,” said Raymond Hill, Vice President of Asset Management at MDH Partners. “We’re thrilled to have reached our goal of full occupancy as RCPS expands its distribution and logistics arm. We look forward to watching them grow to reach new heights of success.”

The new facility will accommodate RPCS’ growing selection of solar tracker inventory and allow the company to augment its single-axis tracker kitting and pre-assembly operations. Louisville’s proximity to suppliers and solar markets in the eastern United States will support RPCS’ continued ability to offer best-in-class lead times to its EPC and developer customers. RPCS’ Louisville facility begins operations this month.

“This larger space allows us to be more creative with our kitting solutions and stay ahead of the enormous demand that we see in our industry,” says Wesley Allen, Senior Director of Supply Chain and Logistics Execution (SCALE), RPCS’ division that oversees warehousing and distribution efforts. “As utility solar project pipelines continue to shift and grow, we are supporting our customers with a smarter, more flexible single-axis tracker design and procurement solution. Their success is our success.”

 

Read the full press release here: https://www.citybiz.co/article/433400/mdh-partners-completes-lease-up-of-louisville-kentucky-distribution-center/

 

About RP Construction Services

RP Construction Services, LLC (RPCS) is the nation’s leading value-added distributor of utility-scale solar equipment. RPCS offers the industry’s best solar tracker technologies supported by a suite of project enablement services including design engineering, warehousing & logistics, pre-assembly, and mechanical installation to provide solar EPCs & developers with simple, high-performance solar tracking solutions. Since 2014, RPCS has delivered more than 4GW of fully engineered single-axis solar tracking systems to customer sites in more than 41 U.S. states and Canada. Our team currently consists of more than 200 individuals working throughout the United States to accelerate and simplify solar deployment. Connect with RPCS on LinkedIn or learn more at stgrpcs.wpengine.com. RPCS is a proud member of the Quanta Services family of companies.

RP Construction Services Acquired by Quanta Services

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rpcs quanta servicesMonterey, CALIF. (April 13, 2023) — RP Construction Services, LLC (RPCS) is excited to announce that it has been acquired by Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta), a Houston-based Fortune 300 company and industry leading specialized infrastructure solutions provider to the utility, renewable energy, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Now as part of Quanta, RPCS believes it can accelerate its growth and enhance its ability to continue serving the solar industry with best-in-class engineered equipment and support services. The transaction advances RPCS’ long-term strategy of delivering value to its customers, employees, and partners as well as the communities in which the company operates.

“We are extremely excited to join the Quanta family of companies and continue building upon our unique offering to the solar industry,” says Eben Russell, Founder and President of RPCS. “Our proven ability to remove complexity, time and risk from solar projects combined with Quanta’s leading infrastructure solutions, safety and performance culture will make us a better partner than ever for our employees, customers and vendors.”

The acquisition of RPCS strengthens Quanta’s existing infrastructure solutions platform that enables the transition towards a lower-carbon economy. “RPCS offers a unique approach to accelerating and de-risking utility-scale solar projects and we are excited to support their future innovation and growth as part of Quanta,” says Andrew Schwaitzberg, leader of energy transition initiatives at Quanta Services. “RPCS’s capabilities address some of the industry’s biggest challenges head on and they are a strategic complement to Quanta’s existing renewable solutions.”

As a Quanta operating company, RPCS will continue to rely on its fundamental passion for safety, service, ingenuity and human potential that has guided the company. These same values are captured by Quanta’s mission statement: People are at the core of everything we do. RPCS is thrilled to have such strong cultural alignment with its new parent company.

RPCS will operate independently under the Quanta umbrella and there will be no change in management or departmental structure, with Eben Russell continuing his role as President.

