ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR STRUCTURE
In a rooftop system, panels for solar power are put on top of the building. It could be a home, business or big factory-like place. Installation of rooftop solar panels mounting structure is further divided into two types, which are:
On top of the roof, there are two types of structures. These are called-:
- Standard Rooftop Structure
- Elevated Rooftop Structure
Let’s learn more about these types of rooftop mounting structures one at a time.
(I)Standard Rooftop Mounting Structure
Solar Panel Structures on Rooftops are important for good solar installations. The following are the common types:
(a) Railed Mounting Structure: In a rail-mounted setup, solar panels are set on rails by using clamps. These tracks, usually made of aluminum, are safely fixed to your roof using nuts and screws.
(b) Rail-less/Ballasted Mounting System: A ballasted mounting structure, with no rails, is a way to set up solar panels. You put them right on the roof using special tools. This way saves money and makes it easier to put solar panels on roofs.
(c) Shared Rail Mounting System: Like the railed system, the shared rail mounting system uses just three rails to put up two rows of solar panels. The middle rail is used by both rows, making it a good choice for putting up solar panels.
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(II) Elevated Solar Panel Structure
In high solar panel buildings, the solar panels are put at a height of 10 to 15 feet above the roof top. This setup makes a tiny space like a room under the mounting frame. Putting solar panels on rooftops is a usual and easy way to do it.
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