What follows are the Top Solar Mounting Products for 2021. Take a look at this year’s innovative products (listed alphabetically by company) within the solar racking and mounting category (grouped by pitched roof, flat roof, ground-mount, tracking systems and carports).
See the full list of the 2021 Top Solar Products here.
Aerocompact’s CompactMetal systems are lightweight, stable and intelligent. With fewer parts for more possibilities, CompactMetal is the ideal solution for all trapezoidal and standing seam metal roofs. Our modular design has various heights and tilts and is easy to install. The product is backed by a 25-year product warranty and is certified to UL 2703.
QB-1 utilizes a super-strong and versatile base that’s compatible with a variety of roof types. QB-1 is the ideal rail-based solution on new construction because the mounts can be installed before the roofing. Aluminum cone flashings are sized to fit the post and are available with comp shingle and tile configurations.
MageBracket R Mounting Kit is rail-less solar mounting system for R-panel trapezoidal metal roof with only two parts, mounting bracket and mid- or end-clamp. The angle-adjustable bracket with EPDM sealant fits most R-panel metal roofs and is attached to the side of the rib for better waterproofing. Mid and end-clamps secure solar panels on top of the bracket.
Designed in collaboration with installers, Pegasus Rail System improves rooftop installation at every step. Splice instantly, without tools or interference. Use the Multi-Clamp for 30- to 40-mm frames, both as a mid- and end-clamp. Quickly manage wires for life with no zip ties. Bond rows instantly without tools, lugs or copper.
Easy Feet brackets can be attached to the roof using roof decking fasteners without the need for locating any rafters. Each bracket uses butyl mastic to seal out water and can mount directly over metal or composite shingles.
QuickBOLT makes further innovations to QB2 with Microflashing. New split L-Foot offers compatibility with saddle attachments and increased versatility. The open L-Foot speeds up installation time further, making it easy to drop in rails. Only three parts, 15 seconds to mount, and no sealant required to achieve a watertight seal.
The RT-APEX rail-less PV mounting featuring Roof Tech’s AlphaSeal Technology is compatible with asphalt, metal, TPO and EPDM. Waterproof Flexible Flashing is IBC and IRC 2021 Code Compliant for direct to deck or rafter attachment. Going rail-less now will provide cost savings due to the increase in aluminum and logistics.
SpeedSeal Technology expands to roof attachments that mount directly to the deck with the SpeedSeal DeckFoot and DeckTrack. These rafter independent attachments allow for layout adjustability without needing to locate and attach to rafters. More importantly, installers have the ability to mount on specialty roof structures without standard rafters.
Built for strength and an effortless install experience. NXT Horizon features new Stronghold attachments with FlashLoc technology, an open-channel light rail designed for unfailing wire management, universal module clamps with click-in assembly and rail accessories specifically devised to combine form and function, creating a system with fewer SKUs.
Aerocompact’s CompactFlat S10 Plus system is a compact and tested racking solution which is ideal for high wind areas. The system, as part of the CompactFLAT product range, is an aerodynamic east-west oriented solution for flat roofs. The system is available at a tilt of 10° and with two choices of inter-row spacing.
EkonoRack 2.0 is the simplest, non-penetrating flat roof ballasted system. With its robust and innovative design, the EkonoRack 2.0 is composed of one major component, acting as a ballast tray, windshield mount and multiple panel support. Pre-attached roof mats save time on installation and provide maximum protection for the roof.
The Power Max system is a fully ballasted solar mount that features adjustable inter-row spacing to help avoid any roof obstacles. The high-strength and lightweight composite ballast trays allow for easy transportation and faster installation. A modular design simplifies roof array designs and makes ordering project materials easier.
The TGR High Tilt flat roof mounting system can meet the tilt angle and inter-row spacing that you desire. It is a rail-based system designed to accommodate square arrays with installation efficiencies and lowest total cost, but flexible enough to meet the most challenging flat roof projects. Safe, economic, lightweight, flexible and easy to install.
