Solar racking system plays a crucial role in PV power generation and is called the “skeleton” of PV power plant. It is mainly used for supporting, mounting and fixing solar panels to ensure that the PV modules work stably under various environmental conditions and realize the efficient conversion of solar energy to electricity.
I. Solar Product Classification
1. Solar Roof Mounting SystemSolar Tin Roof Bracket. Solar Tile Roof Bracket. Solar Flat Roof Bracket. Solar Plastic Bracket. Others Solar Roof Mounting System
2. Solar Ground Mounting SystemSolar Ground Bracket. Solar Pole Bracket.
Solar Carport Bracket
3. RV Solar Panel MountABS Bracket. Z bracket. Others RV Solar Panel Mount
4. OtherSolar Cable Clip. Solar Hook.
II. Product Material
Common solar racking materials include aluminum alloy, stainless steel, carbon steel and so on. Aluminum alloy bracket has the characteristics of light weight, beautiful and durable, corrosion resistance, etc., but its bearing capacity is low, the price is high, generally used for distributed photovoltaic projects on the roof of the building with requirements for load-bearing. Galvanized steel bracket performance is stable, the manufacturing process is mature, high bearing capacity, is currently the most common application of photovoltaic bracket, mainly used in the strength of the requirements of the power station, such as large ground power station.
III. Application Scene Classification
1. Ground mounting system: Ground mounting system is installed on the ground, usually used in large-scale PV power plants or distributed power generation projects. Ground mounting system is suitable for large-scale PV power stations, industrial plants, agricultural greenhouses and other places with large land space.
2. Roof Bracket Systems: Roof bracket systems are installed on the roof of a building, including pitched roofs, flat roofs, and other types. It is suitable for the roofs of commercial buildings, industrial plants, schools, warehouses and other buildings.
3. Facade Racking System: The facade racking system is installed on the building façade and combined with the building wall, which is commonly used in BIPV systems. Suitable for high-rise buildings, cultural buildings, office buildings and other buildings with large facades.
IV. Global Localization Trends
In recent years, countries around the world have introduced localization policies that have had a significant impact on the PV mounting industry. The U.S. intended to develop local PV production capacity as early as 2020, and passed the IRA bill in 2022, which explicitly proposes to support the development of the local PV industry. SMM expects that the implementation of the IRA policy will drive at least an additional 200 - 300GW of PV installed capacity and lead to more than $200 billion of new investment, and the local production capacity of U.S. PV mounts will also accelerate its expansion. The EU has pursued a series of industrial policies to accelerate decarbonization in the PV manufacturing sector since 2019, and the Net Zero Industry Act of November 2023 further clarifies the goal of local manufacturing. However, compared with the US, the EU still has a large gap between the strength of its financial support and cash inputs, and is facing problems such as high production costs, difficulties in sales, backlogs of inventories, and declining production capacity. India also has a strong determination to develop indigenous PV manufacturing, mainly by raising import tariffs to raise prices. The Middle East and North Africa has attracted foreign companies to invest in factories by implementing differential tariffs on raw materials for photovoltaic mounts and providing subsidies for the construction of local production capacity, among other measures. Overall, localized capacity building in the global PV industry has become an irreversible trend.
V. Conclusion
In conclusion, solar racking system has an important position in the photovoltaic industry, and despite the challenges it faces, it has a promising future. With the continuous innovation of technology and market expansion, solar racking system will make a greater contribution to the development of global clean energy.
