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Kirchdorf/Haag, 15 March 2023. Schletter Group, a leading manufacturer of solar mounting systems, continued to grow significantly and profitably in the 2022 financial year. The company recorded an annual turnover of around 330 million euros. This corresponds to an increase of 109 per cent compared with the previous year. This makes Schletter one of the ten largest manufacturers of solar mounting systems in the world. &nbsp; "Our product drive over the last few years is paying off," emphasised Florian Roos, CEO of the Schletter Group. Schletter revamped its product portfolio in recent years and has focused consistently on optimising the use of materials and assembly time for its systems. A particularly major milestone was the new and further development of Schletter's 1V and 2V Tracking Systems, which are in high demand among investors and project developers and have made a substantial contribution to sales growth. "Another indicator of this positive progress is that we have hired more than 200 new colleagues globally last year." In total, more than six and a half gigawatts of PV power have been installed on Schletter systems worldwide in 2022. In the Dominican Republic, for example, Schletter recently supplied a 96 MWp solar park with its 2V&nbsp;Tracking System. This project is the largest to date using a Schletter Tracking System. In addition, in South Korea, near the city of Seosan, one of the country's largest solar power plants with 136 MWp is being built using the Schletter FS Duo system. Schletter intends to continue its growth trajectory in 2023 and is investing in the further development of the company and new markets. To this end, the company has raised investor funds of 65 million euros via a bond issued in October 2022. "It is important for us to continue to expand our structures and resources in line with our sales growth," Roos explained. The company is currently building another production site in Türkiye and a new logistics centre in Europe. Schletter is also working on a new AgriPV system and a new PV carport, as the company also aims to gain a significant share in these markets.

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Schletter Group doubles consolidated sales for 2022

This International Women’s Day we want to take the opportunity to look at the important role women play in tackling the climate crisis - but we’re also reminded of the vastly disproportionate number of women&nbsp;impacted by climate change.Unfortunately, the climate crisis affects women more than men. Women depend more on natural resources but have less access to them, with only around 15% of landholders worldwide being women (1) (2) (3). Studies have found that&nbsp;80% of people forced to leave their home due to climate disasters are women and girls. They are disproportionately more severely affected by the economic and health impacts of droughts, reduced food production, and severe weather events (4). On top of this,&nbsp;only a small percentage (about 8%) of overseas aid reaches projects focused on gender equality (5).Meanwhile, women worldwide are stepping up as leaders in times when the effects of climate change are felt more than ever before (6). This ranges from Nicaraguan indigenous women creating seed banks to preserve biodiversity, to women in Sudan forming the first-ever Women’s Farmers Union to ensure food security (7) (8), to studies showing that the disaster responses in female led countries were systematically better during the Covid pandemic (9) (10). Furthermore, the Paris Climate Agreement was shaped by a group of women who came up with the guiding principles of “net zero emissions” (11).These are just a few examples that show the enormous benefits of empowering and supporting women to use their skills and knowledge to fight against the effects of climate change, helping communities to recover and become more resilient against climate change.On International Women's Day, it is more important than ever to highlight the need for action and transformation to fight climate change.&nbsp; We want to call on all women to use their experience, skills and knowledge to reshape our world and fight together for a better future.&nbsp;<ol style="list-style-type:decimal;"><li>Brennan, B. (2009). “Why She Buys: The New Strategy for Reaching the World’s Most Powerful Consumers.” New York: Crown Business.</li><li>(2018). “The gender gap in land rights.” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.</li><li>Women’s Environmental Network. “Gender and the Climate Change Agenda. The impacts of climate change on women and public policy.” 2010. http://www.wen.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Gender-and-the-climate-change-agenda-21.pdf</li><li>Women grow 70% of Africa's food. But have few rights over the land they tend. (2021). Retrieved 17 June 2021, from <a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/03/women-farmers-food-production-land-rights" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/03/women-farmers-food-production-land-rights</a></li><li>Cecilia Caio, D. K. (2018).&nbsp;ODA (aid) spending in 2018. development initiatives.</li><li>Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. “Building on Local Knowledge for Safer Homes.” Building Safer Communities in South Asia, Case Study 3. Jan. 2008.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adpc.net/v2007/IKM/ONLINE%20DOCUMENTS/downloads/2008/3_CaseStudyShelterl.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.adpc.net/v2007/IKM/ONLINE%20DOCUMENTS/downloads/2008/3_CaseStudyShelterl.pdf</a></li><li>“Nicaragua: Harvesting Hope.” MADRE Demanding Rights, Resources and Results for Women Worldwide. N.d.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.madre.org/page/nicaraguaharvesting-hope-34.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.madre.org/page/nicaraguaharvesting-hope-34.html</a></li><li>“Sudan: Women Farmers Unite.” MADRE Demanding Rights, Resources and Results for Women Worldwide. N.d. http://www.madre.org/page/sudan-women-farmers-unite-41.html</li><li>Sergent, K., &amp; Stajkovic, A. D. (2020). Women’s leadership is associated with fewer deaths during the COVID-19 crisis: Quantitative and qualitative analyses of United States governors.&nbsp;Journal of Applied Psychology, 105(8), 771-783.&nbsp;<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/apl0000577" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/apl0000577</a></li><li>Harvard Business Review. “Research: Women Are Better Leaders During a Crisis.” 2020.&nbsp;<a href="https://hbr.org/2020/12/research-women-are-better-leaders-during-a-crisis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hbr.org/2020/12/research-women-are-better-leaders-during-a-crisis</a></li><li>Darby, M. (2020, November 6). Net zero: the story of the target that will shape our future. Climate Home News. https://www.climatechangenews.com/2019/09/16/net-zero-story-target-will-shape-future</li></ol>

