Renusol sets new record in PV mounting test

The Cologne-based mounting systems manufacturer Renusol is the new record holder for mounting solar modules onto roofs. Armed with its MetaSole mounting system, Renusol took part in the a mounting test and finished with a mounting time of nine minutes and three seconds. Experts from the German Solar Energy Society (DGS) judged the mounting competition.
"Renusol required just over a minute to mount each module. I found the mounting system impressive because very few components are needed for installation. This allows for an extremely fast and uncomplicated mounting process," reports Eva Schubert, an expert from the German Solar Energy Society. "The short rails and clamps, which are as thin as possible, reduce costs and weight, especially during transportation." In addition, installers only require a few tools to fasten the modules onto roofs, eliminating the need for special tools and rivets.
During the test, eight of Centrosolar's crystalline modules with a total output of 2 kilowatt peaks (kWp) were installed onto a trapezoidal metal sheet roof using the MetaSole system. To date, the mounting system suppliers Schletter, Donauer Solartechnik, Creotecc and REM have taken part in the mounting competition alongside Renusol.
"When developing MetaSole, we wanted to make the mounting process as quick and efficient as possible. Given the current cost pressures prevalent in the photovoltaics industry, not only does the substructure have to be as cost-effective as possible, but it is also important to ensure the shortest possible mounting time and provide systems that are optimal for logistical purposes," explains Stefan Ast, Head of Marketing at Renusol.