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Draker Selected as 2013 Bloomberg New Energy Pioneer

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Bloomberg New Energy Finance Recognizes Draker as a Leader in the Transformation of the Solar Energy Sector

NEW YORK, April 22, 2013— Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the definitive source of insight, data and news on the transformation of the energy sector, today announced Draker as a 2013 New Energy Pioneer. Draker was recognized on stage at the sixth annual Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in New York City.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Bloomberg New Energy Finance for our innovation and leadership in monitoring, management and control solutions for solar PV systems,” said Draker CEO Chach Curtis. “This award is a result of the hard work and inventiveness of our team in developing a revolutionary technology that helps solar PV owners and operators minimize operations & maintenance costs while maximizing system output.”

Innovation is part of Draker’s history, as they were the first company in the United States to provide independent monitoring and performance analysis of energy produced by solar arrays. Draker’s complete panel-to-grid (P2G) solutions include data acquisition and control hardware, Clarity™ DC analytics, Intelligent Array™ software, and a wide range of project and field-based services designed to predict, measure, monitor, manage, optimize and control solar assets to increase yield and maximize profitability.

This year’s winners represent a broad range of sectors including bioenergy, energy efficiency, digital energy, solar and water. By rewarding game-changing innovators, Bloomberg New Energy Finance hopes to highlight the speed of change in the sectors it serves.

Michael Liebreich, Chief Executive of Bloomberg New Energy Finance, said: “Tough times make for good entrepreneurs, and this is definitely what we are seeing in this year’s New Energy Pioneers. Once again we need to thank the judges, who had to winnow down a strong field to just ten winners. We wish them all luck in the coming years.”

The awards program, now in its fourth year, selects ten New Energy Pioneers each year. This year the independent panel of industry experts selected the winners from more than 200 candidates from around the world, assessing them against three criteria: innovation, demonstrated momentum and potential global scale.

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Draker Accelerates Overseas Growth with Installation in Japan

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Draker’s AC and Clarity DC Monitoring with Japanese Language Interface Deployed

AUSTIN, TX – April 2, 2013 – Draker announced today that the first installation of its panel-to-grid (P2G) monitoring solution in Japan is complete. Draker’s fully integrated AC and Clarity™ DC system is deployed at the Ami Solar Park, a 705 kW grid-connected solar PV site operating under the FIT scheme instituted last summer as part of Japan’s renewable energy strategy. Draker’s solution includes both a Japanese language and English language user interface and public display, the first such dual-language monitoring system interface in the Japanese market.

“We are delighted to begin serving customers in Japan in conjunction with our local partner, EKO Instruments. Selection of Draker’s AC and Clarity DC monitoring solution by customers in North America, the Caribbean, Europe and now Japan, is a clear indication of the value that our performance monitoring solutions are bringing solar PV site developers, owners and operators around the globe,” said Draker CEO Chach Curtis. “Driven by their FIT scheme, we expect the Japanese solar PV market to be among the most active in the world and look forward to strong demand for Draker’s solutions in Japan.”

Commenting on the Ami installation, Mr. Toshikazu Hasegawa, Representative Director and President of EKO Instruments said, “We are very excited to complete the first installation of Draker’s system in Japan. In partnership with Draker, we can provide our Japanese customers with the industry’s leading solar PV monitoring solutions, delivered and supported locally by EKO.”

Draker’s P2G solutions help increase energy harvest and lower operations and maintenance (O&M) costs at solar PV sites, improving levelized cost of energy (LCOE). Draker’s full suite of AC and DC solutions are available now in North America, Europe the Caribbean and Japan. Draker’s P2G solutions, including Clarity™ DC, can be installed on new sites or easily retrofitted to existing sites.

Draker Clarity DC selected for 2MW utility-scale solar PV plant

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Draker is pleased to announce that it has been selected to install its fully integrated Draker AC and Clarity DC panel-to-grid (P2G) monitoring solution at a 2 MW-AC site, the largest installation to date for a fully integrated Draker AC and Clarity DC monitoring system. The solar PV plant in Massachusetts is a fixed mount, 600V system with utility grid interconnection.

“Deployment of Draker’s fully integrated AC and Clarity DC monitoring solution at this 2 MW site is a clear recognition of the improvement to levelized cost of energy (LCOE) that Draker’s innovative P2G management approach enables for utility-scale power plants,” said Draker CEO Chach Curtis. “Over 50 percent of energy losses occur on the DC side of the inverter. Draker is unique in our ability to cost-effectively provide insight into both DC and AC losses through our comprehensive P2G solutions.”

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Draker Clarity DC Selected for 2MW Utility-scale Solar PV Plant

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Clarity DC’s Cost-Effective, Module-level Insight Can Improve Returns on Large Sites

AUSTIN, TX – February 4, 2013 – Draker is pleased to announce today that it has been selected to install its fully integrated Draker AC and Clarity™ DC panel-to-grid (P2G) monitoring solution at a 2 MW-AC site, the largest installation to date for a fully integrated Draker AC and Clarity DC monitoring system. The solar PV plant in Massachusetts is a fixed mount, 600V system with utility grid interconnection.

Typical module-level electronics are cost-prohibitive because they must be installed on every module in an array. In contrast, the Clarity DC system provides precise module-level diagnostics at a much lower cost through selective deployment on only 2 modules per string. Installed cost is further reduced by use of a wireless mesh data communications system, eliminating data cabling and trenching. The actionable intelligence provided by Clarity DC informs operations and maintenance (O&M) strategies and helps to cost-justify preventive and corrective maintenance decisions.

In other developments, Draker is pleased to announce that it has recently concluded a study of the DC-side issues uncovered by its Clarity DC system installed at over 25 customer sites across North America. Draker has analyzed the types and magnitude of DC losses identified at these sites, and their negative effects on system performance. Systematically analyzing these factors creates a framework in which customers can evaluate the costs, benefits and economic payback from installing a Clarity DC system. The study and its findings can be downloaded from Draker’s web site at http://clarity.drakerenergy.com/whitepaper-request-form.html.

