Mounting a Solar PV System
There are many different ways in which PV panels can be mounted onto a roof or the ground. Each of the ones Segen can supply is described below. The most appropriate type will be determined once a full site survey has been undertaken.
Pitched Roof Mounting Rails
Using various different attachments designed for the type of roof covering, e.g. tiles or slate, a mounting rail system is attached to the main structure of the roof and the PV panels are attached to the rails. This is a flexible arrangement allowing most configurations and sizes of PV panels to be attached to all common roof types.
Following a site survey, an MCS installer will design a suitable system including the attachment and ensure that the roof structure is strong enough to take the required weight.
Ground Mounted
Solar panels can be installed on a ground-mounted structure that can easily be orientated to maximise energy capture.
These poles require minimal foundations to be prepared and the systems can be rapidly installed at a height above the ground to suit the requirements of the location.
These systems can withstand wind speeds up to 120MPH, which is probably more than the average building can.
Flat Roof
On suitable flat roofs, solar PV panels can be mounted on metal racking systems which are angled at about 15 degrees to improve the energy capture.
These systems are quick and simple to install and following a detailed site survey, an MCS installer will recommend a suitable system, depending on the type and strength of the roof. Segen can also supply non-intrusive trays that are ballasted with sand or gravel, or an interlocking system suitable for lighter weight roof structures.
In Roof
An elegant solution for tiled roofs is to remove a number of tiles and mount the PV panels flush with the surrounding tiles. This reduces the visual impact of the solar photovoltaic system and can help with obtaining planning permission in sensitive areas or on listed buildings.
This type of mounting system is slightly more expensive than the standard "on roof" type.
This will provide a budgetary price for the various systems we offer.