Aluminium structures for solar panel installation are the lighter, longer lasting choice for rooftops and coastal plants. SMS Solutions manufactures aluminium rails, brackets and complete mounting systems in alloy 6005A-T5 at our Chennai plant, and also builds in IS 2062 E250 galvanised steel when the project calls for it. This page shows where aluminium makes sense, how it compares with steel, and which of our products to look at first.
| Aluminium 6005A-T5 | Galvanised steel (IS 2062 E250) | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Low (about 0.7 to 0.9 kg per sqm for our lightweight racking) | Higher |
| Corrosion | Naturally resistant | Depends on galvanising coat; check near the coast |
| Handling and install time | Faster, easier to carry | Heavier, needs more labour |
| Price per kg | Higher | Lower |
| Best for | Weak or old roofs, coastal sites, carports | Long ground spans, tight budgets |
A module mounting structure holds each panel at the right angle and spacing and carries its weight and wind load down to the roof or ground. Choosing the right module mounting structures for solar starts with the module size, then the surface it sits on, then the wind zone. Our team will match all three for you.