“Mounting systems” blog series part 7: Flat roof – safety – How many guardian angels have we already used?

Flat roofs are still of high relevance when it comes to the installation of PV systems. As already explained in previews articles of this blog series, the usage of roofs will change from not-used to used as soon as a PV system is installed. This results in a potential danger that previously safe work paths are now blocked. Therefore, the risk analysis has changed which particularly effects necessary work on roofs. In this sense, it may happen that paths for roof work, for example for the maintenance and servicing of water pipes or climate or ventilation systems which are now within  fall hazard areas. In such cases, a safe working condition within this area is important. System operators as well as designated companies are in charge of the responsibility to create a risk analysis.(more…)

Smart energy and storage solutions: the Intersolar 2019

It’s the time of the year again when the solar industry meets in Munich for the Intersolar Europe, Europe’s leading trade fair for solar technology. Form May 15 to 17, 2019, visitors get the chance to discover the news of about 981 exhibitors.(more…)

“Mounting systems” blog series part 5: What else experts should know

It is important for the solar energy system to be securely fixed to the roof of all installations – and every roof has its own specific requirements. I would like to take the opportunity with this and other blog entries on the subject of “mounting systems” to present the typical mounting options to operators and installers for the most frequent roof types and give them recommendations. Today our topic is practical tips. (mehr…)

“Mounting systems” blog series part 1: Private houses with tiled pitched roof

montage_1It is important for all installations that the solar energy system is securely fixed to the roof – and every roof has its own specific requirements. I would like to take the opportunity with this and other blog entries on the subject of “mounting systems” to present the typical mounting options to PV plant operators and installers for the most frequent roof types and give them recommendations. (mehr…)

Step by step: installing mounting systems quickly onto the rooftop with video tutorials by IBC SOLAR

Screenshot_MontagevideosThanks to their high level of prefabrication and a modular construction structure, our mounting systems IBC TopFix 200 for pitched roofs and IBC AeroFix for flat roofs are able to be installed on the rooftop with surprising speed. To make the assembly even easier now, we have expanded our services for our Premium Partners and have met a request previously expressed by many of them: installation tutorials in video format. (more…)