Pole and Wire PV Racking
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Looks like an easy solution but shortcoming is wind loads, which this idea is specifically not designed for.
https://www.academia.edu/79576956/Low_cost_Pole_and_Wire_Photovoltaic_Racking?email_work_card=title
The labor requirements are one day for building the 5 or 10 panel system. Earth anchors are not a robust solution if those are 10" anchors as suggested. Larger ones are far more labor intensive.
Summary: looks good on paper, but in practice I have a hard time seeing any practical applications.
NB: Building-integrated design is much more efficient. Racking for the Seed Eco-Home PV System cost only $320 for 3 kW, or 17%.