Install Solar Ground Screws Mount for Solar Arrays

Ground screws allow for faster installation time with less impact on the environment, when compared to concrete foundations. 

One of the most common questions regarding grounds screws is: “How are they installed and what type of equipment is required?”

Basically, it depends on the soil type at your location and the size of the ground screw. In lighter soils, with the smaller screw size, a handheld electric driver can be used.

In most cases, a machine-mounted, low-speed, and high-torque driver is best. These can be mounted on skid steers and mini excavators.

The best way to keep it straight is to use two levels with magnets attached to the ground screw, making adjustments as you go.

Solar Ground Screws Mounting system are fast becoming the preferred foundation method for ground-based arrays.

In a recent survey of installers, ground screws were chosen over cement pilings 2-to-1. It’s easy to understand why, given that at least a full day can be shaved off the installation since there’s no need to wait for foundation inspections and cement to cure. Plus, ground screws perform well in a wide variety of soil types and conditions, from sandy and rocky to hard-packed clay. That isn’t always the case with cement footings.

We have further streamlined the process of designing and installing Ground Mount arrays when using Ground Screws as the foundation method.

SunModo offers the next generation Ground Mount System.  The streamlined design combines the simplicity of a pipe-based system with next-level engineering.  SurTurf Ground Mount is ideal for solar installers looking for a low cost high performance system that can accommodate a wide variety of soil conditions.