Ground-mounted solar panels

Domestic

Generate energy in your back garden

Are you looking to be more energy self-sufficient and reduce your bills, but you’re not sure about a roof-mounted solar panel system? A ground-mounted system could be for you.

It may be that your roof isn’t suitable for roof-mounted solar panels, for example if it’s thatched. It may be you’d just prefer not to have solar panels on your roof. Or it may simply be that you have a suitable area earmarked for a ground-mounted system.

The benefits of a domestic ground-mounted solar PV system are very much comparable to those of a roof-mounted system. You’ll save on your energy bills for years to come by using free energy from the sun, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint and you’ll get paid for the energy you export back to the National Grid, if you sign up to the Smart Export Guarantee.

Solar panels are more affordable than ever before and renewable technology is getting smarter, making this the perfect time to go solar. To read more about domestic solar PV systems generally take a look at our main solar PV page.

Introducing the Cornish Rocker ground-mount system

What makes Cornish Rocker so great?

We only install the best at SunGift, and our ground-mounted solar PV systems are no exception.

We use Cornwall-based Cornish Rocker adjustable ground-mounted systems, as they are the clear industry leader, and they are designed to maximise your return on investment. This is because they allow you manually adjust their pitch for maximum energy generation.

With Cornish Rocker, as the sun’s position moves throughout the year, you can move your panels to follow it. No concrete is used, and no scaffolding is needed, allowing for an efficient and green installation. Plus, at the end of each ground-mount’s life, they can be recycled; making this an extremely sustainable solution.

By moving your panels just 6-8 times each year you can optimize your system yield. In fact, you can – increase your winter yield by up to 40% when the sun is shining, and around 15% on average.

Every site is different and so each system will work differently, but Cornish Rocker helps minimise environmental impacts as it allows you to adjust your array to accommodate, again ensuring your generation is as high as possible. To make the most of your system, get in touch.

Sally Gaydon, Solar PV customer

We can’t fault SunGift in any way and we recommend them to everyone we know who express an interest in renewable energy.

Why it matters which ground-mounted system you choose

The quality and lifespan of ground-mounted systems varies widely. Solar panels themselves should generate you clean energy for at least 25 years. So, you want a ground-mount frame that lasts as long as possible too.

You’ll also want your system to be able to generate as much energy as possible. This is where the Cornish Rocker comes in.

Why choose a Cornish Rocker system?

Over the years we’ve worked with a variety of systems but we’ve found that the Cornish Rocker stands head and shoulders above the rest, both in value and performance. Here’s a few reasons why:

Winter generation improved by up to 18%: Cornish Rocker systems unique patented design makes their pitch easily adjustable. This means that they can be moved between 15 and 60 degrees to track the sun throughout the year, increasing generation.

Why choose SunGift as my solar PV installer?

We’ve been around since 2005 and we put our years of experience to good use, offering you the best systems available, such as the Cornish Rocker. We’ve designed and installed thousands of solar PV systems, both ground and roof-mounted.

And, because we’ve won numerous awards over the years, you can rest assured that its not just us who think we’re an industry leader!

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Case studies and news stories

Why SunGift loves the Cornish Rocker ground mounted solar PV system

Trevaskis Farm

Helen and Jules Stringer