In this section we periodically publish information regarding the world of photovoltaics.
Not only news that concern us personally, but in general useful information or updates on the evolution and trends of the photovoltaic world.
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News from the world of photovoltaic
17/12/2024
Sun Ballast obtains the ETN certification: with photovoltaic ballasts, PV systems are solid and safe
After a thorough process of analysis and technical assessment, the main photovoltaic panel mounting systems offered by Sun Ballast have obtained the ETN certification, a fundamental step to guarantee all…
15/11/2024
Simplify PV projects with Sun Ballast’s PV panels structures for flat roofs
Since 2012, Sun Ballast has been dedicated to providing clients with continuous technical support, both during the design phase and throughout the installation process, alongside its international supply of photovoltaic…
22/10/2024
Sun Ballast technical report: Faster projects, easier installation, safer pv system
Technical reports provided by Sun Ballast are used by thousands of industry professionals. They simplify both the design and installation phases by ensuring the correct use of PV ballasts and…
03/09/2024
With Sun Ballast, photovoltaic systems become more systems become safer and more cost-effective: interview with Technical Director Andrea Calza
The selection of the right mounting structures will also be a key moment in realizing photovoltaic systems on flat roofs, and in this short interview, Sun Ballast’s Technical Director Andrea…
26/07/2024
Roof loads: how to optimize weights with Sun Ballast photovoltaic ballasts
Managing roof loads is one of the key elements in implementing photovoltaic systems on flat roofs, which is why support systems play a central role, both for building safety and…
25/06/2024
New EasyWest system: solid, universal, ultra-light
Developed with the aim of offering an innovative, safe and up-to-date solution to all the most concrete needs of operators, EasyWest paves the way for the latest generation of East-West…
23/04/2024
AT INTERSOLAR 2024 ALL THE NOVELTIES FROM SUN BALLAST
Scheduled to take place from 19 to 21 June 2024, Intersolar Europe is Europe’s most important event dedicated to the world of solar energy, and once again this year the…
15/04/2024
PV PANELS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER? ALL SUN BALLAST SOLUTIONS
Large-sized photovoltaic panels represent a positive trend for many installers and designers, even though not always easy to manage: the use of latest-generation modules requires extra attention especially in the…
21/03/2024
New PowerClamp bracket: stronger hold, enhanced safety.
The latest PowerClamp bracket is engineered to provide a more secure and robust attachment for solar panels. It works seamlessly with Sun Ballast’s entire range of weights. Safety is…
A revolution built to endure: the new slogan "MADE TO LAST" presented at KEY 2024
A market reference for over ten years, at KEY 2024 Sun Ballast unveiled the new slogan “Made to Last”: not only a significant rebranding, but above all, a strong emphasis…
11/01/2024
Large-scale pv installations with large panels? With the new Industrial-XL System they’re a better investment than ever
Designed to reduce installation times and costs for large-scale photovoltaic systems built with large panels, the new Industrial-XL system offers a simple, safe and convenient solution. Along with thousands of…
03/11/2023
With Sun Ballast's No-Flex, the strength of large solar panels increases by 46%: test results
With six mounting points, the stability of large photovoltaic panels is greatly increased: fluid dynamic tests conducted on Sun Ballast’s No-Flex system have highlighted the advantages of a six-point mounting…
04/10/2023
PV Top Brand 2023: Sun Ballast is among the best producers of solar panel mounting systems, according to EUPD - RESEARCH
Quality and experience are built over time, and after more than ten years in photovoltaics Sun Ballast has become a point of reference in the support and racking system sector.…
07/09/2023
210.000 New photovoltaic plants installed in Italy in 2022! Ideal support and racking structures are a key part of their success.
