The Learning Center
How Agrivoltaic Farmers Save Land and Secure Food
For decades, we’ve treated energy production and agriculture as a zero-sum game. Every acre covered in the steel and glass of solar panels was an acre permanently lost [...]
Introducing the AgriBeam Series Mounts
This year’s RE+ in Vegas was an exciting time for the MT Solar team. Besides sharing a cup of coffee with new and old friends and giving a [...]
Testing Garden Vegetables Under Solar Arrays at the University of Illinois
Researchers at The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) are working to confront competing priorities of food and energy production, particularly as they [...]
Adding Solar Mounts to Your Farm or Ranch
In the United States, hundreds of millions of acres are devoted to grazing land and pastures. Enterprising ranchers, farmers, solar developers, and agriculture are working together to find [...]
A Brief Guide to Solar Mount Foundations
Foundations are a critical part of all MT Solar mounts. They’re vital to structural integrity and the high endurance our solar mounts provide in all types of terrain [...]
Firebird Research Farm Adds Solar Mount Irrigation to Urban Agrivoltaics
Since its introduction, agrivoltaics has been fertile ground for research into numerous energy generation, sustainability, and farming concepts. We take pride in playing our part as a solar [...]
Are Automatic Solar Trackers Worth It?
Have you seen what solar trackers can do? They use automated and motion control technology to make mounts more active in harnessing solar energy. While this leads to [...]
Can You Install Solar Racking in the Winter?
Offering solar racking installations in winter can be challenging. With unpredictable weather, icy conditions, low temperatures, and the logistical headaches of coordinating with equipment and service providers who [...]
How REAP Grants Help Rural and Agriculture Businesses Get Solar Power and More
Solar power and off-grid capabilities can be game-changing for agricultural producers and small businesses, especially those in rural areas. Tapping into renewables makes sense for sustainability, better reliability, [...]
Solar Grazing Challenges and Possibilities
Though they’re still being explored, best practices for agrivoltaics are becoming more defined. Research projects, like the collaboration between Sandbox Solar and Colorado State University, are showing what’s [...]
Automatic Solar Trackers vs. Manual Solar Trackers
Maximizing a mount’s energy output is part of gaining a return on your solar investment. That’s why it’s so important to keep the solar array in an optimal [...]
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaics is an exciting and innovative combination of agriculture and solar energy generation. It’s a prime example of dual-use solar, which improves the sustainable use of land through [...]
The Technology and Benefits of the Solar Mount AutoDesigner
If you want to design a solar ground mount, where do you start? Do you try various solar array configurations to find an optimal fit for your space? [...]
All About Pre-Configured Solar Mounts
Designing a top-of-pole solar mount doesn’t get much faster or simpler than it does with the MT Solar Project Portal. A few project parameters and installation details are [...]
Coffee Farm Agrivoltaics in Puerto Rico
MT Solar is pleased to add that the agrivoltaics installation at Hacienda Berdiel Torres was completed in July of 2025. A full update on this project and [...]
What is Agrivoltaics?
Agrivoltaics is the simultaneous use of land for solar panels and agriculture. This technology is sometimes called agrophotovoltaics, agrisolar, dual-use solar, or low-impact solar. Agrivoltaics presents a working relationship [...]
The Benefits of Tamarack Rails
Struggling with the complexities of solar installations? You're not alone. Many installers find themselves navigating a maze of technical options and installation challenges, especially when it comes to choosing [...]
Tamarack Rail Installation Guide
One of the standout features of an MT Solar system is its simplified approach to shipping and assembling rails. In this article, we’re diving into the nuances of [...]
18 Reasons to Choose Ground-Mounted Solar for Your Renewable Energy System
When it comes to generating energy, the decision between ground-mounted solar systems and roof-mounted solar panels can be significant, each with unique advantages. What is a ground-mounted solar [...]
Webinar: Best Practices in Solar Pole Mount Design
Maximize the efficiency of your solar pole mount design with key factors and best practices. Led by Jamie Blum, Sales Engineer at MT Solar, this webinar is a must-attend [...]
The Importance of Ground Clearance in Ground-Mount Solar Installations
As a solar installer, a successful installation for your customer, an efficient array, and safety are probably some of your top priorities. And while a lot of attention [...]
Pole Mount Installation: Tips and Best Practices
If you’re new to pole mount installations, it may seem overwhelming trying to make sure you have the planning, permitting, relationships, and supplies you need ready to go [...]
The 15 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Sourcing Steel Poles
Navigating the complexities of steel pole sourcing can pose challenges for many solar installers, with various considerations such as pipe sizes, steel types, and schedules potentially complicating the [...]
Pole Mount Installations: What Do They Cost?
When you’re giving a customer an estimated price on a new pole mount installation, pricing can vary, and it’s important to be as accurate as you can be [...]
Pole Mount vs. Roof Mount Solar: Which is Right for Your Project?
When you’re starting a new solar installation project, your customer may have a lot of questions. Things like cost, efficiency, aesthetics, installation requirements, and permitting probably come to mind. [...]