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solar spotlight: solar structures & carports
Solar Structures & Carports
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Solar power carports and structures take full advantage of large areas, such as parking lots, for the purpose of producing electricity while, at the same time, providing shade and a covered area for users. Gaining popularity over recent years, these solar structures are ideal for generating renewable power without sacri cing valuable real estate. The following listing o ers details about some of the more popular options available on the market today.
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Baja Carports
Product: Full Cantilever T w/ bolted
connections
Roof Inclination: Roof tilt angle of 5° to 15°
Height Clearance: 7' to 25' engineered clearance
Depth: Covers two rows of parking, provides maximum vehicle clearance and maximum space coverage
Space-to-Column ratio: 2:1 typical with 4:1 max
Configuration: Pre-fabricated galvanized steel with bolted connections, purlins directly attached to beams. No additional racking system required
Options: Tapered or straight beams, wide- flange (W beam) or structural steel [HSS] columns, trim fascia, and can be painted on-site. Additionally, the Full Cantilever
T is compatible for accessories (installed by others), EV stations, and LED lights. Its columns can be acceptable for either wrapped columns or concrete bollards
Panel type: Neutral, can design engineered to any panel size
Power generated: Based on module vendor selection, orientation (portrait or landscape), and location. Baja can accommodate proposed PV layout specifications and improved integration
Certifications: Licensed (registered) general contractor. Licensed (registered) engineers. Baja Carports has the credentials to work in all 50 states
Key Features:
• Covers two (2) rows of parking, provides maximum vehicle clearance and maximum space coverage;
• Engineered to meet live loads up to 60psf and wind speeds to 160mph per local jurisdiction building codes;
• Maximizes solar panel production and coverage in either portrait or landscape to achieve and meet property’s project’s needs;
• All steel components are pre-fabricated for fast assembly and installation on- site;
• Custom engineering allows for compatibility with all solar panel sizes and manufacturers.
www.bajacarports.com
RBI Solar
Product: CP-Tee, CP-Truss, CP-LS, CP-G,
DSA-PC
Roof Inclination: Various options
Height clearance: 10' and 14' standard, various options available
Depth: Site specific Space-to-Column ratio: Site specific Configuration: Portrait standard
Options: Finishing (Galvanized, Paint, Powder Coating), Raised Pier Foundations, Underdecking, Gutters/downspouts, Flashings
EV charging: Available options
Panel type: Compatible with all commercially available module type
Power Generated: Site specific Certifications: UL 2703 options available,
EOR services for all 50 states in-house
Key Features:
• Maximizing parking functionality;
• In-house design, engineering, manufacturing, installation teams;
• No on-site welding;
• Customizable to project specific requirements.
www.rbisolar.com
Inovateus Solar
Product: Solar Carport
Roof inclination: 7°
Height clearance: 14' 6"
Space-to-Column ratio: 18'
Configuration: East/West Facing V-Shaped Options: Architectural options, roofing, lighting EV Charging: Available
Panel type: Canadian Solar including bi-facial frameless
Power generated: 15516 MWh/year www.inovateus.com
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