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Aluminum for Solar Energy

With its advantages of light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance and durability, aluminum is widely used in building solar panel frames and photovoltaic supports. Research shows that aluminum is the most widely used material in solar photovoltaic (PV) applications, accounting for more than 85% of most solar PV modules.Welcome contact

Specification of Chalco aluminum products for solar panel

Alloy: 6061 6063 6082 6060 6005 6463 [click to check the Alloy Performance Parameter Table]

Product type: aluminum profile, aluminum sheet, aluminum strip, aluminum flat bar, etc.

Deep processing: drilling, bending, welding, precision cutting, punching, etc.

Surface treatment: mill finish, powder coating, anodizing, wooden grain, electrophoresis, PVDF painting, sanding blasting, polishing, etc.

Anodizing: smooth, frosted; Layer code: AA10, AA15, AA20, AA25

Electrophoretic coating: glossy or dull transparent paint film; Paint film code: EA21, EB16

Standard and certification: GB 5237-2008, JISH, AAMA, GB, BS, En; CE, DNV, TUV, ISO9001

Solar panel sizes: [click to check the Refernce Table]

Extruded aluminum profile for the solar panel frame system

Extruded aluminum profiles are usually used for solar panel frames and solar mounting system, because aluminum extrusions have high strength, light weight and strong corrosion resistance. The aluminum frame seals and secures the solar cell module between the glass cover and back plate, ensuring structural stability and extending battery lifespan. Aluminum alloy, with its moderate price, strength, processability, corrosion and weather resistance, and recyclability, is an ideal material for solar panel support in solar mounting system, requiring no maintenance over the 25-year operation period.Quick Quote

Extruded aluminum profile for solar panel frame

T-profile: capability to offer both support and stability.

L-profile: providing edge protection for panels.

U-channel: used for cable management in panel system, ensuring efficient installation.

extruded aluminum profile for the solar panel frame
PV support aluminum profile

Extruded aluminum profile for solar mounting system

H profile:construct the frames and supports of solar panels.

Z-profile:used to attach the mounting frame to roofs.

T-slot:primary structural component in solar panel supports with flexible design options.

Properties of Chalco aluminum profile

Alloy Temper Wall thickness Tensile strength Rm(MPa) Yield strength RP0.2(MPa) elongation %
6005 T5 ≤5.00 ≥260 ≥240 ≥8
6060 T5 ≤5.00 ≥160 ≥120 ≥6
T6 ≤3.00 ≥190 ≥150 ≥6
T66 ≤3.00 ≥215 ≥160 ≥8
6061 T6 ≤5.00 ≥265 ≥245 ≥8
6063 T5 ≤5.00 ≥160 ≥110 ≥8
T6 ≤3.00 ≥205 ≥180 ≥8
T66 ≤3.00 ≥245 ≥200 ≥6
6463 T5 ≤5.00 ≥150 ≥110 ≥6
T6 ≤5.00 ≥195 ≥160 ≥8
  • Anodized aluminum alloy with transparent coating, high corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance.
  • High tensile strength performance, improving snow load resistance, rain resistance, wind impact resistance and so on.
  • The excellent mold reduces the machining allowance to 0.02mm while ensuring the accuracy to ensure smooth installation.
  • The aluminum alloy photovoltaic support is generally in the form of long rod, and the stress is tensile stress and compressive stress, which is easy to buckle and deform, so the design wall thickness is generally not less than 1.5 mm.
  • The commonly used aluminum alloy series for solar photovoltaic brackets need to undergo aging heat treatment to achieve the required strength.
  • China Aluminum strictly controls the solution treatment and aging heat treatment process to ensure the required strength of the aluminum alloy brackets.
  • The oxide film thickness is generally AA15, but in humid or heavily polluted areas, AA20 or AA25 can be chosen to improve corrosion resistance.

Aluminum sheet, strip, flat bar for solar panel

The cooling speed of aluminum is fast compared to the traditional materials, which has a significant advantage in solar PV system because the increase of PV cell temperature will reduce the power generation efficiency. And with is good conductivity, aluminum has gradually replaced the position of silver, copper and stainless steel in the solar panels.

Compared with traditional materials, aluminum cooling speed is fast, which has a significant advantage in solar PV, because the increase of PV cell temperature will reduce the power generation efficiency. And because of its good conductivity, aluminum has gradually replaced silver, copper and stainless steel in the position of solar panels.Quick Quote

Aluminum strip and flat bar for solar cell interconnection

Solar cell chips, typically silicon-based, are mainly linked using aluminum. Aluminum strips and ribbons facilitate efficient current flow between the cell chips.

Hot selling: 6101 aluminum flat bar

aluminum for solar energy
aluminum for solar energy

Aluminum sheet for solar reflector panel

Aluminum is also employed as reflector panels in solar panels, guiding sunlight to enhance energy absorption efficiency in certain solar heating systems.

Hot selling: 1100, 3003 aluminum sheet

  • 6101 aluminum busbar

    used in solar cell connections to link solar cell chips together, ensuring efficient current transmission.

  • 1100 aluminum sheet

    employed on solar cell reflector panels to guide sunlight and enhance energy absorption efficiency.

  • 3003 aluminum sheet

    Provide effective reflective performance while also offering lightweight and weather resistance.

Other applications of aluminum profiles in the field of solar frame

Aluminum has become a feasible solution in the energy field due to its properties of light weight, efficient installation capacity and low price. In addition to the application of the above frame and battery panel in the solar energy field, aluminum is also applied to the following solar systems:

  • Wind turbine structure and components
  • Module framework and components
  • Concentrated solar collector
  • Thermal management solution
  • Inverter housing and components

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Why choose Chalco solar energy aluminum products

Chalco stock various aluminum extruded solar panel frames and photovoltaic support aluminum alloys, with a variety of finishes to choose from. If the existing products are not suitable for your needs, we can also customize them according to customer requirements.

All extrusion parts can be cut, drilled or machined according to customer specifications. As a professional aluminum profile supplier, Chalco operates the latest CNC drilling and processing center, which can provide accurate processing and cost-effective parts in a short cycle time.

Because the panel frame is exposed to the natural environment, it has high requirements for corrosion resistance. Chalco provides anodized aluminum profiles to further enhance the corrosion resistance of solar aluminum alloy frames.

After the production of aluminum profiles, we will provide strict product quality inspection and precise product film pasting, packaging and transportation. Ensure product quality at any link of production and delivery.Quick Quote

Solar panel sizes reference table

Power (w) Number of cells(pcs) Size of cells(mm) Solar panel frame size(mm) Weight (Kg)
5 2*18 78*12 280x190x17 0.7
10 4*9 52*31.2 250x350x17 1.2
20 4*9 78*39 420x360x17 2.3
30 2*18 156*26 360x550x20 2.5
40 4*9 156*39 670*420×25 3.2
50-60 4*9 156*52 540x670x25 4.2
80-90 4*9 156*78 780x670x30 6.6
100 4*9 156*104 1000x670x30 8
110-120 4*18 156*52 1020x670x35 8.8
130 4*9 156*117 1120*670*35 10.5
140 4*9 156*63 1200*670*35 10.5
150-180 4*9 156.75*156.75 1480x670x35 12
190-200 6*12 125*125 1580x808x35 15.5
210-230 6*8 156.75*156.75 1320x992x35 17
250-270 6*9 156.75*156.75 1482x992x40 18
280-310 6*10 156.75*156.75 1640x992x40 18
340-380 6*12 156.75*156.75 1956x992x40 23
460-500 8*12 156.75*156.75 1956x1310x45 29
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