Draker’s Clarity DC system and Intelligent Array™ software are available now in North America and Japan, and are being certified for use in additional international markets. Draker’s P2G solutions, including Clarity DC, can be installed on new sites or easily retrofit to existing sites.

Draker and True South Renewables to Offer Combined Services

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Partnership Optimizes Operations and Maintenance for Solar PV Installations

AUSTIN, TX and HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – December 4, 2012 – Solar PV industry leaders Draker and True South Renewables, Inc. (TSR) today announced they have formed a partnership to jointly market and deliver a revolutionary operations and maintenance (O&M) solution for commercial and utility-scale solar PV sites. The companies’ integrated O&M, monitoring, analytics and asset management solution eliminates substantial operating risks for solar asset owners by combining Draker’s Clarity™ DC and AC analytics with TSR’s O&M services, including both preventive and corrective maintenance. Additionally, the partnership will automate and optimize the dispatch of technical field personnel.

“By combining Draker’s industry-leading panel-to-grid (P2G) monitoring, analytics and diagnostics capabilities with TSR’s technical expertise, proactive O&M philosophy and nationwide reach, we are together able to create a truly groundbreaking solution for our customers,” said Draker CEO Chach Curtis.

Draker’s Clarity DC system and Intelligent Array™ software will be utilized by the Draker/TSR team to identify and troubleshoot DC and AC sources of energy losses, and to prioritize and track completion of O&M tasks to ensure maximum system output.

Rue Phillips, CEO of True South Renewables, commented, “Our customers are seeking certainty of financial returns from their investments in solar PV assets. In July, TSR introduced Total Care, an insured service maintenance warranty that financially guarantees the system’s performance ratio. By partnering with Draker to offer total automation and integration between the monitoring technology and the O&M component, we eliminate further uncertainty stemming from corrective and preventive maintenance costs.”

The integrated asset management solution will be immediately available for customer sites in the United States and will be available in Canada and elsewhere in 2013.

About Draker
Since 1999, Draker has led the industry with innovative monitoring, management and control solutions for commercial and utility-scale PV systems. Draker’s products and services allow PV developers, owners and operators to predict, measure, monitor, manage, optimize and control their solar assets to increase yield and maximize profitability. Draker’s complete panel-to-grid (P2G) solutions include data acquisition and control hardware, Clarity™ DC analytics, Intelligent Array™ software, and a wide range of project and field-based services.

About True South Renewables, Inc.
True South Renewables Inc. (TSR) is the leading independent solar O&M services provider in North America and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Solarrus Corporation. TSR operates over 200 MW of both distributed generation and utility-scale solar PV facilities. The company’s national headquarters is located in Huntington Beach, CA and it has regional offices in Newport Beach, CA; Webberville, TX; New York, NY, and Ontario, Canada. For more information about TSR, visit www.TrueSouthRenewables.com.

Draker Installs One of Burlington’s Largest Solar Arrays on Neighboring Company’s Rooftop

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

BURLINGTON, VT – November 7, 2012 – Dealer.com (http://www.dealer.com), the global leader in digital marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced it has completed the installation of a 50 kW roof-mounted solar panel array. The project began on October 8, and features 216 panels that cover approximately 7,000 sq ft of the company’s rooftop, the largest privately-owned project of this type in the City of Burlington.

“This is a very exciting and ambitious program that demonstrates our commitment to operating with a lighter footprint,” said Mike Lane, COO of Dealer.com. “This solar array system will produce 53,700 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable energy annually. Draker served as a great partner on this project, overseeing the design and install, and helped us implement a solar array system that would produce tangible, impactful results.”

During Dealer.com’s non-operating hours, the system will actually produce power to offset the consumption on the Burlington Electric power grid. Additionally, the solar array is designed to “net meter” the power generated from the field, thereby lowering Dealer.com’s energy consumption and reducing the amount of kilowatt hours consumed during hours of operation.

As a partner on this project, Draker provided a complete monitoring system that will allow Dealer.com to ensure optimal performance of their solar system. Additionally, Draker will use this array to develop and test the next generation of its industry leading monitoring, management and control solutions for commercial and utility-scale PV systems.

In addition to Draker, Dealer.com also partnered with Building Energy Corp. on system integration, and Pratt & Smith Electric on the extensive electrical infrastructure for the project.

About Dealer.com
Dealer.com is a leader in automotive digital marketing solutions - serving automotive retailers, manufacturers and media companies worldwide. The company's innovative, award-winning digital marketing and advertising platform helps significantly lower the cost of customer acquisition, enhancing dealers' efficiency and profitability. The company employs over 600 people in its Burlington, VT, and Manhattan Beach, CA, offices. Dealer.com's commitment to employee health and wellness makes it one of the country's most desirable places to work, and in 2011 was named best overall company in the U.S. at the American Business Awards for companies with under 2,500 employees. For more information, visit dealer.com.

Maryland Schools Complete Multiple-Array Solar Project

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Caroline County, Md., officials, Washington Gas Energy Systems Inc. and Kenyon Energy have dedicated several ground-mounted solar systems installed at the county's schools. These arrays are being monitored by industry leading hardware and software provided by Draker.

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Draker Adds Integrated California ISO-Validated Equipment

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Draker a provider of monitoring, management and control products for commercial and utility-scale PV systems, has expanded its solar PV site monitoring and SCADA control solutions to include an integrated California Independent System Operator (CAISO)-validated remote intelligent gateway (RIG) and CAISO-compliant weather stations.

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Draker Receives California ISO Certification

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Draker Receives California ISO Certification

Embeds CAISO Reporting Capability in its Site Monitoring and Control Solutions

AUSTIN, Texas – October 15, 2012 - Draker today announced that it has expanded its solar PV site monitoring and SCADA control solutions to include an integrated California ISO (CAISO) validated Remote Intelligent Gateway (RIG) and CAISO-compliant weather stations. These expanded Draker solutions have been certified to meet or exceed CAISO requirements for meteorological data accuracy, data processing, data communications and network security.

