GROUND MOUNT SOLAR
For homes with extra yard space a ground mount is an excellent option
An experienced NABCEP PV Installation Professional will lead and manage your ground mount installation & system commissioning to ensure the highest of industry standards and practices are met.
Why Choose a Ground Mount Solar System from Kansas Solar Systems?
Considerations for Ground Mount Solar
Long term plans
Before installing a ground mount, think about any potential future development on your property. Make sure to place the array in a location that won’t interfere with future construction, landscaping, or other uses of your land.
Trenching
Ground-mounted solar systems require trenching to connect the array to your home’s electrical system. This involves digging trenches to run electrical cables from the solar panels to your main electrical panel. Make sure you’re prepared for this additional installation step.
Grid Tied
Most ground-mounted systems are grid-tied, meaning they are connected to the utility grid and can feed excess power back to the grid. If you prefer to be completely off the grid, we can design a custom solution, but this may require additional equipment like batteries for energy storage.
Current Electrical Panel Setup
The location, age and size of your current electrical panel may mean you require a panel upgrade that will support your solar, batteries or an EV charger etc. An upgrade of this nature may qualify for an ITC (Investment Tax Credit).
Property Line
Many jurisdictions have specific regulations regarding the distance that ground mounts must be set back from property lines. It’s important to check local codes and ordinances to ensure compliance.
Space
Ground-mounted solar systems typically require 500+ square feet of open, unshaded land. It’s important to consider how this large area might impact your property and future land use. If you have limited space or anticipate needing the land for future developments, consider alternative options like solar carports or solar pergolas.
Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics
Going solar has become more accessible and affordable through groundbreaking technology and also a broad range of residential renewable energy tax credits and incentives.
As we assess your current home energy needs, daily energy usage habits, what your future energy needs may look like and start to think about the size of system that will meet these energy goals, we’ll also take you through the incentive and tax credits available to you. You may find that adding a battery, integrating an EV Charger or integrating your solar with your standby generator is more achievable than you thought.
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OUR PREFERRED EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY
USA GALVANIZED STEEL & IQ MICRO INVERTERS
Our ground mounts are made from fully galvanized steel, designed for long-lasting durability and resistance to corrosion. These mounts come with a 25-year warranty and are built to withstand wind speeds up to 115 mph, ensuring your system remains secure and operational through Kansas’ varying weather conditions.
We prefer using Enphase IQ microinverters for their exceptional performance and reliability. These microinverters optimize each panel’s output and are fully compatible with Enphase solar batteries, allowing you to easily expand your system in the future if you decide to add storage. If your ground mount is over 200 feet from the electrical connection, we offer other inverter options tailored to your needs, ensuring the best solution for your property.
BIFACIAL PANELS
For maximum energy production, we use bifacial PV panels that absorb sunlight from both the front and back sides. By placing the panels on a reflective surface like light-colored gravel, they can capture additional reflected light from the ground, snow, or other reflective surfaces. This not only boosts energy generation but also accelerates snowmelt in the winter, allowing for faster panel recovery and greater energy efficiency.
The Enphase IQ8 Advantage
DAYTIME GRID RESILIENCE
Sunlight Backup technology by Enphase: Run small, isolated circuits during a daytime grid outage without a battery using the Enphase IQ8 Sunlight Backup Technology.
SHADE BOOST TECHNOLOGY
Our micro inverters also use Burst Mode™ technology which allows them to capture even more energy when there are passing clouds and shadows or, there are low light conditions.
INVERTER RESILIENCE
Our IQ micro inverters offer greater resilience over traditional string inverters. If one IQ micro inverter experiences a rare error or falls into a shade, the panels around it will continue generating power. Whereas with a string inverter, if one panel falls into the shade, fails or experiences a rare error the whole string may go down.
SOLAR ADD ONS
We understand that a family’s energy usage can change and grow, and sometimes unexpectedly.
When you install Enphase IQ8 inverters you are investing in infrastructure that will allow for future energy expansion, be that an expanded array or adding IQ10 batteries.
The IQ8 as part of an Enphase home energy system can also work with existing or future standby generators, supplementing the generator with solar energy.
SAFETY
IQ micro inverters meet the most stringent and updated electrical safety standards making them one of the safest residential solar components available on the market today.
App & Web Based Technology
With Enphase’s real-time monitoring app, you can track your system’s performance from anywhere. The app provides insights into energy production, household energy use, grid consumption, and individual panel performance. Additionally, we monitor all systems remotely to ensure everything is functioning as designed, addressing any issues before they impact your energy production.
Essential Industry Accreditations
All of our residential projects are led and managed by an experienced North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioner, PV Installation Professional (NABCEP PVIP) to ensure the highest of industry standards and practices are met.
Mathew Luck
PV Associate (PVA)
Cert #: PVA-122121-013957
Expires: 12-17-2024
Tax Credits & Incentives
Export your solar energy to the grid through new metering. All energy you export translates into a reduction of cost per kilowatt hour on your energy bill. If your utility doesn’t offer met metering, you may want to consider a battery storage solution.
Solar credits are set to expire in 2033 and new solar installations may be eligible for a 30% solar tax credit. The Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption Statute exempts renewable energy equipment from property taxes for 10 years after purchase however, in order to qualify an application must be filed.
Feel free to ask us a question or schedule a complimentary consultation over the phone, online or in person. We welcome the opportunity to visit with you and talk further about your solar and energy needs and the incentives available.
Export your solar energy to the grid through new metering. All energy you export translates into a reduction of cost per kilowatt hour on your energy bill. If your utility doesn’t offer met metering, you may want to consider battery storage solution.
