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Solar Mounting Systems

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Photovoltaic mounting systems
Photovoltaic mounting systems
Review of the solar mounting systems. Advantages of using HJT solar panels with utility-scale solar construction systems. Photovoltaic construction systems for bifacial solar panels HJT.
solar ground installation with n-type solar panels

Solar Mounting Systems – What is it?

Every photovoltaic project has to have construction to install solar panels. Except for BPV where construction systems are integrated with buildings, solar modules need to install somehow. The solar mounting system can be different in case of many factors like:

  1. Place where PV Module will be mount 
  2. Project specification
  3. Tracking systems or standard system
  4. Movable or Stationary
  5. For specific modules like bifacial or BIPV e.g. facade systems
  6. Material from which mounting system is made e.g. aluminum or steel

To check each photovoltaic mounting system’s characteristics and answer the question of what system is for specific needs, AKCOME Metals Company will be analyzed.

Ground Mount Solar Racks.

For big PV investment and utility-scale solar projects mostly is used Ground mounting systems. Probably it’s the most efficient system for making solar installations. This solar solution is :

  • flexible and it can be created on many different configurations 
  • mostly easy to make if it standard solar project
  • most effective with bifacial modules like HJT N-type
  • When solar panels are on tracker construction, achieved maximum power 

Most of the ground systems are used for centralized PV power plants, which are mostly on large scale (up to hundreds of MWs) and installed in harsh environments (used in mountains, deserts, etc.). The corresponding ground system is economical, safe and stable with strong environmental resistance and multi-terrain adaptation which are particularly important. Akcome Metals has developed a variety of materials, structures and foundations to perfectly respond to the different application needs of customers.

How to make Ground Solar System?

For perfect stabilization and safety solar panel installation, a ground solar mount system can be connected to the ground using:

  • Cement Base
  • Ramming/Punching Pile 
  • Screw Pile
ground solar system

Cement Base with single column

This Mounting system reducing material usage with easy installation; used in areas with high soil rock content (more than 70% rock content) or landfill area. Solar panels install vertically.

two row pile mounting system

Cement Base with double columns

Nice appearance, lightweight design for easy installation and superior corrosion resistance; adaptability in a variety of installation environments and four rows for horizontal position Solar Panels.

ground mounting pv system

Ground prestressed pipe mounting system with single pole

greatly improvement of the installation location with medium design costs. Suitable for loose soil areas with low soil stones. Mostly used in coastal areas, such as agriculture systems/ fishing systems. Main material: Steel/ Aluminum. The solar module can be installed vertical or horizontal in 4 rows.

ground pv mounting system

Ground prestressed pipe mounting system with double pole

Greatly improvement of the installation location with high strength. Suitable for loose soil areas with low soil stones. Mostly used in coastal areas, such as agriculture systems/ fishing systems. The solar module can be installed horizontally in 2 rows.

Micro-Hole Filling Pile with single or Double column

Adaptable to geological conditions, reducing foundation costs with short installation time, rapid restoration of vegetation after foundation removal, and less impact on-site environment. Configuration of solar panels can be vertically in 2 or 3 rows.

ground mount system for solar farms

Punching Pile with single column solar system

Reducing the construction cost of the foundation and decreasing the construction difficulty with a short construction period and easy installation. Can be used on a variety of occasions for general corrosion. HJT solar Panels can be set up in a vertical position in 2 rows.

best mounting system for solar farms

Punching Pile with double column solar system

Like in a single column, this system reduces the construction cost of the foundation and decreases the construction difficulty with a short construction period and easy installation. Can be used on a variety of occasions for general corrosion. N-type bifacial solar panels can be set up in a vertical position in 4 rows.

screw pile mounting system for solar panels

Ground screw pile system with double poles

Quick and convenient construction, environmentally friendly without damaging plants, easy to migrate and recycle. Screw piles can adapt to a variety of soils and have a wide range of applications. Can be used on a variety of occasions for general corrosion. Solar panel configuration in vertical two rows or horizontal four rows.

Type of ground solar mounting systems?

