Ground-mounted solar panels are an excellent option for generating sustainable electricity at your home when there is limited or no roof space. Redtail Solar develops and installs reliable ground mount solar systems based on your available land, energy use, and sun exposure.
Since there is no roof pitch or direction to deal with, a ground-mounted solar panel installation can be oriented to pick up the most amount of sunshine during the year. Learn more about ground-mounted solar panel systems for your home or business.
Who Are Ground-Mounted Solar Panels Best For?
A ground-mounted solar system may be a useful option for homeowners and business owners who:
- Have plenty of open terrain with little shade
- Have a roof that is outdated, shaded, or improperly oriented
- Want more panels than their roof can hold
- Desire easy access for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance
When considering a prospective spot for installation, Redtail Solar additionally examines adjacent trees, buildings, underground utilities, property lines, soil conditions and local requirements.
Positioning Ground-Mounted Solar Panels For Optimal Sunlight
A big benefit of ground-mounted solar panels is more control over the direction and angle they face. Instead of being built to match an existing roof line, the support structure can be purpose-built for solar generation.
Redtail Solar normally installs fixed ground-mounted solar arrays with a 31-degree tilt facing south for Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is so the building is oriented to get as much sun as possible throughout the year in our area.
The tilt is the angle of the panels to the level ground. The direction determines the way the array is facing. In Pennsylvania, the sun tracks across the southern half of the sky with its position and angle changing slightly throughout the seasons. A south-facing system usually gets good sunlight during the most productive part of the day and takes advantage of Pennsylvania’s seasonal sun path.
Site conditions still matter. Redtail Solar considers all aspects before making recommendations on where and how your ground-mounted solar system will be installed.
Contact Redtail Solar To Install Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
Redtail Solar delivers expert ground-mounted solar installations for homes and businesses that have land and sun exposure readily available. Contact us today to get an assessment of your property for ground-mounted solar panel installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The amount of space you need depends on your energy consumption needs and also any local restrictions. If you don’t have enough space, it may be worth it to think about rooftop solar panels instead. Redtail Solar can help evaluate your space and recommend the best type of solar panels for you.
Neither ground-mounted solar panels or rooftop are superior across the board. Ground-mounted solar panels are more flexible for placement, whereas rooftop systems employ existing space and do not require a specific land area.
The answer to this is sometimes. Before you install ground-mounted solar panels, have your property examined by an expert ground-mounted solar panel installer like Redtail Solar to look at the slope, soil, drainage, access for equipment, and structural requirements.
