Racking and mounting products we supply are designed for quality structural fitting for roof top and ground mount solar power arrays.
Rack mounting solar panels at angles on rooftops.
About racking and mounting.
If your primary concern is seeing the maximum return on your investment into solar panels roof mount.
These types of mounts are generally used for.
In this case a fixed roof mount is the easiest and most cost effective option.
The panels are supported by a frame built above the roof.
Because the steep angle of your roof might already be higher than the optimal angle for production the best you can do is lie your panels flat against the roof.
Tilt the panels to your latitude.
Ground mounts allow you to pick the optimal tilt angle in a south facing direction.
Overall the purpose of a mounting system is to position a solar panel in the right location so that it can be exposed to the maximum amount of sunlight.
Tilt the panels to your latitude plus 15.
Most residential rooftops tend to be sloped close enough to this optimal mounting angle that they don t need any additional tilt adjustments.
Unlike the standard rack mount the angles can be adjusted so that the panels aren t parallel to the roof plane.
Pole mounts allow you to adjust the tilt angle to maximize your power output throughout the seasons.
Because they re not dependent on your roof ground mounted solar panels are set at the perfect angle to optimize energy production.
Large and small systems all need proper racking and mounting solutions to ensure the system is safe secure and will yield energy generation for years to come.
In general a ground mount is a lot more complicated to install and requires more money upfront to get the job done.
Tilt the panels to your latitude.
Now for the drawbacks of ground mount racking that you might want to consider.
If you are able to adjust the angle of your solar panels a few times per year here is the adjustment schedule we recommend.
A standard ground mount is built on a structure of steel pipe and concrete at a fixed tilt angle.
Solar panels should be tilted toward the sun to maximize their production.
Ground mount solar racking system.
This means you can generate more electricity than a comparably sized rooftop system and save more money in the long run.
Tilt the panels to your latitude minus 15.