Here at The Solar Lab, we’re constantly testing new products that can make going solar easier and less expensive. When it comes to solar panel ground mounts, few products have impressed us as much as the new Maple Leaf Goose Mount from Maple Leaf Power Systems. It’s strong, sleek, and fully adjustable, but there’s one big catch… it’s only available in Canada, and ordering it means paying tariffs and import duties.
So, let’s dive into our full review of this Canadian-made solar panel mount to see if it's really worth the hype (and the import fees).
Maple Leaf Power Systems is a relatively new player in the solar power world, but they’re already making a splash with their line of solar panels, batteries, inverters, and this new modular solar panel ground mounting system.
Right away, this Maple Leaf Goose Solar Panel Mount instantly stood out for its heavy-duty aluminum build and clever adjustable design. But this ground mount doesn’t just look great, it’s highly functional.
Attached solar panels can be adjusted from a 30° tilt for the summer months to a 60° tilt for the winter. The adjustability allows you to optimize your solar panel angles year-round for maximum energy production. You can take full advantage of peak sun hours, no matter what time of year you're using your solar panels, or where your solar panel array is located. In other words, you’re not losing out on sunlight efficiency just because of seasonal changes.
You also have the option to expand this solar panel mount as wide as you want it to be. From a single-leg stand that just holds a maximum of four panels to a full-blown solar farm setup with hundreds of Goose Mount segments, it’s up to you how big or small you want this panel mounting system to be.
Before we dive into everything we like and dislike about this brand-new solar panel mounting system, let’s take a quick look at the specs:
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Unlike some nightmare setups we’ve encountered (looking at you, Chiko GroundFlex Solar Panel Mount), the assembly was refreshingly fast and simple. For starters, everything you need is included in the box. When we put it together, every hole (except the rails) was pre-drilled, all fasteners were labeled, and every piece of hardware was clearly marked and accounted for.
The self-tapping screws make securing the rails painless, and even though a second pair of hands helps, one person could realistically assemble it alone. Mr. Health and Safety from our team managed to install the entire thing solo, only needing help getting the panels mounted. This alone tells you how well-designed it is. He’s a handy guy, but he claims it wouldn’t be a challenge for anyone with even the slightest interest in DIY solar equipment.
It's also worth mentioning that the aluminum components feel really premium. No sharp edges, and no cheap flexing pieces like we’ve seen on some cheap Amazon solar panel mounts, or even the low-cost Eco-Worthy Ground Mount. This thing’s as solid as it looks.
Speaking of the looks and the seamless design, the reverse mounting hardware is genius. There’s no visible hardware pressing down on top of the panels, leaving you with a completely seamless solar panel array. This is the first solar panel stand that we've tested that does this, and it really does make a big difference to the overall appearance.
From the front, it’s just pure glass, which gives it a clean and professional-looking final appearance. Aesthetically, it’s easily one of the best we’ve seen from any ground mount for solar panels, including some of the most expensive options on the market right now.
We’ve had the Goose Mount installed and running for a couple of months now, and it’s held up perfectly. The wide footing provides excellent stability, even when we tested a single leg setup. Still, we’d probably recommend anchoring it securely in high-wind areas or pairing it with the Hurricane Reinforcement Kit for extra peace of mind if you’re going with a smaller setup.
We tested mounting it on both wooden bases and concrete foundations, and the mount adapted flawlessly to both. The versatility of that footing really makes it stand out compared to other systems like the EG4 BrightMount Solar Panel Mount, which relies on narrow bases and needs the entire system installed to maintain rigidity.
Efficiency-wise, the Goose Mount performed exactly as expected: no unwanted movement, excellent sun tracking with the adjustable tilting, and no bending or sagging even in gusty conditions.
Now that we’re all familiar with this innovative solar ground mount, let’s dive into all of the things we liked about it:
Being able to move from a shallow 30° summer tilt to a steep 60° winter tilt makes this one of the most flexible solar mounts we’ve ever tested. It’s a simple but incredibly effective way to increase your solar power yield throughout the year.
Since you can easily adjust it yourself without the need for more than a screwdriver, you can increase the amount of solar power your generating. This eliminates the need for any type of fancy sun tracking hardware, like the overpriced EcoFlow Solar Panel Tracker.