The solar mounting system is divided into:
1.  Solar ground mounting system,
2. Solar roof mounting system,
3. Solar Tracker,
4. Shed installation system,
5. Bus/Car shelter/ carports:

Depends on the material using to make construction, there are  :

  • Steel PV Construction
  • Aluminum Solar Mounting systems
  • Combined Steel + Aluminum

Steel Mounting System

Features of steel are:

  1. Cheap Price
  2. Short Delivery Time
  3. Excellent Mechanical Properties

Aluminum Mounting System

Features of aluminum are:

  1. High Weather Resistance
  2. Nice Appearance
  3. Light Weight
Photovoltaic mounting systems

Steel Aluminum Combined System

Features of the combined system:

  1. Good Installation Performance
  2. Cost-Effective
  3. Excellent Weather Ability

Single Pole Mounting System 

In this solar construction, there is only one column connected to the ground. Feature of this solution is:

  • Cost Advantage
  • Increased Installation Efficiency
  • Strong Flexibility
ground mount system for solar farms
ground mounting pv system

Double Pole Mounting System 

This photovoltaic ground construction system is based on at least four piles. Features of this system are:

  • Stable & Reliable Structure
  • Excellent Mechanical Properties
  • More option solar panel position vertical and horizontal
screw pile mounting system for solar panels
best mounting system for solar farms
two row pile mounting system

PV Ground Mounting Systems Foundation Types?

Photovoltaic Punching Pile Mounting System

Solution Features: 

Integrated pile and column design, simple structure, strong wind and snow resistance, high installation efficiency. 

Applicable terrain:

Various non- petrochemical types of soil.

Photovoltaic Screw Pile Mounting System

Solution Features: 

Quick and convenient construction, environmentally friendly without damaging soil and plants. Can be implemented in various winter climates in the north. Easy to migrated and recycle.

Applicable terrain:

Very wide applicability 

Photovoltaic Concrete Pile Mounting System

Solution Features: 

A small amount of foundation excavation and concrete reinforcement with low costs and fast construction speed.

Applicable terrain:

Suitable for land with poor geological conditions and high stone content.

Photovoltaic Microporous Filling Pile System

Solution Features: 

Better stability and compatibility with the surrounding environment.

Applicable terrain:

Generally filled ground, clay, silt, sand, etc.

Photovoltaic Prestressed Tube Mounting System

Solution Features: 

Improve system height, safe and reliable with low cost.

Applicable terrain:

Applied for cases such as agriculture or fishery projects that require HJT PV panels, to be installed at higher locations or areas with high ground humidity and corrosion.

Shed System, Carports and other specialist ground mount solar systems.

A shed-structure system is a more flexible and convenient photovoltaic power generation system that can be installed on the original shed or can directly replace the original building materials (saving construction costs) during new shed construction. This kind of solution can also be used for power generation and energy can be used for greenhouse lighting, charging and integration into the grid with economic benefits.

1. The most common structure for Agriculture is a greenhouse. It has a stable structure, high intensity and light transmittance of over 90%. Various activities can be carried out around the agricultural greenhouse, such as:

  • agricultural education,
  • agricultural research,
  • agricultural excursions,
  • etc.

The agricultural greenhouse offers city dwellers the opportunity to be close to nature and relax, experiencing a beautiful place outside the city.

Features of Greenhouse photovoltaic:

  • High power output.
  • You can freely adjust the light transmission.
  • You can meet the lighting needs of an agricultural greenhouse for different plants by modulating the density between the modules and the lighting glass.
  • Save water
    You can save water thanks to the built-in drainage system.
  • Automatic control of the agricultural greenhouse
  • The panel’s power generation automatically supplies light and water and regulates the temperature.
solar panels for agriculture

Advantage of Greenhouse Photovoltaics:

  • Compared with traditional greenhouse, our agricultural greenhouse has high output with PV power generation.
  • It offers a good environment for plants to grow.
  • Automatic temperature adjustment.

