Single Balance Shaft Photovoltaic Panel Installation

How do I install a solar photovoltaic system?

Installing solar photovoltaic systems requires specialized skills and knowledge. Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel. Before installing a solar photovoltaic system, installers should familiarize themselves with its mechanical and electrical requirements.

How do solar panels work on a flat roof?

Flat roof installations often use a ballasted racking system, which harnesses the power of gravity. Landscaping pavers or concrete blocks are added to the bottom of the system’s frame to hold the frame and top solar panels in place.

What are the components of a solar panel system?

Solar panel systems include a few key components: a solar array, racking and mounting equipment, inverters, a disconnect switch, and, optionally, a solar battery. While you may be tempted to DIY your solar system, it's generally easiest and safest to hire a professional installer.

Who should install a Solahart PV system?

Solahart PV Systems must be installed and serviced by a suitably qualified person. Warning: For continued safety of this PV System, it must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with these instructions and the installation guide supplied with the PV inverter.

Do rooftop solar panels have a fixed mount system?

Rooftop solar panel systems will have a fixed mount system, keeping the panels stationary on your roof. All rooftop mounting systems serve the same functional purpose but can differ in how they're installed. Most racking is standard "penetrating" rooftop racking, which means holes will be drilled into your roof to fasten the mounting system.

How to install solar panels?

The basic system is to start with the installation of a rack or platform. If the panels are roof-mounted, a roof racking system is first installed. A ground platform is needed if the panels are ground-mounted, and installing the solar panels is not difficult. What is more difficult is wiring them.