Extreme weather conditions in the central, south-eastern Europe and the Balkans have caused many problems in the past weeks. As harsh winds detached many solar power systems, Bisol Group emphasises the importance of selecting only high quality components for PV systems and taking into considerations local weather conditions and other characteristics.
The research and development manager in Bisol Group, Dr Gregor ?ernivec, says When installing solar power plants in areas with strong winds the installer should minimize potential damage by taking into consideration all known facts. Bisols designers follow the course of the roof, account the wind loads and the static environment where the PV system is to be installed.
Testing has shown that Bisol premium quality photovoltaic modules sustain various rigorous weather conditions. They can endure wind gusts of up to 200 km/h and are resistant to hail stones 25 mm in diameter, which fall perpendicularly at 83 kilometres per hour onto the module. Each panel is approved for short term heavy mechanical loads of 900 kilograms and can normally sustain a weight up to 400 kilograms.
A tough, high quality understructure is also crucial for the life-time resistance and performance of a solar system. A wide assortment of Bisols innovative aluminium and polyethylene understructures allows investors to select the most sophisticated, durable and aesthetic pleasing for their investments. Bisol plastic bases are appropriate for flat roofs and are perfect for the construction of an aerodynamic structure without having to penetrate the roof. Aluminium understructures can be used for different types of roofs as they can follow the course of the roof and the PV modules can be placed with the right angle for optimal orientation of the solar power plant.
When installing L-shape construction in the area with high winds, it is recommended that the construction is additionally adhered and a special designed windshield is installed, adds ?ernivec.
