Manufacturing
Marketing Partner
S-5!
In 1992, S-5! invented the very market space of manufactured roof attachment solutions. S-5!'s clamps and brackets are engineered for a variety of applications, including residential and commercial solar installations on exposed-fastened and standing seam metal roofing. The company has a portfolio of more than 5+ GigaWatts of rooftop solar arrays, including many Fed-Ex and Walmart buildings; 700 Costco stores in eight countries; international airports; and corporate headquarters for Google, IBM, NATO, NREL and Apple. S-5! technologies are also affordable for domestic applications with more than 15,000 such solar installations in 50 countries.
Mailing Address:
500 W. Highway St.
Iowa Park, TX 76367
United States of America
Tel: 8888253432
Email: info@s-5.com
Website: http://www.s-5.com
Company Category: Solar Power
Company Sector: Manufacturing
Keywords: mounts, metal roof, solar, pv mounts, clamps, brackets, rack
Partner Status: Marketing Partner
Products
S-5!® PVKIT™ 2.0 Solar Rooftop Solutions
The concept of combining PV arrays with standing seam metal roofing is growing-for good reasons. Metal roofs have a life expectancy of more than 40 years. Shouldn't the mounting system last as long? With S-5! zero-penetration attachment technology and PVKIT 2.0, the solarized metal roof is the most sustainable system available -and without compromising roof warranties! PVKIT 2.0 is the also the best solution for attaching PV modules directly to any exposed fastener metal roof.
Articles
Demolition Ranch HQ, Boerne, Texas―Case Study
Due to the ranch’s remote location, the owner wished to build an off-the-grid building featuring a 3.84kW rooftop solar array together with a battery storage system to power the building. The rooftop solar modules are secured in place using the ProteaBracketTM by S-5!
Simplifying Solar Module Installation
The MLPE mount provides flexibility to install the MLPE device on the underside of the module frame at desired locations so wire management is simplified. The tab feature eliminates hassle
Wire Management of Rail-Less Solar PV Systems on Low-Slope Metal Roofing
Module Preparation & Strategic String Design - Part I. By strategically designing module and string layouts, prepping modules in staging areas and performing repeatable installation procedures, all hurdles to installing rail-less solar can be overcome.
S-5! Corporate Headquarters Case Study
The south side features a 53kW solar array mounted with the company’s very own PVKIT direct-attach solar mounting solution. The PV system will provide 84 MWh annually—and together with energy-saving lighting and climate controls, up to 75% of the facility’s power.
Parallel Products Recycling Facility—Case Study
The EPC contractor recommended the S-5! PVKIT® — a direct-attach™ rail-less solar solution to provide a secure, economical and penetration-free method for attaching the solar modules to the metal roof.
CanDuit™ Clamp & GRipperFix® Utility Mounting System
After many roof replacements, the city was ready for a new and better roof designed to last. They needed to support ±600 feet of rooftop conduit and piping, and wanted a roof that was solar-ready.
The Net Zero Home
Run solely on renewable energy sources, every aspect of the home’s design was calculated to conserve energy and capture as much of the sun’s energy for heat in the winter and cooling in the summer.
S-5! at RE+ 2022
S-5! is presenting “Rail-Less Solar on Metal Roofs: Wire Management & Best Practices” in the Installer Theater on Tuesday, September 20th from 4:15-5:15 PM.
2022 Top Article - Solar Atmospheres, Fontana, CA
By combining onsite generation, an advanced energy storage system and a world-class artificial intelligence-powered analytics platform, SCA optimizes energy usage by automatically switching between onsite generation, battery power and grid power.
Liberty Self Storage - American Flag Solar Array Case Study
In line with the name of the company “Liberty” and what it represents, they chose an American Flag solar panel array designed by The Next Energy Technology as a symbolic source of pride and unity for all Americans.
Ocean Reef Club at Key Largo―Case Study - RibBracket™III and S-5-PVKIT®2.0
The club is located on a private peninsula, bound on three sides by water and on the fourth side by federal and state lands. The area is subject to 180 mph, Category 5 hurricane winds, making installation of a low-profile, roof-mounted system essential.
