India’s top expert in water management, Ashirvad Pipes, in collaboration with Ornate InRoof, has proven that it’s a viable and successful method of monetizing space.
InRoof: A Breakthrough Solution
In India, most industrial establishments typically have asbestos or a metal roof. If a company decides to go solar, the usual method is to add solar panels to the existing roof structure. However, this technique has some limitations.
Metal roofs are prone to water leakage, rust, and overheating. These can impact the performance of your solar PV. In addition, if your roof is worn out and has structural problems, the top may need to be replaced before installation.
The solution?
Replace the metal roof of your old home with a renewable solar Roof system that incorporates solar panels within the roof structure, similar to what the world’s biggest uPVC pipe manufacturer, Ashirvad Pipes, did.
Replacing 6630 sq. feet. from asbestos roofing at their manufacturing facility in Karnataka, Ashirvad Pipes decided to go with the solar InRoof, which is 91kW.
Overcoming the Installation Challenges
Ashirvad Pipes wanted to install solar panels on the Bengaluru factory’s roof to transition to green energy sources. But, there were a few issues.
It was not designed to support the weight that the panels would carry. Furthermore, repairing the roof can be lengthy, and the company didn’t intend to shut down operations. To address these issues, Ashirvad Pipes, a business committed to innovation, opted to use the cutting-edge technological advancements of Ornate InRoof.
Before putting up the InRoof, the team of Ornate Solar engineers strengthened the structure using additional bracing. Furthermore, despite Bengaluru’s unpredictable weather, the project was completed in 30 days without disrupting the manufacturing process below.
Additionally, to provide additional security and satisfy the international safety requirements for Ashirvad Pipes, a safety net and fall arrest system was put in place at 10 meters (33 feet.).
The parts of InRoof are constructed with galvalume coating that makes them completely weather-proof.