 

About RP Construction Services

RP Construction Services, LLC (RPCS) is the nation’s leading value-added distributor of utility-scale solar equipment. RPCS offers the industry’s best solar tracker technologies supported by a suite of project enablement services including design engineering, warehousing & logistics, pre-assembly, and mechanical installation to provide solar EPCs & developers with simple, high-performance solar tracking solutions. Since 2014, RPCS has delivered more than 4GW of fully engineered single-axis solar tracking systems to customer sites in more than 41 U.S. states and Canada. Our team currently consists of more than 200 individuals working throughout the United States to accelerate and simplify solar deployment. Connect with RPCS on LinkedIn or learn more at stgrpcs.wpengine.com. RPCS is a proud member of the Quanta Services family of companies.

About Quanta Services

Quanta Services, Inc. is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the utility, communications, pipeline and energy industries. Quanta’s comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining energy and communications infrastructure. With operations throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and select other international markets, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to safely complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope. For more information, visit www.quantaservices.com.

2022 In Review

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What a year it’s been!

 

To say that 2022 was a prolific year would be an understatement. And just as in years past, this year has been RPCS’ best yet, with the numbers to prove it.

  • 1,297 MW Completed
  • 258 Projects
  • 31 States

In an industry continuing to see supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, price volatility, and tariff uncertainty—not to mention continued pandemic-related distresses—RPCS relied on strategy, namely the company’s unique ability to enable solar tracker projects through design engineering and logistics capabilities. Innovative, tech-enabled work practices persisted to give RPCS an excellent advantage over competitors and allow us to support customers in the design, engineering, and material supply scopes and at all stages of a project.

RPCS secured a steady standing among the nation’s leading design-build firms, earning the No. 27 spot in the Power market of the 2022 Top 400 Contractors survey list by Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, the company’s first year ranking on the list.

Solar Power World magazine recognized RPCS’ installation success by ranking the company at No. 11 overall on the 2022 Top Solar Contractors list. In addition to RPCS’ overall rank, the company also ranks No. 3 in the Installation Subcontractor category and No. 11 in the Utility Installation Contractor category, as well as No. 1 in Kansas, No. 2 in Illinois, No. 3 in New Mexico, and No. 6 in our home state of California.

We navigated and continue to chart the choppy waters of the ITC and IRA. Thanks to an unprecedented move from our current administration that provided a 24-month lift on duties related to solar imports, we marched on.

We continued to grow as a company while establishing additional locations to strengthen the foundations of sales and product management. We opened a new sales and marketing operations office in Tampa, Florida, and expanded our logistics capabilities by opening a new facility in Louisville, Kentucky, upping our capacity to kit projects and building on the total support we offer our customers and partners.

RPCS Announces East Coast Expansion with Florida Office

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RPCS Announces East Coast Expansion with Florida Office

 

[Monterey, CALIF.] December 21, 2022 — RP Construction Services Inc. (RPCS) announced this week the opening of a new office in Tampa, Florida.

This new office will be a hub for the company’s business development, marketing, and sales operations, with team members representing our data analytics, marketing, sales, software development, and customer success teams.

“We’re really excited about bringing our team into one location to move some of our more important customer-facing initiatives forward,” says Alex Smith, Chief Sales Officer. “There are several projects that we have been working on that will enhance our customer’s experience and allow RPCS to provide our partners with incredible insight into their project pipelines in various stages: development, estimating, engineering, pre-construction, and construction. Most of our customers deploy national portfolios and we are always improving the way we offer them visibility and predictability on their utility projects.”

The Tampa office plans to host a grand opening reception in the New Year.

 

About RP Construction Services

RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS) provides turnkey design, structural engineering, procurement/supply, mechanical installation, and specialty services to EPCs, developers, and utilities. As the nation’s leading contractor and single-axis tracker expert, RPCS helps customers meet their renewable energy goals with simple, seamless project execution. RPCS combines a team-oriented culture that values all employees with innovative, tech-enabled work practices to deliver projects of all sizes on-spec and on-time. RPCS has approximately 300 employees and is headquartered in Monterey, California, and maintains facilities in California, Mississippi, and Florida. Connect with RPCS on LinkedIn or learn more at stgrpcs.wpengine.com.

