Customer Success Stories
Solar Solutions

Juan David Payares, CEO, PayOli Solar, Florida
The partnership and support from S-5! is very helpful. Asking for feedback helps a lot. You’re quick to respond; ... Read moreJuan David Payares, CEO, PayOli Solar, Florida
The partnership and support from S-5! is very helpful. Asking for feedback helps a lot. You’re quick to respond; you’re on it all of the time; your product development is spot on. You are always thinking what’s next—how can we help our partners from where we are today; how do we improve our product and how do we take it to the next level. That part of the partnership, we love. It carries a long way. As far as the product itself, it’s amazing. When we first started using it, I thought how do we streamline this process so our installers actually embrace it. The guidance provided and the detail on the installation instructions and installation videos really came in very handy.

Steve Ray, COO, Essex Power Corporation, Canada
Our business builds solar PV systems, including many megawatts of rooftop solar. We’ve been using S- 5! direct-attach™ PVKIT and ... Read moreSteve Ray, COO, Essex Power Corporation, Canada
Our business builds solar PV systems, including many megawatts of rooftop solar. We’ve been using S- 5! direct-attach™ PVKIT and clamps successfully for more than 10 years without ever penetrating or otherwise damaging a roof. Having used S-5! for so long, we’ve watched the evolution of the products, which have only gotten better and better throughout the years. When it comes to metal roofs, we trust and will always use S-5!...set ‘em and forget ‘em....

Tim Cusson, VP of Business Development, Parallel Products, New Bedford, Massachusetts
The S-5! PVKITs and S-5-V Mini clamps really work well on the type of buildings we generally use in ... Read moreTim Cusson, VP of Business Development, Parallel Products, New Bedford, Massachusetts
The S-5! PVKITs and S-5-V Mini clamps really work well on the type of buildings we generally use in the recycling business, which are prefab standing seam metal roofs. The installation was much faster than we anticipated. It was a really short learning curve and a really clean installation. If you take a bird’s eye view, the system is clean and attractive; it almost looks like an extension of the building. S-5! direct- attach™ looks natural, not obtrusive, built-in, sleek and low-profile. It was a pleasure working with S-5! Communication was great. You helped us understand the product and identify the correct products for the job. S-5! is a great product, and I would highly recommend it.

Aman Jain, Contract Administrator, CC Pines
The goal was to minimize logistics by substituting a traditional rail system for mounting PV modules, and the S-5! PVKIT ... Read moreAman Jain, Contract Administrator, CC Pines
The goal was to minimize logistics by substituting a traditional rail system for mounting PV modules, and the S-5! PVKIT is one of the best-suited products for fulfilling these requirements. The PVKIT is an easy-to-handle and easy-to-install product, saving the logistics team from dealing with large shipments and the site team from spending hours installing a rail system. Another distinct advantage is the S-5-K Grip eliminates the need to puncture the roof for PV installations.

Glen Morris, Principal, SolarQuip; General Manager, Smart Energy Lab; Operations Manager, Moora Moora Community Microgrid
When it comes to solar technology, living in harsh weather conditions demands high-quality, fit-for-purpose products. The PVKIT rail-less mounting system ... Read moreGlen Morris, Principal, SolarQuip; General Manager, Smart Energy Lab; Operations Manager, Moora Moora Community Microgrid
When it comes to solar technology, living in harsh weather conditions demands high-quality, fit-for-purpose products. The PVKIT rail-less mounting system and range of brackets are suitable for all roof types and weather conditions. This simple, secure and economical solution requires minimal components and comes with a lifetime warranty designed to outlast your roof. There’s a real sense of ownership with every S-5! solar product so you know quality is world-class and has been engineered with a solution for the solar industry in mind.
Edward Bennison, Head of Growth & Partnerships, Prana Energy, Australia
Without the S-5! products, the project would not have been possible. We would have had to construct a double-rail system ... Read moreEdward Bennison, Head of Growth & Partnerships, Prana Energy, Australia
Without the S-5! products, the project would not have been possible. We would have had to construct a double-rail system with L-feet over purlins and adjustments; then cross rail, to make it work. S-5! made it faster and more practical to complete the job with a workable design and engineered solution specific to the project and without all that fuss. We would recommend S-5! and have had great success doing complex installations that otherwise wouldn’t have been practical to install, which has saved us on costs and time.
John Hoffman, CEO, SunGreen Systems Inc.
SunGreen Systems specializes in challenging and unique projects, and S-5! is what we pull out of our toolbox for metal ... Read moreJohn Hoffman, CEO, SunGreen Systems Inc.
SunGreen Systems specializes in challenging and unique projects, and S-5! is what we pull out of our toolbox for metal roofs. There is a myriad of reasons to choose S-5! from reliability, cost and ease of installation, which our customers appreciate. It demonstrates to them that we choose the right products for each project, and S-5! has a solution for every metal roof we come across with rail and rail-less solutions.

