Solar Ready
AS NZS 1170.2 PV Array Frame Certification
New solar product certification
At Gamcorp, we collaborate closely with PV array frame manufacturers, providing a comprehensive range of services that encompass structural assessment, expert guidance, and certification, all tailored to ensure the suitability of their systems for installation within the Australian and New Zealand markets. In this dynamic industry, wind load stands out as the most critical factor influencing PV Array systems. While Australian and New Zealand Standard 1170.2, 'Structural Design Actions: Wind Actions,' provides specific guidelines for determining design wind speeds, there exists a notable gap in design guidance pertaining to how wind forces apply to Roof Mounted PV Array Systems.
Drawing from a decade of experience, Gamcorp has undertaken extensive internal and external research, forging innovative methodologies to optimize PV Array Systems for the unique challenges presented by Australian and New Zealand conditions.
Array Frames Certified by Gamcorp
base system cost
$6,800
Base system details below
Scope of Work
Structural Assessment & General Array Frame Engineering Certificate
Engineer Analysis & Certification of Flush and Tilt Mount PV Array Frame Systems in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1170.2:2011 (R2016)
The following criteria are considered the Base System and would be suitable for the majority of installations in Australia.
Includes:
Structural analysis of 1 x rail type and 2 x fixings types for installation in Australian Wind Region A, Terrain Category 2 & 3
1 x Tilt angle, eg 10 degrees
2 x PV Panel sizes, 60 cell (1670mm) and 72 cell (2000mm) modules
Fixing spacing summary tables for Tile Roof Hook (screws), L-Foot (screw) & 1 x Roof Clamp (eg. Kliplock 700) installations.
If you wish to add additional items to the general certification:
To add additional Wind Regions (ie, B, C, D or W), an extra fee of $900 ex GST per wind region applies. To include all wind regions, and extra fee of $1800 ex GST applies.
To add additional tilt angles, an extra fee of $600 ex GST per angle applies.
To add additional PV panel fixing rails, an extra fee of $900 ex GST per rail applies.
To add additional PV panel sizes, an extra fee of $900 ex GST per panel applies.
To add additional Roof Clamp types, an extra fee of $900 ex GST per roof clamp per system applies