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Installing a Ground Mount System

Duration: 01:11

1 NABCEP CEUs

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Ground mount arrays are the backbone of small commercial solar, popular in rural areas. This solar install features an XR Ground Mount System with ground screws as well as guidelines for installing with cement footings.

During this course, we’ll share:

Solar energy fundamentals for practical application.
How to use XR100®, XR 1000®, rail connectors, top caps, and diagonal cross bracing.
Multiple foundation and array configuration options.
Structural codes, wind exposures categories, and soil classes for ground mounts.

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Lesson 1: Intro to Solar PV 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Intro to Solar PV

Lesson 1 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 2: Intro to Gound Mount Systems 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Intro to Ground Mount Systems

Lesson 2 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 3: Designing the System 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Designing the System

Lesson 3 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 4: Preparing for the Installation 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Preparing for the Installation

Lesson 4 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 5: Marking Array Locations 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Marking Array Locations

Lesson 5 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 6: Concrete Foundations 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Concrete Foundations

Lesson 6 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 7: Ground Screw Foundations 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Ground Screw Foundations

Lesson 7 Quiz- Ground Mount

Lesson 8: Connecting the Substructure 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Connecting the Substructure

Lesson 8 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 9: Installing the Racking Assembly 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Installing the Racking Assembly

Lesson 9 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 10: Wire Management 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Wire Management

Lesson 10 Quiz – Ground Mount

Lesson 11: Installing Modules 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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Installing Modules

Lesson 11 Quiz – Ground Mount

Course Summary 1 Topic

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Course Summary

Installing a Ground Mount System – Final Exam

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