We brought new Renology aluminum Z-brackets with us from the states for the job, but because the PV panels were designed to interlock into the previous panel on a roof, we needed to fashion new support braces out of stainless to adapt them to the panels.

Don found a floating dock to do all of the grinding and metal work on, so we avoided the inevitable rust-stains on the deck and metal slivers in bare feet. Because let me tell you, slivers in your feet in the tropics are a very bad thing!

Swapping them out wasn't too hard with the two of us work, despite the gusty winds.

We had also cracked one of the panels when originally installing it, and had another on deck awaiting replacement. Interestingly enough it in no way affected it's performance, but it would likely affect it's long-term condition so we decided to replace it during the reorientation.

Just the 'ol switcharoo

Once the panels were arranged longitudinally, we re-wired them in parallel using inline Y-adapters for the standard MC-4 PV connectors, which we then hid out of the sun and weather behind the mounted panels.

We used Renology's Z-brackets on all four sides and when fully installed, they seemed to give it adequate strength under normal wind conditions. Regardless, I think we'll lash them down with a sturdy rope during a real blow, just to be sure!