The Goose Mount can grow with your system. You can start small, even a single leg with one or two panels, then add legs as your solar panel array expands.
Like a lot of the best solar equipment, it’s a fully modular system. While the same could be said about other solar panel mounts, like the IntegraRack IR-30 Ground Mount System or PowerField PowerRack Mounts, the Goose Mount is also incredibly easy to adjust. It holds your panels high off the ground, which is good for air circulation and panel efficiency.
The components are all constructed from smooth, premium-grade aluminum, making them both strong and lightweight. Nothing feels cheap, and there’s no flexing or twisting. The 860 lb snow load rating per column and 105 mph wind rating speak for themselves.
The fact that Maple Leaf Power Systems backs this mount with a 25-year warranty is further proof they built it to last.
Because all mounting hardware sits behind the panels, the final look is spotless. Once you have it all set up, it’s just a uniform row of panels with zero visible brackets or bolts. For anyone who cares about how their setup looks in the yard or on a commercial lot, that’s a big deal.
We have a bunch of different solar panel stands and mounts in the backyard, and we can tell you looks matter a lot more than we originally thought they would. The modern and seamless look of the Goose Mount ensures that your outdoor space doesn’t look like some sort of ugly scrapyard.
Compared to systems like the Chiko GroundFlex Ground Mount, where we had to make multiple hardware store trips, the Goose Mount came with every nut, bolt, and screw we needed. It gave us confidence that Maple Leaf Power Systems prioritizes quality control, and the inclusion of all of the hardware made the install process way smoother.
Honestly, it just feels like a really premium product that was manufactured by a company that cares.
The optional Hurricane Kit adds cross bracing for extra strength, making the system rock solid against high winds and vibrations. It’s an affordable upgrade that anyone in a storm-prone area should consider. Right now, it’s available for just $25 CAD (about $18 USD), which is dirt-cheap and something that a lot of people in coastal areas won’t hesitate to add.
Honestly, this solar panel mount blew us away. We recently put together a list of our top five favorite solar panel ground mounts, and had we known about the Goose Mount at that time, it probably would have landed the top spot.
With that said, nothing is perfect, so here are the few issues we found with this solar mount:
Here’s the big drawback: the Goose Mount isn’t officially distributed in the United States just yet. You can have it shipped, but it comes with steep tariffs (around 75% in duties as of now). After currency conversion and fees, it ends up costing about $565 USD for a reasonably large setup.
When compared to the IntegraRack IR-30 ($390 USD before freight) or the Tamarack Ground Mount Kit ($535 USD before freight), the Goose Mount becomes more expensive with those added tariffs. That’s not Maple Leaf Power System’s fault, it’s just an import issue American buyers will have to consider.
With any luck, they’ll establish a dedicated distribution system for the United States, so the tariffs and import fees won’t be an issue.
If you plan on running a setup that uses a single column, there’s going to be some slight flex when you get high winds. Anchoring the leg to concrete or adding extra support straps would help, but we wouldn’t recommend leaving it as a standalone system in open, windy environments. It's probably going to be fine in a lot of backyards, but we wouldn't trust it in an open field.
Because of this, most people are going to purchase at least two legs. Doing so would mean this particular criticism wouldn't be an issue, but we always try to be thorough when coming up with our pros and cons for any piece of solar equipment.
If you’re in Canada, this solar mount is an absolute no-brainer. It’s a premium, highly adjustable, and great-looking system for anyone setting up a residential or commercial solar array.
For U.S. buyers, it’s definitely still worth considering, especially if you don’t mind paying the import costs. From our perspective, the durability, clean design, and modular expandability justify the extra expense.
The Goose Mount is perfect for:
Honestly, we’d just recommend it to anyone looking for a ground mount, especially if the company can start selling them directly in the United States. It's just that good.
The Maple Leaf Goose Mount is, hands down, one of the most thoughtfully designed solar panel mounts we’ve ever tested. Its combination of build quality, adjustability, and clean aesthetics make it stand out from the pack. It’s easily on par with (and in some ways better than) well-known systems like the IntegraRack, EG4 Bright Mount, and Tamarack Ground Mount.
If it had official U.S. distribution, it would probably top our list of best solar panel ground mounts of the year. Until then, it remains one of the best-kept secrets in the solar world. It’s a top-tier product from north of the border that we can’t wait to see make its way south.
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