Securely mounting solar panels is vital to ensure their stability and optimal exposure to sunlight. You can choose between the two: solar panel roof mounts and solar panel ground mounts, depending on your property layout and space available for installation.

Prioritizing roof strength to support panel weight is crucial. Aligning panel orientation with the sun’s path optimizes energy capture.

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Standard Solar Panel Ground Mount - A metal frame or racking system is attached to the ground, and holds your panels at a specific angle.

Solar Panel Pole Mount - Solar panels are attached to a metal frame, and that frame is then attached to the top of a pole mount, elevating the panels higher off the ground and allowing for additional customization. With pole-mounted solar, you can add a tracking system (either single-axis or dual-axis) that rotates throughout the day to maximize exposure to sunlight.

Solar Panel Ground Mounts typically require more empty space around them than rooftop panels, as they have to contend with shading from trees, buildings, and other tall objects. This is why you usually see them on farms, ranches, and other properties with a lot of flat, open land, but rarely see them in traditional urban and suburban residential areas.