IntegraRack: Ground Mount with Epoxy Ground Stakes and Ballast Options

[12kw_2021]

I hired a solar engineer to create my plans and take them to the county building office for approval.

Can you share how much that added to your ground mount cost please.
I am an engineer, and my 12kw install was approved with free drawings from Unirac, and a lot of back and forth with my local idiots at the electrical supply monopoly.

They insisted that I needed to pay added fees for a 15kw install since my Sol-ark inverter is rated for 15k.

I sent a couple of emails pointing out that I was only installing 12kw of PV panels, but they insisted that the inverter capacity was all that mattered.

So now 12 months later I am planning an upgrade and "oh my gosh" the Sol-ark will allow me to add 3x*6500w per MPPT, so I guess I am also approved for 12Kw, +18Kw since that is my "inverter capacity."

God bless monopoly employed engineer.


And yes.. I sent them the data sheet from the Sol-ark that clearly lays out the total PV capacity in black and white.

 

[Danke]

I did the same approach. Super easy install. No concrete. Not going anywhere:

Also, look how fucking terrible my soil is.

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Do you have photos of the backside?

 

[Brucey]

Wow... I just mentioned using IBC totes for ballast this week

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$1700 for the 8 panel version....

 

[Brucey]

Looks like the locals approve of the install

Seasonal adjustment could get painful unless he has a bee suit handy.

 

[Bluedog225]

My understanding that latest code requires PV wires to be protected behind some type of barrier/conduit. The issue with all these ground-mount kits is that none of them provide this basic feature.

You have my new favorite forum name.

 

[bakada]

I have been on eyeing the brightmount for a while. I initially planned on building a footing with lumber and weighing it all down with rocks or sandbags, but this mount removes the need for the lumber. For me, personally, that is a plus. The video is pretty clear on assembly but doesn't go into details about grounding hardware. How is the grounding done on this?

 

[y0bailey]

Do you have photos of the backside?

Cables are all cleaned up and look better than this now....I was experimenting 4s2p vs 8s so it was a bit of a rats nest.

 

[Prefersdirt]

Cables are all cleaned up and look better than this now....I was experimenting 4s2p vs 8s so it was a bit of a rats nest.

Says adjustable angle. Is that only when you install it? I did not see how to adjust once fully installed.

Love it.

 

[orion7144]

Says adjustable angle. Is that only when you install it? I did not see how to adjust once fully installed.

Love it.

Each bracket has an adjustable leg. Does take some work to adjust it once installed.

 

[y0bailey]

Each bracket has an adjustable leg. Does take some work to adjust it once installed.

That's on my to-do list for tomorrow. Summer angle time!

I've done it a few times already. It is nice to have an extra set of hands, but it's a 15 minute job.

 

[glandpuck]

Can you share how much that added to your ground mount cost please.
I am an engineer, and my 12kw install was approved with free drawings from Unirac, and a lot of back and forth with my local idiots at the electrical supply monopoly.

They insisted that I needed to pay added fees for a 15kw install since my Sol-ark inverter is rated for 15k.

I sent a couple of emails pointing out that I was only installing 12kw of PV panels, but they insisted that the inverter capacity was all that mattered.

So now 12 months later I am planning an upgrade and "oh my gosh" the Sol-ark will allow me to add 3x*6500w per MPPT, so I guess I am also approved for 12Kw, +18Kw since that is my "inverter capacity."

God bless monopoly employed engineer.


And yes.. I sent them the data sheet from the Sol-ark that clearly lays out the total PV capacity in black and white.

Well I hired him in 2016 and it was $750 for site visit, draw up the plans and take to permitting office for approval.

 

[Patrick at PowerField]

If there is something specific that you guys want me to look for this year with the racks I am going to review, let me know

Will, I know you need this question answered by users, not by me. So I hope more folks chime in. But several users have mentioned PowerRacks by PowerField in different threads here. We're not the "cheapest possible" for sure, but I bet we're the fastest and easiest.

But how about you give them a try and let us know what you think?

 

[42OhmsPA]

Will, I know you need this question answered by users, not by me. So I hope more folks chime in. But several users have mentioned PowerRacks by PowerField in different threads here. We're not the "cheapest possible" for sure, but I bet we're the fastest and easiest.

But how about you give them a try and let us know what you think?

What makes the PowerRack better than the Corigy?

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[ScrotusGobbleBottom]

What makes the PowerRack better than the Corigy?

What a great question!

 

[Patrick at PowerField]

1/2 that if you order from China.

Are those the Corrigy racks, @Danke? Those are different than the PowerRack. I've never seen them in person. Are you happy so far? I'd love to see someone do a comparison review...

Hmm...if only we knew someone who did reviews. How about it @Will Prowse?

 

[Patrick at PowerField]

What makes the PowerRack better than the Corigy?

Corigy Ballasted Solar Panel Ground Mounts - Easy DIY Install | Current Connected

Install solar panels effortlessly with our Solar Panel Ground Mounts. Quick setup, versatile compatibility, and secure design for optimal energy generation!

www.currentconnected.com

PowerField PowerRack | Solar Module Mounting Rack

Signature Solar provides solar panels, off-grid solar systems, grid-tie, and hybrid systems. Quality solar inverters, bifacial solar panels, complete solar kits, solar batteries. Featuring brands such as EG4 Electronics with their solar battery, LifePower4 and EG4 LLifePower4 and EG4 LL

signaturesolar.com

Thanks for asking @42OhmsPA! Here's where I should stop, since I'm with PowerField. This is a user forum, so users should answer this question.

Okay world, duke it out: PowerRack vs. Corigy. Who is going to do the comparison test??

 

[G00SE]

$1700 for the 8 panel version....

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This but with panels on both sides

 

[Will Prowse]

I would love to

 

[Brucey]

This but with panels on both sides

Oh like an A frame, doing east and west orientation?

 

[G00SE]

Oh like an A frame, doing east and west orientation?

Yeah! Put it on some wheels, and can load and unload from a trailer. It’d be narrow enough if the panels were close to 45