2020 in Hindsight: A Year in Review

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It goes without saying that this year saw unprecedented challenges and many changes. Yet despite setbacks felt worldwide, solar surged forward in a big way, growing over 22% through the coronavirus pandemic and continuing to lead the way to a clean energy future. Solar not only persevered in 2020 but thrived. For this, we’re incredibly grateful and humbled.

It is because of the continued dedication and hard work of its leadership and team members and the support of our customers and partners that RP Construction Services had another landmark year.

With a record number of projects and installed capacity in 2020, RPCS continued its rapid growth trajectory, outpacing the industry and remaining one of the nation’s leading contractors.

RPCS completed its scope on over 1GW spanning over 230 projects in 20 states—a 57% increase in number of projects and a 134% increase in capacity over 2019 numbers. To date, RPCS has completed over 700 projects and more than 2GW.

Here’s a look back at some of the year’s highlights.

 

RPCS is unique for its people and its process. At the center of its accomplishment, RPCS not only expanded its team significantly but continued to elevate and invest in these team members through training, development, and new individual opportunities within its workforce. RPCS is always striving to create career paths and opportunities that allow each member to shine individually. RPCS’ team grew stronger, realized the value of improved collaboration, and how to better serve the utility market—the driving force behind solar’s explosive growth this year.

Beyond welcoming new members and expending efforts on training and development, RPCS took its project delivery system to the next level. RPCS announced in May the opening of a new logistics facility in Kosciusko, Mississippi, now the third facility operated by the company. The facility rests on ten acres, comprised of two warehouse facilities and a stocking yard spanning 100,000 square feet. The facility includes two solar arrays for demonstration and training purposes. In addition to added supply chain enhancement, the new facility will ensure greater inventory accuracy and improved deployment of both materials and serviced equipment and tools.

This new facility led to enhanced kitting and streamlined project delivery, further attesting to RPCS’ ability to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects across the country. RPCS’ experience as the market’s first contractor in the utility space to pre-kit the Array tracker significantly streamlines assembly of the Array tracker while assembly remains quality controlled by RPCS’ Array tracker experts. Moreover, by using innovative technology specialized for project delivery, RPCS helps ensure critical timelines are met and the highest quality standards are maintained. This delivery process provides accurate project insights in real time, improves project economics, and creates a high degree of visibility into all stages of the installation process. Stay tuned as RPCS begins to allow other contractors, subcontractors, and installers access to this delivery system.

Among other notable achievements was the company’s recognition as a Top Solar Contractor for the third year in a row by Solar Power World Magazine, the industry’s leading resource for news and information regarding solar PV installation, development, and technology. RPCS achieved a rank of No. 13 overall, out of more than 400 solar firms. RPCS also ranks at No. 5 in the Installation Subcontractor category and No. 11 in the Utility Subcontractor category, as well as No. 1 in Arkansas, No. 5 in South Carolina, No. 7 in California, No. 8 in Colorado, No. 11 in North Carolina, among other top state rankings.

A number of RP Construction Service’s 2021 projects are already breaking ground. The solar industry, according to experts, is poised to see a “wild ride” in 2021, and RPCS is at the forefront, prepared for brighter days ahead.

 

CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS:

 

