What happens when solar structures face decades of wind driven sand? This article reviews new research on sand erosion in photovoltaic mounting systems and explains why hot dip galvanizing offers longer lasting protection for utility scale solar built in harsh environments.
Solar infrastructure relies on steel piles, racking, and support structures that must perform for decades in challenging soil and atmospheric environments. This article examines the most common steel coating systems used in solar projects, outlining how each approach protects against corrosion, where limitations exist, and how engineers can evaluate durability options to achieve predictable, long-term performance.