Not every roof is right for solar. But if you have open land, a ground mount system may produce more power — at a better angle, without any roof penetrations. SolarAbility designs and installs ground mount solar across all of Illinois.
Rooftop solar is the most common solution — but it's not always the best one. A ground mount may be a better fit if any of these apply to your property:
The most cost-effective ground mount option. Fixed racking is set at the ideal angle for your Illinois latitude and oriented due south for maximum annual yield. Simple, durable, and low-maintenance.
Racking that can be manually adjusted seasonally — tilted steeper in winter to capture low-angle winter sun, flatter in summer. Ideal for customers who want to extract every kilowatt-hour without tracker costs.
Larger-scale ground arrays for rural properties, farms, and acreage. We design systems that work around your property layout, existing structures, and utility interconnection points across downstate Illinois.
We visit your property to assess land area, soil conditions, shading, utility distance, and municipality setback requirements. Free — no obligation.
We engineer your system layout, handle all permitting with your local municipality, and submit the Illinois Solar Program application on your behalf.
Our crew installs the racking, panels, wiring, and inverter. We coordinate utility interconnection and final inspection — everything through activation.
Ground mount systems qualify for the Illinois state solar incentive program just like rooftop systems — meaning most customers can go solar with zero upfront cost. With Illinois Shines SRECs, property tax exemptions, and ComEd rebates still in place, ground mount solar is more accessible than most homeowners expect.
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