Ground Vs Roof Solar Systems

Roof vs Ground Mount Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vYonWMOvw4

Ground Mount

Pro’s:

  • Easier to maintain

  • Easier to expand

  • Improved air flow increasing efficiency

  • Can set it to the optimal angle resulting in up to 30% increase in efficiency.

Cons:

  • More expensive installation.

  • Installation takes a bit longer.

  • Takes more lawn space

Tiltable Ground Mount

Tamarack: https://tamaracksolar.com/

Tiltable Ground Mount:

Fixed Ground Mount

Roof Mount Systems

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vYonWMOvw4

  • Pros:

    • 20% cheaper installation

    • Fast Installation

    • Yard space is saved

    Cons:

    • Harder to maintain solar panels

    • Will need to be removed for roof work.

    • Some Firefighters refuse to work on houses with solar due to shock hazard.

    • Panels can’t cool as well and won’t run as efficient.

    • Size is limited to the roof space available

    • Can only use the roof angle. Resulting in efficiency loss.

Roof Mount Pole Barn

Roof Mount Pole Barn:

Roof Mount Shingle Roof

Roof Mount Shingle Roof:

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