Draker’s RIG and weather stations can be deployed at solar PV sites as part of an overall Draker panel to grid (P2G) performance management solution, eliminating the need for a separate hardware and software system to meet CAISO Eligible Intermittent Resource Protocol (EIRP) requirements. This innovative and efficient monitoring, control and reporting system architecture reduces total system procurement and installation costs.

Concurrent with its RIG and weather station certifications, Draker has also been placed on CAISO’s list of RIG Third Party Engineering Firms. This listing indicates that Draker is fully qualified to provide the design, integration and commissioning services required to bring its RIG online and comply with CAISO EIRP communications requirements.

“With our CAISO certifications and Third Party Engineering Firm listing, Draker is uniquely positioned to provide solar PV site developers and owners an end-to-end, fully integrated P2G performance management and EIRP reporting system,” commented Draker CEO, Chach Curtis. “Our unique system architecture allows solar PV project developers and owners to comply with CAISO reporting requirements while monitoring, managing, controlling and optimizing their site performance with one cost-effective solution.”

About Draker

Since 1999 Draker has led the industry with innovative monitoring, management and control solutions for commercial and utility-scale PV systems. Draker’s products and services allow PV developers, owners and operators to predict, measure, monitor, manage, optimize and control their solar assets to increase yield and maximize profitability. Draker’s complete panel-to-grid (P2G) solutions include data acquisition and control hardware, Intelligent Array™ software, and a wide range of project and field-based services.

Draker and Solar Power Technologies Merge; Raise $8 Million Led by Austin Ventures

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Creates global leader offering the industry's most innovative line of performance management solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar assets

AUSTIN, Texas and BURLINGTON, Vermont - August 22, 2012 - Draker and Solar Power Technologies, Inc. (SPTI) jointly announce that they have successfully merged, effective August 21, 2012. The combination creates a global leader with the most innovative offering of performance management solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar markets. The combined company will operate under the “Draker” name.

The combined company also announces that it has closed an $8 million equity raise led by Austin Ventures, with participation from Harbor Light Capital Partners and other existing investors from both companies. The funding will be used to accelerate the development of the company’s integrated suite of monitoring, optimization, control and asset management products. It will also enable the company to increase its sales and marketing efforts and expand its operations globally.

“The newly combined company brings a unique range of leadership solutions to a solar industry that is increasingly focused on capital efficiency, asset performance and reducing operating costs,” said Clark Jernigan, of Austin Ventures. “Building on complementary product and service offerings, a reputation for excellent customer service, and the experience from over a decade in solar monitoring, I believe the new Draker is well positioned to lead the solar performance management marketplace.”

Merging SPTI’s cost-effective and insightful DC monitoring and optimization technology with Draker’s established asset management platform creates a company poised to lead the industry’s transition from basic monitoring to performance management. The merged company will be the only provider in the market today that can deliver insight, intelligence and control from the panel to the grid, giving array owners the ability to manage their site down to a single panel or across an entire portfolio of solar assets. This unique platform gives solar asset owners and operators unprecedented capabilities to predict, measure, monitor, manage, optimize and control the performance and health of their large-scale PV assets.

“Solar owners and operators want more granular and actionable data on both the DC and AC sides of their plants in order to more actively manage performance and improve ROI. Until now, existing providers have not adequately addressed these needs with an integrated solution. With this merger, the new Draker becomes the first solution provider to combine selective DC monitoring and optimization, AC monitoring, intelligent diagnostics and control in a single, cost-effective platform,” commented Ray Burgess, President and CEO of Solar Power Technologies.

“This merger and financing solidifies Draker’s position as an industry leader and gives us the ability to aggressively compete not only in the United States, but globally,” said Charles Curtis, CEO of Draker. “Solar Power Technologies and Draker are a great fit geographically, operationally and culturally, with very complementary technologies. We look forward to leveraging the strengths of the combined management, development, execution and support teams to deliver our customers even greater innovation and value.”

Executive Management and Locations

Charles Curtis, CEO of Draker, will be the CEO of the combined company. Ray Burgess, CEO of Solar Power Technologies, will take on the role of President for the combined company. Mr. Burgess has over 30 years of leadership experience in the technology industry, spanning semiconductors, software and micro-mechanical systems. Mr. Curtis brings over 20 years of leadership experience in corporate finance and venture-backed growth companies, and over 10 years in renewable energy.

The combined company will maintain its existing operations in Texas, Vermont, California and New Jersey, with plans for future geographic expansion.

About Solar Power Technologies

Based in Austin, Texas, Solar Power Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is focused on helping owners and developers maximize the financial performance of large-scale solar assets. The company provides a range of compatible monitoring and optimization hardware products, supported by a suite of web-based data management and analysis tools. The unprecedented level of insight provided by the Clarity™ hardware technology, coupled with the sophisticated data analysis and diagnostics of the Intelligent Array™ software system, enables next generation solutions for the operations and maintenance of large-scale solar arrays. For more information, visit www.spowertech.com.

About Draker

Draker provides accurate and highly reliable solar monitoring and asset management solutions that help owners and operators of commercial and utility-scale PV systems maximize the efficiency and profitability of their solar assets. As a supplier of integrated end-to-end monitoring solutions, Draker’s turnkey systems combine proven field instrumentation with an intuitive web-based information management application and unmatched customer support. Draker is a fully integrated company that designs, manufactures and sells PV monitoring, management and controls systems into the global marketplace from its headquarters in Vermont, USA, with additional offices in California and New Jersey. For more information, visit: www.drakerenergy.com.

About Austin Ventures

Austin Ventures (“AV”) has worked with talented entrepreneurs to build valuable companies for over 25 years. With $3.9 billion under management, AV is the most active venture capital and growth equity firm in Texas and one of the most established in the nation. With an investment focus on business services and supply chain, financial services, new media, Internet, and information services, AV invests at all stages of company development, from $100,000 in “planned experiments” in early-stage ideas to $100+ million investments in expansion rounds and recapitalizations. AV’s strategy is to partner with talented executives and entrepreneurs through its CEO-in-Residence and Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs. Visit www.austinventures.com for more information.

