Top 5 mistakes we should avoid while planning and installing solar PV modules on rooftop

3 – Wrong mounting clamp position

For better stability and longer life of the project, solar PV modules should be mounted properly over the module mounting structure. Every manufacturer provides mounting clamp positions in the installation manual, which should be followed.

If we do not follow the same and mount the module with the wrong positions of mounting clamps, then it will cause structural instability. During the high wind speed instances, structure failure chances will increase. This will ultimately cause safety issues and lower performance.

Wrong Practice: Wrong mounting clamp position
Manufacturer’s recommendation example

Hence, the manufacturer’s installation manual should be followed to get the correct position of mounting clamps

4 – Uneven height of adjacent solar PV modules or tables

Uneven heights of adjacent solar PV modules or tables should not be planed on the same rooftop. If such a situation happens, then the higher height module or table will create a shadow over the lower height module or table.

Shadow will cause Hot Spots on solar PV modules and will lower the performance of the project.

Wrong practice: uneven height of adjacent modules

Hence, it is always recommended to install solar PV modules or tables at the same height on the same rooftop.

5 – Inaccurate placement of solar PV modules

While planning and installing solar PV modules or arrays, a setback area should always be left. In the event space is not left, it will cause:

  • Dificulty in module cleaning and access – Lower performance issues
  • More prone to higher wind pressures – Stucture stability issues
Wrong practice: Inaccurate placement of PV modules

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