Metal roofs are considered the best medium for photovoltaic systems because metal roofs are specially designed and prefabricated to meet the needs of the building's climate and location, and the warranty period is usually as long as 40 years or so. And the average lifespan of solar panels is typically around 20 to 25 years, so metal roofs don't have to worry about the risk of needing to replace the roof while the solar panels are in use.

So which type of metal roof is best for installing solar panels?

Most homeowners prefer the look of standing seam metal roofs, also known as hidden fastener metal roofs, because the fasteners are hidden beneath the roof panels. This type of roof system works well with solar mounts, which offer the option of fasteners that lock directly onto the standing seam. It only needs to install a small roof clamp to make the solar mounting system stably installed on the standing seam roof, without the need for drilling holes and a series of possibilities that may cause roof leakage.