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SOLAR PV · ROOF MOUNTING SYSTEMS

Designed around
your roof.

See how solar PV can fit tiled, slate, metal and flat roofs—or a suitable ground-mounted project.

We primarily use Clenergy for on-roof installations, GSE for in-roof systems and Renusol Console for suitable flat-roof arrangements. Each system is selected through survey and design.

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See the real roof hooks.

Clenergy SolarRoof Pro components illustrate how mounting brackets differ between roof coverings.

Genuine Clenergy adjustable roof hook, product part ER-I-PRO/01A
Pantile / interlocking tile

Adjustable tile roof hook

Clenergy SolarRoof Pro · ER-I-PRO/01A

Genuine Clenergy plain tile roof hook, product part ER-I-PRO/02
Plain tile / some slate

Plain tile roof hook

Clenergy SolarRoof Pro · ER-I-PRO/02

Genuine Clenergy slate/sarking roof hook, product part ER-I-PRO/04
Slate / sarking roof

Slate roof hook

Clenergy SolarRoof Pro · ER-I-PRO/04

Explore mounting options.

Genuine Clenergy SolarRoof Pro ER-I-PRO/02 plain tile roof hook, long stainless steel arm with fixing screws
Clenergy ER-I-PRO/02 plain tile hook · actual component photo ·
CLENERGY ON-ROOF · GSE IN-ROOF

Plain tile roofs

Specialist Clenergy roof hooks secure rails into the supporting structure while the tiles form part of the weatherproof roof covering.

Mounting options
On-roof with Clenergy SolarRoof Pro; GSE integrated finish where appropriate.
Survey considerations
Older or brittle tiles may require remedial work; matching hooks and weathering matter.
Genuine Clenergy SolarRoof Pro ER-I-PRO/01A adjustable interlocking tile roof hook with rail connection
Clenergy ER-I-PRO/01A adjustable interlocking tile hook · actual component photo ·
CLENERGY ON-ROOF · GSE IN-ROOF

Pantile roofs

Hooks are selected to suit the pan tile profile, with the panels supported by rails fixed to the roof structure.

Mounting options
Clenergy pantile interfaces and rails; consider GSE for a planned roof replacement.
Survey considerations
The tile profile, hook clearance and waterproof detailing need a site check.
Clenergy SolarRoof Pro ER-I-PRO/04 slate roof hook component, with long fixing plate and rail clamp
Clenergy ER-I-PRO/04 slate hook · actual component photo ·
CLENERGY ON-ROOF · GSE IN-ROOF

Slate roofs

Dedicated slate interfaces allow an on-roof array without relying on the slate to carry the panel loading.

Mounting options
Clenergy SolarRoof Pro slate hooks; GSE integrated systems if suitable.
Survey considerations
Slate thickness, condition and fragility are particularly important.
GSE Integration black in-roof mounting trays being installed beside a black solar panel flush with a tiled roof
GSE In-Roof trays during installation · manufacturer photo ·
GSE IN-ROOF · INTEGRATED SOLAR

GSE in-roof solar

Panels sit within purpose-made GSE frames, replacing part of the roof covering for a flush finish—especially useful when replacing a roof or building a new home.

Mounting options
GSE In-Roof on eligible tiled or slate roof assemblies using the specified flashings and roof details.
Survey considerations
Roof pitch, compatible module dimensions, waterproofing, ventilation and fire performance require a project-specific design.
Clenergy PV-ezRack short mounting rails fitted to a trapezoidal metal sheet roof beside photovoltaic modules
Clenergy PV-ezRack Mycro rails · supplier installation image ·
CLENERGY ON-ROOF

Metal roofs

The fixings differ by sheet profile. Appropriate clamps or weather-sealed fixings are used for standing seam, trapezoidal and corrugated roofs.

Mounting options
Clenergy interfaces and rails selected to match the exact metal roof profile.
Survey considerations
Fixing approval, sheet condition and waterproofing method vary by system.
Renusol flat-roof solar array showing photovoltaic panels installed on low-profile mounting frames
Renusol flat-roof project · manufacturer reference photo (not Console CS+) ·
NO-PENETRATION OPTION

Flat roof: ballasted

Frames are held down with calculated ballast rather than automatically being fixed through the roof membrane.

Mounting options
Ballasted low-tilt frames or tubs, where structural and wind-loading assessments allow.
Survey considerations
Ballast weight and roof load capacity must be calculated, not guessed.
Example of fixed flat-roof solar mounting feet and rows of mounting rails on a commercial roof
Example of mechanically fixed rooftop supports · Valk Solar Systems, not a Jelvis project ·
STRUCTURAL FIXINGS

Flat roof: mechanically fixed

A properly engineered frame attaches to the building structure, with roof penetrations carefully designed and weatherproofed.

Mounting options
Mechanically fixed rails or frames selected for the substrate and roof covering.
Survey considerations
Every fixing penetration needs a compatible waterproofing detail and structural design.
Real Renusol Console CS+ black ballast tub supporting a framed solar module on gravel
Renusol CS+ ballast tub · product example ·
RENUSOL CS+ SYSTEM

Renusol Console tubs

Low-profile modular console tubs that are placed on the flat roof, filled with the specified ballast and used to support solar modules.

Mounting options
Renusol CS+ on suitable flat-roof surfaces following the system design.
Survey considerations
Use and loading must follow the Renusol layout and ballast calculations. Ground use requires a separately validated design.
Real ground-level solar array set on rows of Renusol-style black console ballast tubs in a grassy field
Ground-level Renusol Console-style installation · installation example ·
CONSOLES · ANCHORED FRAMES

Ground-mounted arrays

Where the roof is unsuitable, solar panels can be mounted at ground level using approved frames, foundations or ballasted arrangements.

Mounting options
Project-specific ground mount; a console-style solution may be considered where approved.
Survey considerations
Ground conditions, wind loads, shading, access and permissions all influence the design.
The right support matters.

The roof structure, weatherproofing, wind loads, module compatibility and access are assessed before selecting fixings or ballast. Ground-mounted arrangements need their own design and permissions review. Photographs include manufacturer and installation examples; they are labelled separately from Jelvis work.

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