Choosing the Right Solar Mounting System for Your Property
When considering installing solar on your property, choosing the correct solar mounting system is among the most critical decisions. After all, this is what will keep your system in place for the next 20+ years, and it must withstand the worst possible loads that Mother Nature throws its way. You’ll also want to evaluate the available space on your property to determine where your solar array should be located.
Below, we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions about solar mounting systems—plus provided insight into foundations, trackers, and agrivoltaics. This is your go-to guide for understanding what solution works best for your project.
What are solar mounting systems?
Solar mounting systems are the structural supports that fix solar panels onto parking lots, farmland, or open ground. They keep solar modules in place and allow them to perform under heavy snow, wind, frost, or seismic loads.
Mounting systems are generally made from steel or aluminum and can take the form of foundations, ground-mounts, carports, agrivoltaics, or single-axis trackers. But not every system is right for every property.
What are the different types of solar mounting systems?
Solar Foundations
Every installation begins with a foundation. Polar Racking provides engineered solar foundations designed to support racking and trackers in any soil conditions—whether driven piles, ground screws, helical piles, or concrete foundations. Choosing the right foundation ensures structural stability and long-term performance.
Ground-Mount Systems
Standard Ground Mounts: Fixed-angle frames driven or screwed into the ground.
Often used on undeveloped land, ground mounts are versatile, durable, and easy to maintain.
Single-Axis Trackers
For utility-scale projects, single-axis trackers increase energy production by rotating panels to follow the sun throughout the day. Polar Racking’s SOL-X tracker is engineered for reliability, fast installation, and compatibility with challenging terrain, maximizing ROI for large-scale developers.
Carport Systems
Carport mounting systems are ideal for commercial or industrial parking lots, with either single- or double-row configurations that can also integrate EV charging stations.
These systems come in various shapes and layouts, offering flexibility for different site conditions. They can be constructed directly on the ground or even on top of existing buildings to maximize usable space.
Carports add the dual benefit of shading vehicles while producing power.
Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaic systems combine agriculture with solar energy production. Polar Racking designs agrivoltaic structures that allow for farming beneath and between solar modules. This dual land-use approach maximizes property value by enabling food production and renewable power generation simultaneously.
Polar offers:
- Fixed Tilt Umbrella Design – shading and crop protection with integrated solar.
- Fixed Tilt Solar Fence – dual-purpose boundary fencing with clean energy generation.
- Multi-Tracker Canopy – higher-yield solution enabling advanced agricultural integration.
What should I consider before choosing a solar system?
- Available land or parking space
- Size of the solar array
- Budget and financing options
- Climate and weather conditions
- Soil type and foundation requirements
- Local permitting and regulations
- Whether you want fixed, hybrid, or tracking solutions
- Possibility of combining solar with agriculture or EV infrastructure
Why Polar Racking?
Polar Racking specializes in high-quality, easy-to-assemble solutions across foundations, ground mounts, trackers, carports, and agrivoltaics. Our team helps you select the right system based on your property, goals, and budget—ensuring long-term durability and maximum energy yield.
Contact Us
Contact us today to learn more about our full suite of products and solutions. We can answer your questions and provide a free quote and initial layout plan.
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