Introduction As the UK accelerates its transition to renewable energy, solar farms are becoming a familiar feature of the countryside. Among the various mounting systems used for photovoltaic (PV) panels, ground-mounted concrete ballast blocks are increasingly popular—particularly in areas where penetrating the ground is not feasible. But while they offer logistical and environmental advantages [...]

Ground‐mounted solar power systems are being installed in commercial and residential applications throughout the UK in increasing numbers. Whether the solar power system utilizes Photovoltaic (PV) technologies such as fixed tilt, single axis, or dual axis trackers, or a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) system, such as the parabolic trough, there is one thing that each [...]