Can a reinforced concrete block support a solar panel above ground?

In areas where penetration of the ground is difficult or restricted for archaeological or safety reasons, our reinforced concrete blocks are the perfect solution, providing ballast to support these solar panels above ground. Our solar panel ballast blocks are designed to provide support to multiple panels.

Can a solar ballast be used on a flat roof?

If you’re not comfortable with your roof being cut into or you have a flat roof, then a solar ballast may be right for you. A solar ballast is a special-purpose concrete block that is used to help install solar panels either on the roof or ground. The panels are then attached to the concrete block itself.

Should I use precast concrete ballast blocks for my solar panel project?

Choosing to use our precast concrete ballast blocks for your solar panel project can provide you with added flexibility. Ballast blocks can be used on flat commercial-style roofs, where it is not possible to penetrate the roof surface, and are simpler to install than penetrating systems.

Can a solar racking system be built out of concrete?

The industry standard for solar installers is to use precast, pour-in-place or premanufactured concrete blocks to hold racking in place. However, there are some unique alternatives to traditional concrete, including using rocks and even batteries as extra weight.

Can a concrete base support solar panels?

An example of free-standing concrete bases being used to support solar panels can be seen at Wellingborough solar farm. Due to an archaeological restriction on part of the land, our bespoke division manufactured 275 reinforced concrete blocks, this allowed a group of panels to be erected without the need for excavation.

Can you build a solar array with concrete?

While it is true that you can purchase rectangular-shaped concrete blocks at your local home improvement store, concrete manufacturing companies create specially designed concrete ballast for solar arrays. For instance, communities near Annapolis, Maryland, wanted to build a solar array on top of a landfill site.