Roger Timoteo, The Next Energy Technology, Kenner, LA
This project was a great candidate for the S-5-PVKIT 2.0 solution. Our client was adamant that we attach the array ... Read moreRoger Timoteo, The Next Energy Technology, Kenner, LA
This project was a great candidate for the S-5-PVKIT 2.0 solution. Our client was adamant that we attach the array without any penetrations. Initially, this was a concern due to the high wind load in the area, but with assistance from S-5! support, we found the PVKIT together with the S-5-V Mini was the right choice for our project. The installation was quick and straightforward, even when we were challenged with creating an American flag solar array. Overall, the quality and design of S-5! solutions are unrivaled. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the results.

Boris von Bormann, Co-Founder, renu energy TCI
At renu energy TCI, we believe solar energy is the best choice of energy generation for the Caribbean markets. Reliability ... Read moreBoris von Bormann, Co-Founder, renu energy TCI
At renu energy TCI, we believe solar energy is the best choice of energy generation for the Caribbean markets. Reliability and cost efficiency are key to making renewable energy work for our customers. Therefore, we rely on best-in-class products to make our systems last. Preparing for hurricane winds, high salinity and extreme humidity/heat, we utilize S-5! products as they have been tried and tested for exactly this environment. The products allow us to increase our stability and rigidity on the roof. Since we have to work with difficult logistics, the nature of the products allows us to stock enough to be prepared for almost any job. The extensive engineering behind S-5! products also helps us in selecting for and satisfying the most stringent requirements. Together, this supports our goal of creating more renewable energy installations for Turks and Caicos Islands and beyond.

Scott Berger, Berger Solar Electric, Bishop, California
After learning more about the rail-less system, I really loved the idea of the product; I thought it was a ... Read moreScott Berger, Berger Solar Electric, Bishop, California
After learning more about the rail-less system, I really loved the idea of the product; I thought it was a fabulous idea. The S-5-PVKIT was the perfect match for this job. It made all the sense in the world. Why would we want to use additional rails when the roof already has rails built-in? We ran the numbers, and it was a no-brainer. It saved us so much time and money on labor, materials and installation―it all adds up. The S-5! guys came out here to work with us and guide us along with best practices and wire management, offering up their expertise. It was a huge help to us. From our initial conversation to on-site support, you couldn’t ask for a better experience. We are super stoked with S-5! I can’t imagine anybody doing it a different way and still using rails. It just doesn’t make any sense anymore.

Bruce Alexander, Solar Carports Direct, Cottonwood, CA
We love S-5! They supply our panel clamps at a great price and superb quality. The speed of install is ... Read moreBruce Alexander, Solar Carports Direct, Cottonwood, CA
We love S-5! They supply our panel clamps at a great price and superb quality. The speed of install is in a class by itself allowing all installs from below on all of our carport and patio kits.

