Why Use a Solar Ground Mount Right for Your Home?

Some roofs of homes are not ideal locations for a solar panel mount, but don’t let that deter you from considering a solar energy system. Installing the best solar ground mount is a simple solution for your home if your roof is not an ideal location for sunlight. Maybe it’s covered by trees or is in an area that is blocked by other homes or structures. Read more to see how solar ground mounts can work for you.

Solar panel mounts are an important investment because they maximize your energy production and they provide proper stability and protection to your solar panel system; however, solar panel mounts can’t always go on the roof of your home. Installing a solar ground mount can be a DIY project or something that Fire Mountain Solar can assist with.

What is a solar ground mount?

Solar ground mounts are durable systems that are anchored to the ground and can hold several stacked solar panels. These panels can be stacked three or four panels high with two rails supporting each panel. Many DIY solar panel kits will include solar ground mounts for your energy systems.

Solar ground mounts allow you to pick the optimal angle in a south facing direction, this is something you can’t always have with a rooftop solar panel mount. A standard ground mount is built on a structure and it’s set to a fixed angle.

Pole mounts make it easy to adjust and tilt the angle of your solar mounts in order to maximize your power output throughout the year. Obviously, there are certain times of the year that are darker or cloudier than others. It’s important to be aware of your racking system’s angles so you can maximize your power output 24/7.

Want to know where to start?

A good place to start before you get your measuring tape out is to check your utility bills and find your average cost of energy. How much are your bills every month? Are they more expensive in the summer? Or in the winter? If your energy bills are out of hand and you are looking to save hundreds of dollars every year - then you should consider having a solar panel mount and system installed on your property.

First, you need to design and size your system based on space, cost, and your energy needs. Next, work with Fire Mountain Solar to purchase your solar equipment - panels, racking system, ground mounts and more. Don’t think you can afford a system? There are many financial options available and many institutions offer lower interest rates on loans.

Then it’s time to install your solar racking system or solar ground mounts for your panels and connect your panels to your racking system/equipment. Finally, install your solar inverter and start saving money!

Buying and installing a solar panel system on your home might seem like an enormous (and complicated) home improvement project, but Fire Mountain Solar takes the hassle out of installation.

Not sure where to place your solar panel racking system?

No matter what kind of solar racking system you end up using - the placement of your panels is what will make a huge difference in the ability to produce energy. Be mindful not to place your solar racking system in an area that is heavily shaded by trees, buildings or any large shadowed area that blocks sunlight for extended periods of time.

If you would like additional information about solar racking systems, solar ground mounts, solar panel mounts or anything regarding full-service installation or products visit Firemountainsolar and give us a call at 1-360-422-5610 or email your questions to info@fmsolar.com.

Hello, I am Alex Parker, I am a blogger and I love to share technologies related and news related articles.