Are all roofs suitable for the installation of solar panels?

Autarco offers different mounting solutions for different kinds of roofs. The yield of a PV system depends on the modules' pitch (angle from horizontal) and azimuth (angle from South). Ideally, modules are facing directly South, with a pitch between 25 and 35°.

Flat roof systems are provided with ballast tiles to make sure the modules will stay in place. You should check the load bearing capacity of your roof to make sure it will hold the system, which can be anything between 15 and 25 kg/m². It is advisable to contact your roofing installer as well, to confirm the roofing material is suitable.

Obstacles on the roof and next to the building may cause shadows on the modules for certain parts of the day. This has a negative affect the yield of the total system, so this has to be taken into account on designing a PV system.