Solar energy is, without doubt, one of the cleanest energy sources in the world, besides being inexhaustible and renewable. This is why the installation of photovoltaic systems around the world has grown exponentially in recent decades. These systems make use of aluminium as the primary material and this metal alloy is offering several advantages to an ever-expanding sector.
This link is due, in particular, to the reduced environmental impact of aluminium. In fact, none of its production processes pose any significant risks to the environment or human health.
Aluminium profiles for use in the solar industry, therefore, are preferable to steel ones for several reasons concerning the specific characteristics that aluminium possesses.
ALUMINIUM USE IN SOLAR INDUSTRY: STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
One of the main reasons why aluminium is widely demanded by the solar industry is because of its high durability and strength. This metal, in fact, despite being light, is at the same time particularly resistant to corrosion, even when constantly exposed to the elements and weathering.
These peculiarities mean that solar systems made using aluminium extrusions have a longer service life. This material also requires little maintenance and ensures greater reliability.
TWO CRUCIAL ADVANTAGES FOR THE SOLAR INDUSTRY: LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASE OF TRANSPORT
The solar industry also relies on aluminium for two other factors, which are light weight and ease of transport. In fact, this material is ideal for the construction of solar power plants as its weight is approximately one third that of steel.
This characteristic makes this metal alloy ideal for photovoltaic systems that are to be installed mainly on the roofs of residential and business buildings. Lightness, combined with ease of transport and simple installation, also allows this sector to reduce the overall cost of building a solar system.
ALUMINIUM PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY, EASE OF PROCESSING AND MAINTENANCE, AND LONG SERVICE LIFE FOR SOLAR SYSTEMS
Aluminium has many other characteristics that are perfectly suited to the needs of the solar industry. These include ease of processing and flexibility.
In fact, this metal alloy is easy to machine, making it ideal for companies wishing to produce structures and supports for even large solar panels. The ability to withstand bending, cutting and machining inherent in aluminium makes it possible to create customised systems adaptable to specific project needs in the installation of photovoltaic systems.
These advantages translate into the possibility of optimising the use of space and maximising the energy efficiency of the panels.
Not to be underestimated are two other benefits of using aluminium in the solar industry, which are ease of maintenance and long service life. Systems that are produced using this alloy require minimal care and guarantee excellent longevity.
It is well known that aluminium is a material that does not need any special treatment or maintenance and manages to retain its properties even when exposed to very adverse environmental conditions.
CASAL ALUMINIUM IS A BENCHMARK FOR ALUMINIUM EXTRUDED PROFILES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANELS
Casal Aluminium has for many years marketed aluminium profiles to suit every need and use. Long experience in this field enables the company to provide the best solutions for all requirements.
Thanks to constant investment in innovation and the growth of its team’s skills, it is now able to provide manufacturers with the most efficient aluminium structures for use in the solar industry.
Each product is created in constant cooperation with customers, studying the project in depth and proposing maximum customisation. In addition, Casal Aluminium guarantees constant support at every stage of processing to maintain high quality standards.
