Nuance Energy (+1-877-537-2221) can help you decide if roof or a ground-mounted solar system is best for your next residential installation project.
So you think you know solar? R for residential means R for roof-mounted, right? Wrong! Well, potentially wrong. There is more nuance than that! If you find yourself stuck in a rooftop rut for your residential installations, then you need to get caught up with the latest industry developments.
Discover why ground-mounted racking is having a renaissance thanks to the newest solar tech from Nuance Energy at https://nuanceenergy.com/solar-blog/ground-mount-vs-roof-mount-solar-racking
Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not here to bash roof-mounted solar installations. They most definitely are the norm and have their place and if you’re working in suburban areas, they are most likely the best option.
In fact, Nuance Energy’s new guide lays out the advantages of roof-mounted racking systems. This makes them less prone to extreme weather conditions and a good option for those urban areas where space is at a premium.
However, the guide also notes that there are disadvantages to the common roof-mounted approach to solar panel installation. In particular, Nuance Energy highlights the surface area restrictions of working on roof-tops, as well as the potential difficulties of optimizing solar energy production if the roof is not designed with an unhindered south or southwest-facing slope. Plus, we all know the hazards of working at height. But does that outweigh the costs and hassle of starting a ground-mounted installation?
Solar contractors often dismiss small-scale ground-mounted solar installations because of the perceived costs and time associated with site preparations. However, Nuance Energy's multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology negates the need for extensive ground work. Nuance Energy’s guide explains how the company’s racking system, including the modular Osprey PowerRACK®, works to create a 30% - 40% saving on residential projects!
Traditional ground-mount systems often require multiple trips to the site (multiple mobilization kills project profits) and significant delays for things like concrete curing. With Nuance Energy’s Osprey PowerRACK ground mounted system, however, that’s eliminated. They can install everything in only one mobilization, which cuts down project time and cost significantly.
Their racking system uses handheld tools to install the earth anchors, which means low-cost labor and no need for heavy equipment. This makes Nuance Energy’s racking system far more efficient and accessible to residential solar installers in different regions.
Nuance Energy’s thoroughly comprehensive guide covers maintenance and accessibility for both roof and ground-mounted racking systems, helping solar contractors and installers like you to take long-term project guarantees into account when deciding between the two systems.
The guide provides residential solar installers with the most all-encompassing information to help make predictable project costs and installation times. Imagine being able to provide more specific quotes to your residential customers, as well as plan staffing and crew rotations with greater accuracy? With Nuance Energy’s solar racking guide, you can!
Access the guide for free at https://nuanceenergy.com/solar-blog/ground-mount-vs-roof-mount-solar-racking