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Draker Launches Solar Prospecting Package in Partnership with AWS Truepower

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Draker's PV Prospector is a self-contained data acquisition system designed for remote operation at unattended solar PV sites. During site assessment, solar resource information and other meteorological data are collected from PV Prospector over a period of between 12 and 24 months. The data is then transmitted wirelessly in near real time to Draker's servers, where it can be accessed and viewed by customers via Draker's Web application.

Read the full article online at Solar Industry Magazine

Draker and AWS Truepower Team Up to Provide Turnkey Solar Resource Assessments

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

BURLINGTON, VT and Albany, NY – July 10 2012 – Draker and AWS Truepower, LLC (AWST), today announced the creation of a joint marketing alliance that will combine the resources and expertise of both companies to offer solar project developers and investors start-to-finish bankable solar resource and energy production reports. Drawing from years of combined experience spanning hundreds of completed projects, the two companies will seamlessly offer proven and reliable field data collection services, data hosting, long-term resource assessment and energy modeling and uncertainty reports.

Commenting on the partnership, Draker CEO Chach Curtis said, “As solar PV projects grow larger and required investment increases, project developers and financers are increasingly seeking site-specific data to better understand expected energy production and lower their risks and finance costs. We are pleased to be working with AWST to provide these customers a single source for site data, resource modeling and energy projections for their prospective solar PV projects.”

“With the emerging solar industry poised for rapid growth, adoption of proven methods to ascertain and quantify project risks is critical during financial transactions. We are leading the industry in these methods and look forward to partnering with Draker to offer a robust, comprehensive solution to the solar industry,” added Marie Schnitzer, Vice President, Consulting Services at AWS Truepower.

Drawn from its more than 10-year history of independent solar PV performance monitoring, Draker’s PV Prospector is a self-contained and robust data acquisition system perfectly suited for remote operation at unattended prospective solar PV sites. During site assessment, solar resource and other meteorological data are collected from PV Prospector over a period typically between 12 and 24 months. The data is then wirelessly transmitted in near real-time to Draker’s servers where it can be accessed and viewed by customers through Draker’s intuitive web application.

This data is also shared throughout the prospecting period with AWST’s meteorologists and solar engineers. Using calibrated resource and energy assessment methods and a measure-correlate-predict (MCP)-type approach, AWST develops energy production models under a range of uncertainty scenarios. With more than 25 years of experience in meteorological studies and over 60,000 MW of wind and solar resource assessments, AWST’s energy estimates and uncertainty analyses are among the most trusted in the industry.

Draker joins PV Project Development Summit India 2012

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

With an agenda geared towards addressing the challenges of market competitiveness and industry sustainability, PV Project Development Summit 2012 will focus exclusively in utility-scale projects, gathering over 150 attendees from all parts of the PV value chain in India and abroad; in order to provide delegates with the views and expertise from government officials, leading developers, utilities perspectives, international technology experts and members of the entire supply chain in India, all in one place.

Read the full story online at altenergymag.com

Chach Curtis Honored for Recieving 2012 VT SBA Person of the Year Award

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Vermont’s 2012 Small Business Person of the Year Chach Curtis, CEO of Draker and Champion Award recipients will receive local honors at a gala event sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Vermont Business Magazine.

See the video interview online at WCAX.com

CarbonFree Completes 1.65 MW Solar Project

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

CarbonFree Technology, a solar project developer, has inaugurated a 1.65 MW PV project at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The system is forecast to generate approximately 2.35 GWh of electricity in its first year, offsetting 17% of the facility's annual electricity consumption. It covers 3.85 acres of roof space and uses 6,006 275 W Buy American Act-compliant solar modules made in Arizona by Suntech America Inc. Draker was chosen to provide monitoring and asset management control solutions for the project.

Read full article online at Solar Industry Magazine.

Draker Volunteers at Camp Hochelaga

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

On May 18, 2012, a team of Draker employees went to South Hero, VT to help YWCA Camp Hochelaga prepare for summer participants. Hochelaga's mission is to provide girls with opportunities to develop new skills, explore interests, take on leadership roles, and build environmental awareness.

Mayor Weinberger Cites Draker in Burlington's Business Strengths

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

In an interview with the Burlington Free Press, newly-elected Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger described the strength of Burlington's private sector, noting Draker as part of the rich network of local businesses.

Read more online at Burlington Free Press.

Burlington High School PV System Commissioned

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Draker joins other Vermont Renewable Energy Businesses for PV system commissioning Ceremony. The solar arrays at Burlington High School and C.P. Smith Elementary will provide clean, renewable energy at two local schools, and will provide an estimated $300,000 in direct economic benefit to the city of Burlington. This project, located at Burlington High School and C.P. Smith Elementary School, is the largest roof-mounted solar panel array in the state of Vermont, and will produce a total of 228kW of locally generated energy.

Standard Solar Chooses Draker PV to Monitor PV Installation at Maryland School

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Draker to provide PV monitoring and controls for a 473.7 kW solar photovoltaic system at the campus of Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS), a pre-K through 12 co-ed college preparatory Quaker school in Montgomery County, Md.

Read full article online at Solar Industry Magazine

Draker Continues Expansion, Outgrows Its "Laboratory"

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

“For nearly a decade, the “Laboratories” aspect of our brand identity has indicated our focus on customer-driven research and development of products and services to meet the needs of renewable energy providers,” explained Draker CEO Chach Curtis, commenting on the change in the company’s name and brand. “In changing our name to “Draker” we leverage that proud history of innovation while better communicating the depth of experience and industry-leading position we have achieved delivering monitoring, management and control systems for the solar industry. Our global utility-scale and commercial PV customers have come to trust our turnkey Draker PV Utility and Draker PV Commercial packages as widely accepted and field proven hardware, software and services solutions.”

