Which steel is best for PV mounting?

To do so, it requires a robust supporting structure made from high-quality steel with effective corrosion protection. With ZM Ecoprotect ® Solar, thyssenkrupp Steel now offering high-performance, zinc-magnesium-coated steels for PV mounting systems – durable, robust and sustainable.

What is Zm ecoprotect ® solar?

With ZM Ecoprotect ® Solar, we are clearly offering extra sustainability. It conserves resources through reduced use of zinc, it is 100 percent recyclable, and the entire portfolio is also available as bluemint ® Steel – our high-quality flat steel with reduced CO 2 intensity and the same excellent material and processing properties.

Does ThyssenKrupp steel offer zinc-magnesium based corrosion protection?

With ZM Ecoprotect ® Solar, thyssenkrupp Steel is now offering a zinc-magnesium-based corrosion protection solution that is significantly more effective than conventional hot dip galvanizing, and can withstand almost anything that the weather can throw at it.

Are ZM coated steels good for roll forming?

ZM-coated steels are excellently formable and particularly suitable for roll forming. Their surface is harder than that of zinc coatings, which means significantly less abrasion is generated in the die, and this in turn reduces wear on the forming dies.

How many gigawatts of photovoltaics will Germany have in 2022?

Based on 2022, an additional capacity of only 7.5 gigawatts has been installed, which is not nearly enough to build the total planned capacity of 215 gigawatts of photovoltaics in Germany by 2030. Capacities must be built up, especially in the free-field sector, in order for new solar installations to be connected to the grid on the desired scale.