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The world needs more climate heroes – they should be women

Kirchdorf/Haag,&nbsp;15 February 2023. Solar assembly manufacturer Schletter Group to be involved in reconstruction efforts in Syria and Turkey to support earthquake victims. The company is about to open a manufacturing site near Istanbul. Schletter intends to donate the first mounting systems manufactured there to the construction of new electricity infrastructure.&nbsp;"We have been active in Turkey and the Middle East for twelve years and have not only built PV installations there but also developed partnerships and friendships - notably, including in the earthquake region," says Taner Öztürk, Managing Director of Schletter Turkey. "The earthquake disaster has deeply affected us."In the immediate term, the company has made a monetary donation to the emergency aid agency "Aktion Deutschland hilft" to support disaster relief efforts that are underway in Turkey and Syria. In addition, Schletter’s MD Florian Roos handed over an aid package to the German-Turkish Forum in Stuttgart last week. The forum organises aid deliveries to the affected regions, among other things.Schletter additionally intends to contribute to the reconstruction of the energy infrastructure. The first PV mounting systems produced at the new Turkish plant will go to a local reconstruction project and Schletter will provide mounting systems for one megawatt of PV output free of charge. Schletter is currently approaching project developers and module manufacturers who are also keen to get involved in the region. Interested parties can contact <a href="mailto:earthquakesupport@schletter-group.com">earthquakesupport@schletter-group.com</a>.Info on donations for the affected regions:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de/de/spenden/spenden/?no_cache=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de/de/spenden&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.dtf-stuttgart.de/news/erdbebenhilfe-tuerkei" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.dtf-stuttgart.de/news/erdbebenhilfe-tuerkei&nbsp;</a>

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Schletter supports reconstruction in Turkey

Kirchdorf/Haag, February 13, 2023. The international solar installation manufacturer Schletter Group is strengthening its management team: Ralf Maus (57), as COO, will be supporting the team led by CEO Florian Roos with immediate effect. In this way, the company is gearing up for further growth. “With Ralf Maus as our new COO, we now not only have a very astute and internationally experienced colleague in our team, we are also, most importantly, placing our management on an even broader foundation”, emphasized Schletter CEO Florian Roos. The management of the Schletter Group, which is headquartered in Kirchdorf near Munich, now consists of Florian Roos (CEO), Martin Lipp (CFO), Dr.-Ing. Cedrik Zapfe (CTO) and Ralf Maus (COO). “This means that we have a very effective team ready to drive our dynamic corporate development further forward.” As COO, Maus will mainly be responsible for the Schletter Group’s production sites, further expansion and diversification of the supply chain and further optimization of the company’s global logistics. He is a mechanical engineer and has been active in management functions in the automotive and energy sector for over 20 years. His most recent career stages include PUREM by Eberspaecher GmbH (COO), LEONI AG (COO), the DODUCO Group (CEO) plus BorgWarner and SAS Autosystemtechnik. Maus has made a name for himself as a specialist in lean management and the development and optimization of complex manufacturing processes and international supply chains. This is supplemented by his experience as a corporate consultant at McKinsey. “Schletter has developed in a very impressively and, importantly, in a very consistent and strategic way in recent years”, comments Maus. “I am looking forward to supporting this course in the future.” The Schletter Group ranks among the leading solar installation manufacturers worldwide. In 2022, more than six gigawatts of PV capacity were installed on Schletter systems. In September 2022, the company placed two corporate bonds totaling 65 million euros. Schletter is investing the revenue in further growth, the development of important key markets and the optimization of production and logistics. Among other things, the Schletter Group will shortly be opening a new production plant in Türkiye and a new logistics site.

