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The Future of Commercial Ground Mount Solar Racking is Here.

No geotechnical reports, no concrete and no more refusal rates! — Just fast, efficient installs on any terrain with multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology.

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Accelerate Your Commercial Solar Projects with the Osprey PowerRACK®

Complete installs in hours, not days, with the Osprey PowerRACK®. This pre-engineered, modular racking system is built for speed and adaptability, featuring advanced earth anchor foundation technology and turnkey engineering services for rapid and streamlined deployment to scale across large solar sites.

The Osprey PowerRACK® simplifies every step of solar ground mount installs without any specialized labor, heavy machinery, geotechnical reports, or concrete. Control your installation schedule, minimize project risk, and boost profitability with 4x faster installs than traditional ground mount systems.

The Osprey PowerRACK®’s versatile design allows commercial solar installers to build on any challenging terrain and soil conditions with minimal environmental impact. With same-day mobilization and installation, you can achieve fast and efficient installs that significantly cut labor costs and keep projects on schedule.

  Pre-engineered for fast, one-day mobilization and install

  Save significantly on labor costs with faster, simpler installs

  Control your install schedule with no geotechnical reports, concrete, or heavy machinery

  All-terrain adaptability to build anywhere

  Minimal site disruption to save on grading with low environmental impact

  Pre-kitted for modularity and efficiency across large sites

  More predictable cost of project install, with most expenses in materials

  Overcome refusal rates with easy installation at any angle

  Reduce change orders with an adaptable universal rail system

Why Choose the Osprey PowerRACK®?

Control your installation schedule
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Install on your own time and terms without waiting for heavy machinery or specialized labor to become available. Mobilize just one time for installation and inspection without waiting weeks for geotechnical reports or AHJ approval.

A 2MW installation that may normally take 60 days can be completed in about 16 days with a minimal crew. During that time, your team can shave $145,000 or more off of the total installation cost, according to a third-party study.

Build anywhere with all-terrain adaptability
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Adapt to challenging terrain without costly grading or concrete and reduce risks related to soil, weather, or slope. Earth anchor foundation technology and vertically adjustable legs allow for zero grading and easy installation in adverse conditions, such as sandy loam soil, caliche, limestone, desert hardpan, rock, or frost heave — allowing you to build in areas where others cannot.

Minimal site disruption to mitigate risk
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The Osprey PowerRACK®’s small footprint preserves the land by adapting to the terrain without needing expensive grading or concrete for aesthetically-pleasing and environmentally-friendly installations. Minimizing site remediation can improve your bottom line while reducing risks related to conservation and community delays, erosion, water management issues, and safety concerns.

Lower cost of labor using basic tools
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Commercial solar installers love the Osprey PowerRACK® for its ease of installation. Using basic hand tools, like a rotary hammer drill, solar contractors save on specialized labor costs, no heavy machinery rentals, and equipment insurance for low upfront investment. Install in remote or difficult-to-access locations with a small crew and without any heavy equipment.

Predictable cost of install with significant labor savings

Faster installs mean fewer trips to the job site and less crew hours, saving on labor with predictable costs that are mostly attributed to material. The Osprey PowerRACK® has the lowest average labor cost for commercial solar installs without any need for heavy equipment or specialized crews. This streamlines logistics, enabling tighter cost control and reduced project risk.

Efficient mobilization and installation

Complete commercial ground mount solar installs up to 4X faster than traditional systems with rapid mobilization, installation, and inspection. Invoice the customer on day one of mobilization for foundations, racking and panel installed to recognize revenue faster. No waiting for specialized crews, concrete to cure, scheduling heavy equipment, or multiple AHJ inspections that can drag on for weeks, so you can avoid costly delays and meet tight deadlines.

The Osprey PowerRACK® is Engineered for Speed

With an almost cult-like following, the Osprey PowerRACK® is the solar industry’s only leading modular, pre-engineered, small commercial, ground mount solar racking system. With over 300 MW deployed across 2,500 projects in 46 states, Puerto Rico, and six other countries, the Osprey PowerRACK® is chosen by EPC’s for its unmatched reliability, flexibility, and proven ability to deliver results on even the toughest terrain.

It’s more versatile, simpler, faster, and less expensive than other solar racking options — from procurement through construction and even decommissioning — setting a new standard for efficiency and flexibility in solar installations.

With Osprey PowerRACK®’s efficient installations, commercial solar installers can meet tight project deadlines and scale faster with rapid deployment.

