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Rooftop racking in the US: Innovation and consolidation

Racking is the unsung hero of a PV installation, securing panels and protecting wiring while keeping the panels faceing the sun to ensure maximum energy yield. And innovations in the field help installers and developers to squeeze every available kilowatt-hour out of a project. Eric Wesoff and Tim Sylvia take a look at some of the latest products in the U.S. rooftop racking market.

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Eric Wesoff, Tim Sylvia

08 Sep 2020

California-based Point Load Power is among early movers offering trackers to the commercial rooftop solar PV market. With a steel frame and lower-profile design, the PV Booster tracker meets UL wind loading requirements. | Image: Point Load Power

Solar modules and, to a lesser extent, inverters, get a lot of public and press attention – and modules can’t be blamed for being the most visible, shiny element of a solar installation.But the hard-working racking and tracking below the PV panels is just as critical as the more active components, and the cost of …

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