Rooftop and Ground mounted Solar systems and plants
Rooftop and Ground mounted
Solar rooftops are solar panels installed on the roofs of buildings that are either commercial, institutional, or residential. The sun's light energy is captured and transformed into electrical energy. The term solar rooftop photovoltaic system is another name for this configuration. It generates a clean, environmentally friendly source of energy, which means that it doesn't generate any kind of pollution or dangerous gases.
The global solar industry is poised to transform our planet into a safe and secure place to live. A solar rooftop panel simply needs room and plenty of sunlight to function well, and on days when the sun is downcast, batteries stored in the panels can save the day.
Why Install Solar Panels at House ?
-Cost Savings
-Reduction In Electricity Bills
-Reduces Carbon Footprint
-Low Maintenance Costs
-Suitable For Indian Climate
-No Additional Space Required For Installation
-Support From The Government
Do you think your rooftop is the only place to install a solar plant? Think again!
With technological advancement, it is possible to install solar systems in various areas. A barren ground is one common place to install a ground mounted solar power plant and produce solar power with high efficiency.
So, if you own a commercial business and have an open space, you can set up your solar power generation system to meet your power requirements or connect it to the utility grid.
But what are the types of ground mount solar panels, and how do they function? Don’t worry! Through this blog, we will clarify all your doubts.
Let’s first look at the functions of these panels.
How does a Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant Work?
Ground mounted solar power plants function similarly to rooftop solar systems. This includes absorbing the sunlight to generate an electric charge and then transferring it to the inverter through conductive wires.
If you want to produce solar energy on a large scale, you must choose solar panels with 72-cells.
The efficiency of a Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant
You would be amazed to know that a ground-mounted solar system generates more units of electricity than a rooftop system, even when they get equal sunlight. Want to know the reason behind this?
Well, for rooftop solar panels, the mounting structure is fixed. Therefore, it captures sunlight according to the sun’s position.
However, in ground-mounted panels, you construct the structure carefully with a tilt angle and orientation to maximise sunlight exposure.
In addition, you can also add a solar tracking device to this system to angle the panels towards the sun. Solar trackers move the panels so that they’re always perpendicular to the Sun. Hence, the efficiency is very high.
Types of Panels for Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant
Before you install a ground mounted solar power plant, it is crucial to understand what types of panels are available in the market.
Solar panel manufacturers keep upgrading the technology to provide efficient solutions to people. Presently there are three types of solar panels compatible with ground mounting solar systems. They are:
– Polycrystalline solar panel: It is made by melting the silicon and pouring it into a mould. This process is highly economical and reduces wastage during production. In addition, its efficiency is between 16-17%.
– Monocrystalline solar panel: This panel is made with pure silicon crystal. Therefore, it has an even texture and a uniform shape. By installing this panel in your solar system, you get nearly 19-20% efficiency. Moreover, this type of solar panel offers high durability.
– Bifacial solar panel: It is the most advanced technology for solar panels. It consists of silicon film that receives direct sunlight. On the other hand, the bottom part of the bi-facial solar panel also receives reflected sunlight from a white TPO roof or light-coloured roof.
The increased exposure to direct and reflected sunlight enables the solar system with these panels to produce more electricity. Generally, it offers the highest efficiency, up to 22%.
This solar panel is the most efficient for ground mounting solar systems. In addition, you can use single-axis and double-axis solar trackers in these panels to increase their efficiency further.