2023 Global Solar Ballasted Mounting Solutions: Key Industry News & Project Updates
2023-12-28
Overview
Product Innovations & Certifications
IronRidge BX Ballasted Systems Earn UL 3741 Listing
In January 2023, IronRidge’s BX ballasted mounting solution obtained UL 3741 certification alongside UL 2703, enabling design without MLPE devices to cut material and installation costs and boost design flexibility.
Sunforson Launches SFS-FR-04 Ballasted Flat Roof Racking
In February 2023, Sunforson released a modular ballasted system with simplified structure, high stability, and scalable layout to maximize roof space utilization while reducing ballast weight.
Spanish Startup Landatu Solar Unveils Plastic Ballast Mounts
Also in February 2023, Landatu Solar introduced a lightweight HDPE ballast system (<3kg per unit) fillable with water, sand, or gravel, stackable for transport and ideal for flat-surface PV.
PowerField Energy Deploys Ballasted Racking for Utility-Scale Projects
In July 2023, PowerField’s portable PowerRack ballasted system entered utility-scale applications, using on-site gravel/crushed rock for ballast and tool-free clip assembly for rapid construction.
Major Project Applications
New York Landfill Solar Projects (10MW)
In July 2023, Polar Racking supplied ballasted foundations for two 10MW landfill solar plants in New York, providing non-penetrating anchoring for fixed-tilt and tracker systems without damaging landfill caps.
Japan 7.59MW Rooftop PV with Ballasted Mounts
In August 2023, a 7.59MW distributed PV project across Ibaraki, Yamanashi, and Miyagi prefectures adopted aluminum alloy ballasted mounting, engineered for 150cm snow load and 45m/s wind speed for harsh winter conditions.
Qingdao 5.75MW Industrial Rooftop PV Grid-Connection
In November 2023, Clenergy’s SolarRoof Ascent ballasted system was used for a 5.75MW industrial rooftop project, featuring aerodynamic optimization, reduced ballast demand, and tool-free assembly to shorten construction cycles.
California 2.2MW Commercial Solar Project
In December 2023, Pearl Crop’s 2.2MWdc PV installation employed ballasted and rail-mounted systems across 251,114 sq ft, scheduled for completion in late 2023.
Industry Trends in 2023
- Lightweight & Aerodynamic Design: Optimized ballast weight and wind resistance to lower roof loading.
- Modular & Tool-Free Installation: Improved construction efficiency by over 20% vs conventional systems.
- Landfill & Brownfield Expansion: Ballasted foundations became the preferred choice for constrained sites.
- Global Certification & Standardization: UL, IEC compliance accelerated cross-market adoption.
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