First of all, I’m very happy to had this possibility to work for Sunstall Inc., I do not regret my decision.
I started my internship in April 2016, as it was my first trip ever to the United States, and my first work experience abroad. I was very excited to work in an American business environment and to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the states – San Francisco – the golden city.
We are very happy to report that Sunstall is a preffered Installer of Solar FlexRack and we hope to support many of their projects as we have done in the past! Here is how Solar FlexRack characterizes the program:
Solar FlexRack offers hands-on solar racking and tracker installation training to qualified solar companies. Our preferred installers are trusted people who have a stable and reliable business who have installed our system and have given us a sense of comfort that they know and understand our systems, and can install the systems per SFR’s specifications.
Choosing the right installer is one of the most important aspects in the construction of a solar project. The Solar FlexRack Preferred Installer Program gives our customers the confidence that their project will be properly installed.
Pile driving quality goes to the very foundations of a PV array, quite literally. Helge Biernath, CEO of Sunstall, speaks to pv magazine about the importance of getting the foundations and footings of a PV array right. In this, being mindful of the weather, Biernath notes, is a vital factor.
…, but why is everybody just talking about how fast a system can be installed and seemingly only looking at the manufacturer’s marketing flyer?
Productivity/installation speed, and therefore the price of a large PV install, is impacted by multiple factors including:
In May – when I started my internship in California, I was excited to experience a new business environment and culture. Read more
Helge Biernath, president and CEO of solar installer Sunstall, joined Solar Power World at Solar Speaks Live 2016 to discuss the changing market of large-scale, ground-mount solar and how the company adapts to new installation techniques. More at solarpowerworldonline
Novato, CA—Solar power is a booming business worldwide, but local installer Sunstall Inc. is among the companies recently named to an annual and well-recognized list of North America’s top solar contractors. Sunstall Inc. achieved a rank of 38 out of 500 solar companies.
The Top 500 Solar Contractors List is developed by Solar Power World magazine to recognize the work completed by solar contractors across the U.S. and Canada. The companies on the list are growing the economy, providing jobs and offering electricity consumers a choice about how they get their power. The list was released July 26. Read more
June 8, 2016
West Sacramento, CA – In light of the recent completion of a 4 MW PV project in Livermore, CA, Mounting Systems is proud to announce its contribution to the success of this solar development at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Mounting Systems supplied its signature Sigma I Steel ground mounts, which utilizes a new, proprietary cold-rolled steel with Clickstone technology for speed and ease of installation. With ISO-9001 and UL 2703 certification, contractors could depend on the efficiency and reliability of ground mount installations through Mounting System’s services. Read more
– bring a good mood
– do not forget a wind jacket in San Francisco, weather changes sometimes really fast in SF
– prepare your visa without it will be hard to enjoy all the good things here
– get mentally prepared for the Californian lifestyle
– do not plan everything, sometimes just go with the flow
It is a pleasure to inform you that Kelly Hatfield has joined our management team as the Chief, Operations Manager for Sunstall. He will take over managing all our solar panel installation projects in the field. Additionally, he will be responsible for managing our field personnel.
Kelly comes to us after a 30 year career serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. With a wealth of leadership and management experience including program management, serving in command of 3 Coast Guard Cutters, and second in command of leading California’s 4,400 Coast Guard personnel over the last 3 years, his operational experience will be invaluable to our mobile solar installation teams. He has already spent several months in the field working several Sunstall jobs and is excited to be part of the team.
“The leadership skills of our veterans are a huge asset for our young industry – Kelly personifies all these military virtues and will support our growing organization” says CEO Helge Biernath.
The industrial solar industry continues to grow and we are very happy to have Kelly aboard to help us grow with it. Due to your hard work Sunstall has earned a great reputation in the industry. We are committed to providing you the tools and support you need to achieve even greater renown.