Unirac believes in evolving our product portfolio. RM10 has evolved. RM10 EVO brings power, simplicity, and flexibility. 13-in. row spacing increases module density by 15% on solar projects. Only three SKUs takes the headache out of project management.
Aerocompact’s CompactGround is a low-profile aerodynamic ground mount system offered as a 15° or 20° south-oriented and a 10° east-west-oriented system. This versatile component-based system is quick to install with minimal tools, which greatly reduces installation time. It can be installed using ground screws or ballasts where ground penetration is prohibited.
APA’s A-Frame 2.0 is an updated design that maintains the adjustability and
benefits of the original, but at a more cost-effective price. Its engineered connections work seamlessly with mainstream SAT’s. The dual post design allows contractors to use ground screws or helicals to manage difficult subsurface conditions for tracker projects.
Full Tilt is an optimized fixed-tilt racking solution designed to meet the challenges of any jobsite. Full Tilt can accommodate any module size and offers self-aligning longhorn panel rails, cinch clip compatibility and the option to install modules in the flat position. Its tables are self-squaring, eliminating the need for adjustment.
DCE has exclusively engineered a racking solution for First Solar’s Series 6 modules. Our Long Span ground-mount solution, which has structurally independent tables to diminish terrain challenges and unmatched adjustability, has been customized to accommodate First Solar Series 6 modules through the utilization of a dynamic clamp mounting technology.
Earth anchor foundations save installers time and money (new US Patent #10,622,938 B2). New handheld Osprey PowerJack quickly load tests anchors in real-time soil conditions. New 100% modular system uses universal, interchangeable parts for multiple combinations. Pre-kitted hardware and steel components deliver on standard pallets in box trucks reducing freight costs; material handling time.
The Power Peak system features a modular design that allows for faster installation of large-scale ground-mount projects. Pre-assembled components reduce installation time and labor without the need for lifting equipment or field modifications. The unique module rails feature built-in wire channels for a professional appearance.
Quest Renewables has developed racking that is resilient to wind speeds of 183 mph. The Windmaster is a ground-mount system that leverages Quest’s knowledge of wind performance upon grouped arrays. The system is available to Florida and Puerto Rico markets in 2022. This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science.
The SFUSA Ground Mount allows for panels mounted up to six high in landscape orientation with custom configurations available. Continuous flight ground screws are used because of their uplift and bearing performance, ease and speed of installation, minimal disturbance to the soil, and the ability to validate capacity during installation.
Solar Pile International’s SXBP revolutionizes pile solutions. The component installs at shallower depths, ideal for frost heave and reactive zones, and can penetrate hard soils and cobble to eliminate pre-drilling. Installation is efficient with a system designed to beat conventional pile installations.
Quick ground mount racking solution when you cannot penetrate the ground. Can be installed on any low-pitch (<7dg) surface. Ideal for landfill/brownfield installations. No assembly is required. Ships ready to install. Just add ballast. Injection molded with proven glass reinforced Nylon. 25-year warranty.
The Voyager+ is a 2P-design solar tracker that optimizes energy capture while simultaneously reducing the manpower and equipment needed for installation. The Voyager+ taps into the benefits of 2P designs with proper management of wind loads and the seamless integration of large, complex solar modules — resulting in a zero-stow design.
The Horizon L:TEC offers the market’s most advanced zero-loss bifacial tracker solution with its signature decoupled drive technology paired with an innovative new locked sprocket system for maximum stability. The new 1P solution allows up to 180 modules, with up to six strings per tracker.
PLP Carports are engineered and optimized for site-specific applications and PV solar installations. The modular structures feature a simplified design and integrated PV module mounting system designed to provide faster assembly rates and labor savings on every project.
For the “not on my roof” solution! Structural steel painted any color, with a seal between panels for a watertight solution. Can clear 24-ft span and can go to 13.6-ft height for RVs.
The “L” braced corners of the SFUSA Solar Pavilion eliminate the need for diagonal bracing in the middle of the array, creating a space for easy people flow. Solar Foundations’ galvanized structure is resistant to rust and can withstand high wind speeds and heavy snow loads across the United States.