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Solar Panels - Roof Configurations
Solar PV systems can be mounted in various configurations depending on available space, angle and orientation. On Roof Installation This type of configuration involves the solar modules sitting on top of the existing roof covering. This is the most common configuration as it provides a simple low cost solution. Solar panels are available in Black or Silver. In Roof Installation In roof involves integrating the panels or tiles into the roof covering. This gives an aesthetic benefit but also increases the installation cost. Large panels or pv tiles can be integrated into existing and new roofs. Flat Roof / Ground Installation Flat roofs gives more flexibility in terms of orientation and installation angle. Given that the collector sits significantly (>200mm) above the existing roof covering or ground planning permission is usually required for this type of installation. Wall Mounted Solar electricity panels can be mounted flat or at an angle on a wall. Angular mounting would normally require planning permission. The image shows a combination of angled, wall mounted panels and on roof mounting. Ground Mounted Tracker Electricity output can be maximized by fitting the panels onto a tracking system which follows the sun throughout the day. This will significantly increase the performance of the system. IES offers dual axis tracking systems that sense the suns position.

Solar Panels - Roof Configurations

Solar PV systems can be mounted in various configurations depending on available space, angle and orientation.

On Roof Installation

This type of configuration involves the solar modules sitting on top of the existing roof covering. This is the most common configuration as it provides a simple low cost solution. Solar panels are available in Black or Silver.

In Roof Installation

In roof involves integrating the panels or tiles into the roof covering. This gives an aesthetic benefit but also increases the installation cost. Large panels or pv tiles can be integrated into existing and new roofs.

Flat Roof / Ground Installation

Flat roofs gives more flexibility in terms of orientation and installation angle. Given that the collector sits significantly (>200mm) above the existing roof covering or ground planning permission is usually required for this type of installation.

Wall Mounted

Solar electricity panels can be mounted flat or at an angle on a wall. Angular mounting would normally require planning permission. The image shows a combination of angled, wall mounted panels and on roof mounting.

Ground Mounted Tracker

Electricity output can be maximized by fitting the panels onto a tracking system which follows the sun throughout the day. This will significantly increase the performance of the system. IES offers dual axis tracking systems that sense the suns position.

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