The price of solar PV racking is affected by a number of factors that combine to determine the final cost of the racking. The main price factors include:

1.Material Cost

l Aluminium alloy: due to its light weight and good corrosion resistance, but relatively high cost.

l stainless steel (e.g. 304): offers excellent weather resistance and strength, but is the most expensive.

l Galvanised steel (Q235): cost-effective, high load-bearing capacity, widely used, but not as lightweight as aluminium alloy.

l Concrete: Used in large power stations, cost is affected by raw materials and construction.

2.Manufacturing Process:

l Highly customised designs may increase production costs.

l Cost difference between precision machining and surface treatment (e.g. anodising, hot-dip galvanising).

3.Design Complexity:

l Solar Fixed mounts are relatively simple and low cost.

l Tracking mounts (single-axis, dual-axis) are more costly due to the need for complex mechanical structures and control systems.

4.Installation method and Environment:

l Above-ground power stations may require more infrastructure, such as concrete foundations, increasing costs.

l Roof mounting may involve special fixings that increase the difficulty and cost of installation

l Complex terrain or specialised environments (e.g. water flotation systems) will add extra costs

5.Scale Effects:

Large projects with high purchasing volumes may be eligible for volume discounts to reduce unit costs.

6.Market supply and Demand:

Fluctuations in the market price of raw materials such as steel and aluminium have a direct impact on the cost of the bracket.

7.Transport and Logistics:

The large size of the bracket assembly and the long transport distance will increase the logistics cost.

8. Technology and Branding:：

High-end brands may be priced higher due to R&D investment and quality assurance.

9.Policy and Taxation：

Tax policies, subsidies and trade tariffs in different regions also affect the final price.

10Installation and Service：

Includes on-site installation, commissioning and after-sales service, with labour costs also accounting for a large proportion in some cases.

To sum up, the price of Solar PV mounting is a comprehensive consideration, and users should balance various factors according to project needs, budget and long-term operating costs when choosing.