Can you install solar panels on the ground?

Solar panel installations are subject to 0% VAT, and a 4kW-5kW system with SEG can save £735 - £830. You must have heard about rooftop solar panels, but did you know that you can also install solar panels on the ground? Ground mounted solar panels are installed on the ground instead of the roof.

What are ground mounted solar panels?

Ground mounted solar panels are installed on the ground instead of the roof. For example, you could have ground mounted solar panels installed in the garden of your house, these are called garden solar panels. Solar panels are an increasingly popular choice for clean energy production in the UK.

Should you choose a ground-mounted solar panel system?

While the rooftop solar panels are the most common choice for homeowners, there are actually quite a few reasons you should take the time to consider a ground-mounted solar panel system instead. Typically speaking, ground-mounted solar panels will cost around the same amount as rooftop solar panels when it comes to the price per watt.

How do I install ground-mounted solar panels?

When it’s time to fit your ground-mounted solar panels, installers will first need to dig a trench – around 450mm deep – from the solar panels to your property. This is to fit the cable that will transmit power from your array to your home’s electricity supply.

Should you install a ground-mounted solar array in the UK?

If you live in an area that receives a lot of snow in the winter, being able to easily sweep the snow off your rooftop solar panels can be a dangerous inconvenience. Ground mounted systems, make this much easier, as well as safer. Most installers will be able to offer you a ground-mounted solar array as an installation option in the UK.

Can you store solar energy in a ground mounted solar panel?

You can always store the energy produced in solar batteries for both ground mounted and on-roof solar panels. Due to lower structural requirements, on-roof solar panels are generally less expensive to install and can integrate seamlessly with existing building designs.