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Schletter Group expands management team

The Anmyeon Clean Energy Power Project, the largest solar power plant in Korea with a capacity of 136 MWp, is currently being built in the South Chungcheong Province. The plant is mounted on systems of the Schletter Group, one of the leading solar mounting manufacturers worldwide. From April 12 to 14, 2023, Schletter will present its ground-mounted and roof-mounted systems at the "20th International Green Energy Expo" in Daegu."South Korea has great potential for the generation of PV energy, but at the same time topographically challenging conditions often prevail here," emphasizes JP Lee, Managing Director of Schletter South Korea. Hilly and mountainous terrains lead to special requirements regarding the planning and flexibility of the mounting systems used. Near the coast, the sea climate can also lead to additional corrosion. "As a specialist for demanding conditions, we offer a solution for all these situations," says JP Lee.In Daegu, for example, Schletter will present its tracking system that adjusts the tilt of the solar modules to the position of the sun. The Schletter Tracking System is designed to be as stable as a fixed tilt system. In wind tunnel tests, it has withstood wind speeds of up to 257 km/h. "Especially in regions where tropical cyclones and typhoons occur, mounting systems must withstand high wind loads and have corresponding static reserves," as JP Lee emphasizes. In addition to the high static load capacity, Schletter attaches great importance to corrosion protection. All systems are provided with a special and particularly resistant galvanization.The Schletter Tracking System is also suitable for Agri-PV applications, i.e. the combined use of agriculture and photovoltaics. If the modules are placed upright, there is space between the module rows for the cultivation of soil by agricultural machinery. "Schletter’s Agri-PV solution not only allows maximum space between rows," JP Lee explains. "In a north-south orientation, it also generates the most energy, especially in the morning and evening hours, when solar power is usually scarce."The company doesn't just offer ground-mounted systems. Roof systems without roof membrane penetration, solar carports and facade systems are also part of the portfolio. A total of over 45 GW of photovoltaic capacity has been globally installed on Schletter systems to date. The Schletter Group is headquartered in Germany and employs over 500 people worldwide. The company's Korean branch is based in Seoul. &nbsp;

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Schletter Group presents products in Korea

Kirchdorf/Haag,&nbsp;November 7, 2022. The globally active solar mounting system manufacturer Schletter Group grew significantly in the third quarter of 2022. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, sales rose by 130 percent from 40 to 92 million euros – the highest quarterly figure in the company’s history. A number of new large-scale open-area projects in Europe, Asia and Central America contributed to this.“Our product and supply chain strategy, which we have pursued in recent years, continues to be strongly reflected in our corporate figures,” emphasized Schletter Group CEO Florian Roos. For example, Schletter now has a flexible global supply chain that allows the company to supply several major projects at once if required. In addition, there has been a good response in the market to the new and further development of the successful Schletter open-area systems, in particular the Schletter Tracking System 1P (1 portrait) and 2P (2 portrait).Currently, a whole series of large open-area projects with Schletter systems are under construction, including 160 MW in Austria, 200 MW in Germany, 50 MW in France and 130 MW in Bulgaria. In Bulgaria, Schletter is also currently building a 30 MW plant with its newly developed Tracking System 1P. The single-axis tracking system is optimized for use with a large-format solar panel module. Thanks to its compact design, it has a particularly favorable ratio between material weight and electric power yield. In the Dominican Republic, Schletter is currently supplying its Tracking System 2P for a solar park with 100 MW. In South Korea, one of the country’s largest solar power plants with 120 MWp is being built near the city of Seosan on the Schletter FS Duo system. Among other things, the high corrosion resistance of the system played a decisive role in winning the contract for the project located directly on the sea.The Schletter Group aims to continue its significant growth course. In September, the company placed its first corporate bond on the capital market, thereby tapping a new source of financing for the further expansion of its business. Within this context, Roos thanked Schletter CFO Andreas Rode, who is handing over to Martin Lipp. “With the successful placement of the bonds, we have initiated a new stage in the company’s development,” says Roos.

