Large Scale Ground Mount Systems

Philip C
Philip C Solar Expert Posts: 45 ✭
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What racking company would you use for large scale ground mount systems, 100kW+
The cost of labor is a significant factor also.

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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
    #2
    Re: Large Scale Ground Mount Systems

    Not that I can help you with a recommendation, but is this going to be in the Milwaukee, WI area?

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • Philip C
    Philip C Solar Expert Posts: 45 ✭
    #3
    Re: Large Scale Ground Mount Systems

    No the Milwaukee job is not ours. Looking at different systems today, it appears some are driving an I-Beam into the ground. This seems like it can reduce labor cost quite a bit.

    Got another question, are solar trackers still feasible? With Module prices hitting sub $1/W, its hard to believe one would want to deal with the hassle of moving parts. They say it can deliver up to 25% more energy. My guess is that the initial investment would have to be under 10%, as service and maintenance is increased also.

    Philip
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Large Scale Ground Mount Systems

    Its easy to compare the tracker system cost to PV panels, probably will fall in favour of more PV and no hassles...
     
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,613 admin
    #5
    Re: Large Scale Ground Mount Systems

    Here is an older thread (2009) about:

    Solar Trackers for PV -- Worth it ?

    "Dave Sparks", and installer that specializes in Off-Grid systems in the California Sierra Nevada Mountains still likes trackers because of better battery life (more hours of charging during the day)...

    You may also be able to make a case if you have grid power and Time of Use metering (can be as high as $0.50 during summer afternoons in my area of California) vs the $0.09 for bottom tier off peak net metered power.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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