Caleb Schmidt, Founder, Sunfind Solar
“Sunfind Solar has been using S-5! roof attachments since its inception nearly 16 years ago. With a large number of metal ... Read moreCaleb Schmidt, Founder, Sunfind Solar
“Sunfind Solar has been using S-5! roof attachments since its inception nearly 16 years ago. With a large number of metal roofs utilized in Western Canada, Sunfind Solar quickly discovered that S-5! has a superior product, which provides a reliable rack-to-roof anchoring solution for our systems. With the wide variety of solar system solutions Sunfind Solar provides, S-5! has a roof attachment that we can depend on to meet the engineering and quality standards required. S-5! offers superior component design and quality, which in our opinion, makes S-5! the best value on the market. Sunfind Solar exclusively chooses S-5! attachments for all of our metal roof applications!”

Stephen Russell, Owner, Roost Solar, Canada
We’ve been using S-5! zero-penetration clamps on our solar projects successfully for years, and the release of the PVKIT 2.0 ... Read moreStephen Russell, Owner, Roost Solar, Canada
We’ve been using S-5! zero-penetration clamps on our solar projects successfully for years, and the release of the PVKIT 2.0 adds another S-5! product to our arsenal for standing seam metal roofs. Beyond the quality and ease of use we have come to expect from S-5!, the PVKIT’s rail-less design is what makes it a no-brainer for us. Not only do we avoid the shipping, and on-site handling and leveling of rails, but we are able to reduce our overall cost per watt through lower material cost and installation time as compared to a rail-based solution.

Michael McCuen, Managing Partner & Founder, Energías Limpias de Centroamerica
We understand the value of S-5! products. We have experience with S-5! solar attachment solutions and understand how quickly we ... Read moreMichael McCuen, Managing Partner & Founder, Energías Limpias de Centroamerica
We understand the value of S-5! products. We have experience with S-5! solar attachment solutions and understand how quickly we can deploy them once all electric is in, enabling our teams to quickly install the solar PV. The main benefits for us are the ease of use and efficiency of the products.
Bob Kanauer, Owner, LTHS Solar
LTHS Solar has been using the PVKIT along with S-5! clamps since our inception. The S-5! system is our preferred ... Read moreBob Kanauer, Owner, LTHS Solar
LTHS Solar has been using the PVKIT along with S-5! clamps since our inception. The S-5! system is our preferred panel mounting solution for metal roofs, and we have specified, for new construction, standing seam metal roofing material. It saves us money on the mounting material and labor, as well as weight per square foot for the array. Our customers like the fact that zero penetrations are made into the roof. Being a 'Made in U.S.A.' product is also an added benefit to our customers. Bob Kanauer, Owner, LTHS Solar
Luis Suarez Partearroyo, COO, EVA Mexico
The fact that this mounting system allows a rail-less installation was a big winner. Not only did it bring our ... Read moreLuis Suarez Partearroyo, COO, EVA Mexico
The fact that this mounting system allows a rail-less installation was a big winner. Not only did it bring our cost-per-watt down, it's faster to install and less weight on the roof. Shipping was relatively easy and cheap, as this whole system only meant about 20 small boxes.

David Kaul, SALT Energy
SALT Energy serves the most demanding market in the U.S. and the Caribbean for solar installations due to projects ... Read moreDavid Kaul, SALT Energy
SALT Energy serves the most demanding market in the U.S. and the Caribbean for solar installations due to projects in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones and coastal exposure by the Atlantic Ocean. Our design wind load requirements are the highest in the U.S. Attachment engineering is at the heart of every project we do, and we choose only the highest quality products. That's why we rely on S-5! for our attachment needs. Their portfolio of products for different metal roof types stands at the top of the market by all measures, including quality, performance and price. The product testing S-5! provides is the most thorough in the industry and an essential component of SALT's engineering for each project. From Solarfoot to RibBracket, to S-5!'s clamps and the PVKIT, S-5! products and its people are simply the best!

