News on Metal Roof Solar Mounts
2023-04-15
I. Domestic Market & Bidding Updates
1. Large-scale Centralized Procurement by Central State-owned Enterprises
Joint Procurement by SPIC and China Coal Energy (October)
With a total scale exceeding 21GW, Weisheng Technology won multiple bids including fixed steel/Zn-Al-Mg/aluminum mounts and adjustable mounts. Metal mounts accounted for more than 80%, promoting industry standardization.
CGN 2023–2024 Mount Procurement (October)
Five enterprises including Trina Solar and Guoqiang Xingsheng were awarded the 6GW project, with a clear material ratio of Zn-Al-Mg : Hot-dip Galvanized : Offshore Mounts = 8:1:1, highlighting the strategic importance of corrosion-resistant materials.
2. Performance & Technological Breakthroughs of Leading Enterprises
CTECH Co., Ltd. 2023 Annual Report (April)
Full-year revenue reached 6.39 billion yuan (+72.59%), net profit 345 million yuan (+676.58%). Tracking mount revenue was 3.598 billion yuan (+124.13%), with outstanding orders of 4.7 billion yuan, ranking among the top in global market share.
AKcome Metal
Launched the SMART-P push-rod tracking mount suitable for long-span metal roofs to improve power generation efficiency. It also won an 80MW tracking mount project in Europe, strengthening its overseas layout.
Aetess Solar
Unveiled the "Taiyang Ding" all-aluminum BIPV solution at SNEC, covering new roofs and old factory retrofits. Equipped with an obstacle-crossing intelligent cleaning system, it reached SCP4 cleanliness, solving BIPV operation and maintenance challenges.
II. Technological & Product Innovations
1. Material Upgrading: Lightweight & High Corrosion Resistance
Popularization of aluminum alloy
With only one-third the density of steel, it meets roof load limits. In 2023, aluminum alloy mounts accounted for 35% of distributed rooftop applications. Hollow profiles are 40% lighter than traditional designs, saving 25% of renovation costs.
Zn-Al-Mg replacing hot-dip galvanization
Coating thickness is only one-third that of hot-dip galvanizing under equal protection, reducing energy consumption by 30% and improving corrosion self-healing by three times, widely used in coastal high-salt spray environments.
Development of weathering steel
Alloy elements increase strength to 550MPa and service life to 30 years, suitable for metal roof renovations in desert, Gobi and barren areas.
2. Installation Innovation: Zero Penetration & Low Cost
Rail-less mounting systems
Directly clamp standing-seam metal roofs without traditional rails, reducing weight by 85% and material costs by 35%, improving load distribution by 25% and preserving roof warranties.
S-5! PVKIT HUR Certification
Passed the highest FM4478 standard, resisting hurricane-level wind uplift, becoming a top choice for metal roofs in high-wind regions of North America.
SnapNrack TopSpeed
Pre-assembled panel clips improve installation efficiency by 25%, adapting to complex sloped roof scenarios.
3. Deepened BIPV Integration
Longi Centron “LongD 3.0”
Frameless double-glass modules reduce dust attenuation, boost power generation efficiency by 12% and cut LCOE by 5%. Won the bid for the Xi’an Jihua Garden BIPV project at 7.48 yuan/W.
Kseng Solar Waterproof Mounts
The SFS-BIPV-M model uses an M-shaped water channel for fast drainage, with a 25-year design life, suitable for all metal roof BIPV scenarios.
III. International Market Expansion & Exhibition Updates
1. Overseas Benchmark Projects
- United States: SnapNrack and S-5! launched a combined kit with pre-assembled CorruBracket/SolarFoot mounts, cutting on-site bolting and raising efficiency by 30%.
- Vietnam: Huge Energy released a metal roof BIPV system, fully waterproof and easy to maintain, adapting to the hot and humid climate of Southeast Asia.
- Mexico: Kseng Solar exhibited standing-seam and ballasted metal roof mounts for Latin America’s distributed PV market.
2. New Products at International Exhibitions
Intersolar Europe, Germany (June)
GUORUI launched the GS balcony PV mount and BIPV system, favored by European clients for its lightweight and corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy. Myboat displayed the RM-Ad roof mount, a non-penetrating ballasted design for high-rise installations.
All-Energy Australia (October)
Aetess Solar’s MetaRoof Series debuted, featuring custom all-aluminum structures compatible with flat concrete roofs, tiled roofs and more.
IV. Industry Trends & Policies
Policy-driven upgrading
The updated Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Power Station Mounts implemented new 8-degree seismic standards, requiring third-party fatigue resistance reports for connectors, boosting component quality.
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