Reliable, Non-Penetrating Solar PV on Industrial Facility in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Coto Technology reduced energy costs and preserved roof integrity with the rail-less PVKIT® solar mount.

LOCATION Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

INDUSTRY Industrial

CUSTOMER Coto Technology Manufacturing Facility

PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS ICC-ES | IAPMO / UES (Solar) | UL 2703 | ULc | UL 3741

The Challenge

Coto’s corporate office manages all its facilities with strict adherence to technical requirements set by FM Global, an international property insurance and loss prevention company. As such, Coto required a solar mounting solution that would ensure FM Global’s acceptance. The solar developer sought a solution that would protect and preserve the integrity of the roof, optimize the solar system’s performance throughout its useful life, and come from a manufacturer capable of offering comprehensive support from the initial planning phase through installation.

Project Stats

As part of Coto’s 2024 growth and improvement strategy, the company transitioned its manufacturing operations to a larger, more advanced industrial facility in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. A key focus in this new phase was to enhance energy efficiency and bolster environmental responsibility. In alignment with corporate sustainability goals, Coto made the strategic decision to install a state-of-the-art solar PV system, aiming to reduce electricity consumption and minimize its environmental footprint. The solar developer, Newen Energías Alternas, completed the installation of a 511.16 kWp DC (360 kWp AC) rooftop solar PV system on the facility’s double-folded standing seam metal roof.

511 kWp

Project Size

2,050

PVKIT solar mounts

2,050

S-5! Mini clamps

The Solution

Newen only selects components from trusted brands that are guaranteed to last the life of the solar system and the roof itself. To ensure a reliable solution that met FM Global’s requirements, S-5! and Newen worked closely with Coto. Newen recommended S-5! for its strong brand recognition, 30+ year track record, lifetime warranty, certifications, engineering support and expertise in wind and structural calculations. The PVKIT rail-less solar mounting solution, paired with S-5! Mini clamps, allowed direct attachment to the roof seams, reducing load by 85% and enabling faster, non-penetrating installation.

30 %

Reduced installation time

85 %

Lighter than rails

Zero

Roof penetrations