Which Is Better For Solar? Ground or Roof Mount? FarmCraft101 Solar
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There are lots of factors
There are lots of factors to consider in the choice between a ground mount and a roof mount. Here I go through the pros and cons. I also touch on the utility of solar optimizers with an unshaded array.
Pros of ground mount: More efficient. Easier to work on. Easier to clean off.
Cons of a ground mount: More expensive up front. Takes up real estate. Different look.
Pros of a roof mount: Cheaper. Quick installation.
Cons of a roof mount: Less efficient. Lots of additional cost when roof needs replacing. Harder to work on, especially on steep roofs. Harder to clean panels, sometimes dangerous depending on roof pitch.
All of my solar videos: FarmCraft101 Solar Video Series
Notes on optimizers: They help my unshaded array in a number of ways. Obviously with snow as I show in the video, but also if a bird poops on a panel. There is even variability between the panels that makes a difference. Some panels just work slightly better than others, and the optimizers allow the better performing panels to produce what they can above the weaker panels. Without the optimizers I would lose that additional production. The counter argument is that the optimizers cost money, and I might never recuperate that cost with the additional efficiency I gain, which is admittedly small (and almost impossible to quantify accurately). However, my install was done through a co-op which required that I get the same package as everybody else which included the optimizers. My overall cost for the install was much cheaper because of that, so I'm happy with it.
Iron ridge ground mount system:
https://www.ironridge.com/ground-base...
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Pros of ground mount: More efficient. Easier to work on. Easier to clean off.
Cons of a ground mount: More expensive up front. Takes up real estate. Different look.
Pros of a roof mount: Cheaper. Quick installation.
Cons of a roof mount: Less efficient. Lots of additional cost when roof needs replacing. Harder to work on, especially on steep roofs. Harder to clean panels, sometimes dangerous depending on roof pitch.
All of my solar videos: FarmCraft101 Solar Video Series
Notes on optimizers: They help my unshaded array in a number of ways. Obviously with snow as I show in the video, but also if a bird poops on a panel. There is even variability between the panels that makes a difference. Some panels just work slightly better than others, and the optimizers allow the better performing panels to produce what they can above the weaker panels. Without the optimizers I would lose that additional production. The counter argument is that the optimizers cost money, and I might never recuperate that cost with the additional efficiency I gain, which is admittedly small (and almost impossible to quantify accurately). However, my install was done through a co-op which required that I get the same package as everybody else which included the optimizers. My overall cost for the install was much cheaper because of that, so I'm happy with it.
Iron ridge ground mount system:
https://www.ironridge.com/ground-base...
MERCH STORE!:
www.farmcraft101.comFacebook:
Facebook: FarmCraft101
Patreon:
Patreon: FarmCraft101
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