A number of innovative new products will be on show at the upcoming Intersolar 2022 in Munich, Germany. Among the exhibitors will be the solar mounting system manufacturer Schletter Group, presenting its latest products and solutions, that are said to focus on the use of less material, better load-bearing capacity and faster mounting time.

The Schletter ProLine pitched roof system features a new profile geometry that is designed to allow for significantly less material usage than with the current standard profiles. The profile is also designed to cope with higher loads and can be installed without tools, using a single internal connector, aimed at saving time and costs during mounting. A new cross-rail connector helps to ensure a structurally resilient installation. 

To complement the proven roof hooks made of stainless steel and high-strength structural steel, Schletter has added two aluminum roof hooks to its range. The lightweight EcoA and RapidA roof hooks offer an additional option to optimise projects and save on installation costs. The company will also be showcasing its new RapidA 35 roof hook, which has been specially developed for lower roof battens. All Schletter roof hooks are compatible with its standard mounting rails and the new ProLine rails, aided by a pre-mounted, rotatable multi-adapter.

The Rapid Pro module clamp is matched to the new profiles and is said to enable simple, fast installation. It is designed as a one-size-fits-all solution that can be used to fix all standard module sizes with frame heights of between 30 mm and 47 mm. The fully pre-assembled clamp is clipped into the upper groove of the profile and then fastened.

The FixGrid Pro flat roof system is designed with enhanced aerodynamics which means that less ballast is required. "Our wind tunnel tests have shown clear aerodynamic advantages resulting from this, which can save up to 10 percent ballast," explains Schletter Group sales manager roof products Manuel Schwarzmaier. "It also makes mounting the modules and wiring them much easier."

In addition, it has been designed as a modular system, aimed at making planning and installation more flexible and faster. Universally applicable components can also be used for all variants. "Our new FixGrid Pro always allows an optimal support and clamping position for the module – no matter what the angle or size," Schwarzmaier emphasizes.

A new variation of the Schletter Tracker has been specially optimised for easy configuration with large-format modules. The compact system is said to use less material per kilowatt of power and is around 30% lighter than similar models. "This is a very crucial point at the moment, especially due to the high logistics and transport costs," explains Schletter Group CSO projects Christian Salzeder. The 1V, or one vertical, version reportedly has the same design advantages as the current Tracker, with the added advantage of mechanical self-locking mechanism, which makes it as stable as a fixed installation and able to withstand wind speeds of well over 200 km/h.

All Schletter open-area systems can be fitted with bifacial modules for optimised yield. In addition, they have been adapted so that the latest large-format modules can also be installed, in both horizontal and vertical configurations. These are complemented by new coatings, aimed at further extending the service life of the mounting systems.