Solar Solutions
Ground-Mounted Solar: Maximize Your Solar Potential
Ground-mounted solar arrays are a smart choice for homeowners with open space and roofs that are not ideal for solar panels. These systems are positioned to face due south, optimizing solar energy production year-round.
Why Choose a Ground-Mounted Solar Array
​Using your lawn or open land for a solar system has a major advantage: flexible orientation. Unlike roof-mounted systems, ground mounts can be precisely angled to capture maximum sunlight, regardless of your roof's orientation
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Example in Action
In the case study below, the home’s south-facing roof was too small to accommodate enough panels. However, the spacious, sunlit backyard was perfect for a residential ground-mounted array. This setup ensures efficient energy production and long-term savings
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How Ground-Mounted Systems Work
Foundation Installation:
We pour footings deep enough to reach below the frost line, ensuring stability in all weather conditions.
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Frame Assembly:
Speed-rail pipes are installed to support the solar panel rails.
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Panel Installation:
Solar modules are securely attached to the rails.
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Inverter Placement:
The inverter can be placed beneath the array or in the nearest building for seamless integration.
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Electrical Connection:
A trench is dug to connect the array to the building’s electrical meter, completing the setup.
Ground-mounted solar arrays can be aimed at due solar south to optimize the solar harvest year-round.
CASE STUDY
Ground-Mounted Solar
PROJECT SPECS:​
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System size: 8.12 kWdc
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Mounting: Ground mounted racking with tilt of 37 degrees and compass orientation of 180 degrees.
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Year Installed: 2017
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Electricity offset: Saving $1,300 per year.
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State grant: $3,192
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Federal & state tax credit incentives: $14,182