Global Market Boom: PV Mounting Bracket System Hits a Record High

Technological Innovation: Intelligence, Lightweight and High Corrosion Resistance Become Mainstream

1. Intelligent Tracking Systems Lead the Revolution in Power Generation Efficiency

• Nextracker signed the world’s largest tracking bracket order of 3GW in August, and its NX Horizon system could additionally boost power generation by 6%.
• China’s CTBU (Citic Pacific Botai) launched a new-generation multi-point drive tracking system, reducing steel consumption by 25% and extending service life to more than 30 years through high-end anti-corrosion coatings.
• According to the 2023 data from the National PV Experimental Platform, the power generation of dual-axis tracking systems was 26.52% higher than that of fixed systems.

2. Lightweight Materials Reshape Product Design and Durability

• Global shipments of aluminum alloy brackets exceeded 850,000 tons. With a density only one-third of steel and excellent corrosion resistance, they achieved a penetration rate of 70% in the distributed PV market.
• The corrosion resistance of zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel is three times that of ordinary hot-dip galvanized steel, rapidly becoming the mainstream material for main beams and purlins.
• Carbon fiber composite brackets reduced weight by 40% and cost by 22%, and were gradually promoted in harsh environments such as plateaus and offshore areas.

3. Modular and Quick-install Systems Greatly Shorten Construction Periods

• AEROCOMPACT launched the COMPACTFLAT SN2 rail system, suitable for 2348×1303mm large-size modules, supporting south and east-west layout.
• Esdec Solar launched the Wave mounting system for commercial and industrial roofs, adopting tool-free locks and long-edge clamping designs to simplify installation steps.
• IBC Solar upgraded the AeroFix G3 flat roof system at Intersolar Europe 2023, optimizing joint and wind deflector installation efficiency.
• 9Sun Solar unveiled an adjustable pitched roof bracket with adjustable leg angles, more suitable for high-wind speed and complex terrain projects such as those in the Philippines.

Chinese PV Mounting Bracket Leaders Lead Global Expansion

• CTBU’s net profit surged 676.58% to 345 million yuan, and tracking bracket revenue rose 124.13% year-on-year.
• Trina Solar ranked sixth globally in tracking bracket shipments with a 6% market share, representing a year-on-year growth rate of 100%, the fastest worldwide.
• Viv PV won the title of "2023 Outstanding PV Bracket Enterprise among China’s PV Top 100" with its advanced tracking systems.

Policies and Standards Promote Industrial Upgrading

• China’s new Technical Standard for PV Power Station Brackets (GB/T 35642-2023) came into force in 2023, requiring brackets to have 8-degree seismic resistance and third-party fatigue testing for all connection parts.
• The EU’s Net Zero Industry Act and the U.S. IRA encourage local manufacturing, pushing global enterprises to accelerate the layout of regional production capacity.
• Green manufacturing has become popular: leading smart factories reduced energy consumption by 45%–60% through laser cutting, waste heat recovery and other technologies.