Business View Caribbean | September 2022

47 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 9, ISSUE 9 C I V I LECTR I C SOLUT IONS L IMI TED When it comes to attaching solar modules to metal rooftops, conventional rails have been the traditional method. But, familiar concepts don’t necessarily deliver the best outcomes, and the advantages of rail- less, solar module mounting solutions are moving the industry in a new direction. Rail-less solutions leverage a roof’s existing construction. The metal roof’s ribs or seams act as inherent (and cost-free) “rails” for mounting PV via tested and engineered mechanical attachments. Made in the U.S.A., S-5! offers a variety of solar solutions for residential and commercial metal roofing, most notably its PVKIT direct-attach™ solar mounting solution. The PVKIT’s pre-assembled components provide a simple, secure and economical method for attaching solar panels and enables installers to “lay & play” modules.  Warranted for the life of the roof, the PVKIT offers impressive savings across transport and handling metrics for PV mounting systems-reducing labor costs by 30-50%, hard goods up to 40% and weight (collateral load) by 85%. Because every clamping point on a PV module attaches directly to the roof, rail-less mounting results in 25% better load distribution to the roof and preserves the integrity of the roof. Plus, it is simple and easy to install. ...... To learn more, visit www.s-5.com