Fall protection for flat roof & solar

Anyone planning a solar array on a flat roof is essentially planning a workspace. The panels are installed. The gaps between the rows become narrower. Access points for servicing and cleaning must be taken into account from the very beginning.

INNOTECH develops fall protection systems that are specifically designed to work with the substructures of leading UK manufacturers. We offer three system solutions for aerocompact, k2, and novotegra.

PV systems are designed, but safety considerations are often addressed too late.
INNOTECH offers design consulting that integrates safety systems into the PV design process from the very beginning.
Retrofit installation damages modules or the substructure.
Compatible systems tailored to the substructure—without interfering with the PV system.
Different substructure manufacturers require different mounting solutions.
INNOTECH offers compatible solutions for aerocompact, k2, and novotegra.

lifeline system

The AIO lifeline system runs along the PV rows and offers maximum freedom of movement across the entire roof surface without the need to reattach. Compatible with the substructures of major substructure manufacturers.

rail system

The TAURUS rail system is integrated directly into the substructure and provides guided safety along defined maintenance routes. Precise, durable, and compliant with standards.

Single anchor points

For defined work areas, EAPs provide localized anchoring options—flexible in use and easy to integrate.

Our system solutions and components for flat roof photovoltaic systems

The AIO LIFELINE SYSTEM is used wherever a horizontal surface needs to be secured. Whether along roofs, facades, in industry or in conjunction with photovoltaics, it provides optimum protection against fall (from a height). ...

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AIO-LIFELINE-SYSTEM PASSABLE

All-in-one lifeline system, passable

The AIO LIFELINE SYSTEM – NON-PASSABLE is used wherever a horizontal surface needs to be secured. Whether along roofs, facades or in industrial settings, it provides optimum safety against falls (from a height). Not only ...

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AIO-LIFELINE-SYSTEM NON-PASSABLE

All-in-One lifeline system – non passable

The TAURUS HORIZONTAL rail system is used wherever movements along a horizontally running pathway need to be protected from a fall risk. Regardless whether along roofs, facades, for overhead use, in industry or in connection with ...

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TAURUS-HORIZONTAL

Rail system for horizontal use

Intuitive use, optimum comfort, top quality: Just some of the characteristics of our anti-fall harness systems. The PPE STRING harness system is available in ...

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PSA-STRING

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE

AEROCOMPACT components

Here you will find all components for fastening an INNOTECH fall protection system to an AEROCOMPACT substructure.

K2 Systems components

Here you will find all components for fastening an INNOTECH fall protection system to a K2 Systems substructure.

novotegra components

Here you will find all components for fastening an INNOTECH fall protection system to a novotegra substructure.

Details on fall protection systems for photovoltaic systems

Green Energy - Orange Safety. The installation of PV systems on the roofs and facades of existing and new buildings is—alongside the construction of solar farms—a solution for meeting our society’s energy needs. In addition to their function of protecting against wind and weather, these surfaces gain an additional benefit and will serve as power plants in the future.

Depending on the height, roof shape, and mounting structure of the PV modules, there can be significant differences in elevation between the roof and the ground. Especially during installation and maintenance work on roofs, people are moving in areas where careless movements, tripping, or slipping can, in the worst case, lead to a fall.

Mitigating Hazardous Situations with Fall Protection Systems

Roofs equipped with a PV system must be accessed relatively frequently due to regular servicing and inspection work on the photovoltaic system. This leads to an increased number of hazardous situations, particularly at the edges, where there is an elevated risk of falling.

Regardless of whether the photovoltaic system is operated commercially or privately, individuals working on the system must be protected by a fall protection system. Professional companies that design, install, and maintain photovoltaic systems must also ensure the safety of their employees. For commercially operated PV systems—such as those on the roofs of schools, public buildings, companies, or hospitals—a fall protection system is required by law. In the private sector, operators are required to ensure that the system can be accessed safely for servicing and inspection activities.

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Our systems for PV substructures

The fall protection system is installed directly onto the substructure, at the same time as the solar panels are being installed. Safety and productivity go hand in hand, no matter which system you choose: the AIO drive-over lifeline system, the TAURUS rail safety system, or the EAP single anchor points.

All safety systems are certified in accordance with European standards EN 795:2012 Types C and E and CEN/TS 16415, and are approved for use by two people. The ballast of the photovoltaic substructure provides the static load-bearing capacity, into which the forces are transferred even in the event of a fall (from a height).

Applications of our systems

SOPV-AIO Drive-over Lifeline System

is used wherever fall protection is required in conjunction with photovoltaic systems on roofs with a pitch of up to 5°. Thanks to the modular system components and a fastening distance of up to 7.5 m, the lifeline system can provide continuous fall protection not only for the PV system but also for the rest of the roof surface. The travelling eyebolt / slider allows for traversing the intermediate brackets and curves, thereby completely eliminating the need for cumbersome re-hooking or unhooking.

SOPV-TAURUS Rail System

is used wherever fall protection is required in conjunction with rooftop photovoltaic systems with a pitch of up to 5°. The rail system stands out because it can be installed right on the outer edge of the PV system (with a fastening distance of up to 3 m). Additionally, the expansion joint of the PV system is accommodated within the rail system using a dedicated connector.

SOPV-EAP Single Anchor Point

is primarily used where fall protection is required in conjunction with photovoltaic systems on roofs smaller than 150 m², or is used as an access or corner anchor to prevent a pendulum fall.

Downloads. Product videos. Installation videos.

Solar/PV Brochure: Green Energy - Orange Safety (PDF)

Lifeline system AIO Brochure as PDF

TAURUS Rail System Brochure as PDF

Data Sheets

SOPV-Aerocompact Data Sheet

SOPV-K2 Data Sheet

SOPV-Novotegra Data Sheet

TAURUS rail safety system on a Photovoltaic System