Translations:Mounting system types/2/en

PV modules should be attached to some kind of structure to for pragmatic reasons like preventing damage from wind and loss to due to theft, but also to ensure that the tilt and azimuth is correct to maximize energy production. A typical PV module comes with an aluminum frame for the purpose of protecting the rest of the module and to provide a means for it to be secured. A PV module be secured and supported properly. Module manufacturers provide holes in the frame for mounting with bolts, that serve to identify where it is appropriate to anchor the module. There are two primary ways in which a PV module is mounted onto a structure:

1. Through the bolts that are in the back of the module frame.
2. Using clamps that secure the module to a rail.