Industry application
Off Grid and Remote Site Solar
Pole-mounted panels for telemetry, signalling and unattended installations.
Pain points
What Goes Wrong in This Sector
- Running a supply cable to a remote instrument costs more than the instrument
- Ground-mounted panels get shaded by vegetation and buried by snow
- Unattended sites cannot carry hardware that needs regular maintenance
- A flat-mounted panel loses most of its winter output at high latitude
Requirements
What Buyers Actually Need
- A pole mount that lifts the panel clear of ground hazards
- A useful fixed tilt without a tracker or any moving parts
- Maintenance-free aluminium and stainless construction
- Small modules matched to a small, predictable load
Our approach
How We Specify for This Work
Pole mount as the default
Pole mounting is the most versatile option: reinforced by steel, sturdy in harsh weather, and adjustable to follow the sun through the seasons.
Fixed 30° where nobody will return to adjust
The L-style arm sets a fixed 30 degrees from horizontal, which is the practical compromise for an unattended site.
Know the limit
A single pole mount carries a maximum of six to eight panels. Larger arrays need additional mounts.
Match the module to the load
5 W to 20 W modules cover most telemetry, signalling, camera and gate applications in this range.
Recommended products
What We Supply for Off-Grid & Remote
BS09001L Style Solar Panel Pole Mounting System
A 555 mm aluminium arm that sets a 5–20 W panel at a fixed 30° on a pole, for remote and unattended sites.
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BS09002-38Solar Panel Z Mount 38 mm Set of 4
A flush mounting kit of four 38 mm aluminium Z feet with stainless bolts, washers and serrated flange nuts.
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BS09002-100Solar Panel Z Mount 100 mm Set of 4
Four 100 mm aluminium Z-bracket feet with stainless hardware — universal fit for any aluminium-framed panel.
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BSM005P-TBSM005P-T 5 W Multicrystalline Solar Module
A 5 W 12 V multicrystalline module for battery maintenance, remote gates and garden lighting.
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BSM020P-TBSM020P-T 20 W Multicrystalline Solar Module
A 20 W 12 V multicrystalline module, 10.0 % efficient, with a 36-cell 2 × 18 layout.
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BSM020P-NBSM020P-N 20 W Multicrystalline Solar Module
The 24 V nominal 20 W module — 68 cells, 41.3 V open circuit, 10.38 % efficient.
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BSM020MBSM020M 20 W Monocrystalline Solar Module
A 20 W 12 V monocrystalline module at 650 × 306 × 17 mm with a 6063-T5 anodised frame.
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BSM010P-TBSM010P-T 10 W Multicrystalline Solar Module
A 10 W 12 V module at 9.5 % efficiency with a 9.8 ft open-end cable.
View details →Knowledge
Guides for This Sector
How a Photovoltaic Cell Turns Sunlight into Electricity
The physics behind every module on this site, in the terms our own FAQ uses.
The Three Parts of a Motorhome Solar Battery Charging System
Panel, regulator, battery — what each one does and why you cannot skip the middle one.
Sizing a Solar Panel for an RV
Count the loads first, then pick the module — not the other way round.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What applications is the pole mount used for?
Telecommunications equipment, cathodic protection, water pumping, oil and gas flow monitoring, security cameras, traffic and railroad signalling, rural electrification, private residences, remote cabins and commercial buildings.
What angle does the L-style mount set?
A fixed 30 degrees from the horizontal, on a 555 mm arm.
How many panels can one pole mount carry?
Six to eight at most. That limit is the main drawback of pole mounting on larger systems.
Which modules suit a remote gate or weather tower?
The 5 W and 10 W modules are listed for exactly those duties, along with remote area applications and landscaping lighting.
Specifying for Off-Grid & Remote?
Send us the vehicle or vessel, the panel you are fitting and the quantity. We will come back with part numbers, carton quantities and a price.