When roof space is limited or when the goal is maximum generation, ground mount solar is the answer. A well-designed ground mount system can generate 10–15% more electricity than the equivalent rooftop installation, because panels can be positioned at the precise optimal tilt and azimuth angle — uncompromised by roof orientation or obstructions.
Nexo Solar designs and installs ground mount systems for private landowners, businesses, farms and utilities. Whether you have 500 m² of unused land or 50 hectares, our engineering team will design a system that extracts every possible kilowatt-hour from the Antalya sun.
Our ground mount systems are built to industrial standards: hot-dip galvanised steel structures, high-strength aluminium rail systems and industrial-grade DC/AC wiring that will perform reliably for 30+ years. Every system is monitored in real-time via our IoT platform.
How Ground Mount Solar Works
Steel piles or concrete footings are driven or poured into the ground and structural rails are mounted at the engineered tilt angle (typically 20–30° in Antalya for optimal annual yield). Panels are attached to the rails and wired in strings. Central inverters or string inverters convert DC power to grid-compatible AC. A transformer steps up voltage for transmission to the grid connection point or directly to on-site consumption.
All ground mount systems include weather station sensors, irradiance meters and our IoT monitoring gateway, providing granular production data and instant fault alerts.
Advantages of Ground Mount
- Optimal tilt angle regardless of land topology — maximum annual yield
- No roof loading concerns — ideal for large-scale capacity
- Easier access for cleaning and maintenance
- Can incorporate single-axis or dual-axis solar tracking (10–25% more yield)
- Scalable from 50 kWp to utility scale in a single project
- Ideal for net-metering or feed-in tariff income generation
- Ground mount land remains partially usable (grazing, agrivoltaic)
Installation Process
Land Assessment: Soil testing, topographic survey, shading analysis and irradiance modelling. We determine optimal layout, structure type and grid connection point.
Engineering Design: Structural calculations, electrical single-line diagrams, panel layout, string configuration, inverter selection and earthing design — all stamped by our licensed engineers.
Civil Works: Foundation piling or concrete works, cable ducting and trenching, inverter room or outdoor enclosure installation.
Mechanical & Electrical Installation: Structure assembly, panel installation, DC wiring, inverter connection, AC switchgear, grid protection relay and metering.
Commissioning: Full electrical testing, insulation resistance, earth continuity, protection relay settings, grid connection sign-off and IoT platform activation.
Technical Specifications
- Structure: Hot-dip galvanised steel (80 μm), wind load rated to 150 km/h
- Tilt: Fixed 20–30° or single-axis tracker (+18–22% yield)
- Inverters: Central (500 kW–2.5 MW) or string for modular projects
- Cabling: UV-resistant DC cables, aluminium or copper AC cables
- Earthing: TN-S system, lightning protection to IEC 62305
- System sizes: 50 kWp to 10+ MWp
Cost & ROI
Ground mount systems typically cost ₺10,000–₺13,000 per kWp installed, including civil works and grid connection. A 500 kWp system generating 775,000 kWh/year saves approximately ₺2.7 million in electricity costs annually. Payback periods of 4–6 years are typical, with IRRs of 15–22%.
Why Choose Nexo Solar
- In-house structural and electrical engineering team
- Completed 500+ kWp projects in Manavgat, Side and Antalya
- Licensed for EPDK generator licence applications
- Full EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) turnkey service
- Post-installation O&M contracts available
- Financing introductions to leading Turkish solar project banks
Get a Ground Mount Proposal
Send us your land details and we'll prepare a full feasibility study and indicative quote within 5 working days.
Ground-Mount Solar Farms: Utility-Scale Power Plant Investment
A ground-mount solar power plant is a generation facility built on non-agricultural, investment-suitable land, at scales ranging from kWp to MW. In line with Turkey's 2030 targets, ground-mount solar offers attractive opportunities for both individual and institutional investors. For those holding idle land in inland regions such as Antalya, Isparta and Burdur, a ground-mount plant can become a powerful source of passive income.
Ground-Mount Project Sizes & Cost Table
* Based on a ₺3.50/kWh grid sale tariff, a 15% loss factor and an Antalya yield of 1,550 kWh/kWp.
Ground-Mount Licensing & Permitting
There are two principal legal routes for ground-mount solar projects in Turkey:
- Unlicensed (net-metering) generation (up to 1 MWp): No EPDK licence required. A zoning permit and a connection agreement are sufficient. Process takes 3–6 months
- Licensed generation (above 1 MWp): Requires an EPDK generation licence, environmental clearance (EIA) and a forestry permit where applicable. Process takes 12–24 months
- In both cases, a grid-connection feasibility study and preliminary connection offer from the distribution utility (TEDAŞ/EDAŞ) are mandatory
- Where agricultural land is involved, TARSİM coverage and a non-agricultural land-use permit from the Ministry of Agriculture may also be required
Site Selection Criteria for Ground-Mount Solar
The technical and legal criteria that determine whether a land parcel is suitable for a solar plant:
- Grid proximity: An ideal distribution-line connection distance is 500 m–2 km
- Solar irradiance: Minimum 1,400 kWh/m²/yr GHI (Antalya averages 1,971 kWh/m²)
- Slope: Maximum 15% land gradient; a south-facing aspect is preferred
- Zoning status: Zoning that permits an energy facility or non-agricultural use
- Shading: Far-field obstruction analysis (forest, hills, tall structures)
- Access: Wide road access for transporting equipment and for maintenance vehicles throughout the project life
Ground-Mount Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
We provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for every commissioned ground-mount plant:
- Panel cleaning twice a year (professional crew, mobile washing rig)
- 24/7 remote monitoring via SCADA
- Annual thermographic and electrical-measurement inspection
- Automated mowing (on smaller systems) or managed grazing
- Annual performance report with P50/P90 comparison