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Schletter Group with a strong third quarter

Kirchdorf/Haag (Germany), September 15, 2022. The globally active solar mounting system manufacturer Schletter Group is presenting its latest products and solutions at RE+ 2022 in Anaheim, California. One of the highlights: the new 1P (one portrait) tracking system, which is being exhibited for the first time in North America. The GMax open-area system and the latest flat and pitched roof systems from the high-quality German manufacturer will also be shown at the trade show. “Fewer kilos of mounting material for every square meter of surface covered yet with the same or better load-bearing capacity – this is a common thread running through our product development,” emphasized Tilman Elsner, Senior VP Engineering North America &amp; Deputy Head Global Engineering. “With our new 1P tracking system in particular, we have taken another massive step forward in terms of the ratio of material to power.” Much lighter than comparable models in the market In this way, the Schletter developers have optimized the reliable Schletter Tracker, which has been very successful in the market, specifically for easy configuration with ultra-large-format modules. The compact “1P” tracker system is optimized for configuration with on vertical-format module. It uses far less material per kilowatt of power and is much lighter than comparable models on the market. “This is a very crucial point at the moment, especially in view of the high cost of steel, logistics and transport,” explains Elsner. As stable as a fixed installation Yet the 1P tracker has the same design advantages as the existing Schletter 2P (two portrait) tracking system. The system works with a patented mechanical self-locking mechanism: In the drive train, there is a Geneva drive at each post that automatically locks the module table at any tilting angle. This mechanical locking system effectively prevents wind-related vibrations (known as the ‘galloping effect’) through the entire range without expensive dampers or similar options needing to be used. In the resting position, the system therefore has the properties and load-bearing capacity of a fixed installation and can be configured for wind speeds of up to 260 km/h. In addition, the system is optimized for bifacial modules and can be configured with XXL panels with a side length of up to 250 cm. In the further development of both tracking systems (1P and 2P), the latest wind tunnel reports in line with the latest technical and wind technology developments were prepared and considered. GMax: large spans, few posts The Schletter GMax fixed installation open-area system also embodies the concept of consistent material optimization. Thanks to intelligent geometry and high-strength steels, the single-post system achieves large spans and therefore requires comparatively few support posts per kilowatt of installed PV capacity. Thanks to its simple design, it can also be installed quickly and easily. More flexibility and less ballast on the flat roof In Anaheim, the Schletter Group will also be presenting its further refined FixGrid Pro flat roof system. With its improved aerodynamics in line with the latest wind tunnel reports, the system needs even less ballast than the classic FixGrid. In this way, with the optimized FixGrid Pro in east-west orientation, the planner can also decide freely where the maintenance aisle will be. “Our wind tunnel tests have shown that there are clear aerodynamic advantages if the maintenance aisle is positioned between the upper edges of the upright modules,” Elsner explained. “This means that up to 10 percent of the ballast can be saved. It also makes mounting the modules and wiring them much easier.” In addition, the Schletter developers have further optimized the system using modular logic. Instead of different module supports depending on the angle of inclination, module size or type of configuration (upright or horizontal), all variants can now be realized with just a few universally applicable components. Firstly, this gives considerable advantages for wholesalers in terms of storage. Secondly, the systems can be planned and installed even faster and more flexibly: “Our new FixGrid Pro always allows an optimal support and clamping position for the module – no matter what the angle or size,” Elsner emphasized. A full range for pitched roofs Schletter is also showing the essential components of its pitched roof range in the USA for the first time. “In the European market, we have a high market share in the pitched roof sector and we want to offer our tried and tested range increasingly in the North American market too,” says Elsner. “At the moment, we are in discussions with a number of wholesale partners.” With the ProLine pitched roof system, a new profile geometry allows for significantly less material usage than with the current Schletter standard profiles. At the same time, the profile can cope with higher loads. The ProLine profiles can also be installed without tools using a single internal connector, which saves time and costs during mounting. A new cross-rail connector ensures a structurally resilient installation. With the “RapidPro” module clamp, all standard module sizes with frame heights between 30 and 47 mm can be fixed throughout the pitched roof and flat roof range, on the principle of “one size fits all”. “Our wholesale partners therefore only need to keep one clamp in stock in the future, thus saving storage space,” Elsner emphasized.

