The new guide advises solar contractors on the foundation options currently available, such as traditional concrete pouring and drive piling. The guide then offers a comparison to the recent industry innovations which could benefit installers, offering substantial savings in both time and money per project.

Ground-mounted solar racking usually presents challenges for solar contractors over rooftop installation projects. This makes many contractors hesitant to take on ground-based contracts, explains Nuance Energy. The recently published guide cites complex geotechnical reporting, costly equipment rentals, excavations, and unexpected delivery delays as the main issues solar contractors face while preparing the site for traditional concrete-based foundations.

The guide explains that the uncertainty and reliance on expensive, highly trained teams to carry out the prep work and racking installations, means that “many solar installers have difficulty completing ground-mount projects on time and under budget”. This is why the industry is shifting to newly developed models like the Osprey PowerPlatform® which uses Nuance Energy’s patented earth anchor technology as the basis for its foundations.

“The anchor is about the size of your hand, and it’s tethered to a 72-inch cable that is driven into the ground using handheld tools,” explained a spokesperson for Nuance Energy who was quoted in the guide. “The cable secures the racking system, and our patented technology ensures that the system is stable and can be installed without heavy equipment.”

“After installation, we pull-test the anchor to make sure it meets the necessary holding capacity. This ensures that the system is stable and can handle the environmental conditions of the site.”

The guide promotes this new concrete-free style of foundation as one of the top options for both large-scale and smaller ground-based solar projects. By passing much of the site preparation and reporting requirements, the earth anchor can be installed quickly on uneven terrain without the need for multiple site visits. The predictability that Nuance Energy’s patented technology offers contractors allows them to plan efficiently, meet project milestones on time, and undertake more contracts to increase their annual income.

The guide references several case studies using the earth anchor foundation method, including a 75kw installation at a farm which was completed in just five days. Another case study estimates that contractors reduced labor costs by 85% after switching to Nuance Energy’s Osprey PowerPlatform®.

Solar contractors interested in the latest innovations in fixed-tilt ground-mounted solar panel foundation options can read about the Osprey PowerPlatform® from Nuance Energy at https://nuanceenergy.com/solar-blog/the-faster-smarter-and-cheaper-way-to-install-ground-mounted-solar

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