Prefabricated wire solutions cut time in the field, boost project efficiency
Meet Hope, a construction manager with five years of experience executing utility-solar projects for a leading EPC. Hope is sharp; she knows solar thoroughly and she works hard to deliver projects on time and on budget. Like other Project Managers, she is deeply knowledgeable of modules, inverters, and racking technologies that are critical to production and financial performance. But she can’t be an expert in everything; wiring is not top of mind. That’s why Hope brings in eBOS experts mid-stream to ensure smooth execution to project completion.
A dedicated eBOS partner prevents unnecessary risks in a project’s final leg
If you see yourself in Hope or manage PMs like her, you know that sourcing wiring and other eBOS components often can be an afterthought. Risks begin to pile up if a PM hastily buys bulk wiring from a vendor without solar experience. At best, there may be some waste, but at worst field assembly issues or site inconsistencies can lead to substantial delays and cost overruns.
While you can mitigate some issues on site, wiring stage delays occurring when there is no slack in the schedule — can’t be recovered. Wiring and other eBOS challenges in a project’s final stage can impact deadlines and damage profitability.
With a bit of midstream planning, you can avoid wiring challenges entirely. An eBOS partner with the right knowledge and experience can ensure projects are delivered as planned. Better planning means more accurate estimating, a more tightly coordinated execution, and fewer risks.
SolarBOS offers expertise in turnkey projects and an unique understanding of the PV project lifecycle. With 18 years of PV electrical balance-of-system knowledge and more than 15 million feet of wire installed, SolarBOS experts can untangle project complexity and improve wire layout efficiency on site.
Avoid project pitfalls with prefabricated custom wiring
Bulk wire may look cheaper at first blush, but those initial savings come at a price. Bulk wire can lead to inconsistent tolerances, which can result in inefficient material use and waste. More importantly, because bulk wires require more time to manually crimp, cut, and install on site, there are added labor and equipment costs.
And that’s if all goes well. Wire connection incompatibility can further erode tight end-of-project schedules and budgets just as everyone is pushing toward completion and preparing to divert resources to new sites. Lastly, wire fabricated in the field can’t provide the mission-critical consistency and long-term reliability that factory-assembled alternatives do — both critically important to asset owners and operators.
Benefits of a plug-and-play, prefabricated wire solution
SolarBOS customized wire solutions transmit a myriad of benefits:
- Wire systems are designed and assembled with precise wiring gauge, harness length, and combiner box combinations to fit each site’s unique layout
- In-house assembly means superior quality control for better reliability and performance
- Controlled manufacturing results in compressed lead times and faster delivery
- Customized solutions eliminate planning and execution complexity, simplify on-site execution, and compress installation schedules
- Efficient plug-and-play connections are packaged and labeled for accurate distribution and installation on site
The final result is a high-quality wire solution that is custom-manufactured to each project’s unique cost and schedule requirements.
PV insight and high-touch service bring ultimate peace of mind
With over 8,500 megawatts of eBOS components in the field, SolarBOS offers unrivaled expertise. Our estimators leverage insights and problem-solving skills developed over the years to improve wire layout efficiency. Turnkey project experience allows SolarBOS to anticipate and resolve complexities — cutting risks and boosting returns.
Reliability doesn’t only apply to systems. With a strong culture of service and project support, SolarBOS serves as a dependable extension of its EPC partners. Let us find the best solution for your unique layout as we mitigate any issues and create custom solutions for every possible option.
When it’s time to power your system, let SolarBOS be your dependable peace-of-mind partner. Avoid last-minute delays as you move toward the project finish line by choosing on-time, hassle-free custom solutions.
Leverage uniquely-integrated knowledge of a lifecycle partner
Our integrated eBOS and mounting solution will deliver complete DC scope, increasing project returns. As part of the Gibraltar Renewable Energy Group, SolarBOS now can offer a one-stop solution. Our utility and commercial solar product consultants recommend the eBOS options best suited to site conditions and mounting applications. As we grow together with other Gibraltar brands — including TerraSmart, RBI Solar and Sunfig — we will streamline purchasing and logistics, integrating service through a single point of contact.
Leveraging Gibraltar’s integrated portfolio, we deliver unique product supply, cost, and ROI advantages to maximize project efficiency and value while minimizing roadblocks and risks.
Our ultimate goal: To be your lifecycle partner, working as an extension of your team for a holistic project experience.
