As the solar and renewable energy movement continues to gain momentum in the U.S., it’s important to note how critical the steel industry is to the renewable energy industry. In fact, reports show that steel comprises more than 70% of the weight of a typical wind turbine and each new megawatt of solar power capacity requires between 35 and 45 tons of steel.
Steel is used in many ways on renewable energy projects, including:
- Torque tubing is the main structural support for tracking systems.
- Round and rectangular steel tubing is used throughout the solar industry as support piers for ground-mounted applications. Steel tubing and plate are used to manufacture screw piles designed to meet a variety of demanding soil conditions and requirements.
