Abstract
Keywords: photovoltaics, solar, energy
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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, |
| Power-Fab Large Ground Mount system | DPW Solar | capable of any fixed tilt angle | steel posts and module frame, 2 - 6 horizontal modules, x amount wide | adjustable, as low or as high as needed | adjustable, varies with amount of modules | steel piping, steel frame, stainless steel module clamps and hardware, aluminum rails | DPW Large Ground Mounts
TIG welding may be necessary, smaller foundations, high strength and reliability |
| GC Ballasted Ground System | GameChange Racking | 15, 20, 25, 30 (deg) tilt angles | ground mount, no soil penetration - all on surface, vertical or horizontal modules | .5m - .7m | approx. 2m | G90 or G140 galvanized, hot dip and stainless steel components | GameChange Ground Mount
$.179 per watt, concrete cinder blocks to secure to ground |
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
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