SEIA Forms New Committee Dedicated to PV Mounting System Manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced the formation of the PV Mounting System Manufacturers Committee (MSMC). This committee will work with other SEIA members to ensure the industry is working together to advance solar products, services and policies. It will bring together manufacturers of the components that literally hold the solar industry together.

“With solar now the fastest-growing clean energy segment in America, it’s more important than ever for the industry to speak with a unified voice,” said Rhone Resch, SEIA’s president and CEO. “This committee will provide a platform for manufacturers of PV racking and mounting systems nationwide to come together and deliver both input and clarity on the key codes, standards and regulatory policies that affect the day-to-day operations of solar energy in the U.S.”

Don Massa, product manager of Mounting Systems, Inc., will chair the committee, which will represent all PV mounting and racking segments including residential, commercial and utility-scale products.

“Now, for the first time, PV mounting system manufacturers can band together in the development of practical, cost-effective codes and standards that directly impact the PV industry, especially racking and mounting,” said Don Massa, product manager of Mounting Systems, Inc. “We, as manufacturers, see an opportunity in working with SEIA to provide and promulgate industry best practices, education and training.”
The committee will work closely with SEIA’s Codes & Standards Committee and will solicit input into the development of building and electrical codes and standards specific to PV racking and mounting. It also will promote clarity and cost-effective standardization and provide training and education on the best installation practices and procedures consistent with SEIA’s Solar Business Code.

Participation in the PV Mounting System Manufacturers Committee will be open only to SEIA members.

Founding members of the MSMC represent the largest mounting and racking suppliers in the industry and include: S-5, Roof Tech, Pegasus Solar, Anchor Products, Unirac, PanelClaw, Quick Mount PV, SnapNrack, Everest, and more.

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Celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2016, the Solar Energy Industries Association® is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA® is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies to champion the use of clean, affordable solar in America by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy.