Low Tariffs Pushing Developers to Cut Costs and Quality of Solar Mounting Structures
With limited ability to reduce prices of modules and inverters, developers are trying to cut costs on other equipment
July 15, 2019
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Module mounting structures are the backbone of any solar photovoltaic (PV) energy project. Good quality mounting structures on a ground-mounted or rooftop solar project not only helps maintain the optimum generation; these structures need to withstand the weight of solar panels, high wind speeds, and varying temperatures. Lately, aggressive bidding has taken a toll on mounting structures as the quality is being sacrificed to cut costs, which could have a negative consequence on hundreds of solar projects that are supposed to last 25 years in any weather.