Foundation-Free Solar Mounts: The Logistics Solution for Off-Grid Sites
July 31, 2026 · 5 min
No poured concrete, no screwed piles: discover Levando's self-supporting solar mount technology, built for Quebec's off-grid sites.
When planning an off-grid solar project in Quebec — whether for an outfitting camp, a tourist site, or a telecom installation — panels and batteries are usually the first thing that comes to mind. Yet one of the biggest hidden logistical challenges is often underground: the mount foundation.
Pouring concrete or bringing in an excavator to screw piles into a remote or rocky site can quickly turn a green project into a financial and logistical headache.
At Levando, based right here in Quebec, we developed a self-supporting solar mount technology that eliminates these barriers entirely. Here's how this innovation changes the game for your off-grid installations.
The Hidden Problem with Traditional Foundations
Installing classic solar structures usually comes with heavy constraints:
- Heavy logistics: bringing in concrete trucks or heavy machinery for screwed piles on a site only accessible by forest road is complex and costly
- Longer timelines: waiting for concrete to cure or for drilling equipment to become available delays commissioning
- Environmental impact: digging and pouring concrete permanently alters the natural terrain
The Levando Solution: Speed, Simplicity, and Robustness
Our engineering team in Quebec designed a solar mount system built on an entirely different approach: no poured concrete, no screwed piles. The Levando solar mount is an intelligent above-ground structure that uses a ballast or surface-anchoring system suited to the site, with no deep alteration of the soil.
Express Deployment with a Minimal Footprint
Because there's no heavy excavation work, installation time is cut by a third. Your crews can assemble the structure quickly, drastically reducing on-site labor costs. And if the site ever needs to be relocated or restored to its original state years later, the mount comes down without leaving a trace.
The Exclusive Advantage: Rear-Attachment Engineering
Unlike traditional structures that force installers to work over the top of the solar panels — increasing the risk of falls, equipment damage, or microcracks in the photovoltaic cells — the Levando mount uses a rear-attachment system: increased job-site safety, and no pressure applied to the glass or front frame of the panels during installation.
Unlimited Modularity: From 3 kW to over 100 kW
Every off-grid site has its own realities and energy needs. That's why the Levando solar mount is designed as a fully adaptable modular building block:
- Light, compact installations: a base configuration of 6 solar panels (450–500 W each) offers a compact, quick-to-deploy system generating 2.7 kW to 3 kW
- Large-scale projects: by linking 5 to 6 mount legs, you can deploy a continuous row of 30 solar panels, delivering 13.5 kW to 15 kW
- Custom scalability: by combining several modular blocks — as in our Anticosti Island installation, which combines 3 rows of 30 panels — reaching 40 kW to over 100 kW becomes simple, with no excavation at all
Whether it's a small standalone site or a large-scale micro-grid, our engineering team in Quebec calculates the exact configuration needed to maximize your solar yield while guaranteeing flawless mechanical stability against wind and snow.
Built for the Harsh Northern Climate
Skipping deep foundations doesn't mean compromising on strength. Our mounts are engineered to withstand the heavy snow loads and violent winds typical of Quebec winters. If a panel needs to be inspected or replaced, rear access allows for quick handling without having to dismantle adjacent rows.
Don't let foundation logistics hold back your energy transition ambitions. Whether it's a forestry camp, a relay station, or a tourism installation, ask our local team for a feasibility analysis.
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