PV Carports and Solar Bus Station

Carports are a kind of BIPV solar installation with various options to use like:

  • residential 1-2 parking spots up to 10kw solar output
  • commercial parking for many cars even 20MW
  • Bus station shelter for public and local authorities 
carports construction systems

MECHANICAL WATERPROOF STRUCTURE BIPV

A waterproof structure is composed of modules (bifacial, glass-glass and HJT) and relevant components which can realize photovoltaic power generation and waterproof function after installation. It is reliable and has excellent weather and there is no need to make a separate waterproof layer with lower costs.

Typical application: Sunlight room, parking shed, steel factory roof or other places that require photovoltaic power generation and waterproof.

Advantage of BIPV AKCOME solutions:

  • O Reliable drainage: the vertical and horizontal water tanks completely cover the leaking points for the all-round drainage, all the components used for waterproof drainage are made of high weather-resistant metals which are solid and durable.

  • O Wide range of adaptability:  the versatile design of the vertical guide sink can be connected to most of the purlins on the market, so it has a wide range of adaptability.

  • Easy installation: the system joints adopt an easy design for a better installation experience.

Special Mounting Solar System Solution (steel wire ropes).

In special ropes, solar construction some parts of the structure were replaced with steel ropes and sufficient tension was applied to meet the module stacking requirements.

Application dedicates to terrains like rivers or mountains that require oversized spans. 

steel ropes for pv installation

Intelligent Solar System Tracking, what is it?

The angle of the sun’s rays has a great influence on the energy capacity of a power plant. Tracking Stem helps you get the best sun angle by tracking the sun to maximize energy production. (Different dimensions can help increase from 10% to 20%).
Such technology is widely available, especially for new projects in the US and European countries.

The solar tracking system is widely used in solar panels and it is a device that directs the HJT modules towards the sun. The payload on trackers can be not only photovoltaic panels but as well reflectors, lenses or other optical devices. The sun tracking system is used to increase the overall power harvesting efficiency.

Features of solar tracking Systems? 

Safe and stable Simplified drive system: The whole array adopts rotary reducer drive to the control system, with low failure rate, and maintenance is easy.

High-quality slewing drive system: Stable self-locking mechanism can effectively protect the safety of the equipment.

The maximum single die installation power can reach 144KW with high drive torque and excellent environmental adaptation.

Design and stability testing: Bolt locking is used to avoid module slide problems that may be caused by insecure bolts. The tracking systems have undergone rigorous structural calculations to ensure product strength and stability.

Convenient and flexible Greater adaptability: can be flexibly used in projects such as ground systems, roof systems, agriculture, and fisheries linked systems.

Product assembly without welding: fewer categories of fasteners (less than 8 types).

Shorter installation time without the need for large equipment and Easy structure and convenient setup.

Intelligent and efficient functions for remote monitoring, maintenance and remote diagnostics.

Intelligent protection: intelligent control, which can realize bad weather identification automatic protection.

Multiple Operation Modes:

  • Rollback:
  • Remote Boot;
  • Pause;
  • Restoration;
  • Wind and snow resistance.
 

Types of solar tracking Systems? 

The solar tracking system includes types like a:

  • single-axis tracker, 
  • single-axis solar tilt tracker,
  • a fixed solar tracker,
  • and a dual-axis solar tracker.

 

Linear Single Axis Solar Tracker:
This kind of tracker can track the sun in an east-west direction and can only track the azimuth of the sun.

The sun tracking system should include a mounting bracket for solar panels(especially for Bifacial, Glass-glass HJT), a horizontal shaft, a rotary drive mechanism, a wind speed sensing device, and a tracking controller.

Features and Application Single Axis Solar Tracker:
The single-axis tracker is characterized by simple structure and low cost. Suitable for lower latitudes with large angles to the height of the sun. Its energy generation efficiency is 30% higher than solar panel constant tracking. The solar tracking system can be installed at ground or roof level.


2. Dual Axis Solar Tracker:
A two-axis solar tracker consists of a vertical shaft facing south and north, and several horizontal shafts mounted on a vertical shaft. Each little square of the solar module can rotate vertically around a vertical shaft and horizontally around a horizontal shaft. The sun tracking system consists of a horizontal shaft, vertical shaft, east-west putter, sun height angle putter, connecting rod, bracket, module bracket, sun tracking probe, wind speed probe and controller.

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