Follow the Sun: A Look at the Benefits of Tracking Technology
If you’re not already tracking, here’s why you should:
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One Bifacial Module or Two? In-Depth Performance Analysis of 1MIP Versus 2MIP on Single-Axis Solar Trackers
2MIP doesn’t mean twice the output. Here’s why:
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Bifacial Modules + Solar Trackers: 1MIP vs. 2MIP on Single-Axis Solar Trackers
In case the above article didn’t answer all your questions of why 1MIP is superior to 2MIP when tracking, here’s more:
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RPCS and Indiana Municipal Power Agency Partner to Complete over 85MW of Solar Tracker Projects
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Continental Energy Solutions Podcast with Tim Montague
RPCS Director of Marketing Bri Bruce talks bifacial module technology, solar trackers in 1MIP versus 2MIP, and the “power couple” that is RPCS and Array Technologies, Inc.
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Solar Arrays to be Installed for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
RPCS will provide mechanical installation services for Today’s Power, Inc. Project
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RPCS and Knobelsdorff Partner for a 17MW Portfolio
This portfolio will supply 14 communities in Minnesota with clean, renewable energy:
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RP Construction Services to Build 185MW Pflugerville Solar Project in Travis County, Texas
RPCS will perform the mechanical installation:
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Hailstorms + Solar Trackers: All Hail the DuraTrack HZ V3 Single-Axis Solar Tracker from Array Technologies
There’s only one choice in technology when deploying solar trackers in regions with inclement weather—specifically hailstorms, which are arguably the most damaging—and this is why.
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Array Technologies Announces a 1GW Purchase Agreement with RP Construction Services
Array Technologies partners with leading design-build contractor to bring advanced solar tracker technology to the distributed generation market:
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RPCS, Knobelsdorff Partner for 17 MW Portfolio

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Knobelsdorff RPCS(Monterey, CALIF.) September 8, 2020—RP Construction Services, Inc. and Knobelsdorff announced earlier this week their 2020 partnership to include supplying 14 communities throughout the state of Minnesota with clean, renewable solar energy.

RPCS, a trusted partner of leading solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies, Inc., will be supplying the DuraTrack HZ v3 single-axis solar tracker for the portfolio of projects. Array trackers keep the solar PV modules following the sun on its course throughout the day, optimizing energy gains and ensuring up to a 20 to 25 percent increase in energy production over fixed-tilt systems.

Knoblesdorff Energy (KE), a division of Knobelsdorff, will partner with RPCS to perform engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. KE also performs startup, commissioning, and O&M services for the renewable energy market, ranking as the #1 top solar contractor in Minnesota and #24 in the nation.

RPCS and KE have worked closely over the last several years on several projects and completed nearly 20 megawatts’ worth of solar projects in 2019.

Included in the 2020 pipeline, the 1.2 MWdc Silver Lake project will be the very first solar array utilizing a combination of AP Alternatives’ ground screw foundation and the Array Technologies single axis tracker. KE will be completing the civil and electrical scope as well as the mechanical installation as the project EPC.

“Partnering with RPCS to be a part of the first solar project using AP Alternatives and Array Technologies is exciting,” said Jeff Schrimpf, General Manager, Energy of KE. “The system has allowed us to find a cost-effective alternative to standard H-pile due to poor soil conditions. Without this alternative, the project may not have been feasible to build.”

“Knobelsdorff is always wonderful to work with,” says RPCS Sales Director Patty Thornton. “They’re timely, efficient, and trustworthy. We’re excited about the upcoming pipeline, but more importantly we’re pleased to have been selected as their source for Array trackers for their projects in Minnesota.”

The portfolio of Minnesota projects will total 17 MWdc, and will be completed in 2020.

 

 

RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS) designs, supplies, and builds utility-scale ground mount solar projects. With more than 500 completed projects throughout the United States, RPCS provides full turnkey service and support, including site layout optimization, ancillary engineering services, tracker supply, foundation post procurement, and complete mechanical installation. As a trusted partner of leading solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies, RPCS’s history, experience, and product knowledge provides customers with a trusted choice for seamless portfolio execution. Visit stgrpcs.wpengine.com for more information.

Knobelsdorff is a premier Electrical, Engineering, Automation and Renewable Energy team offering endless opportunities and innovative solutions to customers across North America. Ranked #126 in Inc. 5000 Series List “fastest-growing companies in the Midwest”, Knobelsdorff has grown from 5 to 150 employees in just one decade. With 30 plus years of industry knowledge, Knobelsdorff is a leader in the dairy, food & beverage, grain, feed, flour & fertilizer, industrial & manufacturing, mining, oil & gas and renewable energy markets. Visit KEway.com for more information.

