
Solar PV Ground Mount: The most common type of ground mount is constructed from steel supports with concrete footings. The rest of the mounting structure is built from aluminum or galvanized steel. Some Do-It-Yourselfers will even construct their mounting system from wood.

Solar PV Roof Mount: This is a cost effective
and common type of installation. Almost all residential and
commercial roofs are able to carry this load (around 4 pounds
per square foot) without the need for structural modification.
A typical solar mounting structure is made of aluminum or
galvanized steel.

Solar PV Pole Mount: This type of structure can be mounted on the side or the top of a pole. The benefits are being able to adjust the pitch of the array for the different times of the year.
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Solar PV Tracker: A tracking mounting is just that, it tracks the sun through the day. This allows your array to benefit from a direct angle to the sun. A tracking system cost more to install, but the benefits outweigh the cost over the long term.
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