Photovoltaic bracket structure drawing

What is a photovoltaic mounting system?

Photovoltaic mounting systems (also called solar module racking) are used to fix solar panels on surfaces like roofs, building facades, or the ground. [ 1 ] These mounting systems generally enable retrofitting of solar panels on roofs or as part of the structure of the building (called BIPV). [ 2 ]

Do I need to meter a photovoltaic system?

It is assumed that aluminum framed photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on a “post” and rail mounting system, the most common in the industry today, will be installed by the homeowner. While metering the system is encouraged, the specification does not address system wiring elements for associated system sensors or monitoring equipment.

What is a fixed adjustable photovoltaic support structure?

In order to respond to the national goal of “carbon neutralization” and make more rational and effective use of photovoltaic resources, combined with the actual photovoltaic substation project, a fixed adjustable photovoltaic support structure design is designed.

Can a PV system be installed on a flat roof?

In all cases of retrofits particular consideration to weather sealing is necessary There are many low-weight designs for PV systems that can be used on either sloped or flat roofs (e.g. plastic wedges or the PV-pod), most however, rely on a type of extruded aluminum rails (e.g. Unirac).

How do you attach a PV module to a rail?

Module Clamp: Secures the PV module to the rail. Use four clamps for each Ballast Tray, two on north and south two Ballast Trays. Multiple sizes available depending on thickness of PV module. Wind Deflector: Joins Ballast Trays together into a continuous structural member. Distributes and reduces loading on roof structure.

What is a seismic anchor & microinverter bracket?

Seismic Anchor: Secures the Ballast Tray directly to the building structure through roofing material and/or decking. Provides seismic lateral stability for module array. Microinverter Bracket: Attaches to Ballast Tray and secures microinverter. Works with Enphase, SolarEdge and DirectGrid microinverters.