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Should you choose a mounting rack for a solar system?

Since it is a costly investment, the choice of mounting racks should not be disregarded as a minor consideration if purchasing solar systems or mounting solar modules.

What is the difference between top-of-pole and ground-mounted solar racks?

Therefore, ground-mounted racks are only recommended for secure locations preferably in clean and stable environments (with few snow or dirt on-ground). Top-of-pole mounted racks are structures where mounting poles are secured into the ground and tightened with concrete and the solar module is mounted on the top of the poles.

Are solar panel mounting racks safe?

Like wood-made mounting racks , they may burn or even break if pressure on the solar panel (e.g. snow) is too high. Last but not least, iron-made mounting racks are also easy to work and slightly more expensive than wooden racks , but quickly fall victim to corrosion and are not recommendable in wet environments.

What are mounting racks made of?

Mounting racks can be made of different kinds of materials. Do not forget to ask your manufacturer about the material of his mounting structures in order to avoid wrong and post-project expensive choices. The majority of manufacturers of mounting racks use Aluminum.

Which mounting rack is best?

Wood-made mounting racks are cheap and easy to work, but are weak in consistence and bound to fail quickly particularly in wet environments. Plastics-made mounting racks are also cheap, but not the optimal choice in terms of statics and lifetime.

What is a top-of-pole mounted rack?

Top-of-pole mounted racks are structures where mounting poles are secured into the ground and tightened with concrete and the solar module is mounted on the top of the poles. The advantage is that it is rather not exposed to vandalism and accumulation of dirt, leaves and snow, but are not easy to clean.