Solar photovoltaic systems are used in many places, like big industrial and commercial projects and also on the rooftops of individual homes. In these systems, solar module mounting is really important. It helps to make solar power generation work better. If we mount the solar panels at the best angle using the right solar module mounting way, we can get more solar power.
Before we put solar panels on a roof, we need to know about different kinds of solar installation products. There are some things we must think about. These include how long the roof will last, what the roof is made of and how it’s built, how the equipment will be used。It also should be mention that we need to follow some fire and life safety rules.
The following part will mainly show you various roof-mounted solar photovoltaic solar module mounting systems. It will also tell you how to pick the right solar module mounting system for your own solar installation needs.
Flat Roof Solar Mounting Systems
Flat roof solar means putting solar module mounts on roofs that have a slope of about 1 – 15 degrees. The main problem with this kind of installation is whether the roof can bear the weight. There are three common types of flat roof solar module mounts:
This system is good for flat roofs with a slope less than 5 degrees and usually doesn’t need to make holes in the roof. But it adds some extra weight to the roof, about 5 – 10 square feet. If some parts of the roof can’t hold this weight, we can think about other choices. In this system, the solar module mounts are often set at an angle of 5 degrees, 10 degrees, or 15 degrees.
This system is made for flat roof structures and can hold solar panels tightly. They can be directly put on color steel tile roofs or concrete pillars. The triangle mounts can work with different kinds of panels and the angle can be changed from 5° to 60°. This helps to get more power from the solar panels.
3.Installation of Flat Roof Triangle Mounts
The installation requirements for triangular solar setups on flat roofs cover structural safety. It’s important to make sure that the roof can bear the weight of solar equipment, that the brackets are fixed firmly, and that the connection ways fit the roof material. When it comes to position and angle, we should decide the installation position and angle based on the use of solar panels and the direction of sunlight to get the best power generation efficiency.
Tilted Roof Solar Mounting Systems
Most houses have sloped roofs. So, we need to use solar module mounts to adjust the angle of the solar panels. Here are some options from the Leonsolar:
1.Rackless Mounting System
This system is becoming cheaper. It has clamps, a kind of rubber (EPDM), and stainless steel screws. It uses short rails to directly fix the solar panels on the roof.
Leonsolar’s rackless solar module mounting way uses less material for the mounting system and makes it easier to build. As long as the angle and direction are the same, the solar panels can be put either sideways or lengthways. It won’t change how much power the whole system can make. Compared with the rail system, this can save space because the rail system needs longer rails to connect with the solar panels. The better design means we don’t need long rails, so it costs less for transportation and materials.
2.Rail Mounting System
This is the most common way to put solar panels on sloped roofs. It has roof rails of different lengths. Each panel is fixed to the rails with clamps. Then the rails are bolted to the roof.
Solar Mounting Systems for Tilted Roofs
Solar mounting systems for tilted roofs are specialized equipment designed to securely attach solar panels to sloped rooftops. These systems play a crucial role in maximizing the efficiency of solar energy collection by optimizing the angle of the panels to capture sunlight effectively. They typically consist of brackets, supports, and tracking mechanisms that can be adjusted based on the roof’s
1.Metal Roof Solar Installation Systems
For solar power setups in commercial places, metal roof installation systems are used a lot.The metal roof connects and holds the roof to the solar support system with Clamp or L-feet.
2.Trapezoidal Color Steel Tile Roof Installation System
Trapezoidal metal roofs are often seen in many business and extra buildings. Putting solar panels on these roofs with the right solar module mounting method is a good and fast way to get solar power. The way to install is a bit like the roof system. But the rails are fixed to the top of the roof with special screws. This makes the solar panels closer to the roof and stops the wind from affecting the parts too much. The rubber parts on the clamps keep the system from getting wet.
3.Vertical Color Steel Tile Roof Installation System
These roofs usually have the lowest cost for each watt of power we get because of the good solar module mounting system. These systems are connected to the seams of the roof without making holes. We can put the panels flat or at an angle. A steeper angle gets more power but also needs more materials and space between the parts.
4.Corrugated Roof Installation System
Corrugated metal roofs are normal in color steel tile structures. But because the roof isn’t very strong, it can be hard to install on them. We need extra parts to fix the solar module mounting system to the roof. Things to stop water from getting in are very important.
Leonsolar's Expertise and Offerings
Leonsolar has a lot of experience in making, selling, and taking care of mounts for photovoltaic solar modules. This makes the design better and gets more power from the sun.
The better way of making things together meets the time needs of different buyers. With more than ten years of experience in selling and helping with solar module mounting systems, Leonsolar can give customers better roof solutions.
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