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Mechanical Construction

Quality structural mounting elements for solar solutions

Drawing on our collective construction experience, we custom build and install quality structural mounting elements for solar solutions. With the longevity and productivity of the installation in mind, our mechanical team chooses the most appropriate materials for the job. You can expect detailed technical and project management information relating to your project. It goes without saying that we collaborate with our clients to follow comprehensive quality control processes. We precision-build structures that last.

Robust rooftop PV system installations

Rooftop

Our technically astute team delivers robust rooftop photovoltaic system installations. By working closely with suppliers, we comply with their technical requirements to maintain product warranties. Our scope covers:

Structure mounting

Module mounting

DC stringing

DC works, including the requisite testing

Trunking installation

Inverter installation

Internationally competitive structures

Fixed-tilt

Depending on wind loads, site topography and soil conditions, a fixed-tilt solar installation may be your most technically and economically viable solution. We deliver internationally competitive ground-mounted solar PV structures. We custom build rammed solutions, ballasted structures and formed concrete solutions.

Our scope covers:

Drilling, ramming or ballasting, as appropriate

Concrete works if needed

Table construction

Module mounting

Inverter mounting

Multiple solutions for various scenarios

Carports

A carport that’s not generating solar energy is a missed opportunity. Looking at the constraints of your site, we assess the feasibility of a carport solar solution. With our rich expertise in design, manufacturing and installation, we’re South Africa’s biggest solar carports installer and supplier. Caracal Engineering offers three types of carport PV solutions to suit various scenarios.

Our scope covers:

Drilling or ballasting, as appropriate

Providing and installing concrete bump guards for additional ballast and to protect the structure

Surveying foundation positions with respect to topography, ensuring optimal heights

Scanning for services below the ground

Table construction

Module mounting

On-site coordination of material

Accurate installation is key

Single-axis tracking

We collaborate with leading single-axis tracking technology providers to build a complete solution. Along with their benefits, single-axis trackers bring a range of seldom understood complexities to a project; with a greater margin for error, accurate installation is imperative. We’ve successfully installed various projects involving single-axis trackers from US and European suppliers.

Our scope covers:

Drilling, ramming or ballasting, as appropriate

Concrete works if needed

Preassembly of the tracker

Tracker construction

Module mounting

On-site coordination of materials

Handling commissioning of the trackers with the supplier

The latest solar technology

Floating solar

Floating solar is new to South Africa and the PV industry. We collaborate with world-leading suppliers of these systems.

Our scope covers:

Assembly of the floats

Module mounting

DC stringing

DC works, including requisite testing

Working with the supplier to ensure we implement the appropriate moorings