ILLUMINATING TECHNOLOGY
GERMAN PHOTOVOLTAIC COMPANY , Renusol , was founded in 1997 and began developing economically-optimised assembly solutions for the industry . It is part of the Gibraltar Industry group , with its parent business being RBI Solar , one of the leading EPC providers of outdoor plants in the US . Renusol ’ s business reach extends to all key European markets , the USA , Latin America , and South Africa .
Photovoltaic technology involves converting solar energy into direct current energy via the use of semiconducting materials . The resulting photovoltaic effect requires solar panels made with solar cells to supply power . Power derived from solar technology is a clean , renewable source , requiring no moving parts and does not produce any environmental emissions . Photovoltaic systems have been in operation for fifty years , becoming universally available in 2000 .
At London ’ s Ecobuild exhibition held in London last month , Renusol unveiled a new mounting solution for small freestanding photovoltaic systems . The Micro Ground System ( MGS ) substructure is suitable for light commercial , agricultural , and residential purposes . The modular pre-assembled mounting kits can be customised to fit any size of PV installation , and are an attractive asset to distributors since they simplify the logistics process . The system is fixed to solid concrete foundations , so it can be easily rebuilt in another location if required .
The posts of the installation do not have to be accurately fitted to the foundations in order to fit correctly ; the joint in the mounting posts can compensate for a discrepancy of several degrees . Deviations from a true 90 degree angle are tolerated thanks to slotted holes in the purlins , allowing for rectification of small errors . No costly excavation work is required , as the MGS substructure can be positioned on any type of surface , and integrated cable ducts negate the need for laying underground cables .
The module is fixed into place with a bracket and hook system , without the need for clamps . Conventional mounting solutions necessitate four clamps to fasten each module , requiring two sets of hands and a much longer installation time . The system comprises three components :
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