Read more online at North American Clean Energy

1.5 MW PV Project Online and Optimized with Draker PV Management Package

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Five months after breaking ground, the town of Prescott Valley, Ariz., and project partners have inaugurated the 1.5 MW Tank Farm solar facility in Prescott Valley.

The installation was facilitated in part by the Arizona Public Service Renewable Energy Incentive Program. Smart Energy Capital, a solar development and finance company, partnered with INDU Solar Holdings LLC and Wilson Electric of Tempe, Ariz., to build the ground-mount fixed-tilt systems.

Read full article online at Solar Industry Magazine.

Draker Continues Expansion, Outgrows its “Laboratory”

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Draker removes “Laboratories” from its name, aligning its brand identity
with its global customer base and expanding operations

BURLINGTON, VT – April 30, 2012 – Draker (www.drakerenergy.com), the global leader in turnkey solar monitoring and asset management solutions for commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced several exciting milestones and developments in the company’s evolution:

The company has grown at over 250% per year since 2009 and now serves a base of global customers in North America, Europe and Asia
Successful implementation of monitoring and control systems on over 100MW of utility scale PV power plants ranging in size up to 30MW
Successful completion of ETL Certification for Draker PV hardware in the United States and Canada
The company’s industry-leading turnkey solar monitoring and asset management hardware and software solutions have now been deployed at over 600 PV sites
Expansion of staff to over 60 employees with key additions in executive management, direct sales, customer support, engineering and product development
To accommodate growth, Draker has more than tripled its office space with locations in Vermont, California and New Jersey

To align the company’s brand identity with its growth and evolution of its products, customers and operations, the company also announced today that it is removing “Laboratories” from its name and changing its name to “Draker”. The name change precedes the renaming of Draker’s software and hardware offerings under a single Draker brand. Draker’s line of hardware formerly known as Sentalis™ and its suite of SolarWise™ software will now be offered to the global market under the new Draker PV Commercial and Draker PV Utility product names.

Johnson Controls Brings Draker into 1 MW PV System

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A recently completed solar installation at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant is expected to save the city of Baltimore more than $6 million over the life of the project. During its construction phase, the project further supported the local economy through the addition of 75 jobs.

As part of a performance contract with Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, the installation is helping the city reach its goal of self-generating 30 percent of its electricity. The project also aligns with the EmPOWER Maryland initiative led by Governor Martin O’Malley and the City of Baltimore’s Sustainability goals.

Read full article online at Renewable Energy World

Vermont Renewable Energy Businesses Urge Legislative Action

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

More than 100 renewable energy and associated Vermont businesses urge legislative action.

Demonstrating the size and diversity of Vermont’s renewable energy economy, more than 100 businesses that work in the renewable energy industry are urging legislative action before the session closes on a package of clean energy legislation.

Large renewable energy companies such as groSolar, Northern Power Systems, AllEarth Renewables, Sunward Systems, Draker, and NRG Systems collectively employ hundreds of Vermonters directly. But the letter also included dozens of small, medium and large businesses that derive work from Vermont’s clean tech industry, including local installers from all corners of the state, large construction companies such as J.A. Morrissey Inc. and Engineers Construction Inc. (ECI), electrical companies,contracting companies, developers, and design and marketing firms.

Read the full story online at VtDigger.org

Draker PV Helps Optimize two Commercial PV Systems in Utah

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Sustainable Power Group (sPower), based in Salt Lake City, has installed and commissioned PV systems on the rooftops of the Natural History Museum of Utah and the HPER East Building at the University of Utah.

The Natural History Museum's system is a 330 kW array, and the HPER East system is a 263 kW array. Combined, the projects consist of 2,470 Sharp photovoltaic panels covering 40,000 square feet of rooftop space.

Reaf the full article online at Solar Industry Magazine.

Draker PV Package Chosen for 1.75 MW American Samoa PV System

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

SunWize Technologies, Inc., says it has completed the largest solar installation on the island of American Samoa in the South Pacific. Backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA), the 1.75 MW solar electric system took more than five months to install. The ASPA's new system consists of 7,308 Sharp solar panels in a fixed, ground-mounted installation.

Read the full article online at Solar Industry Magazine.

Draker CEO Named 2012 Vermont State Small Business Person of the Year

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Award Recognizes Leadership, Sustained Innovation and Business Growth

BURLINGTON, VT – April 2, 2012 – Draker Laboratories, the industry's leading independent provider of turnkey monitoring and asset management solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, today announced that its CEO, Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis, has been selected by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as the 2012 Vermont State Small Business Person of the Year.

The selection criteria for this prestigious award include leadership and delivery of sustained sales and employment growth, strong financial performance, innovation of products and services, and contributions to community. Over the past three years Mr. Curtis has led Draker to over 250% annual growth while growing employment at its Vermont location from less than 10 to over 50 today.

In notifying Mr. Curtis of his selection, the SBA particularly noted his “hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to community” among the keys to his success.Cairn Cross, Managing Director of Fresh Tracks Capital, a Vermont-based venture capital firmfocused on start up businesses and an investor in Draker, nominated Curtis for Small Business Person of the Year. “Chach is a well-deserving recipient of this year’s award,” commented Cross. “It is my hope that recognition of Chach and of the Draker story may also prove instructive to all of us who strive to create a vibrant Vermont economy through the growth of small businesses.”

Mr. Curtis and his fellow SBA award recipients from around the country will be recognized during National Small Business Week in May in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Mr. Curtis will be locally honored by the U.S. SBA on June 14 in Shelburne, VT, in a ceremony presented by Vermont Business Magazine.

Alternative Energy Powers Vermont Businesses

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Alternative energy can power not only Vermont homes, but also Vermont businesses

Can the Vermont economy be “fueled” by renewable energy companies? Every day, the answer to this question becomes more and more clear.

