Solar Power Now: 4 Ways Solar Installation Is Getting Faster With Quick Install Kits
Have you ever considered building a solar farm and then realized how long it takes and how much concrete it requires?
Honestly, for a “green technology,” it’s quite surprising; I didn’t expect most of the job to be about busting up the earth and pouring in concrete.
That used to be the only option — if you wanted more than a few solar panels, you would need a lot of concrete and a lot of space.
Today, things are a little different — and definitely for the better.
You get your entire solar system installed concrete-free, but it’s faster, more affordable, and takes a much smaller crew.
Here are some of the more important changes you should know about and how they might help you get more affordable, faster solar power.
4 Ways Quick Kits Are Changing Solar Installations
1. Concrete Solutions
Since I mentioned it, I might as well explain: the newest kits being installed today are entirely concrete-free, with no pouring, no waiting for it to dry, and no big concrete mess on your solar farm.
They’re still stable enough to withstand anything nature might throw at them, such as winds up to 140 mph.
The key is a custom-designed frame that’s easier to install, doesn’t require a concrete base, and cuts your installation costs to a fraction of what you would have paid for a full concrete installation.
2. No Drilling, Digging, Or Pounding
Concrete-free systems have been tried before, but they all had one major failing — at some point, you need to anchor solar panels and systems to the ground, and then it gets tricky.
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The first attempted solutions ran a whole range of ideas, from helical screws to pounded posts and everything in between, but they often failed when it came to subterranean rock.
It’s no good when your quick install runs into massive rocks that need to be drilled, dug up, or destroyed, so the newest frames use earth anchors as an alternative to concrete footing.
3. No Specialty Tools Or Trucks
Quick kits eliminate the need for specialized tools, training, and equipment — some of the largest expenses associated with many solar installations.
Instead, everything is pre-built and ready to go, and only standard hand tools are required to install it. There’s not even any welding left to do, so your installers don’t need to bring anything more than their regular toolbags.
4. No Geotechnical Report
One of the best ways to save money is to skip steps entirely!
Of course, it’s a terrible idea to skip steps, unless you have some kind of special gear or tools that make the step unnecessary — and that’s exactly what we have here.
With no plans to pound massive spikes into the ground, pour large amounts of concrete, or make any structural changes, there’s really no need for a geotechnical report.
With the right quick install kits, you just set it up on the surface, and it takes care of the rest.
Well, the installers do anyway. I wouldn’t suggest trying to build your own solar farm without the proper experience.
Quick installation kits for solar power farms will change everything, making this renewable and affordable power even more accessible to more people.
They still require a small team of professionals to install safely — let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves here.
We are still talking about massive amounts of power, and you don’t want to wire that up wrong. So don’t skip the crew; just skip the unnecessary drilling, excavating, and setup costs.
You’ll save time and money while switching to cleaner energy.
