Roll-A-Rack, a developer of patented, on-site-manufactured solar racking systems, will introduce SunChord, its new multi-purpose ground-mounted system, at RE+ 2026 in Las Vegas.
SunChord solar racking from Roll-A-Rack.
SunChord is a low-profile solar racking designed to use less land than conventional fixed-tilt racking or trackers. It is composed of two components: gutter channels and clamp brackets that attach to solar panels. SunChord assembles using what Roll-A-Rack has dubbed its “snap-slide-secure” system.
“The next generation of solar technology needs to do more than produce clean electricity. It needs to make better use of land, minimize environmental impacts and create value beyond the energy generated,” said Don Scipione, founder of Roll-A-Rack. “SunChord reflects our vision of harmonizing sun and earth, combining solar energy production with rainwater harvesting and soil conservation in a system that can unlock new opportunities for solar development on land where conventional approaches fall short.”
Roll-A-Rack claims an array using SunChord can capture 95% of rain that falls it using its racking channels to redirect the water. The company sees potential for the racking in agrivoltaic applications, sites with land constraints, on brownfields and where ground disturbance should be limited.
SunChord is assembled on-site using a roll-forming device similar to producing roof-edge gutters. SunChord was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Integrated Energy Systems Office and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The company has two issued U.S. patents, a patent application pending, wind-tunnel ratings and UL 2703 certification.
Roll-A-Rack is planning to supply SunChord for up to five pilot projects. Interested EPCs and developers can contact the company at [email protected].
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