Defined term
Ground-mounted photovoltaic system
A ground-mounted photovoltaic system supports a photovoltaic array on a structure anchored to the ground rather than to a roof.
Also known as ground-mount solar
technology · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-024 · Last verified August 20, 2026
Definition and boundaries
Definition
A ground-mounted photovoltaic system supports a photovoltaic array on a structure anchored to the ground rather than to a roof.
Definition claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026
In plain language
When a proposal mentions Ground-mounted photovoltaic system, identify the exact equipment, configuration, and included work instead of assuming the label describes the whole system.
What it is not
It is not automatically utility-scale; a residential property can use a small ground-mounted system.
Decision context
Why it matters
Land area, foundation design, setbacks, grading, wiring distance, tracking choice, permitting, and site access can differ from roof-mounted work.
Decision-context claim verification: Verified August 20, 2026
Information boundary
This page provides general educational context, not a site design, production guarantee, utility determination, contract interpretation, legal opinion, tax conclusion, or individualized financial advice. Verify property, equipment, utility, jurisdiction, program, and agreement details before acting.
Concept relationships
Broader concepts
- Residential photovoltaic systemPublished conceptGround-mounted photovoltaic system is a more specific concept under Residential photovoltaic system
Affects
- Annual solar productionPublished conceptGround-mounted photovoltaic system can affect how Annual solar production is evaluated
Primary sources
- U.S. Department of Energy: Solar Photovoltaic System Design Basics
Source event date not provided · Ontology accessed August 7, 2026 · Ontology verified August 7, 2026
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