{"product_id":"van-dervalk-ballasted-valkbox3-rack-solar-panel-mounting-system","title":"Van der Valk ValkBox3 Ballasted Solar Panel Mounting System","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Solar Easy: Flat Roof\/Ground Ballasted Mounting for Solar Panels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eVan der Valk Solar Systems is a specialist company focused on developing and manufacturing mounting systems for use with solar panels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild to comply with worldwide standards with uncompromising quality, Van der Valk produces innovative, low maintenance systems which deliver durability, reliability, functionality and ease of use. With an excellent track record of coping with any weather, Valk Solar Systems offer a cost-effective, reliable and simple installation solution for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eValkBox3 – Flat Roof\/Ground Solar Panels Ballasted Mounting\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ValkBox3 is a simple kit that includes all the required mounting materials packaged in one box for installation of one Solar PV Module on a flat roof or ground (ballast to be added to the order separately).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivered as a ready to use kit (the ballast to be added to the order).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear ballast table with wind region and building height variables included - you will know exactly how much ballast you require.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStainless steel parts, aluminium rails.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrilling-free installation mitigates the risk of water leaks or damage to roof insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple ballast tiles are provided to secure the panel in place. Other ballast tiles or similar material can be bought separately.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuper low installation cost.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure you order the correct number of ballast tiles \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Van Der Valk ballast tiles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.energian.co.uk\/products\/valkbox3-ballast-tile\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.energian.co.uk\/products\/valkbox3-ballast-tile\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e or select the suitable option including ballast on this page. You can also purchase your own ballast up to the required weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications: Large and small rigid flat roofs, open spaces, green areas, pavement around the house, and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof height: up to 15m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoof slope: Max. 5° without additional measures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign panels: Standard solar panels with an aluminium frame, with mounting holes for M6 bolts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePV Module length: up to 2280mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePV Module width: 926 - 1150mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTilt angle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e20°.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: aluminium and stainless steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient temperature: -30°C to +50°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBallast Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ValkBox3 mounting system needs to be supported by ballast to secure it in place. The tables below indicate how much ballast should be placed in the ballast foundations based on maximum panel dimensions, wind speeds in your area and roof height. Make sure you order the correct number of \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.energian.co.uk\/collections\/other-accessories\/products\/valkbox3-ballast-tile\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.energian.co.uk\/collections\/other-accessories\/products\/valkbox3-ballast-tile\" data-mce-style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBallast Tiles 30 x 30 x 4.5cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e per position to ensure that the mounting system can be used safely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestrictions also apply to the position of the system on a roof. The solar panels must be installed at a certain distance from the edge of the roof. According to the current standard, NEN-EN 1991-1-4, this free edge zone is 1\/5 of the height of the roof. So, if a roof is 4 meters above ground, a free edge zone of 80 cm will be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ballast Selection Tables below cover the ValkBox3 ground installations (height = 0) and installations on flat roofs of any buildings (height up to 15m) for each wind zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"716\" width=\"659\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/WindzonesUK_480x480.png?v=1709208369\" alt=\"\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/WindzonesUK_480x480.png?v=1709208369\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ValkBox3 mounting system must be weighed down by means of ballast tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. You can easily calculate the required ballast in three steps:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect your wind area on the wind map;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the wind zone and building height in the Table 1 or Table 2.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou can now read the number of ballast tiles \/ kg placed in G1 and G2 positions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd the number of tiles at G1 and G2. The result is the total number of tiles per panel for your location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Pic.5_e822af37-3b71-4ad0-b1e4-b98b2ab16fae_480x480.jpg?v=1709209814\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Pic.5_e822af37-3b71-4ad0-b1e4-b98b2ab16fae_480x480.jpg?v=1709209814\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"277\" width=\"610\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/BallastTable1_480x480.png?v=1709212326\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/BallastTable1_480x480.png?v=1709212326\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"267\" width=\"593\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/BallastTable2_480x480.png?v=1709212351\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/BallastTable2_480x480.png?v=1709212351\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact us.\u003cbr\u003e* If you use tiles of different sizes and thus a different weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get to the right weight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 1: Min. extra ballast in G1 \u0026amp; G2 has to be 2 x 1 ballast tile (2 x 9 kg).\u003cbr\u003eNote 2: The ballast in G1 \u0026amp; G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.\u003cbr\u003eNote 3: The max. of 20 ballast tiles (4 in G1 and 16 in G2) can be placed for extra ballast (180 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the ValkBox3 Flat Roof\/Ground Solar Panels Ballasted Mounting System\u003c\/strong\u003e - a reliable solution designed to overcome wind challenges while ensuring easy and cost-effective installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Der Valk","offers":[{"title":"ValkBox3 Mounting System only","offer_id":54909449634131,"sku":"VVK75900350-0","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ballast Tile 9kg","offer_id":54909449666899,"sku":"VVK-75063090","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 4x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449699667,"sku":"VVK75900351-4","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 5x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449732435,"sku":"VVK75900351-5","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 6x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449765203,"sku":"VVK75900351-6","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 7x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449797971,"sku":"VVK75900351-7","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 8x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449830739,"sku":"VVK75900351-8","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 9x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449863507,"sku":"VVK75900351-9","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 10x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449896275,"sku":"VVK75900351-10","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 11x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449929043,"sku":"VVK75900351-11","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 12x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449961811,"sku":"VVK75900351-12","price":41.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 13x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909449994579,"sku":"VVK75900351-13","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 14x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909450027347,"sku":"VVK75900351-14","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 15x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909450060115,"sku":"VVK75900351-15","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ValkBox3 + 16x Ballast Tiles 9kg","offer_id":54909450092883,"sku":"VVK75900351-16","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/9324\/4755\/files\/Pic.1.jpg?v=1789039597","url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/van-dervalk-ballasted-valkbox3-rack-solar-panel-mounting-system","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}