RPCS Ranks No. 13 on 2020 Top Solar Contractors List

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RPCS Ranks No. 13 on 2020 Top Solar Contractors List

MONTEREY, CALIF., July 21, 2020—Solar Power World released today the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list. The list recognizes California-based solar contractor RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS)’s installation efforts, and ranks the company at No. 13 overall, out of more than 400 solar firms. RPCS also ranks at No. 5 in the Installation Subcontractor category and No. 11 in the Utility Subcontractor category, as well as No. 1 in Arkansas, No. 5 in South Carolina, No. 7 in California, No. 8 in Colorado, No. 11 in North Carolina, among other top state rankings.

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers big and small. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific service (developers, electrical subcontractors, EPCs, installation subcontractors, rooftop installers), markets and states.

“The Solar Power World team is so pleased to highlight more than 400 companies on the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, especially during this unprecedented time,” said Kelsey Misbrener, senior editor of Solar Power World. “All contractors featured on the 2020 list reported strong 2019 installation numbers and are continuing to stand tall this year.”

The first quarter of 2020 was the country’s biggest ever, with 3.6 GW of new solar capacity added. But COVID-19 impacts showed their force in Q2, and Wood Mackenzie is forecasting residential and non-residential markets will see 25% and 38% decreases in year-over-year installation volumes this year.

RPCS continues to persevere through this turbulent time in history, and is seeing its best year yet despite the solar industry’s facing unprecedented challenges amidst the global coronavirus pandemic.

“We know that so many industries, companies, and families are facing economic uncertainty in the US in 2020,” says RPCS Chief Sales Officer Alex Smith, “and we are so grateful for the opportunity to do solid work in a growing industry. We work harder every year because we have this great opportunity and we don’t take it for granted when so many others are struggling to hang on.”

Headquartered in Monterey, California, RPCS employs nearly 200 team members, providing leading design, supply, and installation services for utility-scale projects throughout the United States. RPCS is proud to continue their contribution to the country’s clean energy mix.

 

 

About RP Construction Services, Inc.
RPCS designs, supplies, and builds utility-scale ground mount solar projects. With more than 500 completed projects throughout the United States, RPCS provides full turnkey service and support, including site layout optimization, ancillary engineering services, tracker supply, foundation post procurement, and complete mechanical installation. As a trusted partner of leading solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies, RPCS’s history, experience, and product knowledge provides customers with a trusted choice for seamless portfolio execution. 

About Solar Power World
Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors — including installers, developers and EPCs in all markets — grow their businesses and do their jobs better.

  

Media Contacts

RPCS
Bri Bruce, Director of Marketing
831-620-2188
bbruce[at]rpcs.com

Solar Power World
Kelly Pickerel, Editor in Chief
216-860-5259
kpickerel[at]wtwhmedia.com

Solar Arrays to be Installed for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

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Solar Arrays to be Installed for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

 

RPCS to provide mechanical installation services for Today’s Power, Inc. Project

 

general dynamics RPCS(Monterey, CALIF.) July 8, 2020—Today’s Power, Inc. (TPI) announced earlier this week their partnership to build two solar arrays for General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS), a Florida-based aerospace and defense company, and two Battery Energy Storage Systems for Ouachita Electric Cooperative (OECC). The solar arrays, each totaling 1.2 MWdc, will be constructed near General Dynamics-OTS’ facilities in Hampton, Arkansas. RP Construction Services (RPCS) will serve as the mechanical installation partner supplying the racking for the solar portion of the project.  The two battery energy storage systems will store electricity from the two solar facilities, and will have an output of 2.4 MW for two hours.

All four projects will be developed by Today’s Power Inc., and RPCS will be supplying and installing the solar array racking, which will consist of single-axis tracking systems by Array Technologies. The trackers keep the solar PV modules following the sun on its course throughout the day, optimizing energy gains and ensuring up to a 20 to 25 percent increase in energy production over fixed-tilt systems.