S-5! Case Study – Hawaii H-POWER Solar Project VersaGard™ & S-5-S Mini
Elevating the PV panels on rooftops would reduce shadowing from adjacent properties and maximize power generation, and was therefore more favorable to achieve reliable and consistent system performance.
Case Study - MicroTech Manufacturing Facility, Costa Rica
The PVKIT’s pre-assembled components provided a simple, secure and economical method for attaching the solar panels. Because the solution is rail-less, it also cuts costs in freight, logistics, lifting equipment and labor associated with traditional rail.
What One Business Owner Learned from a Pandemic Year
Instead of looking for problems with the pandemic upon us, we found opportunity—to react for the near term, manage differently and even more effectively. We used the downtime to shift thinking, re-direct resources and prepare for the pent-up, near-term demand on the other side.
Canadian Equestrian Multi-Purpose Barn – Case Study S-5-PVKIT® 2.0 & S-5! X-Gard™ 2.0
The owner’s goal was to construct a multi-purpose building that would also serve as a mounting platform for a 28.35 kilowatt PV solar system, which would provide 100% of the electricity needs for the entire equestrian ranch property.
S-5-PVKIT®2.0 & S-5-S Mini - KC Bailey Orchards Case Study
The Bailey’s goal is to integrate a vertically holistic approach to fruit growing and operating their orchard utilizing sustainable materials and renewable energy sources, thereby reducing their carbon footprint and working towards their goal of running a net-zero farm.
S-5-PVKIT 2.0 Case Study – The Boulder JCC
The challenge was to find a cost-effective PV solution that presented an ROI, which would make the project a no-brainer from a financial standpoint.
Metal Roofing—The Perfect Platform for Solar PV
Metal roofs are known for their durability, sustainability and versatility and are increasing in popularity in the solar marketplace.
Case Study: S-5! in Mkweni, South Africa
Mkweni, a farm located well off the electrical grid on the remote Wild Coast region of South Africa, determined a roof-mounted solar array was the best solution for their needs.
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Press Releases
S-5! Supports the Battle Against Breast Cancer
"Give Cancer the Boot!" T-shirts Now Available
S-5! Makes it Easier for Solar Projects to Take Advantage of Investment Tax Credits for Domestic Manufacturing
The IRA provides a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar installations, with an additional 10% bonus credit for systems incorporating 40% or more domestic content. Domestic content refers to products and product components manufactured in the U.S.A.
S-5! Sponsors the Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls in Northeast Ohio
Inspiring the Next Generation of Trade Professionals
S-5! Clamps Earn Florida Product Approvals
The Toughest Approval for High Wind Zones
S-5! Adds New Leadership to Manage Growth
Ricardo Barroso named Research & Development Director
S-5! Introduces Its New Solar Attachment Solution - Simplifying Wire Management
The S-5! MLPE Mount™ provides a universal, cost-effective method for attaching module level power electronics (MLPE) directly to solar PV module frames. Designed for use with most solar modules, the MLPE Mount secures optimizers and microinverters along the underside of the module frame at desired locations so wire management is simplified. This provides the versatility needed to better handle module-to-module wire management and electrically bonds the equipment together to easily comply with grounding requirements.
S-5! Announces 21 New Patents Issued This Year
The United States Patent and Trademark Office most recently granted S-5! patent number 11,808,043 for its new S-5! Bonding Clip, which bonds and grounds standing seam metal roof panels (one to the next) for safety purposes, if a roof is energized with electricity.
New SnapNrack & S-5! Partnership
Together streamlining solar for metal roofs
S-5! Partners with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design for Its Student-Led Annual Design Build Project
The students had clearly defined sustainability goals and set out to achieve LEED platinum status with a solar PV mounting system that provided a simple, economical and penetration-free method for attachment of modules to the roof. The students reached out to S-5! as they were familiar with the products utilized on previous Studio 804 metal roof projects.
S-5-University Launches
Sharing Knowledge and Expertise with the Industry Professionals
