Frame profile for a solar collector

Frame profile (2) for a solar collector, comprising: a) a solar panel (laterally enclosing base leg 4) b) a (at the base limb 4) integrally formed (the collector interior which is open towards the first receiving groove 6) for at least one lying down in the direction of the radiation beam incidence top cover (16), c) and preferably a (at the base limb 4) integrally formed with the collector towards the interior open second groove (64) for at least a back facing away from the direction of the radiation beam incidence lower cover (60), d) whereby (under the top cover 16), an absorber device, in particular one or more absorber panels, as well as outward and return lines for a heat transfer medium and / or heat-insulating means are accommodated, characterized in that a with an opening (36) e) (on the facing away from the collector interior outside of the base limb 4) provided multifunctional groove (14) is provided, which is designed for the discharge of moisture on the solar collector and for accommodating seals and / or for accommodating other elements ,