From the rapid expansion of Draker, to the national leadership of NRG Systems, Northern Power Systems, GroSolar and Vermont Energy Investment Corp., and continued maturation of startups such as AllEarth Renewables, Encore Redevelopment, Northern Reliability and the Roen Report, Vermont is quickly making a name for itself in the renewable energy field. We’re creating new, high-paying jobs and bringing investment to communities throughout the state.

Read more online at the Burlington Free Press

Draker joins Fun-a-Thon for Women Helping Battered Women

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Women Helping Battered Women (WHBW) aims to end domestic violence against women and children in Chittenden County, Vermont. On March 20th, seven Draker employees volunteered in the organization's Fun-a-Thon by calling past sponsors and soliciting donations, assisting with follow-up correspondence with potential donors, and helping out the administrative volunteers behind the scenes.

Charles Curtis of Draker selected as Vermont SBA Small Business Person of the Year

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Charles “Chach” Curtis Jr, CEO of Draker Laboratories, Inc, Burlington, Vermont, has been named the SBA 2012 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year. Nominated by Cairn Cross, Managing Director, Fresh Tracks Capital, Curtis was selected for outstanding leadership related to his company’s staying power, employee growth, increase in sales, innovative ingenuity and contributions to the community.

Large is Becoming Larger

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The number of large rooftop photovoltaic systems being planned and built in the United States is growing, thanks to the lower price of PV modules, technological improvements, the rising number of developers active in this market segment, and the improving bankability of large PV projects. There are limits to the large rooftop segment, but developers suggest the market will expand.

Draker Enters Japanese Solar Market Through Strategic Partnership

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Draker, a provider of turnkey monitoring and asset management services for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects, says it is entering the Japanese market through a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based EKO Instruments Co. Ltd.

In 2011, the Japanese solar PV market was the sixth largest in the world, and it is expected to grow larger as its solar feed-in-tariff program is introduced in July, Draker notes. Under the terms of the EKO partnership, EKO will handle marketing, sales, project management and installation services for Draker's commercial and utility-scale solar monitoring, asset management and control packages.

Read more online at Solar Industry Magazine

Draker Enters Japanese Market Through Announcement of Strategic Partnership With EKO Instruments

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Partnership Will Offer Draker's Advanced Solar Monitoring and Asset Management Solutions Integrated with EKO's Industry Leading Environmental Sensors

BURLINGTON, VT – February 28, 2012 – Draker Laboratories, the industry's leading independent provider of turnkey monitoring and assetmanagement solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, today announced it is entering the Japanese market through a strategic partnership with EKO Instruments Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. This partnership is an important step in Draker’s ability to serve customers in key solar PV markets around the globe. In 2011, the Japanese solar PV market was the 6th largest in the world, and is expected to grow larger as its solar feed-in-tariff (FIT) program is introduced in July of this year as part of the country’s renewable energy strategy.

“We are delighted to announce our partnership with EKO and look forward to a long and prosperous business relationship with such a well-regarded company in Japan,” said Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis, CEO of Draker Labs. “Draker is committed to helping customers around the world meet their demand for renewable energy. We are very excited to enter the Japanese market and view our partnership with EKO as a strategic move that will help accelerate our global growth.”

Mr. Toshikazu Hasegawa, Representative Director and President of EKO commented,“Through our partnership with Draker we gain access to a world-class solar PV monitoring and asset management solution. We understand the Japanese marketplace very well and look forward to a successful partnership with Draker for years to come.”

The two companies expect that as the Japanese FIT program takes effect in July, the country’s build out of large commercial and utility-scale solar PV projects will accelerate. Proven leading edge solutions built on EKO and Draker technologies deployed in these projects will help Japan make progress towards its renewable energy goals.

New Field Approach to Solar Array Troubleshooting

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to managing the performance of large-scale solar plants, a variety of questions must be answered to address whether a solar system is performing well in terms of energy harvest, as well as whether or not it is cost-effective, safe, and achieving ROI expectations.

As solar systems grow in scale and complexity, engineers and field service technicians who are responsible for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of large commercial and utility-scale PV arrays must answer the following:

How do I know that the array is producing the maximum power possible at initial commissioning?
How do I know that the array is producing the maximum power potential on an ongoing basis?
How do I rapidly identify and correct faults to minimize energy loss and system downtime prior to and during on-site troubleshooting?
How do I develop a proactive and site-specific O & M plan?
How do I maximize and prove the value (ROI) of each service dispatch?
How do I minimize safety risks for equipment and personnel?

Click here to read more online at Cleantechnica.com

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Draker Labs Continues Record Growth in 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Year Highlights Include Expansion Into Utility-Scale Projects and International Markets

BURLINGTON, VT – January 5, 2012 – Draker Laboratories, the industry's leading independent provider of turnkey monitoring solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, today announced several key highlights and major milestones reached in 2011.

“The past year has further demonstrated the increasing role of solar PV projects in helping the United States and the world meet growing demand for renewable energy generation,” said Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis, CEO of Draker Labs. “We are proud to serve this dynamic market with our industry-leading monitoring and control solutions which allow commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems to achieve optimal performance and maximize financial returns for project developers.”

Building on its exceptional performance in 2010, Draker again achieved record growth by more than tripling its revenue in 2011. In the past year, Draker has grown its installed base to over 500 monitored sites generating over 400MW of peak power. Draker now has customer sites coast to coast across North America from New Jersey to Florida to Ontario to California. Draker customer sites range in size from 50kW commercial rooftop solar systems to 30MW utility-scale PV power plants.

Major 2011 Draker achievements included the following:

2nd consecutive year of greater than 250% revenue growth
Extension of its monitoring solutions to include real-time monitoring and control of grid intertie switchgear for utility-scale PV power plants
Successful implementation of over 100 MW of utility scale PV power plants monitoring and control systems ranging in size up to 30 MW
Launch of the Solar Prospector™ Site Assessment System, a turnkey solar resource assessment solution for PV developers who need bankable energy projections to secure project financing
Expansion of staff to over 50 employees with key additions in executive management, direct sales, customer support, engineering and product development
Quadrupling of software development team to scale its database and application architectures to accelerate roll out of new services
Relocation to larger offices in both its Vermont and California locations
Strengthening its balance sheet with the addition of $3 million in follow-on equity financing and a new $1.5 million line facility

“2011 was a great year for solar PV project implementation and another record year for Draker,” continued Mr. Curtis. “We at Draker are looking forward to an even better 2012, as we continue to serve our growing base of domestic and international customers.”

