PV Mounting East-west Adjusting Parts

The “east-west adjuster” in PV mounting refers to the component of the mounting structure that is used to adjust the orientation or angle of the PV module in the east-west direction. The orientation of the modules is fine-tuned according to the actual terrain or the location of the building in order to maximize sunlight hours and efficiency. In some mountainous or distributed projects, PV arrays may not be oriented completely south, and then east-west adjusting members are needed to fine-tune the angle.

• Improving power generation efficiency

1. Accurately facing the sun: by adjusting the module's east-west angle, the module can be made to face the sun more squarely, especially in areas with complicated terrain or building shading.

2. Increase power generation in the morning and evening: Adjusting the angle can better capture the light in the early morning and evening, prolonging the light utilization time.

3. Suitable for non-south facing sites: east-west adjustable pieces are especially important in areas where westerly facing installations are common, such as Europe and the United States.

• Greater installation flexibility

1. Adapt to various terrains: such as hillsides, non-regular plots, roof slopes, etc. The adjustment angle can effectively match the terrain direction.

2. Suitable for distributed systems: such as industrial and commercial roofs, carport PV, BIPV projects, etc., enhancing compatibility and practicality.

• Reduce the cost of late adjustment and maintenance

1. Fine-tuning during the construction phase: If errors or shading are found during the installation of the components, they can be fine-tuned directly through the adjusting parts without the need for overall dismantling and installation.

2. High flexibility in operation and maintenance: when replacing the components or optimizing the arrangement, it is only necessary to adjust the stuff adjusting pieces, without changing the structure of the main bracket.

• Higher structural adaptability

1. Compatible with a variety of component sizes: Adapt to components with different aspect ratios through the adjusting parts, reducing the need for customized brackets.

2. Intelligent system can be integrated: in the tracking bracket, the east-west adjusting piece is a key module to realize automatic tracking, which is easy to access the intelligent control.

• Improve the overall system performance ratio

  Although adding the east-west adjustment piece will slightly increase the upfront material cost, it brings efficiency improvement and later flexibility, which can enhance the system's return on investment (IRR) and power generation to income ratio (LCOE) during the whole life cycle.