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Solar mounting structures are the supporting pillars of PV modules installed to generate electricity from sunlight. These structures set the solar panels at an angle that can collect maximum solar radiation. 

Believing the fact that solar is the future, a large number of people are seeking more efficient and cost-effective solar gadgets to achieve the maximum benefit of the technology. One of the biggest sectors of innovation within this field pertains to the mounting structure.

Solar mounting structures are one of those crucial components of a solar system that contribute significantly to increasing the output produced. This is because solar panels, the electricity-generating gadgets function favourably when the sunlight they absorb is shade free and active for long hours of the day. For this, the panels should be mounted at a critical tilt angle.

There are different types of solar mounting structure in the market, so it’s worth spending 10 minutes reading the complete information and selecting the ideal one that meet all your requirements.

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#1. Types of Solar Mounting Structure

Not all locations for solar system installation are the same. There are different applications, terrain and environmental references. Hence, an individual structure can not be favourable to every single customer. And this calls for the need for several types of solar mounting structures. So there are three types of solar mounting structures namely:

All these 3 types of solar mounting structure can further be classified into several categories. Below is the detailed information about all types of solar panel mounting structure.

#2. Solar Rooftop Mounting Structure

In a rooftop mounting system, solar PV panels are installed on the roof of the building. It can either be any residential building or any commercial/industrial building. The rooftop mounting structure is further divided into two types which are-

  • Standard Rooftop Structure
  • Elevated Rooftop Structure

Let’s know more about these types of rooftop mounting structures one by one.

Standard Rooftop Mounting Structure

Standard Rooftop Mounting Structure is the most common choice of many households. These are the most basic mounting structures that come in three different types.

Railed Mounting Structure: In a railed mounting structure, solar panels are fixed on several rails through a set of clamps. The rails are made of aluminum and attach to your roof by using a drill and nut-bolts.

Rail-less/Ballasted Mounting System: Rail less mounting structure is also known as ballasted mounting structure. In this structure, solar panels are directly fixed with the roof by using hardware. This is a cost effective and easy way to install solar panels on roofs.

Shared Rail Mounting System: Shared rail mounting system is very similar to railed system. In the railed mounting system, 4 rails are used to fix 2 rows of solar panel. While in the shared rail system only 3 rails will be used to mount 2 rows. The middle rail will be shared by both the rows.

Elevated Solar Panel Structure

In elevated solar panel structure, solar panels are installed at a height of 10 to 15 ft. There will be a little room type space beneath the mounting structure. It is also the most common type of mounting structure.

Rooftop Elevated Structure
Elevated Solar Structure

Rooftop Mounting Structure Price List 2021

The cost of the solar mounting structure accounts for around 9-15 per cent of the total solar power plant cost. The exact percentage depends upon the size of the solar system. In smaller ones, it is 9% while it increases to 15% as the size of the solar system increases. The detailed prices of rooftop mounting structure is mentioned below.

Solar System Capacity

Selling Price

Price/ Watt

1kW Solar System

Rs.5,000

Rs.5

2kW Solar System

Rs.10,000

Rs.5

3kW Solar System

Rs.15,000

Rs.5

4kW Solar System

Rs.20,000

Rs.5

5kW Solar System

Rs.25,000

Rs.5

6kW Solar System

Rs.27,000

Rs.4.5

8kW Solar System

Rs.36,000

Rs.4.5

10kW Solar System

Rs.45,000

Rs.4.5

15kW Solar System

Rs.60,000

Rs.4

20kW Solar System

Rs.80,000

Rs.4

25kW Solar System

Rs.1,00,000

Rs.4

30kW Solar System

Rs.1,20,000

Rs.4

50kW Solar System

Rs.1,75,000

Rs.3.5

100kW Solar System

Rs.3,50,000

Rs.3.5

  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 10% to 12% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
  • Prices are exclusive of Govt. Subsidy, as the subsidy on solar systems depends on your eligibility and types of solar system.
  • Check our Online Solar Shop or Amazon Store for latest price and stock availability.

#3. Tin Shed Mounting Structure

In tin shed solar mounting system, the solar panels are fixed on the shed of your house.

Solar structure for factory tin shed
Solar Structure for factory tin shed height

Tin Shed Solar Structure Price List 2021

Tin shed solar structures are the cheapest of all types of solar mounting structures. The prices of tin shed solar structures are listed below. You can check the best price here.

Solar System Capacity

Selling Price

Price/ Watt

1kW Solar System

Rs.3,500

Rs.3.5

2kW Solar System

Rs.7,000

Rs.3.5

3kW Solar System

Rs.10,500

Rs.3.5

4kW Solar System

Rs.14,000

Rs.3.5

5kW Solar System

Rs.17,500

Rs.3.5

6kW Solar System

Rs.18,000

Rs.3

8kW Solar System

Rs.24,000

Rs.3

10kW Solar System

Rs.30,000

Rs.3

15kW Solar System

Rs.45,000

Rs.3

20kW Solar System

Rs.60,000

Rs.3

25kW Solar System

Rs.75,000

Rs.3

30kW Solar System

Rs.90,000

Rs.3

50kW Solar System

Rs.1,25,000

Rs.2.5

100kW Solar System

Rs.2,50,000

Rs.2.5

  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 10% to 12% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
  • Prices are exclusive of Govt. Subsidy, as the subsidy on solar systems depends on your eligibility and types of solar system.
  • Check our Online Solar Shop or Amazon Store for latest price and stock availability.

