186.48 kW Agrivoltaic Solar Mounting Project in Japan
A project-specific elevated Agri-PV mounting configuration developed for a 186.48 kW solar-sharing project in Japan. The structure was planned around agricultural clearance, multiple array lengths, local wind and snow conditions, and a ground-screw foundation concept.
Key Project Parameters
The project combined a high-clearance mounting structure with modular array configurations to suit the agricultural site and structural design conditions.
Designing Solar Above Agricultural Land
Unlike a conventional low-clearance ground-mount array, this project required an elevated structure that could support PV modules while preserving usable space below and around the array for agricultural activity and site access.
The site layout also required several array lengths rather than one repeated table size. The mounting structure therefore needed a modular approach that could maintain a consistent structural concept while adapting to different row lengths.
- High-clearance structure for agricultural use below the PV array
- Multiple array lengths to match the available site layout
- 20° module tilt with landscape-oriented modules
- Structural design inputs based on 30 m/s wind and 30 cm snow conditions
- Ground-screw foundation concept requiring final site and soil confirmation
- Cost-conscious component configuration without treating the project as a standard low ground mount
Project-Specific Elevated Agrivoltaic Structure
The mounting configuration was developed around high clearance, modular row lengths, structural bracing and repeatable rail-and-column connections.
Elevated Aluminum Structure
Aluminum structural members were configured to provide the required height while keeping the system suitable for repeatable project fabrication and field assembly.
Cross-Braced Frame
Bracing was incorporated between the elevated columns and module-support structure to improve structural stability for the project wind and snow conditions.
Modular Array Lengths
Representative 3 × 6, 3 × 8 and 3 × 10 module-table configurations allowed the structural concept to adapt to different row lengths across the site.
Ground-Screw Foundation
Ground screws were selected as the project foundation concept, with final foundation suitability dependent on site conditions, soil information and field verification.
Rail Joint Coordination
Rail and structural connection positions were coordinated with the load-bearing members so that long array rows could be divided into practical fabrication and installation lengths.
Matched Hardware
Aluminum mounting members and stainless-steel connection hardware were organized into a project-specific component set for fabrication, packing and site assembly.
From Project Inputs to Production-Ready Components
The project records show a complete engineering workflow rather than a single standard mounting-kit selection.
Project Inputs
Module data, array layout, tilt, clearance, wind, snow and foundation requirements were collected.
Structural Layout
Elevations, row lengths, column positions, braces and module-support geometry were configured.
Component BOM
Profiles, rails, connection parts, fasteners and foundation-related components were organized by project quantity.
Packing Preparation
Long structural members, rails and smaller hardware were organized into project-based packing groups for delivery.
Engineering Reference Summary
Public case information is limited to project-relevant engineering parameters; customer identity, pricing and confidential production details are intentionally excluded.
| Project Type | Agrivoltaic / Solar Sharing Mounting Project |
|---|---|
| Location | Japan |
| Project Capacity | 186.48 kW |
| Module Quantity | 336 modules |
| Module Power | 555 W |
| Module Orientation | Landscape |
| Tilt Angle | 20° |
| Specified Ground Clearance | 2.9 m project input |
| Design Wind Speed | 30 m/s |
| Snow Condition | 30 cm |
| Terrain Roughness | Category III |
| Design Reference | JIS C 8955:2017 project basis |
| Foundation Concept | Ground screw foundation; final foundation design subject to site and soil verification |
| Primary Structural Material | Aluminum alloy structural members with stainless-steel connection hardware |
| Engineering Deliverables | Site layout, structural drawings, connection details, project BOM and packing configuration |
Representative Project Views
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Modular Array Lengths
Show representative 3 × 6, 3 × 8 and 3 × 10 elevated array configurations without customer identifiers.
High-Clearance Structural Elevation
Show the elevated columns, cross bracing, rails, module tilt and ground-screw foundation concept.
Site-Adaptive Row Layout
Use a simplified site diagram to demonstrate how different table lengths were fitted to the available land.
Rail & Structural Connections
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Project drawings shown on the public website should be simplified or anonymized. Final mounting dimensions, foundation design and structural verification are project-specific.
Agrivoltaic Mounting Requires More Than Extra Height
The main engineering task was not simply to raise a conventional ground-mount system. The project required the array height, structural span, bracing, rail joints, foundation concept and table lengths to work together as one agricultural PV structure.
This approach is especially relevant for EPC contractors and agricultural PV developers working with project-specific farmland layouts, machinery access requirements and local environmental conditions.
- High clearance and structural stability must be evaluated together
- Array lengths may need to follow irregular agricultural land boundaries
- Foundation selection should remain connected to soil and site conditions
- Component standardization can still be maintained across different table lengths
- Engineering drawings and BOM preparation reduce uncertainty before production
Planning an Agrivoltaic Solar Mounting Project?
Send Easy Solar your farmland layout, required ground clearance, machinery access, module dimensions, wind and snow conditions, and available soil or foundation information. We can review the mounting configuration and prepare a project-based solution.
- Project location and farmland layout
- Required clearance and machinery height
- PV module size, quantity and orientation
- Row spacing and agricultural access routes
- Wind speed and snow conditions
- Soil information and foundation preference
- Available drawings, photos or survey information