In 2022, an impressive 210,000 new photovoltaic systems were installed in Italy. The new National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Italy 2022, a report prepared by GSE, RSE,…
28/07/2023
Sun Ballast’s efficient solutions: a ton of energy in little space
The productivity of a photovoltaic system depends on numerous factors, including optimising the available surfaces, especially when space is limited. That’s why solar panel racking systems are necessary. Selecting the…
23/06/2023
Bifacial solar panels: their advantages and mounting system requirements
Being “two-faced” may not be a good thing for a person, but for a photovoltaic panel, it can be a real perk: bifacial panels can have notable advantages, especially in…
30/05/2023
Munich 2023: Sun Ballast throws a private party
An exclusive event dedicated to the world of Sun Ballast, from the world-renowned solar panel racking systems to the latest 2023 innovations: this special Private Party will be held on…
24/04/2023
The new Sun Ballast configurator - simpler and more professional
Design quality and photovoltaic system quality are two factors that are closely linked, with the efficiency, productivity and overall reliability of the installation depending on the designer’s expertise, precise calculations,…
11/04/2023
Terna report: photovoltaic installations increase, and sun ballast grows by 165%
Terna’s new report on the Italian electricity system shows a complex overall situation: the first months of 2023 saw a slight drop in production, but new photovoltaic installations are growing…
02/03/2023
No-flex, Insun and more: discover what’s new from
SUN BALLAST AT K.EY. 2023 – RIMINI, MARCH 22-24, 2023 The photovoltaic industry is evolving at a rapid pace, but Sun Ballast’s goal has been the same for over a…
02/02/2023
Long live large panels!
Installations of panels over 2 meters are becoming increasingly common. What is the best way to keep them solid and secure despite their large size? By using No-Flex, the latest…
14/12/2022
Photovoltaic systems on flat roofs: characteristics and solutions
In order to set up an effective photovoltaic system, you must assess the type of roof or surface you will be installing it on. The roofs of residential and industrial…
01/12/2022
Good entrepreneurship is good for the planet
No enterprise is an island: everything is an active part of society, the world, and the environment. Those who create and lead it are responsible for improving all three: society,…
13/10/2022
Inclination: a perfect 10°
What is the ideal inclination for a photovoltaic system? And does an inclination greater than 10° really mean increased production of renewable energy? Let’s find out together – with help…
22/09/2022
Where there's a home, there's Sun Ballast
Small surfaces are not a problem for Sun Ballast structures that are able to maximize every small space. The flat roofs of houses and residential apartment buildings all have…
19/08/2022
Tradition makes room for innovation
Reliability and resilience are essential for photovoltaic systems, especially at a time in history when extreme weather events are increasing in number and intensity. In recent years, a number of…
11/07/2022
Green or not green? The answer is in the sun, with Sun Ballast
The modern company is at a crossroads: continue consuming energy from non-renewable fossil fuels, or focus on renewable, inexhaustible sources of energy for the good of itself and the entire…
20/06/2022
Even in Portugal, Sun Ballast takes care of everything
Industrial warehouses and solar power have become an inseparable pair, but roof installations of photovoltaic panels can become problematic: the solution is the varied and versatile range of support ballasts…
12/05/2022
The sun on the ground
Ground installation of photovoltaic panels is becoming more popular: let’s explore how best to create them The surfaces change, but with Sun Ballast’s expertise and structures, the results are…
28/04/2022
Research brings results
The novelty and unparalleled effectiveness of Sun Ballast products are the result of massive investments in Research and Development, as well as rigorous and detailed testing. When concrete is…
11/04/2022
Between the sun and the water: Sun Ballast brings it all together
A large photovoltaic system, the Basilicata Region’s aqueduct, and Sun Ballast’s Connect solar panel support structure: these are the marvellous stars of the show, taking part in a project that…
06/04/2022
Sun Ballast is a security also in France
We have been admitted to the process that will lead us to obtain the ETN certificate, which validates the technical characteristics of our products according to the parameters of the…
11/02/2022
Sun Ballast fits everywhere
That’s because our photovoltaic ballasts, with no need to be fixed, get a head start on any surface. “Wherever you put him, there he stays.” In Italy, that’s…
21/01/2022
Design and Sun Ballast have taken so many steps forward
Cutting-edge technology and a highly qualified service (completely free of charge) are essential components for the installation of a photovoltaic system Even in photovoltaics, as in every other industry,…
17/12/2021
At Christmas you can...