Dan Johnson, Project Manager, Hawaii Unified
The S-5! VersaGard™ roof mount works extremely well with traditional PV racking systems and simply saves installation time. VersaGard eliminates ... Read moreDan Johnson, Project Manager, Hawaii Unified
The S-5! VersaGard™ roof mount works extremely well with traditional PV racking systems and simply saves installation time. VersaGard eliminates the additional L-Foot component, and the slotted channel allows for as much adjustability as you'd possibly need with a traditional L-Foot assembly. Every project requires a unique application, and I believe S-5! offers a vast array of products for just about any metal roofing situation, for a simple and easy solution.

Tom Laird, National Sales Manager, New Tech Machinery
Whenever we're asked about snow retention devices or clamping for solar panels, we always refer folks to S-5! S-5! has ... Read moreTom Laird, National Sales Manager, New Tech Machinery
Whenever we're asked about snow retention devices or clamping for solar panels, we always refer folks to S-5! S-5! has been making quality products for many years now. We have a great relationship with the folks, and we know they make a quality product we can count on our customers using and have great confidence in. S-5! is known for innovation, quality and the people who work for S-5! are a great group of people who are dedicated to their craft and to producing the best products possible at the most competitive pricing.

Doug Claxton, Principal & Founder, The Solar Revolution, Colorado
The Solar Revolution has been utilizing the S-5! PVKIT solution since it first hit the market. Hands down, it is ... Read moreDoug Claxton, Principal & Founder, The Solar Revolution, Colorado
The Solar Revolution has been utilizing the S-5! PVKIT solution since it first hit the market. Hands down, it is the best solar mounting solution for metal roofing of any description. At first, we were a little worried about wire management and installing in landscape, but those worries were overcome with our first installation. It's a piece of cake. Our projects using the PVKIT yield the fastest installation times, lowest material cost and best aesthetics bar none. We've taken a close look at all the competitors' knock-offs, and they do not compare in quality or even in cost. S-5! has been creating innovative solutions for metal roofs far longer than anyone else, and their expertise is unmatched. We just won't use anything else on a metal roof. These guys are awesome, and I've enjoyed working with their staff on various projects. They tell it like it is and have always treated us like part of the S-5! family.

Chris Lynch, Principal, MAD Architecture, California
We chose S-5!'s attachment solutions for the Keller Court Commons project because we liked the idea of eliminating multiple ... Read moreChris Lynch, Principal, MAD Architecture, California
We chose S-5!'s attachment solutions for the Keller Court Commons project because we liked the idea of eliminating multiple penetrations through the roof to install the PV racks, and we knew S-5!'s zero-penetration clamps, designed to last the life of the roof, would not violate the roof integrity. We are very happy with the results and expect to use S-5! attachment technology again on future projects.

Matt Hennessy, Rapid Systems Solutions, Sydney, Australia
We have been working with S-5! to increase awareness in the solar and HVAC market of the huge unique benefits ... Read moreMatt Hennessy, Rapid Systems Solutions, Sydney, Australia
We have been working with S-5! to increase awareness in the solar and HVAC market of the huge unique benefits of S-5! direct to metal roof solar, HVAC, and other device mounting solutions. In addition to the competitive material costs, S-5! offers sizable savings in labour, transport, warehousing and an average of 84% weight savings. The feedback from clients thus far has been outstanding, and we have processed a mountain of enquiries. In HVAC and solar, S-5! will soon become the standard metal roof mounting system, just like it is in many countries around the world. Why? Because the benefits are so compelling – this is the disruptor "aka Uber" for the metal roof mounting industry.

David McDonald, General Manager, MAK Fastener Specialists, Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
We are excited to be utilizing S-5!'s solar roof attachment solutions in Australia. We have used S-5! products on ... Read moreDavid McDonald, General Manager, MAK Fastener Specialists, Ltd., Melbourne, Australia
We are excited to be utilizing S-5!'s solar roof attachment solutions in Australia. We have used S-5! products on projects in the U.SA., Ireland and the U.K., and our customers are very happy with the results.

