Ground Mount Solar Panels
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Not every home has the perfect roof for solar panels. Whether your roof faces the wrong direction, sits in the shadow of nearby trees, is thatched, listed, or simply doesn't have enough usable space, ground mount solar panels offer a practical and equally powerful alternative. Tethys Energy designs and installs ground mount solar panels for homeowners across Reading, Wokingham, and Berkshire, building every system around your property, your energy usage, and the land you have available.
A ground mounted solar array delivers all the same benefits as a rooftop installation: reduced energy bills, income through the Smart Export Guarantee, and a lower carbon footprint. The difference is simply in where the panels sit, and often, in how well they can be positioned to generate power.
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How ground mount solar PV systems work
A ground mount system works in the same way as any solar PV installation. Panels capture energy from the sun and convert it into electricity that powers your home. The difference is in how the panels are supported and positioned.
Rather than being fixed to your roof, the panels are mounted on a sturdy metal frame that is anchored securely into the ground. Cabling runs underground from the array back to your property's consumer unit. Unlike a rooftop installation, which is shaped entirely by the existing pitch and orientation of your roof, a ground mounted system gives your installer full control over the angle and direction of every panel.
At Tethys Energy, our preferred ground mount system is the Cornish Rocker, a seasonally adjustable ground mount frame that sets it apart from a standard fixed system. Rather than being locked at a single angle year-round, the Cornish Rocker can be adjusted a few times throughout the year to follow the sun's changing position in the sky. In the UK, the sun sits much lower in winter than in summer, and a fixed frame inevitably compromises on one season or the other. The Cornish Rocker eliminates that compromise, delivering up to 40% more output in winter compared to a fixed or roof-mounted system.
Its robust, engineered design handles exposed conditions with ease, and the system is fully customisable to suit your available ground space, site location, and any planning or boundary requirements.
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When a ground mount solar system makes sense
Ground mounted solar systems are worth considering in a wide range of situations. You might be a good candidate if:
- Your roof faces north, or is shaded for much of the day by trees, chimneys, or neighbouring buildings
- Your property is listed or in a conservation area, where roof-mounted panels may not be permitted
- Your roof is thatched, in poor condition, or structurally unable to support solar fixings
- You have a flat roof and would prefer a ground-based solution
- Your energy demands are high and you have more usable outdoor space than roof space
- You simply prefer to keep the roof as it is
If you're not sure whether a ground mount system is right for your property, our team is happy to take a look and advise you, with no obligation and no pressure. Get in touch for an impartial chat.
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Benefits of a ground mount solar installation
Choosing a ground mounted solar system comes with a number of practical advantages over a rooftop installation:
- Full control over panel angle and orientation: panels can face true south at the ideal tilt to maximise energy production throughout the year
- Seasonal adjustment with the Cornish Rocker: readjust the pitch a few times per year for significantly more output in the winter months when a fixed system underperforms
- No impact on your roof: no drilling, no fixings, and no effect on your roof warranty
- Easier access for maintenance and cleaning: no working at height required
- Scalable: ground mount systems can be expanded more easily than a rooftop array as your energy needs grow
- Can be paired with battery storage to store surplus energy and reduce your reliance on the grid even further
- Same financial benefits as any solar PV system: lower energy bills, Smart Export Guarantee income, and added value to your home
Ground mount solar panels are a cost effective solution for properties where the roof simply isn't suitable, and thanks to the adjustable Cornish Rocker frame, they can outperform a standard fixed system across the year.
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Planning permission for ground mount solar
In many cases, a domestic ground mount solar installation falls under Permitted Development Rights and does not require planning permission, provided the system meets certain criteria: it must be no larger than 9m², no taller than 4 metres, and, if your property is in a conservation area or is listed, not visible from a public highway.
For larger systems, or properties in conservation areas or with listed building status, planning permission may be required. Local regulations vary, so if you're unsure what applies to your property, we'd recommend getting in touch. We manage every ground mount project from initial survey through to installation, and we'll flag any planning considerations as part of that process.
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Why choose Tethys Energy for your ground mount solar installation?
Considering ground mount solar for your property? Here's why homeowners across Reading and Berkshire choose Tethys Energy:
- Over 10 years of experience designing and installing solar PV systems, with in-house expertise going back almost 20 years
- We use our own installation teams; we never use subcontractor labour on our installs
- Every system is designed around your property, your energy usage, and the space available, not a one-size-fits-all package
- We are proud to install the Cornish Rocker adjustable ground mount system, giving our customers better performance across all seasons
- Full project management from site survey to switch-on
- 100% no-quibble guarantee of workmanship
- No hidden fees, the quoted price is the final price
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What our happy customers say
We pride ourselves on our excellent service and believe in always going the extra mile to make sure you get great value for money and the highest standards of workmanship. Read what some of our happy customers have to say about Tethys Energy on Which? Trusted Traders.
Excellent work...
"On time, on budget, professionally done and set up, including replacement of an inverter which was broken on arrival. Top of the line equipment used throughout."
Prompt and efficient...
"Jason did a great job of getting my PV array back working. I have recently taken over the array from another family member, so did not understand anything about it except that it wasn't working. Jason came, quickly figured out what the fault was, and fixed it with no fuss or bother."
Fantastic Service...
"Jason responded to my request for a second opinion promptly. I was "cold called" by a company offering a free check on my 6 year old solar energy system. They then tried to tell me the system was working at 72% capacity, that they would replace my inverter and install optimisers for £5,500 but special offer if i signed a contract there and then for £4,500. Needless to say I declined. I contacted Which? Trusted Traders for advice and was given Jason's name. He checked my system, found no problems and told me if anything it was performing better than expected."
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