2880 watt solar grid-tied factory built ground mount
- 2880 Watt Solar SunPod
- Our 2880 watt, 2.9 kW SunPod ground mount solar is ideal for the do-it-yourself home or business owner looking to save money. With a factory built mounting system, our ground mount solar units are manufactured, pre-wired and pre-tested ready to power-up on delivery. Unlike other solar panel systems, you have the flexibility to install our SunPods on any surface. The complete solar unit is delivered by truck then placed at your pre-determined location ready to interconnect with the grid. Whether you are implementing ground mounted solar for residential or business installations, 2880 watt SunPods delivers a more cost-effective solar solution with faster installation times, minimal site preparation, and reduced labor requirements.
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2880 Watt 2.9 kW Ground Mount Grid-Tied Solar 432 kWH /Month based on 5 Sun Hours
These pre-built ground mount units are scalable from 2.82kW to 3kW (STC-DC rating) per pod. You save thousands because units are built in a factory controlled environment, less cost = faster pay-back. Fast and simple to install, less disruption on to your property.
(We love this) Check out the options you have with this unit. When you move, you can take this 2880 watt ground mount solar unit with you or you can choose to sell it along with your home. Security, we used special drill bits to secure and protect the solar modules from theft. Panels and wiring are safely enclosed within the frame of the unit. The field adjustable legs will accommodate shifting or settling ground conditions. Our 2880 watt ground mount solar modules are durable, very low maintenance made from extremely robust materials (50yrs rust). Best of all you have a single source 10 year factory warranty on the frame.
What's On the Truck:
- 1 - 2880 Watt Pre-Built, Pre-wired SunPod that Includes:
- 1 - SMA (or equal) Inverter
- 1 - DC Disconnect
- 12 - 240 Watt Solar Panels
- 90 Gauge Galvanized Steel Frame
TERMS: 30% Down; Balance due prior to shipment.
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Dimensions |
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| Depends on solar module size. | 20’-0” or 22’-2”-feet L x 9’-6” W. | W x D x H (Height is dependent on angle of panels. 22 degree slope average.) |
| Ship Wt | Approximately 2,100 lbs | |
| Frame | Heavy gauge cold rolled high tensile steel with an extremely durable G-90 galvanized finish. | Structure frame components are bolted together with 7/16” (8.2 grade) galvanized steel bolts and nuts. |
| Panel Rack | Solar modules are secured to the rack on the frame with tamper proof fasteners | |
| The grid-tied solar modules are attached onto steel tracks forming a solid monolithic unit panel for added strength and stability. solar modules are firmly secured to the track with tamper proof fasteners. The solar angle for each unit is set at the factory according to the host site requirements submitted to Blue Pacific Solar by the customer prior to shipping. The solar angle onsite may require further adjustment to conform to site conditions. This can be achieved by adjusting the leg height of the Grid-tied solar power platform. | ||
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SMA Sunny Boy 3000 Inverter (*Equal or Better, Subject to Availability) |
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Input (DC) |
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| Nominal AC output voltage | 240 VAC split phase (± 5%) | |
| Max. recommended module power @ STC | 3750 watts | |
| Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1) | 3200 watts | |
| Max. DC voltage | 500 volts | |
| DC nominal voltage | 250 volts | |
| MPP voltage range | 175 – 400 volts / 200 – 400 volts | |
| Min. DC voltage / start voltage | 175 / 228 V - 200 / 228 V | |
| Max. input current / per string (at DC disconnect) | 17 A / 17 A; 36 A @ combined terminal | |
| Maximum continuous input current | 144 A | |
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| AC nominal power | 3000 watts | |
| Max. AC apparent power | 3000 VA | |
| Waveform | Pure Sine Wave | |
| AC grid frequency; range | 60 Hz; 59.3 – 60.5 Hz | |
| Nominal AC voltage / adjustable | 208 V / ● 240 V / ● | |
| AC voltage range | 183 – 229 V / 211 – 264 V | |
| Max. output current | 15 A / 13 A | |
| Max. efficiency | 96.0% - 96.5% | |
| CEC efficiency | 95.0% - 95.5% | |
| Weight / DC Disconnect weight | 84 lbs | |
| Operating temperature range (full power) | –25 °C +45 °C (–13 °F +113 °F) | |
| Certificates and permits (more available on request) | UL1741, UL1998, IEEE 1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-2001 | |
| Display: text / graphic | Remote display option available | |
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| 12 - 240 Watt Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells (*Equal or Better, Subject to Availability) | ||
| Open Circuit Voltage (VOC) | 37.25 Volts | |
| Maximum Operating Voltage (Vmp) | 29.20 Volts | |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) | 8.78 Amps | |
| Maximum Power Current-IMP (A) | 8.22 Amps | |
| Maximum Power at STC (Pmax) | 240 Wp | |
| Maximum System Voltage | 1000 VDC | |
| Short-circuit current temperature coefficient | 0.065 % / C | |
| Open-circuit voltage temperature coefficient | -0.346 %/ C | |
| Peak power temperature coefficient | -0.46 %/ C | |
| Power tolerance | +/- 3% | |
| Weight | 42.59 lbs | |
| Surface Maximum Burden Weight | .28 lbs/sq. inch (30m/s, 200kg/sq.m) | |
| Front Glass | 0.13 inch tempered glass | |
| Junction Box Type | IP65 rated | |
| Dimensions | 64.57 × 39.06 × 1.57 inches | |
Note: the solar panel specifications are obtained under the Standard Test Conditions (STCs): 1000 W/m2 solar irradiance, 1.5 Air Mass, and cell temperature of 25 C. The NOCT is obtained under the Test Conditions : 800 W/m2, 20°C ambient temperature, 1 m/s wind speed, AM 1.5 spectrum. The parameters are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice or obligation. |
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General |
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| Approximate Total Weight | 2100 lbs | |
| Warranty | Frame 10 years, solar panels 25 years, inverter 10 years | |
2880 WATT SOLAR POD BALANCE OF SYSTEM COMPONENT UTILITY INTERCONNECTION - At the factory, the 2880 watt modules are pre-wired on each SunPods power unit into a single series string. Each individual SunPods single-string wiring system is delivered with the inverter placed on the SunPod ready to for customer field applied connectors to connect each SunPods to the remainder of the balance of system components. In most cases, the two power cables (+ / -) would be connected through customer supplied conduit to the solar inverter using standard wiring diagrams. In some cases, customer connects customer furnished NEC rated and sized cables from the SunPods unit paired cables to the fuse box, combiner box or inverter. Customer can utilize the SunPod frame to carry the cable and conduit across multiple SunPods units to fuse box, junction box and inverters to reduce trenching. Local building code officials should be consulted prior to permitting to determine if power cables from the solar array to the inverter requires an interim disconnect or can be connected directly to the inverter.
