In the rocky countryside of Gravenhurst, Ontario, William H wanted to bring reliable solar power to his property. The land was anything but simple, with uneven ground and exposed bedrock, but that didn’t hold him back. Determined to take control of his own energy, William installed the system himself, with backup tech support from the team here at Solar Power Store, using Canadian-engineered Maple Leaf products that made the job straightforward while delivering long-term reliability.
Anchored in Stone with Maple Leaf Goose Mounts
To overcome his rugged property, William installed 24 Maple Leaf Goose Mounts, fastening them directly into the bedrock and securing them with poured concrete footings. These mounts are built to withstand the harshest Canadian conditions, engineered to handle heavy snow, high winds, and rain without compromising safety.
Their adjustable tilt range of 30 to 60 degrees lets William fine-tune panel angles throughout the seasons, ensuring maximum energy production all year long. Designed to accommodate large solar panels and compatible with all major brands, Goose Mounts are easily expandable so that William can add more capacity to his system in the future. Backed by a 25-year warranty, they provide both the flexibility and the peace of mind he needed for his project.
Power from 36 Maple Leaf 570W Solar Panels
On top of the Goose Mounts, William installed 36 Maple Leaf 570W all-black bifacial solar panels. These panels deliver up to 30% more energy than traditional monofacial panels thanks to bifacial technology that captures sunlight from both the front and back surfaces. This is especially helpful during Ontario’s snowy winters when ground reflection boosts production.
The panels are designed with advanced shade protection, half-cut cells, bypass diodes, and 10-busbar technology, ensuring strong output even in cloudy or partially shaded conditions. Built tough, they can withstand wind loads of 2400Pa and snow loads up to 5400Pa, while N-type cell technology prevents light-induced degradation. With warranties covering 25 years of materials and 30 years of power output, these panels are a rock-solid investment.
William was so impressed with their performance and easy installation that he has already started preparing for a second solar array to expand his production.
Reliable Storage with Maple Leaf Moose Batteries
To store the power he generates, William installed two Maple Leaf Moose Wall-Mounted Batteries, giving him nearly 29 kWh of energy storage. These batteries are built with LiFePO4 chemistry, offering industry-leading safety and an ultra-long lifespan of over 8,500 cycles.
Each unit features a real-time LED monitoring system, IP65 weatherproof housing, and seamless compatibility with top hybrid inverters. Their plug-and-play installation made setup simple, while scalability allows William to expand capacity as his system grows. With certifications meeting strict international and Canadian standards, plus a 15-year warranty, his batteries are designed to deliver peace of mind for many years into the future.
Built by Hand, Powered by Maple Leaf
What makes this project particularly special is the fact that William completed the installation himself, proving that with the right tools and expert support, even the most rugged terrain can become the perfect base for a solar energy solution.
Today, his property is powered by 36 high-output solar panels, 24 Goose Mounts anchored into solid rock, and two Moose Batteries for dependable storage. And with a second array of solar panels already in the process of installation, his system is only getting stronger and more capable.
William’s project in Gravenhurst shows that Canadian-made solutions like the Goose Mount, Maple Leaf solar panels, and Moose batteries make solar power not only possible but practical, no matter the landscape.