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2023 Roof-Clamp-Solar-Mounting Market Booms: Driven by Technological Innovation and Policy Dividends, Global Demand Continues to Surge
2023-04-24
Global PV Industry News] In 2023, with the accelerated transformation of global renewable energy, the distributed photovoltaic (PV) market has witnessed explosive growth. As a core supporting component for rooftop PV installation, the roof-clamp-solar-mounting has achieved remarkable breakthroughs in market scale by virtue of its advantages such as convenient installation, rooftop-friendliness and strong adaptability. It has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the PV industry chain, attracting global enterprises to increase their layout, with technological iteration and market expansion developing in a two-way way.
Strong policy support has become the core driving force for the rise of the roof-clamp-solar-mounting market. Globally, various countries have introduced incentive policies for renewable energy to promote the popularization of rooftop PV. In China, the National Energy Administration has promoted the implementation of the pilot program for distributed PV in entire counties, driving more than 676 pilot counties and districts across the country to complete registered projects exceeding 120GW. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development clearly requires that the PV coverage rate of roofs of newly-built public institutions and factory buildings shall not be less than 50%. Twelve provinces including Zhejiang and Shandong have even introduced local mandatory installation policies, directly driving a sharp increase in demand for rooftop clamp brackets. In 2023, the domestic rooftop bracket market scale reached 24.56 billion yuan, of which the proportion of clamp-type brackets increased significantly. In overseas markets, the European Union clearly requires that 30% of suitable roofs must be installed with PV systems by 2026. Countries such as Germany, France and Italy have launched special subsidies, focusing on supporting the application of non-drilling clamp brackets, further opening up global market space.
Continuous breakthroughs in technological innovation have promoted the comprehensive upgrading of the product experience and performance of roof-clamp-solar-mounting. In 2023, global enterprises focused on core needs such as non-drilling, lightweight and resistance to extreme weather, and launched a number of innovative products. Pegasus Solar from the United States launched the Ski Prail clamp system, which can reduce the number of entire rows of guide rails, brackets and rooftop drilling. A single construction team can save 10,000 pounds of materials per year, eliminate 1,500 rooftop penetration risks, and at the same time resist strong winds of 160 miles per hour and snow loads of 40 pounds per square foot. It is suitable for various types of sloping roofs, and no additional learning cost is required for installation, which greatly improves construction efficiency. Grace Solar from China launched the GS-Energy standing seam roof clamp, which adopts aluminum/stainless steel mixed materials. The zero-penetration design can protect the integrity of the roof. It has been tested to resist strong winds of 216 kilometers per hour (60 meters per second), and the project installation can be completed in 48 hours. A single project can save 1,500-2,800 euros in labor costs. In the 15,000-square-meter logistics center project in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, it helped the owner achieve a 3.2-year investment payback period. In addition, enterprises such as S-5! and Esdec Solar have also launched targeted products. The S-5-RC™ clamp is suitable for specific metal roof profiles, achieving zero-penetration installation without later maintenance; the long-edge clamp system launched by CPX under Esdec is suitable for large components, reducing assembly steps, supporting the installation of large panels of 40 meters × 40 meters, compatible with various roof materials, and providing a 20-year product warranty.
The explosive growth of market demand has driven the continuous optimization of the global roof-clamp-solar-mounting industrial pattern. Data show that the global solar bracket market scale reached 21.24 billion US dollars in 2023, of which the rooftop clamp-type bracket, as a core segment, grew much faster than the industry average. In the Chinese market, leading enterprises such as Arctech Solar, Qingyuan Co., Ltd. and Trina Solar occupy the main market share by virtue of their large-scale production advantages. At the same time, small and medium-sized enterprises focus on customized solutions and form differentiated competitiveness in the BIPV supporting clamp bracket field. In 2023, the growth rate of this segment reached 34%, 16 percentage points higher than the industry average. In overseas markets, European and American enterprises occupy the high-end market with their technological accumulation, while Chinese enterprises accelerate their overseas expansion with cost advantages. In 2023, the export volume of domestic rooftop brackets increased by 63% year-on-year, and Southeast Asia and the Middle East have become the main growth markets. The overseas revenue ratio of leading enterprises has exceeded 27%. In terms of regional distribution, East China, South China and Central China contribute more than 72% of China's market share, and the three provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Guangdong account for 41.3% in total. Overseas, Europe and North America are the core demand markets, with demand concentrated on industrial and commercial rooftop projects.
Cost optimization and scenario expansion have further released the market potential of roof-clamp-solar-mounting. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the price of aluminum alloy profiles decreased by 11.2% year-on-year, driving the cost of the bracket system down by 6.8%. Coupled with the improvement of enterprise production efficiency, the terminal installation cost continued to decrease, stimulating the release of demand in multiple scenarios such as household and industrial and commercial. In terms of scenario application, clamp-type brackets have expanded from traditional color steel tile and concrete roofs to special scenarios such as metal roofs, historical building roofs and alpine wooden houses. They are suitable for various roof forms such as low-slope and high-slope, and can flexibly avoid obstacles such as roof vents. At the same time, in coastal areas, magnesium-aluminum alloy clamp brackets have a market share of more than 37% by virtue of their lightweight and corrosion-resistant advantages. In addition, intelligent upgrading has become a new trend. In 2023, the market penetration rate of intelligent clamp bracket systems equipped with IoT sensors reached 17%, which can realize the whole life cycle management, with a premium capacity of 28%, further improving product added value.
Industry insiders said that 2023 is a key explosive year for the roof-clamp-solar-mounting industry. The combination of policy dividends, technological innovation and cost optimization has promoted the large-scale application and global layout of products. In the future, with the popularization of BIPV technology, the expansion of overseas markets and the deepening of the application of green materials, rooftop clamp-type solar brackets will continue to upgrade towards integration, intelligence and customization. They are expected to continue to benefit from the rapid development of the global PV industry and become the core preferred solution for distributed PV installation.
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