How do I plan and who will help me plan a photovoltaic/solar PV ground-mounted system?

A ground-mounted photovoltaic system can be an effective method to produce renewable energy. Here are some steps that can be helpful when planning such a facility:

Location assessment

A thorough assessment of the site is important to ensure it is suitable. Factors such as sunlight, shadows, ground conditions and slope should be taken into account.

Plant size: The optimal plant size depends on several factors, including available space and energy requirements. A ground-mounted PV system with a 750 kilowatt peak (kWp) can produce up to 900,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually.

Substructure/frames

The photovoltaic modules are mounted on metal frames to achieve optimal alignment and inclination of the solar modules. There are frames that allow parts of the plant to be used for agricultural purposes.

Specialist company

It is recommended to commission a solar specialist company to plan and install the ground-mounted PV system . However, before an offer is created, the optimal system size should be determined.

By following these steps, you can plan and have an effective and efficient ground-mounted PV system installed.

Suitable for:

• PV system 750 kWp and more – open-air system / open-space system / solar park

There are various service providers who can provide support when planning a ground-mounted solar system. For example, at Xpert.Solar and our partners offer a full-service concept for ground-mounted PV systems, including services for planning, quality assurance and yield maximization.

According to various providers, solar parks as an alternative investment can offer returns of between around 4% and 8%, which are said to result in up to 30% higher returns than rooftop systems. The return on a photovoltaic ground-mounted system results from the income minus the costs, the installments for interest, repayment of the financing and taxes. With an open-space system on one hectare of land, around 400,000 to 500,000 kilowatt hours of electricity can be generated per year, which can lead to a return on investment.

It is important to note that an investment in solar funds is usually for the long term, often for at least eight years, sometimes for 30 years. Investors should therefore check whether they can do without their money for that long.

Regarding the question of the profitability of a solar park as an investment, the size of the solar park depends on various factors, such as the geographical location, the solar radiation potential, the technology used and the investment costs. A precise statement about the size from which a solar park becomes profitable as an investment is therefore not possible and must be considered on a case-by-case basis.