Roof Mounted Solar Tracking System

A tall pole mounted system couldn t work on a roof.

Roof mounted solar tracking system.

The red line represents a fixed roof mount system south facing at a 30 tilt. It s important to choose high quality components for a long lasting weatherproof installation. Roof mount solar racking systems a roof mount is a great option if your roof is sun exposed and in good condition. Mounts are used to attach solar panels to the roof ground or another surface on your property.

Traditional ground mounted dual axis tracker s attach tables of panels on a pole many feet off the ground. A solar tracking system maximizes your solar system s electricity production by moving your panels to follow the sun throughout the day which optimizes the angle at which your panels receive solar radiation. They are typically not used in most residential solar projects but have a place in the utility scale and commercial industrial solar market. Wattsun only recommended for large scale commercial installs a solar panel mount or solar racking system is the foundation that holds your solar array in place.

Reducing the pv booster s support to one single panel helped lessen weight but a new pivoting tracking solution was necessary. Most grid tied systems use the flush roof mounted arrangement while off grid systems usually use a roof ground mount or tracker that allows for seasonal tilt angle adjustment to provide maximum solar production throughout the year. Racking and mounting products for all roof top ground mount and solar tracker pv arrays. With proper installation a sturdy mount secures your panels in harsh weather and protects your investment.

Our large assortment of solar racking and mounting components can be uniquely fitted for any type of solar energy system. While the fixed system never reaches maximum power the tracker maintains full power output throughout most of the day from dawn to dusk a significant increase in production over the roof mount system. It couldn t support the weight or wind loads. Solar panel mounting and tracking systems come in a variety of different options and work to make your solar panel array as effective and efficient as possible.

Solar trackers are typically used for ground mounted solar panels and large free standing solar installations like solar trees. You ll need flashings clamps or tile hooks to attach the racks to your rooftop. Your final mounting choice will be dependant on available space with regard to exposure to sun. Gm industries inc s approach is to provide the highest yielding photovoltaic pv system available anywhere a solar system with dual axis tracking rather than a fixed array system or bleacher mounts and roof mounted panels.