GROUND MOUNT VS ROOFTOP SOLAR – BENEFITS

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 Homeowners and businesses face a critical question when deciding at the time of solar power plant installation - whether to install rooftops solar or ground-mounted? The decision isn't that easy to make. Often the option between rooftop or ground-mounted solar seems obvious as if a homeowner has no land to build a ground-mounted solar power plant or has too much shade or is too small.  Before continuing with a solar installation, make sure that you are secure in the choice of your panel, as both choices have specific benefits and make sense for different circumstances and needs. 

Ground mount systems should not be disregarded automatically because you are only familiar with rooftop solar.  

The benefits of the ground-mount solar power system are as follows: 

  1. A larger solar power plant: 

Those who live away from the main city may have huge real estate that can be used for solar power plant installation. Some recent houses do not have spacious rooftops, but they may have verandas. If that’s your case too then you can opt for a ground mount solar power plant. Also, you can consider expanding your system in the future with advancement. Ground mount solar power plant is easily expandable, depending on the available real estate.  

  1. Better Performance:  

Some believe that the performance of a ground mount solar power plant is better than a rooftop solar because of the nature of the installation and the angle of the solar panels. Unlike rooftop, ground-mount arrays are not limited by the angle of the panel and can set to a perfect angle as required. However, only a solar power plant expert will be able to tell you which is a better fit for you. There are several factors that may influence this decision. Get in touch with an expert now to find out these factors.  

  1. Better efficiency and no penetrations through the roof:  

Ground mount solar power plants often benefit from providing more airflow to cool the solar panels, resulting in higher device performance as cooler temperatures and efficiency are directly associated. Ground mount solar power plants aren’t dependent on the strength of the rooftop and hence, may last longer than the rooftop solar system.  

 

The benefits of the rooftop solar system are as follows: 

  1. Better space management: 

The prices of real estate in India aren’t affordable. For smaller properties that do not have land to spare for a ground mount device, rooftop solar is an excellent choice. There's no concern about losing the property's active areas as they use the space which is normally unoccupied. Several societies in top metropolitan cities are now opting for rooftop solar systems to build sustainability.  

  1. Cheaper: 

Ground processes involve things that are not required in the rooftop solar system which include digging the holes for the metal supports, trenching for the wire, and stringing the wire which is placed directly over the destination. Thus, many believe that rooftop solar may be more cost-effective than a ground mount system. However, before you install a rooftop solar system, you will have to get your roof checked thoroughly. And if any repairs are recommended then you should do those before installation to avoid hassles in the future.  

  1. Risk of damage: 

The rooftop solar system prevents the device from experiencing any direct damage, such as damage due to unforeseen weather conditions or the impact of sports equipment, or even debris such as rocks and sticks that are dislodged during the maintenance of the lawn. 

Those were the benefits of both ground mount and rooftop solar systems. The final call is yours. Consult a solar power plant expert to know more.  

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