{"product_id":"worldwide-solar-model-1-10-aluminium-ballast-solar-mounting-system","title":"Worldwide Solar Model 1 – 10° Aluminium Ballast Solar Mounting System","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Solar Model 1 – 10° Aluminium Ballast Solar Mounting System\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium mounting solution specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003eground-mounted, garden and flat roof solar installations\u003c\/strong\u003e. Manufactured from high-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminium, Model 1 combines structural strength with straightforward installation, providing a reliable and durable foundation for residential, commercial and off-grid photovoltaic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe optimised \u003cstrong\u003e10° fixed tilt angle\u003c\/strong\u003e supports efficient solar energy generation while maintaining excellent stability in outdoor environments. Its ballast design eliminates the need for permanent concrete foundations or ground penetration, making installation faster, more flexible and easier to relocate when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide Solar Model 1 has been engineered in accordance with \u003cstrong\u003eEN 1991-1-4:2005 (Eurocode – Wind Actions)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer has confirmed that this is equivalent to the corresponding British Standard for structural wind loading. The calculations are based on a \u003cstrong\u003e30 m\/s sustained mean wind speed (108 km\/h \/ 67 mph)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTerrain Category III\u003c\/strong\u003e and an assumed installation height of up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe required ballast depends on the mounting configuration, local wind conditions and site exposure. Ballast values are provided for \u003cstrong\u003eWind Fetch Categories I–IV\u003c\/strong\u003e and for both single-direction and opposing-direction mounting configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:25px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Solar Model 1\u003c\/strong\u003e aluminium ballast mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to \u003cstrong\u003efour framed solar panels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eground-mounted, garden and flat roof installations\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimised \u003cstrong\u003e10° fixed tilt angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo permanent concrete foundations or ground penetration required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and straightforward installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for single-direction and opposing-direction configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional wind deflectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in accordance with \u003cstrong\u003eEN 1991-1-4:2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign wind speed of \u003cstrong\u003e30 m\/s sustained mean wind speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBallast guidance for \u003cstrong\u003eWind Fetch Categories I–IV\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for residential, commercial and off-grid solar projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:25px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:14px; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; background:#08B85A; color:#fff; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eGENERAL DATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWorldwide Solar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eModel 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e10° Aluminium Ballasted Solar Mounting System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGround-Mounted \/ Garden \/ Flat Roof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHigh-strength aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCorrosion-resistant aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eTilt Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e10° fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003ePanels Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e4 framed solar panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eMounting Configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSingle-direction or opposing-direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; background:#08B85A; color:#fff; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eENGINEERING \u0026amp; PERFORMANCE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eDesign Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eEN 1991-1-4:2005 (Eurocode – Wind Actions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eBritish Standard Equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eYes, as confirmed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eDesign Wind Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e30 m\/s sustained mean wind speed (108 km\/h \/ 67 mph)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eExposure Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eTerrain Category III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eDesign Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUp to 10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eWind Fetch Categories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eI–IV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eWind Deflector Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eBallast Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDepends on the Wind Fetch Category and mounting configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eBallast Stones Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e12 solid concrete stones per complete four-panel set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; background:#08B85A; color:#fff; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eAPPLICATIONS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eResidential Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eCommercial Ground Installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:40%; 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border-collapse:collapse; font-size:14px; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; background:#08B85A; color:#fff; font-weight:bold; text-align:left;\"\u003eWind Fetch Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; background:#08B85A; color:#fff; font-weight:bold; text-align:center;\"\u003eConfiguration A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; background:#08B85A; color:#fff; font-weight:bold; text-align:center;\"\u003eConfiguration B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e28 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e13 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e36 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e18 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eIII\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e45 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e23 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; font-weight:500;\"\u003eIV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\"\u003e29 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration A – Single-Direction Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAll four solar panels are installed at a fixed \u003cstrong\u003e10° tilt\u003c\/strong\u003e facing the same direction. This arrangement is suitable where the array is intended to generate energy from one principal orientation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration B – Opposing-Direction Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe four solar panels are installed in two opposing rows, with each row facing in the opposite direction. This configuration generally requires less ballast per stone than Configuration A.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallast Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach complete \u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide Solar Model 1\u003c\/strong\u003e four-panel mounting system requires \u003cstrong\u003e12 solid concrete ballast stones\u003c\/strong\u003e. The table shows the recommended minimum weight of each individual stone according to the Wind Fetch Category and mounting configuration.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#EAF8EF; border:1px solid #B8E8CA; border-left:5px solid #08B85A; padding:18px; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; color:#008C45; font-size:18px;\"\u003eRecommended Ballast Stones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nWorldwide Solar has identified the following solid concrete block sizes that fit the Model 1 mounting system:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px 20px; padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e440 × 100 × 215 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (L × W × H) — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e23 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e440 × 150 × 215 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (L × W × H) — approximately \u003cstrong\u003e34 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nThese suggested block sizes are suitable for most scenarios shown in the ballast table.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e23 kg block\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration B, Wind Fetch Categories I–III\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e34 kg block\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eall Configuration B categories\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration A, Wind Fetch Category I\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\nFor \u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration A, Wind Fetch Categories II–IV\u003c\/strong\u003e, these block sizes do not provide sufficient individual stone weight. Heavier solid concrete ballast stones or another suitable ballast arrangement must therefore be used.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\nOnly \u003cstrong\u003esolid, normal-weight concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e blocks should be used. Lightweight, hollow or aerated concrete blocks are not suitable for use as ballast. The stated weights are approximate and may vary according to the concrete density and manufacturer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#666; margin-top:15px;\"\u003e\nBallast values are based on the manufacturer’s calculations using a reference solar panel size of \u003cstrong\u003e2000 × 1134 × 30 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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