Pre-kitted modular design
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The Osprey PowerRACK® is the only ground mount solar racking system in the world where the foundations fit inside a box. Our entire array arrives pre-engineered and pre-assembled with delivery in a standard 14′ dry van for fast and efficient deployment across acres. No need to rent a flatbed as the longest component is only 180 inches.

Custom turnkey engineering
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Receive fully engineered package plan sets within 48 hours for standard* fixed-tilt ground mount solar projects. Includes Design/Layout, Site-specific memo (SSM), Construction Drawing, Electrical and Structural Stamp

*For more complex projects outside of standard scope, turnaround times for engineering services may be longer.

Overcome refusal rates  
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Unlike traditional pile driven foundations that must be installed perfectly at 90 degrees, earth anchors can be installed at any angle — allowing commercial installers to overcome costly refusal rates and complete projects faster to boost profitability.

Reduce change orders          
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Differing from helical piles and ground screws that come in preset lengths, the Osprey PowerRACK® is a highly adaptable solar racking system for any site condition or panel size by using the same universal rail kit for easy field modifications.

The Osprey PowerRACK®: Built for Commercial Solar Efficiency with Predictable Cost of Install

The Osprey PowerRACK® is designed to meet the demands of commercial solar projects, where speed, scalability, and cost control are critical.

Tackle the toughest terrain, whether it’s rocky, caliche, sandy loam soils, or uneven ground, and deliver commercial solar projects in record time without the need for geotechnical reports, concrete, or heavy machinery.

With mobilization, installation, and real-time “anchor load” testing in one day, the Osprey PowerRACK® lets you stay in control of your install schedule, avoiding costly delays and reducing project risk with predictable labor costs.

The Osprey PowerRACK® is more affordable than traditional solar racking solutions with much lower labor costs, minimal upfront investment for tools, and turnkey professional engineering services provided.

Year-round installation
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Don’t let winter slow you down — install through snow, ice, and tough winter soil conditions without worrying about unforeseen underground conditions like water, granite, bedrock, frost heave, or permafrost.

Long-term durability
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Engineered to withstand high winds, tough soil conditions, and extreme weather, the Osprey PowerRACK® is a trusted and bankable solution. Backed by a 20-year warranty, industry-leading UL certifications, and the only patented earth-anchor technology in the solar industry with real-time pull testing, the Osprey PowerRACK® guarantees stability and durability for long-lasting performance.

Low O&M costs
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The Osprey PowerRACK® has a unique earth anchor foundation technology that uses a 4mm cable instead of concrete or piles to mitigate frost heave and permafrost for reduced project risk, lower O&M costs, and improved ability to meet high-performance standards.

Easy decommissioning
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Earth anchor foundation technology can be easily removed, making it faster and more cost-effective to decommission or repower projects when needed. Lift and ShiftTM the asset by detaching the earth anchor foundation technology to easily remove or relocate.

What is an Earth Anchor?

Earth anchors are not ground screws nor helical piles, so there is no need for heavy equipment. They have been used for over 100 years to stabilize structures like retaining walls and high-tension power lines. Earth anchors are extremely strong, versatile, and fully capable of handling harsh conditions like frost heave, permafrost, desert hardpan, red clay, and even winds up to 185 mph.

Unlike helical piles and ground screws, earth anchors do not require concrete and can be installed with basic handheld tools. There is zero disruption to the residential job site. Compact and nimble, they are about the size of a cell phone and provide a much faster, more economical installation than traditional solar foundation types, while maintaining the same level of holding capacity.

Nuance Energy is a trailblazer in the solar industry and the only OEM offering earth anchor foundation technology with real-time soil condition pull “load” testing, making solar installations faster, more affordable, and accessible to all.

Check out our article in Solar Power World to learn more.

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An “inverted cone of soil above an earth anchor” refers to the shape of the soil mass that is compressed and provides resistance when an earth anchor is installed, forming a cone-like shape with the point downwards, where the anchor is located, and the wider base extending upwards into the surrounding soil; essentially, the soil above the anchor is pushed together, creating a zone of increased resistance to upward movement.

Key points about the inverted cone of soil:

  • Mechanism:
    When an earth anchor is pulled upwards, it compresses the soil directly above it, causing the soil particles to interlock and resist further movement, forming this cone-shaped zone of compacted soil.
  • Importance in anchor design:
    This cone of resistance is crucial for the holding power of an earth anchor, as the larger the cone, the greater the resistance to pulling forces.
  • Factors affecting the cone shape:
    The size and shape of the cone depend on the soil type, the anchor design, and the installation depth.
  • Terminology:
    This compacted soil zone is sometimes referred to as a “frustum cone” in technical literature, as it is a truncated cone shape.

