mounting

Energy crises and rising fossil and nuclear prices are making solar and battery storage more attractive than ever, driving demand across industrial rooftops, open land and car parks – find out more in the latest guide.

PV Guided Tours: Solar canopies for vines, fruit and berry plantations serve to protect growing fruit from harsh weather and environmental conditions. In most cases, however, the grapevines, the bushes and trees are already firmly rooted in the ground. Mo Horowitz, COO of Solargik, shows how this can be achieved without interrupting agricultural operations – even on slopes.

Flat roofs offer huge potential – but they also demand smart solutions. Large modules, complex layouts, strict structural and safety requirements and rising cost pressure call for a mounting system that does more than simply hold panels in place.

PV Guided Tours: Mounting systems play a crucial role in PV installations by providing stability and reliability over many years. What details do manufacturers focus on to make your work easier? Ludwig M. Schletter from SL Rack shows the latest solutions for optimal installation. Watch the video to find out more.

The mounting manufacturer is debuting a single-person insertion system for ground-mounted projects, alongside a 1P tracker upgrade delivering 2.1 metres of clearance at up to 60 degrees of tilt.

K2 Systems has two new ground-mount solutions, Deyle a 108 kWh LFP home storage system, Solarfox an app-free solar data display, and Lade a scalable AC charging system for large charging parks.

PV Guided Tours: From smart cable management to lightning, surge and fire protection, this complete installation package offers everything from a single source. We take a closer look.

Roofs and flat open spaces aren't the only options for solar power. Applications that pose particular challenges for project planning and installation technology are increasingly coming into focus.

The new additions cover both ends of the project-size spectrum, with a steel-based structure for utility-scale developments and a pre-configured kit aimed at small and medium-sized installations up to around 250 kW.

Atmoce debuts a backup box for three-phase emergency power, Sonnenkraft is bringing a back-contact module for roofs and façades, Sunenergyxt adds a scalable hybrid storage system, and Zinco rolls out a retrofit solution for green roofs.

Designed for green roofs already in service, the new solution uses ballasted base frames laid on the substrate, with stone numbers calibrated to local wind loads and modules raised above the planting.

Norwegian assurance group DNV has issued two standards on float structures and station-keeping in FPV, complementing the world's first recommended practice, aimed at sheltered inland and near-shore waters.

Designed to pair with the established Trapez 4 at the rail ends, the new EPDM clamping element handles the loaded sections in between and closes the screw penetration as it is fitted.

A new addition to the product range provides a sheltered mounting frame for inverters. The Magic PV Mount also accommodates further components within the same structure.

The French C&I rooftop specialist is stepping up its global push with the acquisition of core assets from Germany's Mounting Systems, including the brand, intellectual property and the LightX and FD3 ballasted product lines.

A three-day programme brings planners and architects up to date on building greening and its interface with photovoltaics, with excursions scheduled for the final day.

C&I buildings offer prime solar space on roofs and facades. CTO Christian Ganahl explains how compact, clever mounting systems unlock their potential.

With Supra Resourced, Sunbeam has introduced a mounting system built from roughly 88 percent recycled steel and manufactured using only green electricity.

CEO Talk: The market for mounting systems is tough. Competition is fierce and price pressure is high. Manufacturers including K2 Systems are responding with smart innovations. But who – or what – is KAI? And what's behind the motto ‘From Base to Peak’? Let’s find out!

A new clip system supports solar façades with framed modules in portrait or landscape orientation, using module mounting holes for direct fixing to concrete or load-bearing masonry.

Premium Mounting Technologies has secured general building approval for its PMT Evo Green system, streamlining planning and opening access to public tenders

Bird-related contamination and damage remain a persistent issue for rooftop PV systems. Developed in Ketsch, Germany, Panelgitter provides a barrier that prevents access beneath installations, helping to preserve output and reduce maintenance.

CEO Talk: Demand for mounting technology shows a mixed picture. Private customers remain cautious, while commercial roofs and solar parks continue to grow. Throughout, cost pressures remain high. How can suppliers respond? Ludwig Schletter, CEO of SL Rack, puts forward his case.

Speed and stability dominated mounting innovation at KEY 2026 in Rimini, with SL Rack presenting updated roof tile and clamp systems alongside its Agri Wall and tracker, while Antaisolar introduced its modular AT-Spark tracker.

As Croatia’s photovoltaic market continues to mature, Marko Balen, Head of Business Development at mounting systems supplier Renusol, discusses steady growth, rising standards and the shift towards quality-driven investment.