#4. Ground Mounted Solar Structure

In a ground mounting solar system, the solar panels are installed on ground. The land where the solar structure is getting installed could be parks, playgrounds, agricultural land, etc. There are three types of ground mounting solar structure as mentioned below.

Solar Module Mounting Structure Design
Solar Module Mounting Structure Design

Foundation Mounting Structure: This is the most common type of ground mounting structure. In this system, land will be excavated to put the vertical pipes surrounded by a concrete foundation. The land is strong enough to hold the mounting structure or not, it finalizes after the site analysis by the solar experts.

Ballasted Mounting Structure: In ballasted solar mounting structures, precast concrete block anchors will be used. Your solar structure will be fixed by using cementing materials.

Pole Mounting Structure: Ideal for a small solar system, especially for residential purposes, the pole mounting structure functions on a simple foundation that is pole:

  • Single Pole Mounting Structure: In a single pole mounting system, a simple steel pole with a concrete anchor will be fixed on the ground. The solar panels will be installed on this pole.
  •  Multi Pole Mounting Structure: In a multi pole mounting structure, a number of poles are used in a single horizontal line. The solar panels will be installed on these poles.

Ground Mounted Structure Price List 

Since a ground-mounted solar panel stand supports the entire solar system for years, its quality should be chosen wisely. And quality depends largely on brand and price. To help you choose the best, here we have mentioned the price list of ground-mounted structures.

Solar System Capacity

Selling Price

Price/ Watt

50kW Solar System

Rs.3,00,000

Rs.6

100kW Solar System

Rs.6,00,000

Rs.6

200kW Solar System

Rs.10,00,000

Rs.5

300kW Solar System

Rs.15,,00000

Rs.5

400kW Solar System

Rs.20,00,000

Rs.5

500kW Solar System

Rs.25,00,000

Rs.5

1MW Solar System

Rs.45,00,000

Rs.4.5

1MW+ Solar System

Accordingly

Rs.4.5

  • (Inclusive of all taxes) Prices can vary ± 10% to 12% depending on location, promotions and availability, and solar brand.
  • Prices are exclusive of Govt. Subsidy, as the subsidy on solar systems depends on your eligibility and types of solar system.
  • Check our Online Solar Shop or Amazon Store for latest price and stock availability.

Advantages of Mounting Structure

Increase efficiency

Mounting structures play an important role in determining the overall efficiency of the solar system, both rooftop and utility. They lift the PV modules at suitable angles and assure maximum energy generation by tilting the solar panels. 

Provide Support and Protection

Mounting structures bear the entire weight of the solar panels. They help the solar panels to rest comfortably and work productively. Solar mounting structures protect the solar panels from being damaged.

Strong and Durable

Solar mounting structures are strong and durable to withstand extreme weather conditions. They are responsible for providing the solar system with an increased life expectancy.

Available in many different forms

They are available in a variety of materialistic forms including steel, aluminium, etc. The material they are made of assures you that they are highly durable, corrosion-resistant and rust-free. 

Attract technological innovations 

Mounting structure technologies are developing rapidly. As a result, there is a reduction in the cost of the structure. Also, the installation process has become easier and faster. Besides, with technological innovations, the mounting structures are becoming more durable and productive.

Solar Mounting Structure Manufacturer in India

We are one of India’s oldest and fastest growing manufacturers of solar panel mounting structures. We guarantee the best solar panel structure at the most affordable price. We have a professionally managed unit that manufactures and implements sheet metal products, and our monthly capacity for sheet metal production is approximately 650 to 700 mt. We specialize in the supply of sheet metal products for the solar power and solar water heater industries.

So, for buying any type or capacity solar mounting structure, Contact Us.

Frequently Asked Question

A solar panel mounting structure is a hardware for install solar panel Solar panels are fixed at any place by using a mounting structure. A mounting structure holds your solar panel and combine multiple panels together.

Racking is also known as solar panel mounting system. Racking is basically a system which is used to install/fix solar panel on various surfaces like roofs, sheds, grounds etc.

No, you don’t need to take any permission up to 15 feet height from the height of your building approved by government.

Yes, you can install solar panel away from your home. But it will increase wiring cost. To connect solar panel with solar inverter or solar battery, you need long cables.

Ground mounted solar systems are like other normal solar system. While other solar systems are mounted on rooftop, ground solar systems are mounted on grounds or lands.

For installing a solar system, you can contact us. We have a dedicated and experienced team for the same. To know more about the installation process, you can read our solar installation guide.

Yes, you can convert your rooftop solar structure into ground solar structure. But it is time and money consuming process. Firstly you need to uninstall your existing solar system. Than you need to make several changes in your existing solar structure according to your ground.

No, it does not matters that you are installing it either vertical or horizontal.

Your solar panel should be south facing at approx. 20-25 degree angle.

No, the holes for mounting a solar structure will not damage your roof. If you hire a professional solar installer team than they will not let your roof to be damage. However, you can cover the sides of hole after installation (if left any).

Yes off course, you can install solar system on your metallic roof. There are many tools in the market to fix solar panel on any type of surface. By using them you will be able to fix your solar array.

If you want to purchase solar mounting structure, than you can contact us.

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✍️ Written by: Hari Sharan & Updated On: 16/11/2021 By: Bhanwar Chauhan

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