mounting

Suppliers of assembly and mounting technology are under no small amount of pressure. How can businesses respond? As with so much else, artificial intelligence is here to help.

Ernst Schweizer AG expands its MSP installation system with a new Multitool roof hook that‘s flexible, seriously robust and easy to handle.

The Tri-Roof+ in-roof system offers an installation solution for aesthetic solar installations with no visible support – a solution that replaces parts or all of the roof.

CEO Talk: Demand for mounting technology shows a mixed picture. Private customers remain cautious, while commercial roofs and solar parks continue to grow. Throughout, cost pressures remain high. How can suppliers respond? Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, puts forward his case.

CEO Talk: The market for mounting systems is tough. Competition is fierce and price pressure is high. Manufacturers including K2 Systems are responding with smart innovations. But who – or what – is KAI? And what's behind the motto ‘From Base to Peak’? Let’s find out!

The solar montage company has launched its new browser-based planning tool, Creator, in the European market. The redesigned platform offers a modern interface and improved functionality for configuring PV mounting systems.

PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.

PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.

Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. Our expert at the Schletter Group knows how this affects requirements in the planning and operation of solar roof systems.

Licence-free planning tools from Aerocompact, a new bifacial lightweight glass-glass module from Bauder Solar, Trina's new Honey module for retrofitting and modernisations, and SMA's new high-performance battery inverter – these are pv Europe’s top products of the week.

PV Guided Tours: Flat roofs and façades of industrial and commercial buildings are ideal for photovoltaics, but only if supported by slim and easy-to-install mounting systems. CTO Christian Ganahl explains how clever system design can unlock building surfaces for solar energy.

Aerotool is Aerocompact’s intuitive cloud-based software for planning solar energy systems without location or licence constraints, enabling fast and precise system design in just minutes.

PV Guided Tours: From smart cable management to lightning, surge and fire protection, this complete installation package offers everything from a single source. We take a closer look.

Increasing wind and rain are creating new challenges for ground-mounted plants – but there are solutions that offer greater stability.

The automotive logistics company has unveiled a massive solar carport spanning 100 square meters, designed to park its new vehicles while generating clean energy.

K2 Systems has developed a monitoring system that permanently tracks loads on pitched roofs. Nadine Wade, Product Manager at K2 Systems, outlines what to bear in mind during planning and installation.

This webinar explores the planning of photovoltaic systems for both simple and complex sites, and outlines the design of suitable project tenders. The experts at K2 Systems also reveal their tips and tricks for optimal system design. The recording is available now – free of charge.

This free webinar explores the planning of photovoltaic systems for both simple and complex sites, and outlines the design of suitable project tenders. The experts at K2 Systems also reveal their tips and tricks for optimal system design.

The latest version of the monitoring system extends its use to tiled roofs. Designed by K2 Systems, it helps safeguard photovoltaic modules against damage from excessive snow loads.

Demand for photovoltaic installations remains strong, giving roofers a the opportunity to establish a second mainstay. The latest products from mounting system suppliers cater to this diversification.

System provider IBC Solar presents the latest version of its Aerofix mounting system for flat roofs, now approved for modules of up to three square metres.

The smarter E Europe: Franconian businesses are excelling across all market segments with a new facade system, high-performance modules made in Germany and carports for electric vehicles.

Property manager Patrizia operates vast transshipment centres on the island of Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, and recently commissioned Goldbeck Solar for a major rooftop PV installation.

Video: Julian Perrenoud and Thomas Mueller of Ernst Schweizer explain the innovative, simple, and flexible mounting systems needed for both on-roof and in-roof installations.

For spontaneous bookers: This free webinar explores the planning of photovoltaic systems for both simple and complex sites, and outlines the design of suitable project tenders. In addition, the experts at K2 Systems reveal their tips and tricks for optimal system design.