The year 2021 got off to a perfect start in terms of Mounting Systems' outdoor projects. On January 1, 2021, the Kamianka project in central Ukraine was completed and put into operation. The 32 MWp photovoltaic plant was built in cooperation with project partner Scatec.

The expected annual energy yield is about 37 GWh, and the solar plant will supply more than 11,000 households with green electricity. In addition, CO2 emissions will be reduced by more than 15,000 tons. For the Kamianka project, Mounting Systems supplied its robust and adaptable Sigma II two-post mounting systems, further strengthening its outdoor portfolio.

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New business contacts, networking and sharing with industry peers are topics that have been challenging in recent months due to the Corona pandemic. As a result, many new and innovative digital platforms have been created to fill this void of missed opportunities. However, no matter how well-functioning and great these new innovations may be, there is no complete substitute for face-to-face interaction and direct contact with other people.

The annual conference Forum New Energy World, which usually takes place in November, has been brought forward this year to September 24 and 25. Adhering to all hygiene and distance rules, the congress organization Conexio GmbH will hold the event outdoors this year. The program will include many inspiring keynotes, interactive elements and insightful exchanges between industry peers.

The New Energy World Forum has been the most important meeting place for innovators in the new energy world for more than 20 years. The focus of the Forum is on the exchange of ideas and the expansion of corporate networks. Following the physical event, a digital conference will be held on November 19 and 20. Here, the focus will be on knowledge transfer, information exchange and discussion.

Mounting Systems is one of the "Gold Sponsors" of the event and will have a booth. Join us at the event and come and talk about our Ground-mounted rack solutions for the solar energy turnaround. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information about the event please click here.

Tickets can be here purchased.

Mounting Systems - More than a system. It's a brand.

Monofacial photovoltaic modules, which receive solar radiation only from the front of the module, have long been the prevailing industry standard. In recent years, however, the focus has increasingly been on bifacial PV modules, which offer many new possibilities and advantages to their installers. The biggest difference between mono-facial and bifacial modules in practice is that bifacial modules are able to collect reflected and diffuse solar radiation from the back of the module as well.

Depending on many factors, such as installation height, the reflectivity (albedo) of the subsurface, shading of adjacent rows, and the amount of diffuse radiation, the additional bifacial yield can be as high as 30%. Since 2014, bifacial installations have increased rapidly, and there appears to be no end in sight. Some estimates suggest an increase of up to 60% in the near future, which means that bifacial solar systems could become the new industry standard.

The Sigma II system from Mounting Systems

At Mounting Systems, we have optimized our substructures accordingly to respond to the growing demand for bifacial systems. Our excellent bipartite Sigma II Ground-mounted system is specially designed to avoid shading on the back of the modules. The fixed mounting system is highly adaptable, allowing for a fully customized design. The ease of installation together with the corrosion resistance make the system a wise investment and guarantees a long life.

In addition, the system enables multiple module configurations. Depending on the specific requirements of a project, different foundations such as driven piles, ground screws or base plates can be used. Like all our other mounting systems, the Sigma II is developed and produced under certified sustainability standards and the components are easy to dismantle and recycle.

Mounting Systems - More than a system. It's a brand.

Hungary - an attractive solar market

As in many other countries in Europe, solar power is becoming more and more popular in Hungary. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Hungary had reached a total of 1.28 GWp of installed solar power by the end of 2019. Solar Future Hungary also notes that 2018 was a record year with an impressive 700 MWp of cumulative photovoltaic capacity installed. The supportive political landscape around renewable energy and solar power continue to support the development.

Mounting Systems GmbH present in Hungary through a new project

We at Mounting Systems Ltd. also had the opportunity to contribute our performance to the development of Hungarian solar energy. We have expanded our project spectrum through a successful Sigma Tracker -expanded project. The ground-mounted project was carried out in Tata, Hungary, about 70 km northwest of Budapest. Mounting Systems GmbH supplied the mounting systems for the solar park of our partner Photon Energy delivered. The park, which was commissioned in March of this year, has a total reading of 4.31 MWp and is equipped with 10,608 half-cell modules. The modules were installed in portrait format. The single-axis Sigma Tracker system was used as the mounting system. The technology of the system is flexible adaptable and reliable. The need for maintenance is low.

As usual, the PV mounting systems were delivered pre-assembled by trucks directly to the construction site. Due to the pre-assembled components, a simple and quick assembly of the mounting system could thus be ensured. The self-locking technology of the Sigma Tracker guarantees excellent stability in difficult weather conditions. As a result, wind speeds of 260 km/h can be withstood. As a monitoring system, our Sigma View online tool provides real-time statistics on the operation of the entire solar farm.

Mounting Systems - More than a system. It's a brand.