Comments on: Mounting Solar Panel to Pole

By: Earl

Earl — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:50:28 +0000

The power provided is less than 120W. That is a maximum value.

34° 29′ 50″N

The panel is a few years old now. Prices have come down so much since.

By: serjio

serjio — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:56:46 +0000

from what I can see above, this panel gives just 28W (when clouds have passed). does it really happen that it provides 120W?
what’s the latitude you are located and what’s the cost of that panel?

By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:14:10 +0000

Thanks for the compliment.

That rack mount is costly. I understand why you want to build your own to save some money.

By: Alisa Mercer

Alisa Mercer — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:10:00 +0000

Oh my Earl…thank you so very much…well I had contact Direct Power and they wanted $610.00 for a rack mount for 4 solar world 145 watt panels…I thought that was a bit much…so I have been reseaching to make my own rack mounts….so far you site is the best…I will update you on our progress …Alisa

By: Earl

Earl — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:44:46 +0000

The pole size would depend on the surface area of your panels, usually measured in square feet. So, if your 4 panels combined are about 35 sq. ft., then the pole could be: 3.0 inches in diameter, 42 inches in the ground, and 60~72 inches above ground. These figures come from Direct Power & Water with the disclaimer to “always consult your mount manufacturer for specifications for your site and mount.” Good luck.

By: Alisa Mercer

Alisa Mercer — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:46:49 +0000

Greetings. I am trying to build a racking system for 4 solar world 145 watt panels. Can you suggest how long the pole should be, the size of the pole, and framing. I like how you have your system…thanks