In the world of photovoltaics, it is often unique challenges that showcase a company’s innovative capabilities. Two recent projects demonstrate how smart planning, adaptable components and the strategic use of alternative mounting techniques can successfully deliver PV systems when traditional solutions fall short.
In a non-representative survey conducted during a specialist webinar, more than half of the solar installers reported that they had declined orders due to overly complicated planning or the lack of suitable fastening solutions.
The examples presented here demonstrate that complex PV projects can be handled efficiently and effectively through close collaboration between manufacturers, solar installers, structural engineers and clients, making possible what initially seemed impossible. The fact that both projects avoided conventional scaffolding in favor of helicopters and aerial platforms adds an extra layer of interest to these implementation insights.
High-altitude innovation: stadium roof PV system
Kybunpark is FC St. Gallen’ football stadium in Winkeln, Switzerland, situated at 652 meters above sea level, making it the highest stadium in Swiss professional football.
Since 2015, a PV system on the grandstand roof has supplied electricity to around 145 households, and expansion was planned for 2024. However, the roof was not structurally designed to support additional loads, ruling out a traditional photovoltaic mounting solution and making the project both challenging and complex.
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