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Foundation Options for Large-Scale Ground Mount Solar Installations

by Rbi Solar Inc. on May 9, 2011

When considering a large-scale PV installation, it is important to understand the dynamics of the methods and means of construction, especially for foundations. The foundation is the key to supporting the ground mount solar racking system. Without a solid foundation, owners risk having solar racking structures and solar modules flying through the air or toppled over due to the loading and soil conditions at the project site.

Several foundation options are available for the solar mounting systems including concrete piers, driven piles, and screw anchors among others. While all options can work well, the developers and engineers on the project must select the foundation that most efficiently works on the project in terms of design, engineering and economics. This is where experience in all types of foundation options becomes a key component in the overall design of the solar mounting system.

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