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I asked this question also on another forum, but hope here I'll get faster response.

   I'm working on designing a small (~1.5kW) solar system that will help "turn back the clock" on my meter.
   I have a garage wall (no windows, 20'x8') pointing in a perfect direction of the sun with no obstructions.
   Tricky part is panels mounting - 6 must "stand" on top row, and 4 must be "laying on the side" on the bottom to fit the availabe space.
   Any recommendations on how to mount them? Most mounting systems so far are designed for roofs, or single panel ground based. Here I need some kind of system that can be hooked to the wall. The bottom can be on the ground, if necessary.
   Also, how affected will be output (%) if the system is not angled toward the sky, but vertical?

   Thanks for any info you can provide.

Under 10k? Hardly.
I'm in a process of designing a similar system for similar type of home, and it's just a bit over 10k for ~1.5 kW system WITH California rebates ($2.8 per watt). But my design is for system tied to the grid, so yours must also have battery backup for the night time and rainy days. 1.5 kW is enough for most appliances (except AC), but you will have to exersise a great care about concurrent usage.
3kW system will give you more flexibility (like running washer and watching tv and having a few lights on at the same time), but expect to spend way more than $10k + the battery bank, plus it wll need (possibly) more space than 1200 sq.ft. home has pointed toward south.  

I'm working on designing a small (~1.5kW) solar system that will help "turn back the clock" on my meter.
I have a garage wall (no windows, 20'x8') pointing in a perfect direction  of the sun with no obstructions.
Tricky part is panels mounting - 6 must "stand" on top row, and 4 must be "laying on the side" on the bottom to fit the availabe space.
Any recommendations on how to mount them? Most mounting systems so far are designed for roofs, or single panel ground based. Here I need some kind of system that can be hooked to the wall. The bottom can be on the ground, if necessary.
Also, how affected will be output (%) if the system is not angled toward the sky, but vertical?

Thanks for any info you can provide.