- By: Sergey Fedorov
- Solar PV panels
- Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Ground solar systems
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Ground solar systems
Solar panels are generally installed either on the roof of a house or on the ground. When it comes to an installation of a large scale, ground mounted solar system is basically the only option. A PV system is more than just panels though: it requires several components and they have to be sized together correctly. At A1 SolarStore we offer a variety of ground mounted solar systems for sale for different designs: grid-tie, off-grid and hybrid. Let’s talk a bit about the advantages and disadvantages of this type of installation.
Advantages of a ground-mounted solar system
- The go-to option for installations of a large scale, since you can’t fit that many modules on a roof.
- Easier to service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair solar panels.
- It is easier to get perfect positioning and angle for your panels with a ground mount solar system for maximum production. You can turn panels to whichever side you want and with the right equipment you can even adjust the tilt of your panels throughout the year.
- Ground mounted kit is easier and cheaper to install than a rooftop system.
Disadvantages of a ground mounted solar systems
- Ground systems require a lot of space, and in comparison to roof, land can be used for many different purposes.
- Solar panels get dirty quicker on the ground and require cleaning more often.
- Careful planning is required to prevent shading of your modules: trees, buildings and adjacent solar arrays can pose a problem.
Ground mounted solar system cost
Ground systems are cheaper to install than rooftop ones, but they are generally larger in size which makes them more expensive. The cost is going to heavily depend on the panels. Chinese brands like Jinko, Trina, and JA Solar offer the most budget-friendly PV modules. NA companies like Canadian Solar, Silfab, Mission Solar occupy the middle of the price range with their products, but their warranties are slightly better. The best and most expensive panels come from manufacturers like REC, Panasonic, Solaria. They always offer quality products, but their panels greatly increase the final ground mounted solar system price and as a result they are not as popular in large-scale installations.
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