What follows are the Top Solar Mounting Products for 2020. 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 2020 Top Solar Products here.
The CrossRail 44-X is tested up to 200 mph winds and 100 PSF snow, making it viable in all solar markets. The rail was also launched with a line of single-tool (13 mm) hardware to simplify installations. The 44-X along with the new mid clamp allows for in-rail wire management.
The system uses industry-leading flashing products, promoting rapid installation while forming a rigid solar mounting platform. The adaptable design is complemented by its simple installation and feature-rich mounting rails, designed for use with both shared-rail and fully-railed mounting configurations. The KB10 rails offer integrated wire management, side mounting and common fasteners for a clean and fast installation.
MageBracket F is a simple and low-cost mounting bracket for R-panel trapezoidal or standing seam metal roof. The bracket has butyl sealing gaskets and fits any R-panel trapezoidal or standing seam metal roof of any profile as long as there is 1-1/2″ wide flat area on the metal roof.
Pioneers of the original “Top Mount” system in 2012, QuickBOLT evolves its patented design, releasing QB2. Composed of only 3 parts, QB2 takes less than 30 seconds to install. The L-Foot and Dual Drive Shoulder Screw compress the Microflashing to prevent leaks, saving you time and protecting your roof’s integrity.
The RT-APEX rail-less PV mounting system with flexible flashing compatible with asphalt, metal, TPO and EPDM. Certified by the International Code Council (ICC ESR-3575), PE stamped letters are available for direct to deck or rafter attachment. Roof Tech’s self-flashing systems help to preserve the integrity of the roof.
Now available with a black anodized top grab, the S-5-PVKIT 2.0 solar attachment solution provides a simple, secure and economical method for direct-attaching solar panels to any metal roof’s seams or ribs. The new black attachment provides a clean, aesthetically pleasing appearance to match black PV module frames.
SpeedSeal Foot saves time on the roof with fewer steps and fewer tools while maintaining the integrity of the roof shingles. It eliminates nail holes and damage to shingles. SpeedSeal Technology creates flashing reliability in a single attachment from its lag-driven seal that fills all voids on the roof.
A metal roof mounting solution, TGT has a bottom-rail which removes row spacing confinement from the seam spacing. It offers flexibility to direct load transfer into the building structure (purlins) and not through the roof profile; which allows installers to structurally qualify more metal roof buildings for a tilted PV system.
Existing junction boxes risk roof damage. SOLOBOX’s Flashloc sealant technology all but eliminates shingle cutting and nail prying while accommodating two attic runs in a handy form (a single captured screw). Hides under the panel where allowed or snaps to rail with a bracket.
EkonoRack 2.0 is a simple non-penetrating solar mounting solution for commercial flat rooftops. With its innovative design, and is composed of one major component, this mounting system is easy to install. The system’s ETL Certification attests to its standard of safety and robust design and has a 25-year standard product warranty.
clawFR accelerates flat roof PV build rates with a single bolt hardware kit and tool-less module installation. The platform is available in single and dual-tilt, with multiple spacing options for a variety of project configurations. The semi-rigid architecture optimizes ballast and roof attachment requirements and delivers high reliability.
Flat-roof attachments until now have meant the hassle of carrying multiple membrane adapters and the pain of heat welding on the roof. Flashloc RM solves that with a unique, proven sealant that works with every flat roof, and it offers up to 6,600 lbs. of ultimate uplift offset to boot.
The TITAN Duo is a dual screw system for rocky solar sites. The dual post system supports snow loads up to 100 per-square-foot. The 3-rail design is ideal for bifacial modules. With the lowest part count per megawatt, integrated wire management and 30% faster module install, it is installers preferred choice.
The MaX utility solution features a flexible design to accommodate a range of modules featuring the shared rail system, Solar Speed RaX. Designed for utility and medium to large solar ground mount installations, this structure reduces the cost, time and hardware used during installation.
Solar FlexRack’s G3-X Series reduces installation time due to its adaptability to any pile solution, automatic system squaring, pre-drilled holes and slot-to-slot connections. The G3-X leverages the company’s field-proven install base of over 2 GW to deliver the highest quality, pre-assembled ground mount systems that accommodate up to 20% slope.
The SFUSA Ground Mount features wider spans between piles by using high strength structural members. Solar Foundations’ engineered structure balances the capacity of all system components, resulting in fewer ground penetrations and lower installed costs. System flexibility allows for unique array configurations that are not readily available in the industry.
GLIDE is a ground screw-based fixed-tilt racking system designed to work in any soil condition for utility-scale solar projects. Infused with bifacial module compatibility, GLIDE’s landscape mounting orientation offers a shadow-free backside. Structurally, GLIDE is one of the stiffest, yet most agile racking systems that redefine the speed of install offering adjustability on steep slopes.
Sites without paved access aren’t ideal for pouring concrete. Unirac’s new 68-mm-diameter ground screws, in 1600mm and 2000mm lengths, can be used in many such settings to gain higher vertical capacities at shallow depths. They often require no pile testing or geotechnical investigation and can be installed with commonly available equipment.
The A-Frame Tracker Foundation is ideal for projects with challenging soil conditions. It is a dual post system with screws for rock or helicals for soft soils. The A-Frame removes the foundation risk and its leveling flanges adjust for topography to reduce or eliminate the need for civil work.
Deliver the lowest cost of energy on commercial rooftops using PV Booster, the rooftop tracker. The system reimagines commercial rooftop solar to use less equipment and deliver more value providing building owners the lowest cost of renewable energy available and solar providers a secret weapon to win more rooftop solar projects.
Solar FlexRack’s reliable tracker technology bundles an advanced tracker design with full project support services to safeguard solar projects and portfolios from unexpected costs. Features include up to 90 modules per row; smart backtracking to reduce row shading & optimize energy production; 10% slope tolerance to reduce civil work and reduce project costs.
This solar tracker was designed for use with TerraSmart’s ground screw foundation. TerraTrak’s A-Frame design allows even distribution of the tracker load through and ensures flexibility when accounting for site adjustments, specifically when being installed on difficult subsurface conditions. Additionally, TerraTrak’s controls communicate to a backend cloud system resulting in optimal performance monitoring in real-time.
Kern Solar Structures’ CarPorT is a premium solar structure that is fabricated exclusively with strong structural steel to endure any sort of wind conditions your installation site may deal with.
The pandemic brought us social distancing and so Lumos Solar brought us the SolarZone — a.k.a. the perfect outdoor furniture answer to maintaining safe social distance while providing a comfortable, functional, customizable and great looking shaded seating area with solar charging capabilities. Perfect for schools, restaurants, municipalities — the list goes on.
PLP carports are engineered and optimized for site-specific applications and PV solar installation. 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.
Quest Renewables introduces a new solar carport that enables single-day installation. F.A.S.T. Solar Carports are a plug-and-play solution and ship complete with substructure, panels and inverter. Each carport produces 14.4 kW and has a configuration of 3 by 12 panels in portrait orientation, with overall dimensions of approximately 20 by 40 ft.
The Estate is an alternative solution to rooftop solar for residential projects. The solar structure matches the residence in color and gives the home a carport or patio that adds to its overall value and generates energy.
The SFUSA Open Frame Carport is a functional and cost-effective solution for your next residential or light commercial project. A versatile layout that can be modified to fit site-specific needs, the braced diagonal corners allow for parking entry in the north-south or east-west direction with the capability to expand.