Ground Mount Grid Tied Solar, Start With Your Electrical Usage History
Home production of electricity using our 2880 watt solar SunPod varies by latitude, geographical location, and the average available sun (solar radiation) for your home or business. The process of deciding just home much solar you need to purchase starts with your kwH history from your utility bills. Normally you can take your 12 month kwH history and divide by 365 days to get your average daily usage. You then need to take that number X 1000 to determine the number of watts need. Now divide that number by the average amount of sun hours your area receives. San Francisco averages about 5 sun hours. Texas is about 4.5 sun hours. Maine is about 3 - 4 sun hours. Now you will have a rough idea how much solar you need to off-set your utility bills.
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2880 watt solar grid-tied prepackaged residential Do-It-Yourself Home Business Solar PV panels
2880 watt ground mount solar that is complete, pre-engineered to NEC electrical code standards, 12 panels, inverter, wiring, racking, frame and mount system. Innovative ground mount solar array that is pre-designed, engineered, pre-wired and tested before it leaves our factory. Delivered and placed on your property ready to interconnect with the utility company and power up.
Our 2880 SunPods are designed technology neutral. That means we take advantage of equal or better panels and inverters keeping the cost of the ground mount solar affordable. With a 10 year factory warranty on the frame and pass through panel and inverter warranty, you can be sure that our UL listed products will give you years of trouble free electrical production.
Our self-ballasted SunPods are factory solar panel angle pre-selected and adjusted between 15 - 30 degrees of slope. The frame is engineered to a wind velocity rated to 90 mph. Optional anchors can be used in higher wind areas. Power adjustable legs keep the ground mount module always pointed at the right angle give you maximum solar harvest of the suns energy. Legs are adjustable up to 36" with pads from 12" - 24" diameter depending on your soil conditions. Thief and tamper resistant fasteners secure the panels to the frames. These 2880 watt ground mount solar panel systems can be placed on grades up to 10 degrees of slope.
These 2880 watt SunPods are perfect for residential DIY (Do-it-Yourself) applications, wineries / vineyards, ranches, farms and orchards. Use our ground mount solar systems for irrigation well pumps replacing old diesel generators. Easily expand your ground mount grid-tied solar system as needed.
2880 watt solar system array size 2880 (Watts) up to 432W a month (Monthly Output based on 5 hrs STC).
These days home owners are searching for ways to lower their expenses making our 2880 watt solar kit perfect. Our 2880 watt solar grid tied kits are easy to complete the installation following our step by step instructions. The 2880 watt solar ground mount modules qualify for the 30% federal tax credit. You can find out more by visiting the incentive tab located near the top of the page. The 30% federal tax credit allows you to deduct 30% of not only the total cost of the 2880 watt solar SunPod, but also all other expenditures associated with the purchase. Home owners who purchase the 2880 watt solar unit may carry forward the excess credit to the following tax years. However, you should always consult your personal tax advisor.
Blue Pacific Solar has provided all of the main parts you will need for your 2880 watt solar kit, but here are some additional items that your may need prior to installing your home panel system. Conduit, appropriately sized electrical wire, some fasteners and grounding rod and wire. Building and installing your own 2880 watt solar system is not only the smart choice for controlling your expenses, it may be on the most satisfying DIY projects you ever have undertaken.
NOTE, IMPORTANT 2880 Watt Grid Tied Ground Mount Solar Kit INSTALLATION: (OK, here is the scary legal disclaimer.) It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that all products are installed and operated in accordance with local and national building codes as specific by the NEC (National Electric Code), UBC (Uniform Building Code) or IBC (International Building Code) and local utility company policy. These codes may vary from city to city and county to county. All Grid-tied solar installations should be permitted and inspected, where required, by the local inspection authority in the same manner as other equivalent electrical systems. One last thing. It is always a good idea to contract with a local licensed electrician to at least do the final electrical connection of your 2880 Watt Grid Tied Ground Mount Solar Kit from the AC disconnect to your home utility breaker box. Some local permitting authorities require that a licensed electrician do all the wiring from the rack to the utility interconnect. If you need help with the permitting documents for your 2880 watt ground mount SunPod, we are here for you. Solar permit service add on is available at checkout.
Whether you are implementing ground mounted solar for residential use, an grid-tied home or for corporate, public or military initiatives, this solar kit 2880 ground mount DIY solar unit delivers a more cost-effective solution with faster installation times, minimal site preparation, and reduced labor requirements.