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Industrial and commercial plant roof photovoltaic panel application

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Solar Roofing for Manufacturing Facilities

High-efficiency solar panels integrated into industrial roofing systems. Ballasted installation preserves existing roof structure while generating clean energy.

Key Features:

  • ≥21.8% module efficiency
  • Grade 14 wind resistance
  • No roof penetration installation
  • 25-year warranty
  • Smart monitoring system

Benefits: 35% electricity cost reduction, 5.8-year payback, improved insulation.

Applications: Warehouses, factories, industrial complexes.

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Solution and Application Details

Project Name: Shanghai Industrial Factory Rooftop Solar Project 

Project Type: Industrial Building Integrated Photovoltaics 

Installed Capacity: 800KW

Project Overview

Located in Shanghai Industrial Park, this project provides customized solutions for large manufacturing enterprise factory rooftops, upgrading
traditional steel roof panels into intelligent power-generating roofing systems.
Utilizing our industrial-grade technology, it achieves clean energy
on-site consumption without affecting normal factory operations, providing
perfect solutions for industrial and commercial enterprises’ green transformation
and cost reduction.

Technical Specifications

• Project Scale: 800KW installed capacity
• Roof Area: 6,400㎡ industrial factory rooftop
• Factory Buildings: 4 standardized factory buildings
• Unit Capacity: 200KW per building
• Power Generation Efficiency: Industrial-grade module efficiency ≥21.8%
• Annual Power Generation: Approximately 1,040,000 kWh
• Carbon Emission Reduction: ~520 tons CO₂ annually
• Self-consumption Ratio: 95% on-site consumption, 5% grid feed-in
• Wind Resistance: Grade 14 typhoon resistance (≥60m/s)
• Snow Load Capacity: ≥2.5kN/㎡
• Service Life: 25-year power generation warranty

Project Highlights

• Rooftop Renovation: No additional land required, full utilization of idle rooftop resources
• Smart O&M: Remote monitoring system for real-time power generation status
• Thermal Insulation: 3-5℃ factory temperature reduction in summer, saving air conditioning costs
• Waterproof Upgrade: Integrated waterproof design solving old factory leakage issues
• Structural Optimization: Lightweight design without adding structural burden to factory
• Rapid Installation: Modular construction completed in just 15 days

Enterprise Benefits Analysis

• Power Revenue: Annual electricity cost savings of ~\$73,000
• Peak-Valley Arbitrage: Maximized returns through industrial peak-valley price differences
• Tax Benefits: Green electricity tax reduction policy advantages
• Carbon Assets: Annual carbon trading revenue of ~\$3,600
• Investment Returns: Comprehensive payback period of 5.8 years
• Brand Value: Enhanced corporate green manufacturing image

Operational Benefits

• Electricity Costs: 35% reduction in industrial electricity costs
• Production Environment: More stable and comfortable factory interior temperature
• Equipment Protection: Roof insulation extending equipment service life
• Employee Benefits: Improved working environment enhancing employee satisfaction
• ESG Rating: Enhanced Environmental, Social, and Governance rating

Customer Testimonial

 “This rooftop solar project has brought tangible benefits to our factory.
Not only has it significantly reduced electricity costs, but the factory is also
much cooler in summer, improving workers’ enthusiasm. More importantly, we are
now a green factory, and our customers’ evaluation of us has improved. Jia Mao’s
professional service made the entire project progress very smoothly.”

