Diy Solar Panel Ground Mounting Frames . Even though you don’t have to lug the panels up a ladder, you will still have to move and. During the summer solar panels can often lay flat on the ground and make about 90% of the power that they would make if they were up on the rack. Newport Solar North Scituate Ground Mount System Newport Solar from www.newportsolarri.com See where screw holes will be; 5kw solar panel ground mount installation kit. Predrill holes but don't attach panel as yet.