Advantages Of Ground-Mount Solar Systems On Sloped Landscapes: Report Released

Ground-mounted solar panels have traditionally been installed on wide-open, flat areas. This allows for optimum sun exposure and ease of access for the heavy machinery and work crews needed to prepare the site and install the concrete foundations. However, this latest report indicates that landscapes formerly classed as ‘off-limits’ due to their topography could be made accessible by using newly patented earth anchor technology. Which, potentially, opens up acres of previously untapped land for renewable energy use.

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The recently published report cites Nuance Energy’s patented earth anchor design, which consists of a hand-sized metal anchor connected to a 72-inch tether cable, as being the innovation which will drive this new boom in solar panel installations. The tethering system is quick to install, using only handheld tools, and is pull-tested to withstand the extremes of weather typically experienced on exposed hillside sites.

Nuance Energy’s earth anchor works in tandem with the company’s Osprey PowerPlatform® racking system, which can also be installed by a three-man crew using power tools. Since neither foundation nor racking requires concrete, the company’s line eliminates the need for heavy machinery. This makes the models easy to install in areas where diggers and other vehicles cannot gain access without extensive site preparations, such as on rocky or sloped terrain.

“Our system uses handheld tools to install the earth anchors, which means low-cost labor and no need for heavy equipment. This makes our system far more efficient and accessible to installers in different regions,” said a spokesperson for Nuance Energy Inc, who also remarked that their easy-install line offered a substantial cost per watt for solar installers.

The report notes that the company’s Osprey PowerPlatform® further lends itself to hilly or mountainous landscapes due to its modular, height-adjustable racking. Each telescopic leg support can be independently altered to accommodate slopes and uneven ground surfaces, reducing the need for levelling.

The application of Nuance Energy’s earth anchor and Osprey PowerPlatform® technology extends beyond sloped landscapes, the report concluded. The easy, no-concrete, modular system could also be applied to other impractical sites, such as brownfields, capped landscapes, and areas with sandy or rocky ground conditions.

Those interested in learning how Nuance Energy’s Osprey PowerPlatform® and earth anchor technology can help open up previously ‘off-limits’ solar installation sites, can find out more at https://nuanceenergy.com/solar-blog/osprey-powerplatform-revolutionizing-ground-mount-solar-industry

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