Live configuration
Atlas ground mount estimator
Build and price your Atlas ground mount
Plan details
Move from panel count to enquiry in three clear steps.
Step 1
Choose your starting size
Begin with your panel count and see the structure budget update.
How many panels should this run support?
Ground-mount runs
Estimate basis
Supply only structure budget
Each run expands in six-panel bays. Installation is reviewed after enquiry because site conditions, access, and location affect the final install price too much for a clean instant estimate.
Indicative budget
R 25,845
Excl. VAT · structure only
Current plan
36 panels · 1 run
6 bays total · Gauteng
Current guide
R 25,845excl. VAT
1 run · 36 panels
01
How do I start sizing a ground mount?
Start with the number of panels you want to support. We turn that into a practical ground mounting system for solar panels so you can compare price and footprint more clearly. If you are still comparing broader solar structure options, you can review the wider solar range first.
02
How is the structure priced?
The solar ground mount system starts with a 6-panel base structure and expands in repeatable 6-panel modules. Larger sites can be planned as multiple independent runs.
03
What steel finish is used?
Our current ground mounted solar structure pricing uses ZAM steel as standard for a durable, practical finish.
04
Can I include delivery or installation?
Yes. You can start with a structure-only budget, then refine delivery and installation with Smart Steel once the site details are confirmed.
01
A faster pricing starting point
Instead of waiting for a manual quote, you can begin with panel count, layout, and a clearer budget straight away.
02
Practical layouts for real projects
The system is built around repeatable bay sizes that help keep solar panel support structure planning, transport, and installation more straightforward.
03
A strong fit beyond rooftop solar
Useful for farms, commercial solar ground mount projects, off-grid sites, and larger solar layouts where roof space is limited or not suitable.
From estimate to site
A practical route into the project.
Installation is confirmed after enquiry so location, access, foundations, and site conditions can be priced responsibly.
Confirm your panel count and the best layout for the available site area.
Receive the structure in a practical flat-packed format for delivery to site.
Assemble the steel support structure and position the bays on prepared foundations.
Install the Atlas brackets and panel support components for the final solar layout.
Common questions
Plan the structure with more certainty.
What is a solar ground mount structure?+
It is a steel solar panel mounting structure that carries solar panels on the ground instead of on a roof or a parking canopy.
Why use a ground mount instead of roof mounting?+
A ground mount can be a better fit when roof space is limited, roof orientation is poor, or the project needs a larger standalone solar layout.
How many panels fit on one bay?+
Each bay supports 6 panels. Runs therefore grow in practical steps of 6, such as 6, 12, 18, 24, and 30 panels.
Do I need the exact final panel count before I enquire?+
No. A close starting panel count is enough to begin. We can refine the final layout once the site and project details are confirmed.
Can this work as a DIY solar ground mount or kit-based project?+
Yes, for the right project. If you are planning a DIY solar ground mount or want a practical ground mount kit approach, Smart Steel can use the estimate as a starting point and then guide the next step. You can also explore the broader product range here.
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If you already know your panel count or site location, send it through and we can help with the next step.
Explore ↗The Atlas approach
Atlas ground mounts turn panel count into a repeatable structural system: modular ZAM steel components, bolted connections, purpose-designed brackets, and a clearer route from early pricing to a site-ready solar support structure.