For utility-scale solar projects, ground mounting systems for large solar installations have become the preferred solution to maximize efficiency, energy production, and profitability. Whether in industrial, agricultural, or public areas, these systems offer structural flexibility, easy maintenance, and excellent energy performance.
🏗️ What Are Ground Mounting Systems for Large Solar Installations?
Ground mounting systems for large solar installations enable the installation of photovoltaic panels directly on the ground without using existing rooftops. These structures can be:
- anchored in concrete foundations
- or installed with screw piles
The choice depends on soil type, climate conditions, and project budget.
🔎 Why Large Projects Prefer Ground Mounting Systems
Ground mounting systems for large solar installations provide the following advantages:
| Advantage | Details |
|---|---|
| Optimized orientation | Perfect angle to capture maximum solar radiation |
| Use of non-buildable land | Industrial brownfields, former parking lots, agricultural land |
| Easy maintenance | Quick access for cleaning and servicing |
| Scalability | Ideal for multi-megawatt projects |
| Separation of functions | Building remains untouched while energy is produced from the ground |
🧱 Types of Available Foundations
▪️ Concrete Foundations
- Suitable for compact or urban soils
- Highly stable and long-lasting solution
- Higher initial cost but extremely robust
▪️ Screw Piles
- Ideal for soft soils or agricultural areas
- Faster installation without heavy earthworks
- More cost-effective and reversible
✅ At SMI Grup, both solutions are available and tailored to each project after a topographic site analysis.
⚙️ Key Technical Components
Our systems include:
- Galvanized steel structures with high corrosion resistance
- C and Omega profiles
- Adjustable fastening systems
- Variable tilt angle depending on sunlight exposure
- Compatibility with all types of solar panels
👉 Read our article on the advantages of metallic photovoltaic structures
📐 A Complete Engineering Process
SMI Grup provides more than just a product – we support the client from design through completion:
- Site analysis
- Load calculations (wind, snow, tilt)
- Selection of suitable materials
- Custom manufacturing
- Installation support
🔎 Application Examples
Our ground mounting systems for large solar installations have been used in projects such as:
- Industrial solar parks (up to 10 MW)
- Photovoltaic power plants for agricultural cooperatives
- Solar carports in public parking areas
🔗 Read also: The Importance of Sheet Metal Shaping for Solar Structures
📚 Useful External Resource
For a complete overview of ground mounting systems for large solar installations:
🔗 Wikipedia – Photovoltaic Mounting System
📞 Do You Have a Large Ground Solar Project?
Our team will help you design a solution tailored to your site’s specific constraints.
👉 Contact us for a free technical study
