Solarport 2 Rows x 4 Columns
Portrait Ground Solar Mounting Kit
Why choose this ground solar mounting kit
- Robust modular ground mount system for two rows of four panels in portrait, ideal for small commercial compounds and yard installations.
- Flexible foundation options (including piles, ballast and ground screws) to suit a wide range of site conditions.
- UK-designed system complying with Eurocodes, with expert support available from Energian and our trusted installation partners.
Overview of the Solarport Modular 2-in-Portrait kit
This Solarport Modular 2-in-Portrait Ground Mount Kit is configured for 2 rows by 4 columns of modules in portrait, giving a tidy, repeatable layout for commercial and industrial users who want a dependable ground-mounted array. It is based on Solarport’s stock Modular 2-in-portrait ground mount system, designed for both commercial and domestic-scale projects and compatible with multiple foundation options, so it can be adapted to different soil types and site constraints. Typical applications include logistics yards, depots, light industrial sites and off-grid compounds where roof space is limited or unsuitable for PV.
Main features
- 2-in-portrait panel configuration, suitable for a wide range of module sizes between 1650 mm and 2470 mm in length when used within the manufacturer’s guidance.
- Modular bay design (2 or 3 panels wide) makes it straightforward to build up arrays, including a 2 x 4 layout, while keeping component variations low.
- Available system tilt angles of 20°, 25° or 30°, with defined minimum clearances and maximum heights to help with planning and shading checks.
- Compatible with other multiple foundation options such as C Pile, V Pile, Concreted Pile, Ballasted, Spirafix, Direct Fix and Ground Screw, allowing use on many site types within design limits.
- Designed in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 + A1:2010, BS EN 1090 and BS EN 1991 Parts 1, 3 and 7, with material specifications based on structural steels and galvanised coatings for durability.
Technical specifications
System configuration and geometry
- Panel configuration: 2-in-portrait.
- Panel minimum and maximum length: minimum length 1650 mm; maximum length 2470 mm.
- Purlin configuration: 4 purlins, position determined by panel dimensions and clamping zones.
- Panel clamping zones: refer to the panel manufacturer’s specification.
- Panel clamp specifications: panels fitted using aluminium top hat and end clamps, with sliding clamps to give mounting positions.
- System angles: 20°, 25°, 30°.
System heights
- 20°: minimum clearance 785 mm; maximum height (to top of rafter) 2200 mm.
- 25°: minimum clearance 735 mm; maximum height (to top of rafter) 2455 mm.
- 30°: minimum clearance 680 mm; maximum height (to top of rafter) 2694 mm.
Modular bay and table layout
- Bay sizes: 2 panels and 3 panels wide.
- Table configuration minimum and maximum: 2 panels x 2 panels minimum; 30 panels x 2 panels maximum.
- Bay pitches: 2000 mm, 2500 mm, 3000 mm, 3500 mm; each pitch can have 100 mm added if Extension Joiner is used.
Foundation option – X Anchor
- Foundation Name: X Anchor (Patent Number: GB2607092) - other foundation type is available on request)
- Suitable for: sites that require shallow embedment and/or no heavy machinery.
- Installation: steel rods driven in with hand tools.
- Material: hot rolled steel (S355JR) hot dipped galvanised to ISO 1461.
- Dimensions: 600 mm embedment.
- Design codes: designed in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 + A1:2010; BS EN 1090 and BS EN 1991 Parts 1, 3 and 7 (Eurocodes).
- Material specification: S350 and S450 grade steel with coating Z600 or ZM310; hot rolled steel (S355JR) hot dipped galvanised to ISO 1461.
- Wind speed: fundamental basic UK wind velocity within the UK up to 28 m/s.
- Snow loads: 0.7 kN/m² maximum.
- Design codes: designed in accordance with BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 + A1:2010; BS EN 1090 and BS EN 1991 Parts 1, 3 and 7 (Eurocodes).
Shipping and support
Shipping is available to the UK, Ireland, Africa, the Caribbean and worldwide. If a shipping rate is not shown at checkout, please contact us on +44 2080640335 or info@energian.co.uk for a quote.
UK expert support is available – contact us with any questions or support requests via phone, email or live chat, or visit our office for an in-person consultation. For larger projects or where piling, ground screws or concrete foundations are required, we recommend installation via our trusted partners or a suitably qualified contractor.