Overcoming the challenges of installing solar panels on industrial roofs
A significant number of rooftops on industrial buildings have not yet been able to install rooftop solar power systems because the building permits for these buildings do not allow the installation of standard rooftop systems due to the high weight loads of these systems.
The main aspect in this issue is the statics and the resulting potential for roof loads on the system. A conventional load-bearing system is 20-25 kg/m2, a system with lightweight panels is 5-7 kg/m2. Ultralight technology is thus an ideal solution for buildings that are older and where high loads were not considered at all during their design and construction.
At Greenbuddies, we are concerned with this issue and have therefore established a partnership with Sunman, a manufacturer of flexible lightweight eArc panels that allow PV to be installed on buildings that are structurally unsuitable for ballasted systems.
Learn more about Sunman's lightweight panels and our installations.