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The past few years have witnessed a surge in the frequency of storm events throughout India. In May 2023, Jaipur experienced a storm with gusty winds that uprooted and damaged over 1000 rooftop solar systems, responsible for significant loss of solar investment and underscored the risks of property damage and life with poor quality solar installations.
Similarly, in May 2024, Mumbai witnessed a massive dust storm where homes and housing societies saw more solar panels flying off their roofs. Additionally, the collapse of a commercial billboard during that storm led to the loss of precious lives. This situation indicates the sudden increase in frequency and intensity of heavy storms and even cyclones rocking our cities.
The wind speed of the Mumbai storm was just 75 kmph, considered moderate. Despite this, numerous solar systems failed, with panels ripped from rooftops, a massive safety hazard. It also resulted in a complete loss of solar investment for many.
Home rooftop solar installations must account for this to ensure adequate safety of families.
Such events boost consumer awareness about storm safety in rooftop solar installations and raise questions about the integrity and quality of rooftop solar systems installed in India. Furthermore, who would take responsibility for the costs associated with reinstalling the solar system? These incidents highlighted the serious flaws within India’s unorganised solar market.
The Need for Storm-Resistant Solar Structures
A well-designed solar system lasts 25 years, giving you free and clean electricity.
Mounting structures are crucial for maximising energy output, ensuring your family’s safety and minimising rebuilding/repair expenses due to storm damage. To ensure the rooftop solar’s structural integrity and durability for 25 years, you must buy scientifically engineered mounting structures and not fall for poorly fabricated structures installed by untrained labour.
Traditional mounting structures, especially those fabricated on-site at your roof are prone to rusting, have poor strength and are likely to collapse during strong winds.
Moreover, wind speeds increase with building height, making installations in high-rise housing societies more vulnerable to damage from strong winds.
To mitigate this risk, high-quality mounting structures are necessary. These mounts secure the solar panels and optimise their angle to enhance sunlight exposure and protect them from adverse environmental impact.
Concerning your family’s safety at home or the residents in your multi-storey housing society, never overlook the safety standards of your rooftop solar system.
Introducing SolarSquare’s Intelligent WindPro Mount™
At SolarSquare, your safety is our obsession. We proudly install the safest rooftop solar in India in hundreds of homes every week.
Our secret? In 2021, we launched SolarSquare WindPro Mount™, India’s first engineered and prefabricated mounting structure. SolarSquare WindPro Mount ™ is designed to endure high wind speeds, up to 180 kmph, is 100% rust-free and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Since its introduction, SolarSquare WindPro Mount has been installed in over 10,000 homes across India. Our safety record speaks for itself. In the last 2 years, 99.91% of SolarSquare installations reported Zero storm damage, withstanding cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat, cyclone Amphan in Maharashtra, dust storm in Mumbai and many pre-monsoon storms across the length and breadth of India.
Key Features of SolarSquare’s WindPro Mount™
Keeping this safety standard at the forefront of every innovation, our engineers developed the second generation of the WindPro Mount. Our WindPro Mount™ is designed with advanced features to significantly enhance safety and reliability in various cyclonic conditions. Here’s how it elevates safety standards.
Tapered C Channels for Superior Stability
Our structural design uses solid steel tapered C-channels that are narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, inspired by iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa, Qutub Minar, and Eiffel Tower. We adhere to stringent engineering standards:
- Wind load calculations: IS875
- Steel structure design: IS811
- Steel material properties: IS2062
100% rust-free guarantee
We use hot-dip galvanised zinc coating and aluminium-zinc alloy coating for various parts of WindPro Mount ™ ensuring you get 100% rust-proof and strong mounting structures for 25 years.
Japanese Poka-Yoke Fault-Free Installation
Our installation process follows Japanese Poka-Yoke principles for error-free assembly. Unlike local vendors who cut and weld the mounting structure on-site, leading to structural inaccuracies and rust, our components are pre-fabricated in factories using precision manufacturing techniques. This process makes our installations fault-free.
Quick installations in just 8 hours
Our solution is completely modular and ready to install on your roof taking just 8 hours from start to finish.
100% Leakage-Free Installation
Our professionals use superior chemical anchoring to secure the mounting structure to your home’s RCC slab. This prevents water leakage and maintains structural integrity, providing maximum protection against roof leaks and other environmental factors. We also offer Rs. 1 Lac for water leakage coverage, so you never worry about water leakage from your solar installation.
Virgin Steel from Top Manufacturers
The WindPro Mount™ is made from high-quality virgin steel sourced from top manufacturers in India. In the unorganised market recycled steel is often used which is cheaper but compromises the structural strength putting your solar at risk.
The result? Safe solar installation, Hassle-free savings
SolarSquare WindPro Mount™ offers a design life of 25 years, guaranteeing durability and performance over an extended period. You get peace of mind knowing your rooftop solar, your property and your family will be safe even during the scariest storms.
With unparalleled stability, quick installation, and long-term assurance, SolarSquare has been Bharat’s #1 residential solar installation brand for the last 2 years consecutively.
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