Build Solar Panel Rack

Solar panel racking options.

Build solar panel rack.

Major rack components are of welded steel construction. If you have a different panel make sure to modify accordingly. Steel components give our racks an edge on strength and long term durability. With proper installation a sturdy mount secures your panels in harsh weather and protects your investment.

The u brackets attached the solar panel frame to the rack. In this project the panels were attached with simple u brackets. Measurements here are for a renogy 100 watt panel which is 21 wide and 47 long. But during the winter because the sun is so much lower in the sky laying the solar panels on the ground will often only make about 50 as much power as when they are on the mounting rack.

How to build a portable solar panel mount the plans. Do not hesitate to contact us directly. Why spend thousands on solar panel mounting when there are simple options available at your big box home improvement stores. During the summer solar panels can often lay flat on the ground and make about 90 of the power that they would make if they were up on the rack.

On all bolts we used blue loctite. In order to fit thicker 3 8 bolts into the 1 4 holes on the hightec solar panel we drilled out the hole with a 3 8 bit. Mounts are used to attach solar panels to the roof ground or another surface on your property. Low shipping costs everything in our kit fits in an 18 x 12 x 3 box.

Years of building solar racks has shown that welded steel construction holds up the best whether it s wear and tear from years of wind exposure extreme temperature variation or sever weather events. A roof mount is a great option if your roof is sun exposed and in good condition. Great for both large and small p. Lowest cost all steel solar ground mounting system total investment for mounting a 6 panel array is less than 450.

Building your own have questions. Roof mount solar racking systems. Large components vertical pipe and cross rails can be purchased locally from any home improvement center. It s important to choose high quality components for a long lasting weatherproof installation.

To secure the solar panels to the unistrut crossbars we used 3 8 bolts external tooth lock washers and nylon unistrut cone nuts.