Solar Panel Ground Installation

When installing a solar photo voltaic system pv it is extremely important all the equipment is grounded correctly.

Solar panel ground installation.

Standard ground mount when most people think of ground mounted solar panels they think of the image on the left as featured in our dec 2017 install of the month. Devices and systems used for mounting pv modules that are also used to provide grounding of the module frames should be identified for the purpose of grounding solar panels. Solar panel cost the average cost to install solar panels is from 10 626 to 26 460 after tax credit for a 6kw to 12kw system to power an entire house. Devices identified and listed for bonding the metal frames of pv modules can bond one panel to an adjacent one.

Our residential ground and pole mounted solar systems include a wide variety of ground mount system options for a multitude of installation types. Make sure you get a sealant that is appropriate for use with your roof material. Generally ground mount solar panels cost a bit more than rooftop solar on a per watt basis because of additional labor and permitting that may be required for the installation. Also consider buying a good drill if you don t own one.

Choose our permit service to have detailed engineering plans and permit documents drawn up for you. This can be done by selecting an available date from your tesla account or by contacting one of our scheduling coordinators. The average solar panel payback period is 7 to 12 years and solar energy saves 600 to 2 000 per year on electricity costs. Roof mounting buy several tubes of roof sealant to prevent leaks and wind damage.

The prosolar groundtrac and ironridge ground mount solar system are ideal for most low profile applications. Scheduling your installation once your solar panels design is finalized and we have the necessary approvals to move forward with your project you will be able to schedule an installation. The ground mount section of this solar panel installation guide also contains more information on building a substructure. That being said if your property isn t ideal for rooftop solar installing a ground mounted system can actually save you more money in the long run.

Our ground mount solar power kits can be installed yourself or by a licensed contractor. Failure to ground the entire system to include all the individual pieces can be devastating especially in an area that experiences lightning on a regular basis.