Ground-mount solar installations need a properly prepared site before panels ever go up — clearing to remove shading obstructions, grading for a stable, level array footprint, and access for both installation equipment and ongoing maintenance.
Sun exposure and grade consistency drive most of the site prep decisions — clearing has to eliminate shading without over-clearing land you don't need to disturb, and the array footprint needs a stable, well-compacted, evenly graded base so the mounting system installs correctly and stays level over time.
Array footprint size, how much clearing is needed for sun exposure, distance and complexity of the electrical trenching run, and site access for installation equipment.
Enough to eliminate shading on the array through the day and across seasons — we assess sun angles and existing vegetation during the site walk rather than clearing more than necessary.
We trench and run conduit for underground electrical runs; the actual electrical connection and system wiring is done by a licensed electrician or the solar installer.
Yes — grading levels the array footprint to the mounting system's tolerance regardless of surrounding terrain, though a sloped site adds cost versus flat, open ground.
