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In the ever-evolving world of solar PV, nothing beats clarity. Planning a project can be challenging when your head’s full of questions to which you can find no concrete answer – so we pitched the ones we’re asked most frequently to our very own solar experts. Scroll down to hear what they have to say.

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SPEAKERS

OUR EXPERTS

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Christian Salzeder

Chief Sales Officer Projects
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Marco Stuckenberger

Global head of training

FAQ TOPICS.

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GROUND-MOUNT

Consequences of poor PV mounting practices (part 3)

GROUND-MOUNT

Consequences of poor PV mounting practices (part 2)
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Meeting local safety standards
Consequences of poor PV mounting practices (part 1)
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Advantages and challenges of ground-mounted PV
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Proper spacing between solar panel rows
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Maintaining solar mounting systems
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Tracking the sun's path
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Security measures in remote ground-mounted PV sites
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Drainage and environmental concerns
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Land preparation
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Foundations and anchors for ground-mounted solar arrays
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Fixed-tilt vs. tracking systems

ROOFTOP

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Optimal orientation and tilt angles
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Roof access and safety
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Ballast and attachments
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The integrity of the roof membrane
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Materials and durability
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Selecting the mounting structure for a PV installation

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