In the last few years, purchasing a solar panel has become easier. Yet, it still challenging to find helpful information on solar panel racking and mounting systems. Solar panel mounts are used to integrate your solar panel system. There are many variations available for you to choose, no matter your roof solar system or ground mounting system.

Here we will provide an expert review of solar panel mounting solutions for roofs.

What is solar panel mounting and racking?

Photovoltaic mounting systems (also called solar module racking) are used to fix solar panel on surfaces like roofs, building facades, or the ground. These mounting systems generally enable retrofitting of solar panels on roofs or as part of the structure of the building (called BIPV).

What are the key components of a solar racking system?

Solar panel mounting system has 3 main components:

* Roof attachments

* Module clamps

* Mounting rails

Each component plays a important role in supporting your panels, to ensure you get a firm structure and make sure you get the most amount of solar power.

Roof attachments

The roof attachments are used to drilled into your roof to secure the mounting system in place.

The holes these drills create will be surrounded EPDM washer, to prevent water from getting into the hole. Yet, roof attachments are different for each roof type.

Module clamps

The module clamps connect the mounting rails to the drilled-in roof attachments. There are different models of clamp types for various angle and corner of the solar panel.

Mounting rails

The mounting rail connected to the roof attachments by module clamps that will then support the solar panels. And the rails can be secured to most roof angles.

Where to buy solar panel mounts?

DIY solar system is popular now, If DIY is the route you want to go, you can choose the adjustable solar mount. CORIGY's solar mount with the adjusted angle , and it is quite easy to install. Even you can take out for camping electric power. Corigy can also provide multiple mounting systems for pitched roof, tin roof, flat roof, wall, RV roof and balcony.

In terms of security, Corigy has a professional engineering team, which can provide you with more appropriate installation solutions. And calculate its stability under different wind and snow loads for you.