Solar Panel Mounts

 
Solar panels are a win-win—there is no doubting that. Solar panels offer multiple benefits including lowering energy costs to make living more affordable. Furthermore, they are an environmental friendly energy source. Using their solar cells, solar panels harness the sun’s solar energy and convert it into electricity. However, before you decide to get solar panels for yourself, there are a few things you need to determine including the appropriate solar panel mounts.

Depending on the amount of electricity you wish to generate, solar panels require space ranging from 400 to 1200 sq ft. Furthermore, in order to install solar panels, you’ll require solar panel mounts. The space required by the solar panels you wish to install will determine the solar panel mount you need. So what are solar panels mounts and what types are available? Designed to keep solar panels in position, solar panel mounts are frames or racks. In order to allow the panels to properly tilt into position, solar panel mounts are made adjustable and lightweight. Built firm, these panel mounts can withstand extreme wind levels during operation.

There are three basic types of solar panel mounts including roof mounts, ground mounts, and pole mounts. Each panel mount type has its pros and cons. Let’s now take a brief look at each solar panel mount type.
 

Roof mounts

Of all the solar panel mounts, roof mounts are the most inexpensive and commonly used. In order to allow you to mount the panels, roof mounts provide rails and connect to the roof trusses. In order to ensure panel ventilation, the rails maintain the panels a little above the roof. Ventilation is important simply because, at lower temperatures, solar panels are more efficient. Finally, roof mounts ensure optimal sunlight for the solar panels. Sunlight is what solar panels require to generate electricity.
 

Ground mounts

If you don’t have sufficient roof space then ground mounts may be a good solar panel mounting option for you. Mostly visible at farms and acreages, ground mounts are the second most inexpensive solar panel mount choice. Mounted sufficiently above the ground, ground mounts are a panel rack. Compared to roof mounts, ground mounts require more material. Therefore, they are more expensive than the former. Some cities and towns in the United States don’t allow ground mounts. Therefore, you must find out whether you’re allowed to use ground mounts for your panels. Furthermore, in order to hold the ground mount, your property must have the appropriate soil conditions. For a ground mount, loose or sandy soil conditions are not ideal.
 

Pole mounts

Built to hold solar cells mounted atop a single pole, pole mounts are durable frames or racks. Provided it is well installed, a single pole mount can hold a considerable amount of solar panels. Compared to roof and ground mounts, pole mounts require less space. Furthermore, pole mounts help solar panels to avoid shade from trees. This isn’t always possible with other solar panel mounts.

There you have it—the different solar panel mounts. Using the aforementioned information, you can choose the solar panel mount type appropriate for you.