“We are very excited to be partnering with Today’s Power Inc. as the mechanical installer for these arrays at the General Dynamics-OTS facilities,” says RPCS Sales Director Patty Thornton.

As mentioned, the sites will also incorporate on-site battery energy storage systems that will be supplied electricity generated by the solar arrays. The storage systems are designed to lower both the cost of operations for General Dynamics and for OECC customers.

“We are excited about this opportunity to expand our usage of renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint at the General Dynamics-OTS Calhoun County facility,” Eric Ellis, Vice President and General Manager of Precision Systems at General Dynamics-OTS, said in a statement.

Construction is slated to begin this summer.

 

 

Today’s Power, Inc. (TPI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (AECI), a Little Rock-based utility service cooperative owned by 17 Arkansas electric distribution cooperatives.  TPI is one of the nation’s most experienced renewable energy companies with more utility-scale projects than any Arkansas-based company.  TPI is a full-service provider able to carry out all phases of any solar or battery storage project including, but not limited to, full bill / rate analysis, site evaluation, engineering procurement, design, commissioning, monitoring, operating and maintaining projects.

RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS) designs, supplies, and builds utility-scale ground mount solar projects. With more than 500 completed projects throughout the United States, RPCS provides full turnkey service and support, including site layout optimization, ancillary engineering services, tracker supply, foundation post procurement, and complete mechanical installation. As a trusted partner of leading solar tracker manufacturer Array Technologies, RPCS’s history, experience, and product knowledge provides customers with a trusted choice for seamless portfolio execution.

RPCS Continues Expansion, Logistics with Mississippi Distribution Facility

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RPCS Continues Expansion, Logistics with Mississippi Distribution Facility

 

Mississippi facilityMonterey, CALIF. MAY 28, 2020—RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS) announced earlier this week the opening of a new logistics facility in Kosciusko, Mississippi. The new facility is now the third distribution yard owned and operated by RPCS in order to serve the U.S. utility scale solar market, complementing RPCS’s Texas and California locations.

The facility, comprised of two warehouses, rests on a 10-acre property. Warehouse I (the West House) is a 25,000-square-foot kitting facility that will house all materials necessary for RPCS’s pre-assembly operations. The West House will also include a mechanic shop for servicing equipment, tools, and toolboxes for field crews. Warehouse II (the East House) is a 35,000-square-foot facility that will store all other essential components.

Adjacent to the West House is a two-acre laydown yard for inbound and outbound kitting components. The 40,000-square-foot lot just outside of the East House is currently storing 18,000 foundation piers and more than 7 megawatts of pre-assembled materials for Safe Harbor. At the north end of the property, two solar arrays will be installed for training, demo and testing purposes. Both warehouses will have two loading and unloading docks, which makes the transport of materials quicker and more streamlined.

Mississippi facilityThe facility is located in close proximity to RPCS’s steel supplier, Attala Steel, who has continued to be a valued partner and has played an integral role in RPCS’s foundation supply. This contiguity will offer unlimited options for distributing partial pier loads with RPCS’s material, and the ability to request materials at the last minute to complete projects to keep construction timelines on schedule.

“This is a big move for RPCS,” says Brendan Teague, RPCS Executive VP of Operations. “The new facility gives us ample indoor storage and packing capability, which greatly accelerates our ability to process and ship orders.”

In addition to added supply chain enhancement, the new facility will ensure greater material and inventory accuracy, more streamlined installs, and improved deployment of serviced equipment and tools.

 

 

RP Construction Services, Inc. (RPCS) is a leading solar tracker project design, supply, and installation subcontractor based in Monterey, California. The team specializes in site layout optimization, ancillary engineering services, tracker and foundation procurement, and complete mechanical installation. With more than 400 projects completed throughout the US, RPCS’s experience in the ground mount utility market ensures reliable support at every step of the project, delivering an unmatched level of quality and efficiency. To learn more about RPCS or to request a quote, visit stgrpcs.wpengine.com.