Here are some of the pros and cons of aluminum compared to steel as a material for solar mounting structures: Pros of Aluminum: Lightweight: Aluminum is much lighter than steel, making it easier to handle and transport. Corrosion-resistant: Aluminum is naturally resistant to corrosion, which is...
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a type of synthetic rubber that is commonly used in the manufacture of solar panel mounting systems. It is prized for its durability, weather-resistance, and flexibility, making it well-suited for use in outdoor environments. In solar panel mounting systems,...
BIPV stands for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics, which refers to the integration of photovoltaic (PV) technology into the building envelope, such as roof tiles, windows, and exterior walls. BIPV systems are designed to blend in with the architecture of the building and serve a dual purpose as...
As the solar industry grows, installation and maintenance of solar power generation equipment is also essential, this requires maitenance walkway. Then what kind of walkway is suitable? This important task was finally handed over to FRP walkway. FRP walkway is made of resin, fiberglass fiber filament...
Every time a commercial flat roof PV system is designed a decision to build facing South or East-West must be made. While everyone knows European solar systems will perform best facing South with a decent sized pitch, there are a number of other factors at...
Class 3 galvanization is a stronger, longer-lasting zinc coating. Class 3 uses a thicker coating of 0.80 ounces per square foot. It uses Australian AS3566 standard raw materials. The difference is that the surface of Class 3 coating has been cured with one more layer....
While aluminum alloys are naturally resistant to corrosion, they're not invulnerable to it. This reality raises a key question: How can you determine aluminum’s resilience and resistance to corrosion when extreme temperatures and moisture combine? The answers start through reliable CASS testing. Whether a CASS test...
In solar PV industry, PV modules and inverters, get a lot of attention – modules can’t be blamed for being the most visible, shiny element of a solar installation. But racking are the behind the scene heroes that secure and tilt panels, while maximizing output...
Did you know why fasteners in our solar mounting systems are made of stainless steel 304, and 410? Sometimes 316? Here are some information and guidelines: Stainless steels are alloys of iron that has a minimum of about 12% chromium. The chromium is the alloying element...
Key consideration: It can be a challenge for installers to fasten standing seam clamps onto the roof seams because many clamps have narrow space that are too close to the roof sheet surface. Solaracks’ standing seam clamps are super easy to install, rotating connection enables wider...
During design of solar mounting system to site condition, we often ask customers what will be the design wind speed, many just Google weather data online and inform us design to 5m/s. This article is about solar system in high wind area, you will have...
With the outbreak of corona pandemic worldwide, we are all experiencing an unprecedented time. As the global economy defining which industries and businesses are essential and non-essential, we can see food, construction, manufacturing and energy are essential businesses. Companies in solar industry fall into construction,...
