In 2024, the field of roof photovoltaic mounting components achieved a series of quantifiable, real advances in technological innovation, material development, and market expansion. The following key data information is compiled based on publicly available patent data, corporate financial reports, and industry research reports from 2024.

I. Patent Innovation Data

1.1 SPIC Aluminum & Power Technology Engineering: 70% Weight Reduction in PV Module Connection Device

In July 2024, the "PV Module Connection Device" developed by SPIC Aluminum & Power Technology Engineering received a utility model patent authorization from the China National Intellectual Property Administration.

Key Data:

The bottom of the device adopts a steel‑aluminum composite structure, achieving a 70% weight reduction compared to traditional modules

Effectively addresses the issues of insufficient load‑bearing capacity and safety risks associated with traditional roof PV module installation

As of July 2024, the company held a total of 50 valid patents, including 7 invention patents, 41 utility model patents, and 2 design patents

1.2 Sichuan Juxing Energy Management: 5 Mounting Component Patents Approved

Between July and August 2024, Sichuan Juxing Energy Management Co., Ltd. received 5 utility model patent authorizations in a concentrated period:

1.3 Trina Solar: Press‑Fit Module Patent Reduces Installation Costs

In November 2024, Trina Solar Co., Ltd. filed a patent application for "Press‑Fit Assembly and PV Roof" (Publication No. CN 119041638 A). This press‑fit assembly is suitable for A‑frame PV roofs, eliminating the need for dedicated color‑coated steel sheet structures, offering convenient connection and lower cost, and can be adapted to different roof types and projects.

II. Material Innovation Data

2.1 Chengde Vanadium & Titanium: Full Coverage of PV Mount Steel Series Specifications

On November 16, 2024, PV mount steel with a thickness of 5.5 mm and tensile strength of 750 MPa, custom‑developed and produced by Chengde Vanadium & Titanium, successfully rolled off the production line for export to high‑end overseas customers.

Key Data:

Achieved full coverage of PV mount steel series specifications, including the thinnest gauge of 1.5 mm and the highest strength of 800 MPa

From January to October 2024, sales volume of PV mount steel increased by 8% year‑on‑year

Products feature excellent characteristics such as no coating required, light weight, and high strength

2.2 Baoshan Iron & Steel: Danxia Steel Monthly Orders Exceed 12,000 Tons

In June 2024, Baoshan Iron & Steel's "Sun Chaser" green PV mount series was showcased at the SNEC exhibition and won the "Megawatt Emerald Award."

Key Data:

In May 2024, monthly orders for Danxia Steel exceeded 12,000 tons

Completed batch supply of 7,000 tons for a tidal flat project, marking the first large‑scale application of bare super‑weather‑resistant steel in a domestic marine tidal flat project (C5 environment)

As of June 2024, cumulative supply of Danxia Steel exceeded 45,000 tons, supporting a total of 1.5 GW of applied projects

Application scenarios cover mountain areas, coal mine backfill, iron ore waste dumps, agrivoltaics, aquaculture photovoltaics, deserts, marine tidal flats, and other PV+ scenarios

III. Market Landscape Data (Wood Mackenzie 2024 Annual Report)

According to the "Global Solar PV Tracker Market Report 2025" released by the internationally renowned energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie, the global tracker market set new records in 2024.

3.1 Global Market Overall Data

Important Milestone: Global tracker shipments exceeded 100 GW for the first time in 2024.

3.2 Global Tracker Company Rankings (2024)

Chinese Company Performance:

Arctech Solar's tracker system shipments reached 17.41 GW in 2024, a 127.93% year‑on‑year increase

Trina Solar's mounting business achieved shipments of 7.3 GW, with continued growth in its tracker business

Amtech's global tracker shipments reached 2.55 GW in 2024, a 40% year‑on‑year increase, exceeding the industry average

3.3 Regional Market Data (2024)

Regional Market Share Details:

India market: Arctech Solar shipped 7.6 GW, with a 48% market share, ranking first

Europe market: TrinaTracker ranked fourth with a 10% market share, the only Chinese company among the top five suppliers in Europe

Middle East market: Arctech Solar ranked first in shipments, TrinaTracker ranked fourth

3.4 Chinese Companies' Overseas Production Base Layouts (2024)

IV. Technology Application Data

4.1 Large‑Span Flexible Mount Project Data

On July 31, 2024, the test array of the Haikou Meilan Fishery‑Solar Complementary Photovoltaic Power Generation Project under PowerChina New Energy Company was fully connected to the grid.

Key Technical Data:

Maximum span of 41 meters, currently the largest single‑span flexible mount in coastal typhoon‑prone areas in China

The project is located in a coastal high‑wind pressure zone: 25‑year basic wind pressure of 0.766 kN/m², 50‑year basic wind pressure of 0.902 kN/m²

Final plan adopted a flexible mount solution with a maximum single span of 41 meters and 11.39 MW across four arrays

4.2 Tracker Power Generation Benefit Empirical Data

On May 16, 2024, the 2024 annual data results were released from the National Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Empirical Experimental Platform (Daqing Base):

Horizontal single‑axis trackers increased power generation by 15.9% compared to fixed mounts

Trackers performed better during peak sunlight hours in the local area

AI Intelligent Tracking Technology:

Using intelligent algorithms can further increase power generation by 2%–4% compared to conventional tracking

The additional power generation is mainly distributed during morning and evening periods

V. Data Sources

All data in this article are sourced from publicly available information from 2024:

Patent authorization announcements from the China National Intellectual Property Administration

Official company releases (SPIC, Baoshan Iron & Steel, etc.)

Wood Mackenzie's "Global Solar PV Tracker Market Report 2025"

Public results from PowerChina and the National Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Empirical Experimental Platform