Mounting Equipment
MOUNTING EQUIPMENT
Mounting equipment works quietly in the backgound of many solar PV systems and is probably one of the most overlooked system components. The importance of having the right mounting equipment is crucial, however, as it provides fundamental support to the heavy weights of solar modules. 4 pieces of 200W modules, for example, easily weigh over 100kg altogether and having a sturdy supporting structure ensures your investment is protected against wind blow, earthquake, and other environmental effects.
All of our mounting equipment are modular designed and 100% made in Taiwan using ultra-tough, ultra-durable 6061 aluminum exclusively as structure material. 6061 aluminum retains the light-weight property of aluminum and at the same time bears exceptional toughness against wind speed of up to 170km/hour. All screws and bolts included are 100% SUS304 stainless steel, ensuring durability and excellent weather resistance.
Due to the unique difference of each site, there are no standard specifications on mounting equipment. Everything is customizable. The 3 most popular types of mounting racks we carry are:
- Slanted Roof Rack
- Flat Roof Rack
- Free Standing Rack
Please select the tab pages below for more description on each.
Slanted roof racks are very common in home solar PV projects where modules are directly supported on top of rack rails which are secured to the roof. This type of mounting rack is relatively easy to install (though may require the help of a roofer), relatively light-weight and are attractive looking. Modules installed on roofs are also safer as they are more difficult to steal than when installed on ground. Before installation, however, one must ensure the roof is capable of bearing the weight of all the modules plus the mount.
Another drawback of installing modules on slanted roofs is the limited option of orientation and space. Slanted roof installations also may face problem with shading due to newly erected buildings or structures in the future.
Flat roofs provide more versatility and options to mounting installations; for one thing there is more space and one can choose to install a larger array than in a slanted roof installation. Another benefit is the option to alter angle of orientation if surrounding environment starts to cause shading. Flat roof installations are also safer as you would not have to worry about modules falling off the slops of a roof.
As shown in above images our flat roof racks can be fixed to the flat concrete surface of the roof using stainless steel parts, providing good strength to the foundation. Since all of our mounting racks are modular designed we can easily expand or reduce the size of the rack based on your requirement.
Free standing racks are more common in remote areas, public premises, or large off-grid projects. This type of mounting option provides strength in supporting modules as the structure can be cemented to ground. Though versatile in installation options like flat roof racks, these ground racks should be kept either in barricades or locked properly to counter theft.
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