GET NUMBERS TO TALK Sun Ballast’s 2021 was mathematically and deservedly extraordinary: – over 500,000 ballasts delivered throughout Europe – more than 12,500 technical reports carried out – more than…
22/11/2021
Photovoltaic panels and landscape constraints? Efficiency and beauty can coexist
Sun Ballast structures as a precious ally We often talk about how to reconcile landscape constraints with photovoltaic systems: in these cases, adequate support structures can make the difference, helping…
29/10/2021
What does it mean to be a Sun Ballast distributor with a Sales account?
In recent years we have witnessed an exponential growth of the entire photovoltaic sector and Sun Ballast is not far behind. Our trend for almost 10 years is always growing…
01/10/2021
To perfection
Sun Ballast promotes an exhibition that tells the eclectic and inspired art of Carlo Prete and Peter Toshy, original and surprising artists. Each company has a duty to improve not…
30/08/2021
LG ALSO CHOOSES SUN BALLAST
A GREAT SATISFACTION FOR US AND AN IMPORTANT MORE GUARANTEE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS. The solar panel leader has found our fastening systems suitable for its photovoltaic modules. Summer 2021. This…
28/07/2021
Speed on delivery - We are working for you
Sun Ballast is building a new logistics hub in Lagonegro, in the province of Potenza, to be ever faster in deliveries and closer to customers in Southern Italy, the Islands,…
05/07/2021
Proper maintenance of a photovoltaic system
How to do it and why with Sun Ballast structures everything is easier and faster Proper maintenance is the basis for the perfect functioning of the photovoltaic system, which guarantees…
17/06/2021
Sun Ballast is there, with raw materials always available
The shortage of raw materials, including aluminum, is creating significant problems for companies in the sector, but not for Sun Ballast, which works with concrete and has stocks of products…
16/06/2021
Wind resistance of the plants
The climate change we are witnessing is a direct cause of extreme weather events that will become more and more common over the years. These also include the increase in…
19/05/2021
INSTALLING THERMAL SOLAR PANEL? SUN BALLAST HAS THE SOLUTION, EVEN THREE!
Perhaps not everyone knows that Sun Ballast can also be used for installation of solar thermal panels. With excellent performance. Sun Ballast structures never cease to amaze, and to fix!…
09/04/2021
SUN BALLAST INCREASES PRODUCTION IN THE FIRST QUARTER 2021
Despite the difficulties of the period, the Poviglio (RE) company recorded a + 13.5% in the first quarter of 2021. It starts with a double-digit increase in 2021 for Sun…
08/04/2021
CABLOWIND: the dual-function solution for cable housing and wind-resistance of PV systems
Many advantages and two functions in a single element: channel and ballast. Promising in name, and very effective in fact, CABLOWIND is the brand-new patented product that further enriches the…
30/12/2020
The solidity always rewards
Even 2020, if you work seriously and plan ahead, can give great satisfaction. As “the recognition of maximum commercial reliability”, a certificate awarded to Sun Ballast by CRIBIS D&B, a…
18/12/2020
What can a year like this teach us?
We have reached the end of this 2020, a year that has monopolized the attention of many on a single topic, a year that has united and divided the conscience…
13/11/2020
Photovoltaics: An ancient history with a lot of future ahead
Like all solid and long-lasting sectors, photovoltaics also has a long history of discoveries, inventions and constant progress behind it. The term “photovoltaic” was born in 1839, when the French…
04/11/2020
All roads that lead to quality
It is not a point of arrival, but it is a path that accompanies us and changes every day. It is not the business of the individual, but a process…
04/11/2020
Research and Development: a division that changes and grows together with the company
In a first phase, the Research and Development division of Sun Ballast® was conceived and structured with two fundamental objectives: 1) Improve the products we already offer 2) Develop new…
04/11/2020
The importance of the inspection. People and technologies are the winning combination.
“The eye of the expert” or the human element are the basis for the success of any job. Knowing how to look, building experience, is a gift that always makes…
04/11/2020
A good design to arrive prepared on site
Those who work in our sector, that of photovoltaics, know that there is a golden rule: the time spent listening and understanding the customer’s needs in the preliminary phase saves…