Installation is EASY with the Osprey PowerRACK®

STEP 1: Site Prep

Measure and assess the site to determine the foundation kit and base plate locations.

STEP 2: Install Earth Anchor foundations

Next, drive the earth anchors into the ground through each base plate with standard tools like a SDS rotary hammer drill and drive rod — no concrete, heavy machinery, or specialized labor required.

STEP 3: Real-time Soil Condition “Anchor Load Tension” Testing

Load test each earth anchor using our patented installation tool, the Osprey TALONTM (sold separately by Nuance Energy). Load test each Anchor to 1.5X the local AHJ design load safety factor to ensure compliance and fast approval.

For more details, watch our installation video here.

STEP 4: Assemble the Osprey PowerRACK® & Panels

Review any project specific construction plans, our installation guide & our best practices document to complete installation of the Osprey PowerRACK®

The Future of Ground Mount Solar is Here

With an almost cult-like following, the Osprey PowerRACK® is the industry’s only leading modular, pre-engineered residential ground mount solar racking system.

It’s more versatile, simpler, faster, and less expensive than other foundation options — from procurement through construction and even decommissioning — setting a new standard for efficiency and flexibility in solar installations.

With Osprey PowerRACK®’s same-day installations, residential solar installers can meet tight project deadlines and recognize revenue faster.

The Osprey PowerRACK® is Engineered for Speed.

Testimonials

“This project went from being one of our most difficult ground mount installations to becoming our easiest and fastest ever.”

— Alex Pugh, Operations Director of Energy Concepts

“We definitely have used your product in the past and seen the savings in installation time firsthand. It is a great solution for many of our projects.”

— Andy O’Reilly, Sr. Project Manager of PPC Solar (Paradise Power Company)

Cut costs and complete commercial ground-mount solar installs faster with the Osprey PowerRACK®

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FAQ

Q: How does the Osprey PowerRACK® help me finish large installs faster?
Q: Can I install the Osprey PowerRACK® in any soil conditions?
Q: What is the estimated labor cost ($/W) for residential installations?
Q: Do you sell your product through distribution?
Q: Do I really have to perform an uplift test on every anchor that gets installed?
Q: Can your racking system follow the slope of the terrain?
Q: Does your racking system require any special tools to install properly?
Q: Can the Osprey PowerRACK® accommodate larger solar modules?
Q: How does the Osprey PowerRACK® help me finish large installs faster?

A: This incredibly simple solar racking system deploys modular, pre-kitted components that are fast to assemble offering repeatable steps. The multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology eliminates the need for geotech reports, concrete, and heavy machines. And with the use of simple handheld power tools, the Osprey PowerRACK® allows your crews to install the complete solar array (racking, foundations, panels, and load test anchors) in hours, not weeks.

Q: Can I install the Osprey PowerRACK® in any soil conditions?

A: Yes, this solar racking system offers various earth anchor sizes, cable types, and wedge grip styles depending on the uplift capacity required.

For soft soil, you have two options:

  1. Add more of the same anchors at lesser values per anchor.
  2. Change to larger anchors to achieve the overall pre-engineered uplift requirements.

We also have expandable rock anchors for bedrock applications, engineering for concrete applications, and engineering for ground screw foundations (if required).

Q: What is the estimated labor cost ($/W) for residential installations?

A: The Osprey PowerRACK® has the lowest average labor cost of commercial installs by reducing the need for specialized installers, heavy machinery, and multiple trips to the job site.

Q: Do you sell your product through distribution?

A: Yes, our racking system is available at many Greentech Renewable locations.

Q: Do I really have to perform an uplift test on every anchor that gets installed?

A: Yes, third-party professional engineers require a site-specific load requirement be met on each foundation, whether using single or multiple earth anchors.

Q: Can your racking system follow the slope of the terrain?

A: Our racking system can be installed as a table or, in some cases, connected together. Due to its structural design and foundation method, all racks must remain squared, level, and plumb. Slopes greater than 8 degrees east to west will likely require stepping down each solar array as you go.

Q: Does your racking system require any special tools to install properly?

A: Nuance Energy sells custom drive rods, drill bits, and cable tension tools. We also sell the patented Osprey TALONTM, an innovative construction tool specifically designed to pull “load” test earth anchors with minimal manual effort.

Q: Can the Osprey PowerRACK® accommodate larger solar modules?

Yes, the Osprey PowerRACK® supports large modules up to 700+W (96 inches x 51 inches).

20 year warranty

Patented earth anchor design

ISO/UL certifications (UL 2703)

Winner of Solar Power World’s Top Product 2017
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