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! Height (m)
! Height (m)
! Materials (weight/m2 PV)
! Materials (weight/m2 PV)
! Foot print (projection) /m2 PV
! Notes
! Notes
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|-  
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| 1.1m - 2.2m
| 1.1m - 2.2m
| brushed aluminum, 18.5 lbs
| brushed aluminum, 18.5 lbs
|
| [http://www.infinigi.com/sunwize-950swusa104-universal-multimodule-adjustable-roof-and-ground-mount-104-inch-rail-p-3034.html Sunwize Universal Ground Mount]
| $248.63, possible reflector
$248.63, possible reflector
|-
|-
| 3 module - utility scale 72 cell module - Crystalline
| 3 module - utility scale 72 cell module - Crystalline
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| 2.13m
| 2.13m
| High strength steel, cable wiring
| High strength steel, cable wiring
|
| [http://www.apalternatives.com/more_info.php?infoid=b7df5b807cdcbada65f89dc47d1cf9a6 AP Alternatives 3 Module Ground Mount]
| Pre-panelization/pre-wiring, minimal field work, 1m anchor, wiring system for strength, snow load 25psf,
Pre-panelization/pre-wiring, minimal field work, 1m anchor, wiring system for strength, snow load 25psf,
|-
|-
| T6 ground mount system
| T6 ground mount system
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| 1.3m - 3.5m
| 1.3m - 3.5m
| Aluminum frame, galvanized steel posts
| Aluminum frame, galvanized steel posts
|
| [http://aetenergy.com/products/t6-ground-mount-solar-rack Applied Energy Technologies Pole Mount]
| 4 posts for every 28 modules, fits all major solar panels
4 posts for every 28 modules, fits all major solar panels
|-
|-
| WaveRack Ground Mount
| WaveRack Ground Mount
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| 3m
| 3m
| grade 50 structural steel, hot dip zinc
| grade 50 structural steel, hot dip zinc
|
| [http://www.brittmore.com/products/default.html Brittmore WaveRack]
| 14m<sup>2</sup> between posts, shuttle for installation, all hardware included, snow load 30psf,
14m<sup>2</sup> between posts, shuttle for installation, all hardware included, snow load 30psf,
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Revision as of 16:03, 24 June 2013

Abstract

This page summarizes physical characteristics of commercially available ground mount racking units for solar PV systems. Please feel free to help us fill it in.

Keywords: photovoltaics, solar, energy

Specifications

Groundmount.png or see Panel.pdf

Table of Ground Mount Racking Systems

Racking System with ref. to spec. Manufacturer Degrees of Freedom (fixed, multi, 1 axis, 2 axis) Type (pole mounted, trays, etc) Ground Clearance (m) Height (m) Materials (weight/m2 PV) Notes
Sunwize 950SWUSA-104 Universal Multi-Module Adjustable Roof and Ground Mount - 104 Inch Rail Sunwize 1 axis adjustable tilt 25-55(deg) ground mount, up to 5 horizontal modules <.5m 1.1m - 2.2m brushed aluminum, 18.5 lbs Sunwize Universal Ground Mount

$248.63, possible reflector

3 module - utility scale 72 cell module - Crystalline AP Alternatives Fixed - 10, 15, 20, or 25 (deg) ground mount, 3 horizontal modules .79m 2.13m High strength steel, cable wiring AP Alternatives 3 Module Ground Mount

Pre-panelization/pre-wiring, minimal field work, 1m anchor, wiring system for strength, snow load 25psf,

T6 ground mount system Applied Energy Technologies 1 axis adjustable pivot - multiple angles Pole mounted, 2 vertically mounted rows, up to 28 modules wide .6m - 1m 1.3m - 3.5m Aluminum frame, galvanized steel posts Applied Energy Technologies Pole Mount

4 posts for every 28 modules, fits all major solar panels

WaveRack Ground Mount Brittmore fixed tilt 5 - 35 (deg) post mounts, 3 horizontal modules, driven post ground screw <1m 3m grade 50 structural steel, hot dip zinc Brittmore WaveRack

14m2 between posts, shuttle for installation, all hardware included, snow load 30psf,

List of Solar Mounting System Manufacturers

A full list of all manufacturers of solar mounting systems can be found here: http://www.enfsolar.com/directory/component/mounting_system

References

See Help:Footnotes for more.

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