Flat-panel solar mount

Can solar panels be installed on a flat roof?

Flat roof solar panel mounting systems require a specific approach. To install solar PV on south facing flat roof we would use a ballasted system. This means the roof is not penetrated (which would let in water on a flat roof), and the system is unable to be lifted or tipped over by the wind.

How do flat roof solar panels work?

Flat Roof Solar panels are usually mounted onto a tub, and weighed down by ballast (gravel, paving slabs, bricks, rocks etc) in order to resist high winds. Or alternatively, the panels are mounted onto metal frames. This is usually determined by the building structure and location. Your home will benefits from green, clean, renewable energy.

Can I mount a solar panel on a narrowboat?

If you live on a boat, take a look at the special, heavy-duty tilting adjustable sets for narrowboats. All PV roof type mounting kits in stock for any sized solar panel, or any type of roof. From pantiles, concrete or roman tiles, or slate on a house roof, to corrugated or flat roof mounts - we have a solar pv mounting solution.

Why should you choose a flat roof solar system?

Flat roofs provide easy access and plenty of room for installation and maintenance. Flat roof systems take up more space per kW than on-roof photovoltaic systems. This is because, there must be a separation between rows of the PV panels, in order to prevent one row from shading another.

What types of solar Mounts do you offer?

From any tile (such as concrete, flat, roman pantiles or slate), to corrugated or trapezoidal: we have a roof solar mounting kit to suit. Our ground solar mounts with triangular frames, also double-up for use on flat roofs too. If you live on a boat, take a look at the special, heavy-duty tilting adjustable sets for narrowboats.

What is a flat roof mounting kit?

Flat roof mounting kits using a triangle frame to provide vertical fixing for many small to medium size solar panels. High quality material provide a long service life. The triangle flat roof and ground mounting kits are ideal for locations where a normal solar panel fixing solution will not be suited or work.