Mibet, a Chinese supplier of mounting systems, has launched a new solar carport with a drainage edge that reportedly ensures complete waterproofing.
“The system’s internal intersecting waterproof track structure can collect rainwater through symmetrical drainage guides to the groove at the bottom of the sloping carport roof,” a Mibet spokesperson said. PV magazine. “The water flow is captured by the groove and led out through the drain pipe, preventing leakage.”
The MRac BIPV Solar Carport With Drainage System can be equipped with framed or frameless PV modules in portrait or landscape format. It can be installed with a ground clearance of 2 to 4 meters and the PV tilt angle can be adjusted between 5° and 15°.
The Carport Users can choose to install a silver, black or custom version of the carport. Concrete foundations are required for the installation, and the company states that it can handle wind speeds of 45 m/s and a snow load of 1 KN/m².
“The system bracket is made of aluminum alloy and magnesium-aluminum-zinc materials and has PVC drainage pipes,” he added. “The groove is made of aluminum alloy AL6005-T5, and the groove end caps are made of AL5052 material. The hooks have undergone a 168 hour salt spray test and the cross blocks connecting the hooks to the track have passed the 2160N pressure test without damage.”
The new product has a 10-year warranty.
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