Discover how PVKIT® delivered a lightweight, wind-resistant solar solution with clean, low-profile aesthetics.
The location of Rotokauri Primary School is elevated and exposed to high winds and sea air, so it was important to utilise a quality system capable of handling wind uplift and manufactured from non-corrosive materials.
The location of the connection point and the array layout required cables to be surface-mounted between the lower and upper roofs in conduit, making wire management and clean aesthetics important considerations. Overall, the school required a lightweight, easy-to-maintain, quality system that was simple to install and safe to work around.
The school selected the PVKIT DirectAttach™ rail-less solar mount to support a 16.5 kW rooftop solar system. The lightweight system provided a simple, economical installation while maintaining a clean, low-profile appearance.
By fixing panels directly to the roof ribs, PVKIT improved installation efficiency and delivered more uniform load distribution, eliminating the need for traditional racking.
Solar project size
Solar panels installed
Roof slope
The lightweight, rail-less design reduced both material and installation costs, minimised time spent working at height, and ensured the mounting system would last the life of the roof — all while preserving the roof manufacturer’s warranty.
Key benefits include a simple and economical “lay-and-play” installation with DirectAttach mounting, improved wind uplift performance through direct fixing to the roof ribs, and a lightweight, low-profile system that enhances roof aesthetics while simplifying maintenance.
Saving in freights costs to due lightweight solution
Reduced system weight
Faster installation
“Installing rail-less doesn’t come naturally to most installers; it just takes a slight shift in mindset, and installers can save crews time, components and materials that are unnecessary on most metal roof solar installations.”
Bernie Dombroski,
| Solar Partners NZ