Large-Span Flexible PV Mounting System

Edoyon’s large-span flexible PV mounting system uses prestressed steel cables instead of conventional rigid purlins and rafters. Based on a spatial cable-net structure incorporating suspension, tension, bracing, and compression, the system supports PV modules while enabling large spans, high ground clearance, and reduced foundation requirements.

Designed for complex terrain such as mountains, hills, and ravines, as well as integrated “PV+” applications such as fishery-PV and agriculture-PV projects, the system uses a flexible structural design to accommodate natural terrain while enabling efficient and multifunctional land utilization.

  • Large spans and multiple spans: Prestressed cables are tensioned between fixed points at both ends to achieve large-span module layouts.
  • High ground clearance: The height of the lower edge of the PV modules can be increased according to project requirements, such as by raising the support columns.
  • Strong adaptability: Suitable for a variety of challenging terrains, including large-span rivers, extensive ponds, and rugged mountainous areas.
  • Eco-friendly design: Ground clearance of 6 m or more creates additional space for “PV+” applications, enabling power generation above and planting, aquaculture, or parking below, potentially increasing land-use efficiency by 20%–30%.

Technical Specifications

ApplicationsLarge-span rivers, large ponds, rugged mountainous and hilly terrain, fishery-PV projects, agriculture-PV projects, tidal flats, and landfill sites
Longitudinal SpanUp to 25 m for single-layer cable systems and 60 m for double-layer cable systems
Structural ConsiderationsThe cable structure takes into account geometric nonlinearity, P-Δ effects, large-displacement effects, and thermal stresses
Module ConfigurationnP configuration, where n represents the number of modules arranged transversely and P represents the number of modules arranged longitudinally
Load-Bearing ComponentsColumn foundations, columns, beams, load-bearing cables, stay rods, and stay-rod anchorage foundations
Bracing SystemStabilizing cables, transverse column bracing, and transverse connections between load-bearing cables
MaterialsHot-dip galvanized steel / zinc-aluminum-magnesium (ZAM) high-strength steel for columns and cables; PE-coated steel wire ropes for cables
Wind Speed & Snow LoadDetermined according to the project location and local design conditions