Luke Nutting, Managing Director, Lightforce Energy, New Zealand
We just used our first S-5! rail-less system on a 100kW commercial solar in Auckland. Once we got a hang ... Read moreLuke Nutting, Managing Director, Lightforce Energy, New Zealand
We just used our first S-5! rail-less system on a 100kW commercial solar in Auckland. Once we got a hang of how the system worked, which was picked up incredibly quickly by the whole team, we were installing...rows of 17 panels in around 21 minutes [1 module every 74 seconds]. This sort of efficiency and speed is absolutely game-changing for the solar industry - not only does it dramatically increase [labor] efficiency, but it delivers around 20% cost savings on [rail] framing and 85% reduction in weight. The installation team was blown away with the system and never want to use rail ever again!
Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt, SRQUS, Sarasota, FL
We recently installed a solar array on our home in Sarasota, Florida using S-5! clamps and the PVKIT and I ... Read moreAchim Ginsberg-Klemmt, SRQUS, Sarasota, FL
We recently installed a solar array on our home in Sarasota, Florida using S-5! clamps and the PVKIT and I wanted to tell you how easy it was to do, owing in large part to your products. The do-it-yourself construction method using your direct-attach solution on our standing seam metal roof, combined with the help of a licensed electrician resulted in significant cost savings and a code-compliant system that will allow us to pay back our financial investment in only 4-5 years. Ordering components over the internet was hassle-free and helped to further minimize expenses. Having a standing seam metal roof turned out to be a complete blessing. And we know the roof will outlast the solar array. Our solar system installation was a family event over the weekend, taking turns lugging the Renesola panels up the ladder. Any DIY should have no trouble installing the S-5! mounting components. We easily installed the panels ourselves with a simple Allen wrench tool without having to deal with nasty roof penetrations required by other roof-mounting methods. Thanks S-5! - for helping us get it done The Right Way. Ed. Note: Achim and family became solar activists pursuant to their recent experience, filing a petition with the Florida Public Service Commission, demanding improvements to Florida’s rules and regulations, stating: We are convinced that breaking today’s electric power monopolies would bring the needed social and ecological progress of our times. Achim Ginsberg-Klemmt, SRQUS, Sarasota, FL
Michael Kornahrens, President, Advanced Green Technologies, Fort Lauderdale, FL
We chose S-5! because it is the only product on the market that could be used to secure our custom ... Read moreMichael Kornahrens, President, Advanced Green Technologies, Fort Lauderdale, FL
We chose S-5! because it is the only product on the market that could be used to secure our custom PV mounting solution to a Butler Seam roof. They are easy to install, helping us reduce installation time.

Marnee Benson, Deputy Director, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
Black Rock Solar owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to S-5! for donating the clamps that will attach the solar ... Read moreMarnee Benson, Deputy Director, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
Black Rock Solar owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to S-5! for donating the clamps that will attach the solar modules to the brand new standing seam metal roof. S-5! clamps helped make this project possible.

Luke Brandt, Project Manager, Kovach, Inc., Chandler, AZ
Installation using the S-5! mini clamps was fast and efficient. For PV attachments on a standing seam roof, S-5! is ... Read moreLuke Brandt, Project Manager, Kovach, Inc., Chandler, AZ
Installation using the S-5! mini clamps was fast and efficient. For PV attachments on a standing seam roof, S-5! is the only way to go!

Marco Calibani, Essex Energy, LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
The S-5! clamps and PVKITs were a key component in the success of getting the Tecumseh Arena PV project off ... Read moreMarco Calibani, Essex Energy, LaSalle, Ontario, Canada
The S-5! clamps and PVKITs were a key component in the success of getting the Tecumseh Arena PV project off of paper and onto the roof of the facility.

Tom Price, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
The only way the S-5-PVKIT would be easier to install is if it had a magnet and we could ... Read moreTom Price, Black Rock Solar, San Francisco, CA
The only way the S-5-PVKIT would be easier to install is if it had a magnet and we could just drop it on the roof.