Ground-mounted and rooftop solar are both home solar solutions, and their difference are highlighted below for your consideration.
Ground-Mounted
- Can place the array in an optimal location.
- Easy to clean panels and make any needed repairs.
Rooftop
- Most commonly installed, it does not require expansive amounts of land and eliminates the risk of tampering.
- Typically, less expensive than ground-mounted arrays.
- Utilizes unused space.
If home solar isn’t the right fit for you, Haywood EMC is working on an alternative called community solar. This community solar option will allow Haywood EMC member-owners to purchase the energy output of an ideally located, shared solar garden. This approach removes the barrier of a significant upfront investment and makes solar an option for those who can’t install rooftop solar, such as renters and people with highly shaded homes.