Your solar panel system would be incomplete without solar panel mounts. Whatever your roof type or ground mounting system requirements are, numerous options are available. 

This post will present an expert analysis of solar panel mounting options, highlight the top three solar panel mount companies, and explore the advantages and disadvantages of rooftop vs. ground-mounted solar systems. 

Solar panel mounting and racking

Mounts and racks keep your solar panels in place for full functionality.

Finding the right angles for your solar panels is essential in getting higher electricity output. Mounting allows the solar panels to be titled in angles and positions where they can get the highest and longest sun exposure. 

Mounts and racking generally contribute to roughly 10% of the entire cost of a typical solar system in terms of price. If your solar system costs $10,000, the racking system will account for around $1,000. The general cost of solar project mounting is determined by the rack, equipment and tools required for installation, and service fees. 

Parts of solar project mounting

Roof attachments

The bolts and other attachment tools that will secure the solar panels to your roof are essential parts of your solar project.

Aside from the bolts and screws used to attach your solar panels to your roof, you should also get flashings for your roof attachments. They will keep water and moisture from your solar panels to maintain high working efficiency.

Module clamps

Module clamps are the drilled-in attachments for the railings of the solar panels. They secure the solar panels to the platform or rack where they are mounted.

Mounting rails

The roof attachments are then attached to mounting rails via module clamps, which will support the solar panels after drilling into the roof. 

Although railless racking is an option, rails are the most popular since they can be attached to most roof angles, and many installers are trained to utilize rail mounting techniques.

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