Ground Mounted Solar Calculator
Estimate potential energy cost savings for your business in just a few simple steps. Use this calculator to quickly understand the impact of efficiency improvements on your operating costs.
Step 1: Fill in the orange boxes on the left side
Step 2: Press the 'Request Analysis Report' button to bundle your calculated values together
Step 3: Enter your companies email address. We'll receive your calculated values and get in contact with you in the next 3 working days
Electricity Rate (£ per kWh)
Your current electricity rate per kilowatt hour.
Ground Area (Acres)
1 Acre = 4046 m2.
How could Solar impact your business?
We're happy to discuss:
- Current energy requirements and needs
- Renewable strategy & financial modelling
- Technical & regulatory queries
Get in contact with our team and we can arrange a meeting at your earliest convenience
Your solar PV calculations
Estimated Annual Savings
The potential electricity savings from installing a solar photovoltaic system.
The total size of the PV system.
How much electricity your system will generate per year.
How long until you return your investment.
Tax incentives for investing in green technology.
Yearly carbon saved if you installed a carport today.
Reduction in annual carbon equal to:
Equivalent to the annual electricity usage of:
Indicitive Investment
-Net total installation cost range, based on carport calculator averages.
Click below to explore your business’s solar potential. We’ll analyse your results and follow up with a savings report
Commercial Solar Ground Mounts FAQ
What is a Ground Mounted Solar installation?
A ground mounted solar installation is a solar power system where the solar panels are installed on a structure mounted directly into the ground rather than on the roof of a building.
Ground mounted solar systems use metal frames supported by posts, piles, concrete foundations, or ballast systems. Solar panels are attached to these frames and connected to an inverter that converts the electricity they generate into usable power.
Types of ground mounted solar systems we offer
- Standard ground mount
- Panels are fixed at a set angle.
- The most common and cost-effective option.
- Suitable for homes, farms, and businesses with available land.
- Solar tracking systems
- Motors adjust the panels to follow the sun during the day.
- Can increase energy production compared to fixed systems.
- More expensive and mechanically complex.
What is the purpose of this calculator?
This Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Savings Calculator is designed to inform you on the costs and returns of a photovoltaic installation. Using general information from your business we can accurately estimate a wide variety of values to help you decide what the best solar solution for you is.
While accurate, the values shown here are only estimates and are subject to change after further reviews. This calculator is just the first step towards understanding how much solar could save you on your companies energy bills and carbon emissions.
What happens after I send my request?
Once you’ve filled in the email box with your business email address, a member of our sales team will review the details you’ve sent to us and reach out within 3 business days with some questions. This will help us to better understand your wants and needs from a solar installation.
These additional details will then be put into a comprehensive remote report where we assess your business from all available virtual sources and advise what the correct solution for your business is, all completely free of charge.
If the solutions and figures that we’ve advised for you are what you want, then we can begin our process to getting you a brand new solar panel setup. More details about our process can be found on the ‘Our Process’ page
What type of terrain and soil conditions are suitable?
Ideal terrain
How far does the system need to be from buildings or boundaries?
Fire safety and maintenance access
As installers we need to ensure that any future works that may be undertaken such as maintenance and upgrading are done in a clear and safe manner. For this we would need to ensure some amount of spacing around:
- Inverters and electrical equipment.
- Isolation switches.
- Access tracks and emergency routes.
Boundary considerations
Before installation, it’s important we undergo a site survey and verify:
- Exact property boundaries.
- Easements and rights of way.
- Underground utilities such as gas, water, electricity, or telecoms cables.
- Drainage infrastructure.
What are the benefits to a ground mount compared to a rooftop system?
1. Better energy production
Ground mounted solar panels can usually be positioned at the ideal orientation, tilt angle, and have optimal spacing between rows when compared to roof mounted systems.
A roof’s shape and direction may limit these choices, such as only matching orientation with the roof and having a limit to the angle installed. As a result, a ground-mounted system can often generate more electricity per panel than a roof-mounted system.
2. Easier maintenance and cleaning
Because the panels are accessible from ground level:
- Cleaning is simpler.
- Inspections are safer.
- Repairs and replacements can often be completed more quickly.
- No roof access equipment is required.
3. Easier future expansion
If your energy needs increase (for example, adding electric vehicles or battery storage), a ground mounted solar system can often be expanded more easily than a roof-mounted system due to not requiring any additional scaffolding or safety precautions when upgrading.
4. Better airflow and cooling
Solar panels operate more efficiently when they remain cool. Ground mounted solar arrays typically have more air circulation around the panels and greater clearance from surfaces that retain heat.
Our Commercial Solar Panel Projects