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Safety with system

Mounting systems: PV systems have to meet investor’s needs, keeping the return on investment attractive. The push for the lowest watt peak price installed is in full swing. On the other hand, serious consequences due to shortcomings in system integrity and quality of mounting components can emerge five to ten years after installation and destroy the investment. Renusol’s Stefan Ast elaborates.

There are various technical requirements for PV-mounting systems. Demands for each system are different depending on the application and environment. Mounting solutions are divided into four categories: flat-roof, on-roof, in-roof (BIPV – building integrated photovoltaics) and ground mounted solutions. There are big differences between the applications, and PV-mounting solutions have to meet particular demands. For …

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