One-Time Mobilization
80% reduction in installation time, compared to conventional solar racking systems, with single-day mobilization to recognize revenue faster.
Predictable ROI
Lowest labor cost of install (LCOI) on the residential ground-mount solar market, with up to 96% of hard costs in material for predictable profits.
Install with Basic Hand Tools
No geotechnical reports, no heavy equipment, no concrete, or specialized labor required. Give your crews a rest from digging ditches and pouring concrete.
Pre-Engineered, Turnkey Solution
Modular and kitted racking solution with site-specific structural and/or full engineering package plan sets available to streamline and scale operations.
Same-Day Inspection
99.9% approval rating from local AHJ with patented real-time soil (load testing). Say goodbye to weeks-long inspection delays and regain control of your install schedule.
All-Terrain Adaptability
Install anywhere, year-round, with minimal disruption to the job site. From desert hard pan, caliche, sandy loam soils to red clay, the earth anchor can handle it all.
Made in USA
Qualify for IRA’s Domestic Content 10% tax credit with American-made steel parts for all major components.
TPO Financing
Approved vendor for third-party owner (TPO) financing to mitigate risk and generate predictable profit with every install.
THE OSPREY POWERRACK®
Engineered for speed and adaptability, the modular and fully kitted Osprey PowerRACK® utilizes multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology to streamline ground-mount solar installations on any terrain without heavy machinery, concrete, or geotechnical reports. With one-day mobilization, installation, and real-time “anchor load” soil testing, the Osprey PowerRACK® offers unmatched control of the install schedule, predictable ROI, and incredible labor savings, helping crews complete projects faster to drive more revenue.
The trailblazing solar racking solution comes pre-engineered and kitted for easy transport and assembly using simple power tools without any specialized labor required. Install solar racking, solar foundations and 16 panels in less than an hour with a 4-person crew for fast and efficient installs. Technology-agnostic, the Osprey PowerRACK® adapts to any solar panel size up to 700W+. Full engineering package plan sets are available with structural and electrical PE stamps for a custom, site-specific solar racking solution.
MULTI-PATENTED EARTH ANCHOR FOUNDATION TECHNOLOGY
What makes the Osprey PowerRACK® so different from other ground-mount solar racking systems is its innovative and unique earth anchor foundation technology. Earth anchors provide remarkable holding strength and can be set quickly and easily using only a handheld hammer drill in virtually any type of soil—including sandy loam soil, frost heave, permafrost, desert hardpan, caliche, red clay, and winds up to 185 mph.
No heavy equipment. No concrete. No unsuitable sites.
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, caliche 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 “anchor load” testing, making solar installations faster, more affordable, and accessible to all.
Check out our article in Solar Power World to learn more.
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.
Industries We Serve
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
Lowest labor cost of install (LCOI) in ground-mount residential with one-time mobilization, simple install with basic hand tools, and minimal disruption to homeowner’s yard.
COMMERCIAL SOLAR
Control your installation schedule, scale rapidly, and overcome refusal rates with the modular Osprey PowerRACK®. Save $145k in labor costs alone for every 2 MW of installed solar capacity ($.072/watt)
LANDFILLS & BROWNFIELDS
Transform contaminated, dormant brownfields into revenue-generating assets with multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology that preserves the stability of fragile soil.
SOLAR FOR AGRICULTURE
Extract greater value from each acre of land with the Osprey PowerRACK®’s low-cost and efficient solar racking solution that is trailblazing the way for farmers to harness clean, affordable solar energy.
PORTABLE SOLAR FOR MINING OPERATIONS
Lift & Shift™ to quickly disassemble and relocate solar mobile microgrids from site dig to dig with the modular and kitted Osprey PowerRACK®, the leading portable solar power racking system ever designed with practically zero cost of removal.
DISASTER PREP & RESPONSE
Ideal for disaster recovery and emergency preparedness power, the Osprey PowerRACK® is easily transportable, pre-engineered, and kitted for trailblazing fast assembly using only handheld power tools in an hour with no specifically trained labor.
ABOUT NUANCE ENERGY
Nuance Energy is a trailblazer in the solar industry and the only OEM offering multi-patented earth anchor foundation technology with real-time soil condition pull ”anchor load” testing—making ground mount solar installations faster, more affordable, and widely accessible. Since 2017, our mission has been to save customers time and money by delivering cutting-edge solar racking systems that simplify and streamline engineering, deployment, and field assembly to save our customers time and money. Our modular, pre-engineered solar racking solutions have won over loyal customers across 46 states, Puerto Rico, and five countries, including one of the largest (Top 3) residential solar installers in the nation.
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DRIVE MORE REVENUE WITH EVERY INSTALL. THE OSPREY POWERRACK® IS ENGINEERED FOR SPEED.
With an almost cult-like following, the Osprey PowerRACK® is the industry’s only leading modular, pre-engineered (kitted) ground mount solar racking system.
It’s more versatile, simpler, faster, and less expensive than other solar foundation options — from procurement through construction and even decommissioning — setting a new standard for efficiency and flexibility in solar installations.
Complete installs in hours, not weeks, and generate predictable profits with the lowest labor cost of install on the market.
Contact us today for a free site-specific engineering quote and tap into a huge volume opportunity of simplified ground-mount solar installs with the Osprey PowerRACK®.