Small, residential solar power can be part of the solution to the energy crisis. However, there are very few options for a homeowner to purchase household solar mounting systems. To meet this need, a single solar panel ground mounting system has been designed that is functional, economical and easy to install. The design includes a base with a detachable center square pole and an angle adjuster allowing residential use throughout the US. The retail price is less than $1,500 and has easy to follow instructions for installation.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Beckel, Cody Anthony
• Sinapi, Samantha Rose
• Castillo, Mariela Lizet
• Anderson, James Rossman
• Osley, Michael E

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042612-121003

Advisor

• Sisson, Richard D.

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright