The kind of racking system you will need depends on a few key factors

The solar racking system, also called as solar mounting system or solar brackets, is a kind of solar panel mount that can be used to hold the solar panel up to 20 or 30 years. In terms of its types, there are roof solar mounting system, ground solar mounts, and floating solar mounting system, etc. Then the kind of solar racking system you will need depends on a few key factors.

Types of Solar Racking Systems

Roof System

If you want to install your solar system on the roof, you can learn about some roof solar mounts. Most roof solar mounts are made of aluminum alloy, because the roof's load capacity is limited. Choosing the aluminum alloy as the material is more suitable for roof solar system for its light weight. And the roof solar mounting system is also easy to fasten on your roof's beam and rafters. But for this kind of roof type, you may need to penetrate your roof to install the roof solar brackets. If you don't want to penetrate your roof, for example, you have metal or tile roof, the racking system can be non-penetrating also. You can choose the standing seams or kliploks to attached on your roof, or you can take some waterproof measures during installation.

Ground-mounted Racking Systems

The ground-mounted solar racking systems can be installed on the ground. In terms of its material, it can be made of aluminum alloy, carbon steel, or stainless steel. The aluminum alloy ground solar brackets are light and easy to install. It can be installed on the ground or roof. Besides, the aluminum alloy solar mounts require nearly no maintenance cost. At present, the hot-dipped galvanizing is the main anticorrosion method for ground solar mounts. Basically, the surface coating thickness need to reach up to 55-80μm. For some environment with high corrosion, the thickness even needs to be more than 100μm, and annually maintenance required also.

Floating Solar Racking System

Floating solar PV mounting system, also called as FPV, is a solar panel mounted on a structure that floats on water, typically a reservoir or a lake. If you want to install a large or small solar power station but no available land space or roof, the floating solar is a new alternative for you. You can no worry about the maintenance or installation, because the floating solar mounting system is easy to install and maintain. It only needs to install on the shore and then pull it into the water. And the installation process is as simple as Lego game. As for its performance, the floating solar has higher power generation than the same large area of ground solar.

We have talked about different types of solar racking systems and the factors you need to think about based on the types you choose. Hope these recommendations are helpful for you. If you are looking for a good solar brackets supplier or solution provider, you can find mibet energy. We are professional and rich experienced in solar industry for more than 10 years.