Temporary ground mount ideas?

[ericfx1984]

I need some temporary ground mount ideas... I need to be able to put some panels on the ground temporarily, but be able to move them at a moment's notice with very little help...

Or I would be open to the idea of a permanently mounted solution providing it could be done in a way that only takes up a small amount of ground space... So probably two or three posts on the ground in a line similar to how you might build a fence... But nothing further back

 

[Mattb4]

You don't mention how many panels or size. Last year I posted up my quick and cheap ground mount solution for 4-200w panels here: https://diysolarforum.com/threads/simple-ground-mount-for-4-200w-panels-for-about-75.60096/ It is temporary in the sense that in a few years it will need replacing, but then again so will I.

 

[Texas-Mark]

You don't mention how many panels or size.

Yeah, this is an important factor.

 

[ericfx1984]

Between 8 and 12, 250 watt panels from San tan Solar... The refurb polycrystalline units

 

[Bluedog225]

You can use simple bricks.

 

[再生可能 エネルギー]

I need some temporary ground mount ideas...
need to be able to put some panels on the ground temporarily,
but be able to move them at a moment's notice with very little help...

I was recently looking at this video using some Ballasted Ground Mounts, and also PowerRack providing an easy to move structural base for solar panels.
You can put some concete blocks inside the ballast, as required from the wind conditions that you get exposed.
And when you need to remove the solar panels, you can empty the ballasts, and pile them up on top of each other.

How to install PowerRack ground mount solar panel racks

Corigy Ballasted Ground Mount - Install on my house

 

[42OhmsPA]

Or I would be open to the idea of a permanently mounted solution providing it could be done in a way that only takes up a small amount of ground space... So probably two or three posts on the ground in a line similar to how you might build a fence... But nothing further back

Post in thread 'DIY ground mount - laminated posts..' https://diysolarforum.com/threads/diy-ground-mount-laminated-posts.67728/post-866441

 

[再生可能 エネルギー]

If you only have few solar panels to install, there are some mounting kits which can be vey handy.
See for example:

Amazon: Eco-Worthy Solar Panel Mounting Kit​

 

[RyGuy]

What do you mean by move? Like drag them 20 feet, or disassemble to bring to a new property?

 

[Crowz]

I use the ecoworthy mounts with concrete footers I buy at the hardware store. I can unbolt the footers anytime I need to move the rack and sit it off the footers. Then I move the footers to where I want the rack and then sit the rack back on the footers and bolt it back to them.

 

[Quattrohead]

I used some 2x4 and screwed 1foot legs to them to give about 20 degree angle. I rested the other end of the panels on scrap 2x4 just to keep them off the ground. I used big washers and screws to hold the panels down to the top rail.
It's totally shit but does the job temporary.

 

[Patrick at PowerField]

I was recently looking at this video using some Ballasted Ground Mounts, and also PowerRack providing an easy to move structural base for solar panels.
You can put some concete blocks inside the ballast, as required from the wind conditions that you get exposed.
And when you need to remove the solar panels, you can empty the ballasts, and pile them up on top of each other.

How to install PowerRack ground mount solar panel racks

Corigy Ballasted Ground Mount - Install on my house

Thanks for the referral. And @ericfx1984, SanTan Solar has some PowerRacks in stock if you live near enough to go check them out in person. Give them a call, or contact us directly with any questions. sales@powerfieldenergy.com. 888-788-8007.

 

[TomC4306]

Pavers to raise the bottom.
Leaning on a 2x4 attached to the fence.
2½ stainless lag screws with washers to tack in place.

 

[millsan1]

I've got a few on brightmounts, mounted to 10' pallets I can move with my tractor and forks

 

[再生可能 エネルギー]

I use the ecoworthy mounts with concrete footers I buy at the hardware store.

Can you give a web link for the concrete footers.
Do you know their weight.
Thank you.

 

[gotbeans]

get some weed barrier or hardie backer board

lay solar panels on top of them
done

 

[dfw_dude]

Can you give a web link for the concrete footers.
Do you know their weight.
Thank you.

I did something similar - I bought the slotted looking pier block, 60lbs weight.

Headwaters 12 in. x 8 in. x 12 in. Concrete Patio Pier Block PIERBLOCK - The Home Depot

Solid pre-cast concrete deck foundation piers are intended to help construct a free-standing Wooden Deck. Typical deck lumber can be inserted into these block to create the foundation. Manufactured of

www.homedepot.com

Bonus: the slotted top of each block is the absolute perfect width for some high profile super strut which can be secured with concrete anchors or landscape construction adhesive.

 

[Crowz]

Can you give a web link for the concrete footers.
Do you know their weight.
Thank you.

The ones posted in the above post with the cross cuts are basically the same as what I used and they weigh about 50 to 60 lbs each. Its not going anywhere on its own

The slots made into them are ideal for strut bars but the footers on the ecoworthy rack don't match up since the slots are not large enough. I solved this by flipping them over and drilling holes in the bottom of the footers. So the cross cut part is the bottom and the bottom becomes the top. Worked great. I would of used the slots if I had the rails to go into the grooves.