Florida-based USSolar to become the leading distributor of SnapNrack’s premier PV mounting technology throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

Fort Lauderdale, FL – March 6, 2014 – USSolar has just struck a new partnership agreement with SnapNrack – a California-based manufacturer of mounting and racking equipment for solar PV systems.  Once finalized, the agreement will designate USSolar as SnapNrack’s primary distributor within the Latin American, Caribbean, and SE United States markets.

The move is part of a larger push by both companies to reach a broader audience – especially solar project developers who operate primarily in tropical regions.

Over the past few months, USSolar has expanded its offerings, signing deals with a number of leading solar companies in an effort to strengthen its product line and broaden its reach.  Recent ventures include distribution deals with inverter manufacturer, SolarEdge, and panel producer, ReneSola.

By incorporating SnapNrack in its prepackaged solar PV solutions, USSolar hopes to solidify its dominance in the tropics.

According to USSolar President and Founder, Ray Johnson, “In the solar industry, panels represent the “sexy” side of the business (if solar even has a sexy side).”  He adds, “But in regions with salty humidity and hurricane-strength winds, the mounting you use can make or break a system.”

“The structural integrity of [SnapNrack mounting] is exactly what solar project developers need if they hope to succeed in the Caribbean and Latin America,” comments Johnson.

Although USSolar was initially drawn to SnapNrack’s ability to withstand extremes far in excess of what the solar industry mandates, Johnson highlights other factors that went into the decision, including:

Ease of installation.  As the name suggests, SnapNrack’s intuitive design help to simplify the mounting process.

 

  • Customization.  Roofs come in all shapes and sizes.  Standardization is especially problematic in developing countries.  But SnapNrack offers unrivaled customization for projects of all shapes and sizes.

 

  • Aesthetics.  Solar panel mounting is important from a structural and performance standpoint.  But the underlying support should be as unobtrusive as possible.  SnapNrack designed its product line with this important facet in mind.

 

  • Cost.  SnapNrack’s mounting solutions are competitively priced.  But they also have the added benefit of ease.  Fewer headaches means lower costs for installers and customers alike.

The benefits to USSolar are clear.  It will able to offer superior PV solutions to its customers, dealers, and solar training alumni as it expands into new territories.  But SnapNrack also benefits from this new distribution deal.  Through USSolar, the company will be able to position its products precisely where they are most needed – in developing economies where growing demand for durable and affordable solar mounting solutions remains unmet.

According to SnapNrack East Coast Sales Manager, Brandon Taylor, “Our established network of distributors is a key component to getting our product to our customers efficiently.”  He adds, “We’re happy to partner with USSolar as a distributor of SnapNrack products in Florida and the Caribbean.”

 

  • To learn more about USSolar’s prepackaged PV solutions for the Americas, click here.

 

  • To learn more about SnapNrack’s high endurance solar PV mounting solutions, click here.

About USSolar

USSolar is a globally diversified solar energy corporation with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and offices, dealers, and partners around the world.  USSolar remains dedicated to comprehensive solar education and consulting services by providing global construction management, engineering, and financing solutions for virtually any sized project or system need. US Solar Now Sells SnapNrack.

About SnapNrack

SnapNrack, a subsidiary of Mainstream Energy Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of solar panel racking systems, with more than 250 megawatts (MW) deployed across the U.S. SnapNrack offers a full suite of PV mounting systems for residential and commercial customers, featuring fast and elegant solutions for any roof or ground project.