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The solar industry is one of the fastest growing industries of our time. BloombergNEF predicts Wind Energy and Solar PV will grow to meet 56% of world electricity demand in 2050.*
Solar power technology has advanced impressively while also becoming less expensive. Getting PV panels installed is a perfect way to generate electricity without negatively impacting the environment. Photovoltaic solar panels especially have become extremely popular in various domestic, industrial and commercial applications.Unfortunately, poor installation can cause a lot of expensive problems. Customers are often left paying the price for repairs and services, installation teams’ reputations suffer, and the solar community ends up looking untrustworthy.
HERE ARE COMMON CHALLENGES THAT WE CAN HELP YOU WITH:
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Often, solar modules are temporarily left unpacked awaiting installation on site. If they are uncarefully stacked or handled microcracks could occur, especially with frameless glass-glass modules. Using corner protectors can help you avoid this.
Solar modules are usually packed in layers on wooden pallets or in cardboard packaging. The pallets are fixed with belts for transport. Edge protectors are used here to prevent damage to these precious goods.
In case you are using rubber mats to level out your base structure or avoid roof damaging, our fasteners can help you hold everything in place. Mounting rails can have sharp and unfinished-looking ends. Our end caps can help you create a more finished look.
Proper cable management is not often a priority, but there are many potential issues that could arise when cables and wires aren’t secured.
Solar panels and PV systems have a typical life expectancy of more than 25 years. When all cables are properly managed, the system is much more likely to last and will require fewer repairs over the course of its lifetime. For inevitable maintenance however, proper cable management allows for easier maintenance to troubleshoot and target problems.
To secure proper installation, cables must run in such a way to avoid: sharp corners from panels or mounting rails, direct exposure to sunlight, excessive bending, or anything that could damage the cable insulation. They must also be bundled and labelled, for easy identification during future maintenance or emergencies, and secured with the appropriate components and fasteners.
Environmental factors such as nesting or curious animals and exposure to the elements can cause signficant damage, for example wind is the most common cause of damage to PV systems. Loosely hanging cables can scratch at mounting systems and become bare over time. Constant cable movements also have an effect on the tightness at the junction boxes.
Damaged cable insulation not only jeopardises the system’s reliability, but also its safety, because it can lead to ground faults, system downtime and fire.
Manage, organise and protect your cabling to almost eliminate the risk of damage with our vast range of cable management solutions, designed to suit a range of demanding applications and varied environments. From cable clamps and cable conduit to grommets and UV-resistant cable ties, we’re here to help.
MAKING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS’ ASSEMBLY QUICK AND EASY
From managing space to conductivity in your application, there are lots of factors to take into consideration when building electrical solutions. When it comes to circuit-board hardware, material and mounting type are key. Our PCB and electronics hardware range offers an extensive array of PCB spacers, PCB pillars, PCB supports and PCB standoffs to support, lock, space or guide the PCB. Here are a few examples of our star products.
Inverters play a crucial role in any solar energy system and are often considered to be the brains of a PV system. Solar combiner boxes consolidate incoming power into one main feed that distributes to a solar inverter. This saves labour and material costs through wire reductions. The combiner box is the first piece of equipment connected to the output of the solar modules, so it should be of good quality. A faulty combiner box can have serious safety implications, in some cases, resulting in fire.
Protecting the inner workings of these crucial components against extremes of weather and insects is imperative.
Essentra can offer you weatherproof solutions with guaranteed ingress protection. Just what you need to prevent costly repairs. Keeping your enclosures, cabinets and industrial units secure and safe is essential to building a successful application. With over 2000 parts available, our wide range of hinges and seals come in multiple variations and materials, all built to the highest industry standards, such as ISO, RoHS and Reach.
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