Solar Module Mounting Structures (MMS) are used to hold the PV modules in particular orientation to collect maximum sunlight.
MMS are designed keeping several structural considerations such as Load (weight) of the PV system Load bearing capacity of the terrace, rooftop on which PV Module is mounted.The maximum wind loads at that particular location, also factoring the height of the installation.
Seismic zone safety factors other considerations such as saline or MMS corrosive environments.Most of the physical considerations are governed by Indian Standards. PV modules are often mounted at a tilt angle lower than the optimum angle for maximum energy
generation.Lower tilt angles reduce the wind loads encountered by the PV system,resulting into a lighter MMS and also avoid the need to puncture a terrace, which may cause water seepage problems in the future.
Types of MMS
- Rooftop Mounting Structures
- Ground-Mounted Structures
Leave a Reply