Anyone know a website that has a diagram or pics of ground mounted solar panels?

[Timmy]

Thanks all. I will check out some of the companies websites.

I live in NJ, so we do get some nasty winters (except for this past winter). I suppose the panels could be stored in my shed to help protect them from the snow and ice.

[roxy]

Here are a few pic's of mine....solarpanel1.JPG

solarpanel2.JPG

[Timmy]

Thanks Roxy. That is a clean setup. I like it!

[roxy]

Very simple too....three sheets of pressure treated plywood, and a handful of two by fours. When I get around to it I would like to add some wheels to it, I lose a little sun in the morning and a little in the afternoon because of my shed. The wheels would allow me to move it back and forth the few feet I need to maximize my exposure.

[NWMNMom]

Space WAS a factor for us so we manufactured a 40' post mount system that went up to just above rail height (52" pool) then ran at 45 degrees up another 60" - the posts are pvc (concreted in) with chickenwire overlay base for the panels to lay on - pvc runs across the top to connect them and there are 3 top to ground support posts off the back. This fits 4-2x20' panels or 2-4x20' panels. We currently have 3 2x20' panels plumbed into a diverter, will add a 4th or alternate panels if we need to, but it keeps our pool at 84-88 so far so don't have a need for more. It looks a bit like a pergolla. I have hooks to hang the pool cleaning tools and towel racks mounted to it.

[matt4x4]

FYI - I have harsh winters too (canada), there's no need to take them in, just drain them properly, I let mine drain for a day then blow them out with compressed air.