Steel Solutions for Solar Installations
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ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products Steel solutions for solar installations Your partner around the world

Contents 3 ArcelorMittal Your partner around the world 5 Steel, the material of choice 6 Magnelis® An innovative metallic coating 8 A wide variety of steel solutions for solar systems 10 High-tech engineered solutions 11 Tailor-made services 12 Global presence Credits cover: Shutterstock – DSBfoto page 2: Tom D’Haenens page 4: Jeroen Op de Beeck page 5: Shutterstock – Flavio Massari page 6: Shutterstock – MarchCattle page 7: ArcelorMittal page 8: Profil du Futur, Jeroen Op de Beeck, ArcelorMittal page 9: Philippe Vandenameele, ArcelorMittal page 10: ArcelorMittal page 11: Shutterstock –...

ArcelorMittal Your partner around the world Increasing consumption of electricity and the need to reduce CO2 emissions are two of the main reasons for the strong growth in renewable energy technologies. Ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets in the EU and other regions are reinforcing this trend. One of the most environmentally friendly ways to generate electricity is by conversion of sunlight using photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technologies. Using steel to build the support structures makes it even more sustainable as steel is a durable and 100% recyclable material. ArcelorMittal...

Steel, the material of choice The main challenges for solar installation operators are: • Ensuring cost-effective and very rapid installation • Minimising maintenance costs throughout the lifecycle of the installation • Guaranteeing durability • Reducing the installation’s environmental impact. ArcelorMittal answers these requirements through our wide range of steel grades and innovative metallic coatings which result in cost-effective support structures for any kind of solar technology. Steel is • Robust • Sustainable and durable • Formable • 100% recyclable • Economically competitive.

Magnelis® An innovative metallic coating which offers protection in the harshest environments ArcelorMittal offers a full range of metallic coatings to protect steel solar structures against corrosion. In addition to pure zinc and aluminium-zinc coatings, ArcelorMittal has developed a high-performance metallic coating known as Magnelis®. Magnelis® is a unique alloy of zinc, aluminium and magnesium which provides excellent corrosion protection, even in soil. One of the most remarkable properties of Magnelis® is its ability to self-heal on cut edges, where corrosion typically begins....

Magnelis® advantages Initial exposure period (up to several weeks) • Outstanding corrosion resistance, at least 3 times better compared to standard galvanised steel, even in soil • Self-healing effect protects cut edges Subjected to rain and condensation • Easy formability and weldability for coldformed profiles, tubes, and hollow sections The zinc-based lm containing magnesium on the coating layer migrates over the cut end. • Most cost-effective alternative to aluminium, stainless and batch galvanization, thanks to the integrated production cycle and thinner coatings • Available in a wide...

A wide variety of steel solutions for solar systems Structures for ground-mounted systems Structures for rooftop systems The structures supporting solar installations must sustain climatic loads such as snow or wind, while their coating needs to resist corrosion for decades. Different steel grades with high mechanical properties are available to ensure the excellent performance of the support structure. ArcelorMittal Construction is providing complete building solutions in Europe, and offers two PV rooftop solutions made of pre-painted steel: Komet® is a simplified, integrated steel solar...

Solar wall systems Solar steel absorbers ArcelorMittal Construction has started manufacturing SolarWall® technology thanks to a unique agreement with the Conserval Engineering company who has commercialised solar-based air heating around the world. Recently ArcelorMittal has developed a new generation of solar thermal absorbers which are fully made from steel. The design consists of a steel sheet with selective coating which is laser welded to a second steel sheet and blow formed into the final design. Side mounted summer bypass HVAC system Optimised steel grades, with excellent corrosion...

High-tech engineered solutions Co-engineering support From design to supply ArcelorMittal’s Global R&D teams are spread over 11 research centres worldwide and support ArcelorMittal customers at all stages in the development of new solutions. Our Construction Projects division is a unique entity inside the ArcelorMittal Group. The group can deliver complete sets of trackers, ground mounted systems, or heliostats ready for installation at the project site. Construction Projects is also available to conclude pre-agreements and participate in consortia with third parties. Their expertise...

How can Global R&D help you in your solar project ? • Select best coating and appropriate steel grades • Assess resistance of mechanical assembly or adhesive bonding • Prove reliability of assemblies (standards IEC 61215, IEC 61646) • Calculate the static characteristics of steel structures • Optimise structural designs. Tailor-made services From products to tailor-made services, the ArcelorMittal Group is a global partner for any kind of solar project. The ArcelorMittal Group relies on the expertise of its Flat Products and Distribution Solutions divisions, its Global R&D teams and our...

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