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Schletter Presents 1P Tracking System in North America

Kirchdorf/Haag (Germany), September 8, 2022. With the successful placement of corporate bonds, the globally active solar mounting manufacturer Schletter Group has secured substantial funds to finance its growth course. In total, institutional investors have invested 65 million euros in the company. This is the first time Schletter has used the public capital market as an instrument for corporate financing.“The step into the capital market provides us with completely new opportunities to advance our growth and internationalization strategy even more forcefully,” said Schletter Group CEO Florian Roos. “The fact that we were able to successfully place the bonds despite the currently difficult financial market environment, and that they were even oversubscribed, shows the high level of trust investors have in our course and our work.” The Schletter Group had acquired a strong position strategically, operationally and financially in recent years and is currently growing much faster than the general solar market, especially in the European key market.The bonds primarily consist of a senior secured bond of 50 million euros and a second lien bond of 15 million euros. The bonds were placed as Nordic bonds with terms of three and three and a half years, respectively. The proceeds of the bonds will mainly be used for further organic growth investments, company acquisitions and the further development of important key markets. Above all, the significantly improved capitalization will further clearly improve the capacity of the Schletter Group to implement large-scale projects worldwideSince the turn of the millennium, the Schletter Group has been one of the pioneers in the market for solar mounting systems and is one of the few suppliers that are active worldwide. In recent years, the company has again risen to the international “Top 10” in the industry. By establishing a dynamic global supply chain, Schletter is able to realize large-scale projects in all international markets. Recently, the company had supplied the mounting systems for the largest solar power plant in Europe with 300 MWp. In Bulgaria, another large-scale project with 120 MWp is currently nearing completion. In total, around 5.5 GWp of photovoltaic output will be installed on Schletter systems in 2022.The company plans to continue to significantly increase its presence in the growing global solar markets in the future. For this purpose, the global sales structures are currently being further expanded and the production capacities are being set up even more broadly. This year, Schletter opened an office in South Korea, and the company also plans to expand its presence in South America. From September 19th to September 22nd, Schletter will be appearing at “RE+ power”, the largest energy trade fair in North America. There, the company will display its advanced tracking system “1P/1V-Tracker” in North America for the first time.

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65 million euros for further growth

Kirchdorf/Haag (Germany), May 23, 2022. The globally active solar mounting manufacturer Schletter Group has been awarded the renowned “Top Brand PV Award”. The company receives the award as a leading supplier of solar mounting systems in four countries: Germany, Austria, Spain and Switzerland. The award was based on a survey of installers and wholesalers.<blockquote>“Our brand image – above all quality, durability and innovation – is of course primarily shaped by our products”, emphasized Manuel Schwarzmaier, Sales Manager Roof Products at the Schletter Group. “Therefore, we are particularly pleased that the award is based on interviews with those who sell and install our products every day.” Schwarzmaier accepted the award at Intersolar Europe on behalf of the entire Schletter team.</blockquote>For the award, market research company EUPD Research developed an evaluation model to measure trust in PV brands. To this end, the market researchers conduct an independent survey of installers and dealers every year. Three criteria are queried: Which products are particularly sought after by customers and recommended by dealers? How do installers and dealers perceive the brand? And what is the breadth and depth of the product portfolio? These points are weighted and an index is formed from them. The award stands for reliability and trust and serves as orientation for installers as well as end customers.<blockquote>The managing director of Schletter Group, Florian Roos, thanked the employees for their contribution: “In the last few years, we have not only made excellent progress in terms of further developing our products, but also as a company. The Top Brand PV Award is a nice recognition of that and reflects the performance of the entire Schletter team.”</blockquote>

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Schletter Group is “Top Brand PV”

