Key takeaways:
Soltop introduced Duraklick XL, a flat-roof mounting system claimed to support up to 1,200 kg without requiring roof penetration
The system is installed over a protective mat and uses modular rails and structures for panel support
The company also presented SwissSolarRoof (in-roof tile system) and Duramont (on-roof for inclined roofs) mounting solutions
Mounting systems and solutions play a crucial role in the overall performance of PV modules. A well-designed mounting system can prevent mechanical complications that may lead to cell microcracks, deformation, and breakage of the panels.
Soltop Energie, a Switzerland-based company, offers PV mounting systems in addition to other energy solutions. In terms of mounting systems, Soltop offers various configurations for different roof types, such as in-roof, on-roof, and flat-roof scenarios.
At Intersolar Europe 2025, Soltop specifically showcased its upcoming flat-roof mounting product, Duraklick XL. The company stated that the product features a patent-pending design. It claims that the mounting solution supports a weight of up to 1,200 kg. According to Soltop, the entire system can be installed on a flat roof without drilling any holes into the roof surface. The mounting structure is supported by a protective mat of 6-8 mm thickness, which is laid directly on the flat roof. On the protective mat, mounting rails are fixed based on the size of the system, and the mounting structures for the modules are installed on these rails.
Alongside Duraklick XL, Soltop Energie also presented its in-roof and on-roof solutions, called ‘SwissSolarRoof and Duramont, respectively. The latter is a mounting solution for inclined roofs, while the former is a system with solar panel tiles featuring a double-glass (3.2 mm and 2 mm) configuration. The company states that it offers dummy tiles to cover the remaining roof area in cases where the panel roof tiles required for the system size do not cover the entire roof.