Ground Mount Solar On The Roof

Types of non rooftop solar mounts.

Ground mount solar on the roof.

Solar panels are typically ground mounted or roof mounted. Roof mount and ground mount racking systems. Roof mount systems affix to brackets on your roof while ground mount systems are built into a foundation at ground level. Ground mounted solar pv systems are commonly used in large commercial or utility photovoltaic projects.

As their name suggests ground mounted solar panels are ones that are installed on the ground as opposed to the roof. There are two types of solar mounting options. Ground installations can be larger than roof installations because there is usually more space in the yard. Under these conditions rooftop solar panels may not be as effective as a ground mounted solar installation.

There is no best solar panel mounting option. Both options have unique benefits and make sense for different household situations and needs. A photovoltaic array mounted at ground level can be placed at the optimal orientation and angle for maximum energy production. However on the residential scale ground mounted structures can be applied as well and might come with some great benefits that roof mounted solar systems cannot provide.