Things to Consider
Galvanic Corrosion
Make sure that the metal to metal contact is designed for minimal corrosion
How are the solar modules mounted and what do they touch?
http://solarprofessional.com/articles/products-equipment/racking/galvanic-corrosion-considerations-for-pv-arrays
Links from the article above:
ammtiac.alionscience.com/pdf/Corrosion_Hdbk_S2.pdf
galvinfo.com
galvanizeit.org
recusa.org
Rodent Control
Rodent control ideas are available from the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service
US Forest Service
Controlling Rodents in Forest Service Facilities - Reports from the Field
http://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/pdfpubs/pdf04712332/pdf04712332dpi300.pdf
National Park Service
National Park Service Rodent Exclusion Manual - A 79 Page manual for rodent proofing
http://www.nps.gov/public_health/info/eh/vector/NPS_RP_Manual_v2.pdf
Hantavirus - Worker Protection
http://www.nps.gov/public_health/zed/hanta/hanta_worker_pro.htm
Hantivirus - General
http://www.nps.gov/public_health/zed/hanta/hanta_gen.htm
There are some interesting rodent blocking products available in the forms of hardware cloth, copper mesh, and steel wool.
Rodent defense door sweeps and other rodent control products: Xcluder http://getxcluder.com
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