The Sun By The Numbers

Brush waterproof asphalt on the bottom of the photovoltaic bracket

Geocel Sealant is recommended for use with TileTrac®, FastJack®, and SolarWedge® PV solar module mounting system installations and structural attachments. [PDF Version]

Install the gutter at the front of the roof photovoltaic panel

Watch how we install a PV mounting system's water gutter — step by step! Rainwater management is crucial for rooftop solar installations, especially for BIPV and metal roof projects. [PDF Version]

Is it okay for the back of the photovoltaic panel to be white

EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is a plastic material that goes on the back of your PV panel to seal against the elements. [PDF Version]

Integral connection of the bottom of the photovoltaic bracket

This paper presents a methodology for estimating the optimal distribution of photovoltaic modules with a fixed tilt angle in a photovoltaic plant using a packing algorithm (in Mathematica™ software) that maximizes the amount of energy absorbed by the photovoltaic plant. [PDF Version]