Panel-level Monitoring - A New and Valuable O&M Tool

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Panel-level monitoring is a new and valuable weapon for array owners and O&M companies to improve financial performance and reduce risk in owning and operating large-scale solar arrays. The accuracy and insight from this new technology, coupled with intelligent Cloud-based analysis and diagnostics, bring many opportunities to improve energy output and improve efficiency in O&M activities.

As the PV solar industry matures, greater emphasis will be placed on improving the energy production and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) arrays, improving ROI and reducing financial risk. This trend is already apparent as panel and inverter manufacturers tout expanded warranties, operations and maintenance (O&M) teams sign tighter contracts assuring minimum power production guarantees and banks insist on improved system monitoring as a condition of financing.

A key hurdle to improving array lifetime performance is the lack of real understanding of how arrays deteriorate over time and the lack of detailed and accurate insight into array impairments. Energy production starts with the PV panel, but until recently, it has been difficult to detect all but the most obvious panel-level failures. However, as a result of distributed electronics, such as microinverters and optimizers, making their way into the industry, new data is available that suggests that on average, 0.6 percent of panels fail each year. The compounding effect of these failures results in a system that loses more than four percent of its energy production capability throughout its life. Contrast this with claims from major site financial backers that a one percent gain in annual output translates to a 10 percent gain in total project ROI.

Click here to read more online at Alternative Energy Magazine

Draker Monitors 2MW System in PA

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Solar Nation has announced the commissioning of a solar-electric system on Romark Logistics’ storage warehouse in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. The system was commissioned by Romark as part of the company’s overall sustainability initiative and includes a Draker solar monitoring system.

Draker Featured in Seven Days

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

In October 2011, the Burlington, VT alternative weekly Seven Days profiled Draker Labs as part of their tech issue.

Draker Labs Selected by Con Edison Development For Utility‐Scale Solar Monitoring and Control

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Draker's Utility Suite™ Will Monitor and Control 40MW of Projects including Largest PV plant in the Northeast

Draker Labs, the industry's leading provider of turnkey monitoring solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, was recently selected by Con Edison Development (CED) to monitor and control more than 40 MWs of grid-interconnected solar projects in the Northeast, including the 20MW Pilesgrove solar power plant. The Pilesgrove facility is the largest PV plant in the northeastern U.S. The Pilesgrove project was put in service in Q3 and is expected to generate enough clean energy to power over 5,000 homes while reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 1,900 tons per year, the equivalent of removing 3,400 cars from the road annually.

Mark Noyes, Vice President of Con Ed Development, commented, "We selected Draker based on the scalability and reliability of their data acquisition system, as well as their ability to deliver an integrated monitoring and control solution to manage the utility interconnection. Draker's team of dedicated project managers and field engineers were instrumental in commissioning the plant and interconnecting to the utility grid. We look forward to completing additional utility-scale projects with Draker in New Jersey, and beyond."

Draker has worked cooperatively with both CED and its engineering partner, RMT, to develop a secure monitoring and control solution that integrates with the utility’s SCADA system and data historian through a local Human Machine Interface (HMI). Draker provided switchgear monitoring and control through real-time automation controllers manufactured by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL). A dedicated team of Draker project engineers provided design and engineering services and onsite installation and commissioning support.

"We are delighted to be working with Con Edison Development on their Pilesgrove project and other utility-scale projects in New Jersey. Our ability to successfully serve utility-scale customers like CED with our Utility Suite continues to add to Draker's industry-leading capabilities and reputation," said Draker CEO Charles 'Chach' Curtis.

Draker Labs Introduces Solar Prospector Site Assessment System

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Comprehensive Environmental Site Analysis Provides Bankable Data for PV Developers

Draker Laboratories (http://www.drakerlabs.com), the industry’s leading provider of high performance turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) monitoring, today introduced its innovative Solar Prospector site assessment system. Solar Prospector is a comprehensive, turnkey solution for PV developers who need bankable energy projections to secure project financing. Solar Prospector allows stakeholders to better understand project risks and uncertainties through improved solar resource assessment at potential PV project sites. First previewed at InterSolar 2011, Draker will showcase Solar Prospector at the upcoming Solar Power International show in Dallas, TX, October 17 – 20, 2011 (booth #100).

Solar Prospector features advanced meteorological instrumentation and a standalone data acquisition platform for capturing and recording site-specific environmental conditions including horizontal and tilted-plane irradiance, wind speed and ambient temperature. Solar Prospector is built upon a rugged stainless steel tripod that houses Draker’s state-of-the art data acquisition system, weather instrumentation and standalone power supply. Collected data is transmitted wirelessly to Draker’s remote servers and is accessed via an intuitive web interface. Solar Prospector also includes a backup power supply and redundant, on-site data storage to prevent data loss.

With Solar Prospector developers can gather and analyze actual environmental data from a prospective site, helping to reduce project risk by lowering the uncertainty of solar resource projections based on satellite data alone. Customers also have access to Draker’s extensive component library, which they can use to evaluate multiple project configurations and optimize energy projections.

To gather sufficient site data, Solar Prospector is typically deployed for a period of 12 months or more at a potential solar project site. At the end of the assessment period, Draker correlates the high-resolution ground data to long-term satellite data and reference station data to generate a site-specific energy assessment and uncertainty analysis. This investment-grade report lowers solar resource uncertainty and increases confidence in energy projections, resulting in lower cost of capital and higher ROI for developers.