Kirchdorf/Haag, April 12, 2022. The globally active solar mounting system manufacturer Schletter Group is presenting its latest products and solutions at Intersolar 2022 in Munich. The focus is on maximum efficiency – in terms of material usage and mounting time.<blockquote>“Less material with the same or better load-bearing capacity and fast mounting on the construction site – this is a common thread running through our product development,” emphasizes Schletter Group CEO Florian Roos. “At Intersolar, we will be showing how we make that happen, across our entire product line: from our ProLine pitched roof system, to our FixGrid Pro flat roof system, to our open-area and tracker systems.”</blockquote>High load-bearing capacity and fast mounting: the Schletter ProLine pitched roof systemWith the ProLine pitched roof system, a new profile geometry allows for significantly less material usage than with the current Schletter standard profiles. At the same time, the profile can cope with higher loads. The ProLine profiles can also be installed without tools using a single internal connector, which saves time and costs during mounting. A new cross-rail connector ensures a structurally resilient installation.To complement the proven roof hooks made of stainless steel and high-strength structural steel, Schletter has added two aluminum roof hooks to its range. The lightweight “EcoA” and “RapidA” roof hooks offer an additional option to optimize projects and save on installation costs. At Intersolar, the company will also be presenting the new RapidA 35 roof hook, which has been specially developed for lower roof battens. The important thing is that all Schletter roof hooks are compatible with both the Schletter standard mounting rails and the new ProLine rails. This is ensured by a pre-mounted, rotatable multi-adapter.The “Rapid Pro” module clamp, which is matched to the new profiles, is also characterized by its simple, fast installation. Following the principle of “one size fits all”, it can be used in future to fix all standard module sizes with frame heights of between 30 and 47 mm. The fully pre-assembled clamp is clipped into the upper groove of the profile and then fastened.More flexibility, less ballast – the enhanced FixGrid ProThe FixGrid Pro flat roof system requires less ballast thanks to enhanced aerodynamics. For example, with the optimized FixGrid Pro in east-west orientation, the maintenance aisle is not located between the lower edges as before, but rather the upper edges of the angled modules. “Our wind tunnel tests have shown clear aerodynamic advantages resulting from this, which can save up to 10 percent ballast,” explains Manuel Schwarzmaier, Sales Manager for Roof Products at the Schletter Group. “It also makes mounting the modules and wiring them much easier.”In addition, the Schletter developers have further optimized the system according to modular logic, making planning and installation more flexible and faster. Instead of different module supports depending on the angle of inclination, module size or type of configuration (upright or horizontal), all variants can now be realized with just a few universally applicable components. “Our new FixGrid Pro always allows an optimal support and clamping position for the module – no matter what the angle or size,” Schwarzmaier emphasizes.Open-area and tracker systems: less material per kilowatt of powerThe Schletter Group will also be showcasing its open-area systems at Intersolar. This includes a new variant of the Schletter Tracker, which has been specially optimized for easy configuration with large-format modules. The compact system uses less material per kilowatt of power and is around 30 percent lighter than comparable models on the market. “This is a very crucial point at the moment, especially due to the high logistics and transport costs,” explains Christian Salzeder, CSO Projects at the Schletter Group. The version called “1V” (one vertical) has the same design advantages as the current Schletter Tracker. Thanks to a mechanical self-locking mechanism, it is as stable as a fixed installation and can withstand wind speeds of well over 200 km/h.All Schletter open-area systems have also been optimized with regard to the latest requirements of the market. This means that all systems can be fitted with bifacial modules for optimized yield. In addition, they have been adapted so that the latest large-format modules can also be installed on them, in both horizontal and vertical configurations. These are complemented by new coatings that further extend the service life of the mounting systems.The Schletter Group will be exhibiting at Intersolar Europe in hall A6, booth number 160.

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Schletter Group showcases material optimized mounting solutions

Kirchdorf/Haag (Germany), February 17, 2022. One of the region’s largest solar power plants has been built near the town of Bruz, Brittany (France). The 15.2 MWp photovoltaic plant was constructed on Schletter Group mounting systems. Once again, Schletter worked on this with the French project developer Groupe IEL.“The project in Bruz is not just special because of its size”, emphasized Sales Manager Philippe Guerrero, who supervised the project. 38,388 solar modules, generating around 17.7 GWh of ecopower a year in total, were installed on the 20 ha site – enough energy to supply around 5,000 households with electricity. “As the site was previously a mine, laying the foundations for the plant was also a challenge”, Guerrero continued.The site was used for mining until 1904. The mine was then backfilled with inert and heterogeneous materials. “Because of the varying load-bearing capacity of the ground, it was not possible to use traditional pile-driven foundations on the entire site”, explained Eric Roujolle, Vice President Sales Europe. This is why the project used Schletter’s single-post FS Uno system, which can be flexibly adapted to different foundations and site profiles. In Bruz, classic pile-driven foundations were thus supplemented with in-situ concrete foundations. This meant that safety and structural loading could be enhanced wherever it was necessary. In addition, the FS Uno has a tilt head at the joint between the post and the mounting table. The system can thus be adjusted to the final pile-driven foundation levels during mounting and can make up for the unevenness caused by the soil.The Schletter Group thanked Groupe IEL for their good working relationship once more: “Our partners at Groupe IEL once again did a great job of organizing and executing this technically and logistically challenging project”, Roujolle stated. The Schletter Group has already realized projects in Vieuville, La Gravier, Les Caves and Beauvoir in cooperation with the Groupe IEL.

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