Solar panels come in different sizes. The technical development of solar panels does not stand still, new panels become available every year.

For solar parks, panels of 1.05 x 2.1 m (144 half cells) are currently used. The color of the panels can also differ; blue = polycrystalline, black = monocrystalline. Nowadays we use the monocrystalline panels everywhere.

In a field setup, solar panels are connected in a row and placed on a rack: the so-called tables. These tables are usually placed at a minimum height of 60cm above ground level. This is to prevent herbs and grasses from casting a shadow on the panels or from splashing water contaminating the panels. They can also be placed higher so that, for example, small livestock can walk underneath. Depending on the maximum permitted building height, a number of solar panels are mounted in rows one above the other on a table.

The angle at which the solar panels are placed and the number of rows of solar panels on top of each other determine the maximum height of the table. Space is kept free between the tables to prevent shadowing from one table to the other. This is especially the case for solar panels with a southern orientation. The space between the rows is also necessary to be able to carry out maintenance. Placing the rows at a greater mutual distance also creates space for multiple use of space and biodiversity.

Solar panels can be installed in a south or east/west position. A south-facing installation provides a higher efficiency per solar panel, but peak production when energy consumption is relatively low. This arrangement places a higher load on the electricity grid. Solar panels can also be placed in an east-west arrangement. This provides less efficiency per solar panel, but a more even production of energy during the day. This is more in line with the energy needs of the electricity grid. An east-west arrangement can yield a higher return per hectare, because the plot can be invested more intensively with solar panels. There is then less space for multiple uses of the plot, such as nature. The picture is also different and the ground level is largely covered, with consequences for soil life. East-west setups achieve a higher efficiency with a slightly shallower angle of inclination, which makes it possible to realize a lower setup.

The angle at which the panel is placed also determines the yield. The efficiency of a panel is highest in the Netherlands if it is positioned at an angle of approximately 35° to the south. But a panel oriented 10° to the north also has an efficiency of 80%.

The park cannot be larger than the available grid connection allows. The efficiency of the park strongly depends on the costs of the grid connection. These costs in turn depend on the distance from the park to the grid connection. For safety, the solar parks are equipped with fencing and camera systems.