Commenting on the company’s latest innovation, Draker CEO Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis said, “Solar Prospector delivers what the industry’s leading developers increasingly have been requesting from Draker. By reducing project risk through more accurate resource assessment, Solar Prospector will lower developers’ cost of capital on new solar power plants. This will improve project financial returns and stimulate more clean energy development. It’s a win-win.”

The Solar Prospector site assessment system can be either leased for the duration of the solar prospecting period or purchased from Draker. As with all Draker products and services, customers can access product support for Solar Prospector from Draker technicians online and by phone, whether the system is leased or purchased.

Draker Labs Introduces Utility‐Scale Solar PV Monitoring and Control Solution

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Utility Suite™ delivers a proven, scalable, turnkey solution to over 100 MWs of projects

Burlington, VT - October 12, 2011 - Draker Laboratories (http://www.drakerlabs.com), the industry’s leading provider of high performance turnkey solar photovoltaic (PV) monitoring systems, today introduced its Utility Suite of products and services designed specifically for utility-scale grid-tied solar systems. Draker’s new Utility Suite PV monitoring and SCADA control systems have already been selected and are currently being deployed at over 100 MWs of large-scale solar power projects in the U.S. and Canada, including a 20 MW solar farm in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. The Pilesgrove project, developed by Con Edison Development and Panda Power Funds, is the largest solar system in the northeastern United States. The Draker Utility Suite will be featured at the upcoming Solar Power International show in Dallas, TX, October 17-20, 2011 (booth #100).

Utility Suite is a scalable and secure turnkey platform that provides performance monitoring of the solar system, as well as real-time monitoring and control of the switchgear at the grid intertie. The system includes industry-standard substation automation hardware from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and can interface with existing utility SCADA systems and data historians, including the OSIsoft Pi System. A local HMI provides full switchgear control and a web interface enables remote disconnect capability for regional grid operators. Draker’s end-to-end utility-scale monitoring and control solutions include a range of project engineering and field services including SCADA system design and integration, equipment configuration and testing, field-based installation support and commissioning, capacity testing and operator training.

Announcing the company’s latest utility-scale solutions, Draker CEO Charles ‘Chach’ Curtis said, “As the largest, independent solar monitoring provider in the U.S. and the industry leader, we felt it important to expand our product line to include turnkey solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of our largest customers who require an integrated monitoring and control solution for their grid-tied solar power plants. Our new Utility Suite, which is being deployed at several of the largest solar PV projects in North America, is a scalable and proven monitoring and control platform that strengthens our position as the market leader in commercial and utility-scale solar monitoring.”

Utility Suite also includes Draker’s Sentalis™ web information services, a complete data management and reporting system including advanced analytics for increasing energy production, and intelligent alarms and asset management tools for improved O&M efficiency. Additionally, Utility Suite provides financial performance indicators to track the monetary impacts of system downtime and support ROI-based O&M decisions.

Intelligent Monitoring and Optimization for Large Scale Solar Arrays

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Lincoln Renewable Energy (LRE), a developer of U.S. solar and wind projects, and Draker (formerly Solar Power Technologies), a leader in intelligent monitoring and optimization for large scale solar arrays, have announced their plans to install SPT’s Clarity(TM) monitoring and optimization system in one of the largest solar facilities in the country.

Solar Power Technologies will install the Clarity monitoring system along with its associated Intelligent Array(TM) management tools in LRE’s project, located in Fairfield Township in Cumberland. The New Jersey Oak Solar project will be the largest non-utility-owned solar project east of the Mississippi and one of the most advanced solar power plants in the US. The site is comprised of 55,000 solar panels constructed on a 100-acre site connected to Atlantic City Electric’s distribution system and is expected to be completed by year’s end.

“At LRE, our philosophy is to bring the very best technology to bear in building and operating our sites,” said Declan Flanagan, CEO of Lincoln Renewable Energy. “We are keen to explore the benefits of establishing intelligent site management processes with the Clarity system, and believe this will play a part in LRE maintaining its leadership edge.”

“We are proud to be working with LRE to help create one of the most advanced solar sites in the world,” commented Ray Burgess, CEO of Solar Power Technologies. “Our Clarity system provides the flexibility and scalability that will enable an unprecedented level of insight and control in the Oak Solar project, providing actionable O&M information based on user defined business rules without the unmanageable data overload associated with traditional string monitoring on this scale.”

Click here to read more online at SolarMash.com

Draker Brings Clarity to the Performance of Large Scale Solar Assets

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Introducing the next generation of monitoring and optimization solutions, the Clarity system

AUSTIN, Texas, September 26, 2011 – Solar Power Technologies Inc. (Draker) is pleased to introduce the Clarity system, an intelligent suite of hardware and software solutions that provide an unprecedented level of insight and control to maximize the performance of commercial and utility scale solar sites.

The Clarity system includes optimization and monitoring hardware products that can be deployed at the string or panel level to maximize energy harvest and innovative wireless communications and infrastructure products that enable scaling to the largest utility sites. The Clarity system also includes a suite of cloud-based software management tools, the Intelligent Array, that deliver clear and concise actionable information by analyzing array performance, diagnosing impairments and precisely identifying remedial action to improve financial performance of solar assets.

The unique design of the Clarity system enables optimizers and monitors to be interchanged within an array and scaled from full array coverage down to the string level or selective coverage based on site specific concerns or financial requirements. The Clarity system can pinpoint array performance problems down to the panel level with an accuracy of 0.5 percent, providing 10 times more accuracy and 10 times more granularity than large-scale monitoring systems on the market today.

Click here to see full article online at Smart Grid Electronics

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Draker Enters Japanese Market Through Announcement of Strategic Partnership With EKO Instruments

Partnership Will Offer Draker's Advanced Solar Monitoring and Asset Management Solutions Integrated with EKO's Industry Leading Environmental Sensors

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Draker Labs Continues Record Growth in 2011

Year Highlights Include Expansion Into Utility-Scale Projects and International Markets

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Draker Monitors 2MW System in PA

Draker Featured in Seven Days

Draker Labs Selected by Con Edison Development For Utility­‐Scale Solar Monitoring and Control

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