Technical Innovations

• 压载式安装工艺：不破坏原有屋面结构
• 智能散热设计：组件背面通风降温提升发电效率
• 防腐蚀处理：适应工业环境的特殊防腐技术
• 柔性接线系统：适应厂房热胀冷缩变形
• 安全防护升级：符合工业安全生产标准

• Ballasted installation process without damaging original roof structure
• Intelligent heat dissipation design with component back ventilation for efficiency enhancement
• Anti-corrosion treatment with special technology for industrial environments
• Flexible wiring system adapting to factory thermal expansion and contraction
• Safety protection upgrade meeting industrial safety production standards

Demonstration Impact

• Became Shanghai’s industrial and commercial solar application demonstration project
• Drove 50+ enterprises in the park to initiate rooftop solar renovations
• Achieved dual certification as “Green Factory” and “Low-Carbon Demonstration Enterprise”
• Provided benchmark cases for industrial enterprise green transformation in Yangtze River Delta
• Motivated upstream and downstream supply chain enterprises to participate in carbon neutrality actions

Environmental and Social Value

• Environmental Benefits: Emission reduction equivalent to planting 2,080 trees
• Resource Conservation: Annual coal equivalent savings of ~416 tons
• Employment Promotion: 15 O&M employment positions for local community
• Technology Export: Green development experience sharing with neighboring enterprises
• Policy Demonstration: Data support for government industrial and commercial solar policies

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Our ballasted installation process is specifically designed to avoid damaging the original roof structure. The system uses weighted mounting systems that distribute load evenly across the roof surface without penetrating or altering the existing roofing membrane. The 25-year power generation warranty includes protection against installation-related structural issues, and the lightweight design ensures no additional structural burden on the factory.

The high self-consumption ratio maximizes economic benefits for industrial facilities because on-site consumption avoids grid transmission losses and time-of-use charges. Industrial electricity rates are typically higher than feed-in tariffs, so consuming solar power directly saves more money than selling it back to the grid. The project achieves $73,000 annual electricity cost savings while reducing industrial electricity costs by 35%, with additional peak-valley arbitrage benefits maximizing returns through industrial peak-valley price differences.

The system is designed with Grade 14 typhoon resistance (≥60m/s) and snow load capacity ≥2.5kN/㎡ to handle extreme weather conditions. A licensed structural engineer will evaluate the roof and deck structure to ensure that the added weight of solar and the active construction on and loading of the roof does not damage it. Our ballasted mounting system distributes weight evenly across the 6,400㎡ roof area, and the lightweight design eliminates the need for structural reinforcement in most industrial buildings.

The solar panels provide significant thermal benefits by reducing factory temperature by 3-5℃ in summer, which saves air conditioning costs and creates a more stable and comfortable factory interior environment. This temperature reduction extends equipment service life and improves working conditions, enhancing employee satisfaction. The improved thermal environment contributes to the overall 35% reduction in industrial electricity costs beyond just the direct solar generation savings.

The smart O&M remote monitoring system provides real-time power generation status tracking with minimal maintenance requirements. Solar panels have low maintenance costs and can last up to 30 years. The system requires quarterly visual inspections, annual electrical testing, and routine cleaning to maintain optimal efficiency. The intelligent heat dissipation design with component back ventilation enhances efficiency, while the anti-corrosion treatment adapts to industrial environments, reducing maintenance frequency.

The flexible wiring system is specifically designed to accommodate the thermal expansion and contraction movements common in large industrial buildings. The system uses expandable cable management solutions and flexible conduit systems that move with the building structure without creating stress on electrical connections. This prevents wire damage and maintains electrical safety standards while ensuring continuous power generation despite structural movement caused by temperature variations.

Safety protection upgrades include enhanced grounding systems, arc fault protection, rapid shutdown capabilities, and industrial-grade electrical components. The system meets industrial safety production standards through comprehensive fire safety measures, proper electrical isolation, and emergency shutdown procedures. All installations comply with industrial electrical codes and workplace safety regulations, with additional safety features for high-traffic industrial environments including enhanced walkway protection and equipment isolation protocols.

The project became Shanghai’s industrial and commercial solar application demonstration project, driving 50+ enterprises in the park to initiate rooftop solar renovations. It achieved dual certification as “Green Factory” and “Low-Carbon Demonstration Enterprise,” providing benchmark cases for industrial enterprise green transformation in the Yangtze River Delta. The success motivated upstream and downstream supply chain enterprises to participate in carbon neutrality actions, demonstrating the comprehensive economic and environmental benefits of industrial solar installations.

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