Solar credits are set to expire in 2033. New solar installations may be eligible for a 30% solar tax credit. The Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption Statute exempts renewable energy equipment from property taxes for 10 years after purchase however, in order to qualify an application must be filed.
Feel free to ask us a question or schedule a complimentary consultation over the phone, online or in person.
We welcome the opportunity to visit with you and talk further about your solar and energy needs and the incentives available.
During our consultation we’ll answer your questions about going solar, ask you to share some details about your current energy consumption and energy usage habits, future energy needs, tax credits, any aesthetic concerns, your budget and what you’re hoping to achieve by going solar.
Following our consultation we’ll use our planning tools to create a design for you, show how much energy your new system will produce, how it’ll help with your energy goals in addition to a quotation. We’ll work with you on any amendments. When you’re happy with the design and our quotation we’ll send you our official contract.
We look forward to discussing your options and would love the chance to guide you through your solar investment.
Our consultations and sales are led by a NABCEP Associate.
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Have a few questions? Take a look at our FAQ. Or, please do get in touch.
FAQ
Each product page has its own subject specific frequently asked questions section and we have a main FAQ section with other more generalized questions.
Still need help? Get in touch, we’ll be happy to help you.
Peace of mind benefits of going solar
- Reduce your electricity bills through energy production and net metering
- Your reliance on your unity company and escalating energy costs will be significantly reduced.
- Your investment in solar may lead to a higher property resale value
- Your insurance typically covers your solar array without any additional cost
- You will be reducing your fossil fuel consumption
Do I need to fence my ground mount off?
In the majority of cases this is a personal choice, you don’t have to unless your AJH has a specific requirement. However please be advised that all ground mounts have low overhangs, sharp corners and live electrical wires.
What do I need to consider when maintaining the land around my ground mount
Kansas Solar Solutions as standard install a weed barrier and gravel under ground mounts which will help with maintenance. If you’re mowing around and near your ground mount please be mindful of low clearances and be aware of sharp edges.
Should I clean snow off of my ground mount
Panels can still produce energy with a light coating of snow on them. If they’re bifacial panels they’ll be generating energy from both the front and the back of the panel in the form of refracted light.
A benefit of having a ground mount is that they’re accessible for cleaning. If you have a coating of snow, in most cases it will naturally slide off due to the panels angle. If you would like to clear your panels we recommend using a soft rubber squidgy to help the snow slide off.
What should you expect from the solar installation process?
Once your contract has been signed we can begin the preinstallation process. The first stage is paperwork submission to the utility and for any local permits required for your installation. We will undertake a final site survey which will allow us to finalize your technical plans ready for local permit submission. Paperwork turnaround timescales vary depending on the utility and location, we’ll be sure to keep you informed of the progress.
Once the paperwork as been approved we’ll move to the physical installation phase. We will arrange a convenient install date with you, take you through what to expect during the physical installation and in terms of post installation inspections by the city (if required) and the utilities final step of PTO (permission to operate).
Once your solar system is active we’ll guide you through the monitoring app and will be available for any post installation support questions you may have.
FAQ
Each product page has its own subject specific frequently asked questions section and we have a main FAQ section with other more generalized questions.
Peace of mind benefits of going solar
- Reduce your electricity bills through energy production and net metering
- Your reliance on your unity company and escalating energy costs will be significantly reduced.
- Your investment in solar may lead to a higher property resale value
- Your insurance typically covers your solar array without any additional cost
- You will be reducing your fossil fuel consumption
Do I need to fence my ground mount off?
In the majority of cases this is a personal choice, you don’t have to unless your AJH has a specific requirement. However please be advised that all ground mounts have low overhangs, sharp corners and live electrical wires.
What do I need to consider when maintaining the land around my ground mount
Kansas Solar Solutions as standard install a weed barrier and gravel under ground mounts which will help with maintenance. If you’re mowing around and near your ground mount please be mindful of low clearances and be aware of sharp edges.
Should I clean snow off of my ground mount
Panels can still produce energy with a light coating of snow on them. If they’re bifacial panels they’ll be generating energy from both the front and the back of the panel in the form of refracted light.
A benefit of having a ground mount is that they’re accessible for cleaning. If you have a coating of snow, in most cases it will naturally slide off due to the panels angle. If you would like to clear your panels we recommend using a soft rubber squidgy to help the snow slide off.
What should you expect from the solar installation process?
Once your contract has been signed we can begin the preinstallation process. The first stage is paperwork submission to the utility and for any local permits required for your installation. We will undertake a final site survey which will allow us to finalize your technical plans ready for local permit submission. Paperwork turnaround timescales vary depending on the utility and location, we’ll be sure to keep you informed of the progress.
Once the paperwork as been approved we’ll move to the physical installation phase. We will arrange a convenient install date with you, take you through what to expect during the physical installation and in terms of post installation inspections by the city (if required) and the utilities final step of PTO (permission to operate).
Once your solar system is active we’ll guide you through the monitoring app and will be available for any post installation support questions you may have.
Still need help? Get in touch, we’ll be happy to help you.
Optimized Angle & Direction
Bifacial Solar Panels
Residential ground mount using bifacial solar panels which capture sunlight on both their front and back.
Burlington | Coffey Co | Kansas | 66839
Bifacial Solar Panels
Residential ground mount using bifacial panels accompanied by an Enphase IQ10 battery system.
Emporia | Lyon Co | Kansas | 66801
Our Residential Ground Mount Arrays Throughout Kansas
Bifacial Solar Panels
Residential ground mount using bifacial solar panels which capture sunlight on both their front and back.
Burlington | Coffey Co | Kansas | 66839
Bifacial Solar Panels
Residential ground mount using bifacial panels accompanied by an Enphase IQ10 battery system.
Emporia | Lyon Co | Kansas | 66801