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2020 solar buyers guide
Solar Support Structures & Carport Systems
Baja Carports (Baja Construction Co., Inc.)
Baja Carports’ solar Double Post Back-to-Back bolted connection framing system is pre-engineered in-house
by Baja’s design/engineers. It’s a cost-effective solution for covering large spans of parking areas. Designed to maximizes solar panel production in either portrait or landscape layout. Pre-fabricated light-gauge high-tensile steel, it’s engineered to meet live loads up to 90psf, and wind speeds up to 170mph [per local jurisdiction building codes]. Roof tilt slope/angle of 5° to 15° with a clear- ance height of 8’ to 14’. Configured with two posts every bay “four car spaces.” Covers two rows of 90° parking spaces. Can be custom configured to meet the customer’s site-specifications.
www.bajacarports.com
Kern Solar Structures
Kern Solar Structures’ Solar CarPort is built with strong structural steel to endure any wind conditions an installation site may deal with. It accepts all major solar panels, which means there won’t be fitting problems regardless of the panel specifications. Their Solar SpeedRax shared rail system ensures a sturdy solar carport system and permits a solid build with limited fasteners and few repairs. A clean design with grounded cable management allows for an aestheti- cally pleasing carport combined with a powerful frame made from long-lasting material. www.kernsolarstructures.com
Kinetic Solar
Kinetic Solar’s new seasonally adjustable ground mount brings versa- tility and strength while being economical and fast to install. Each module section is balanced in order to make seasonal adjustments with 60- or 72-cell modules simple and easy, no heavy lifting required. Seasonal adjustment can offer a yearly increase of in production of up to 14%, without the added cost of a tracking system. Standard tilt angles include 20°, 45°, and 60°. It is engineered to withstand 1kPa of wind and 2.5kPa of snow, making it suitable for use in nearly any location in North America. It’s innovative design tilts flat for fast and easy construction. Available with optional string inverter mount, micro inverter mount, and rear cable shielding panels. The structures sturdy steel construction and hot dip galvanized coating stands up to even the most hostile environmental conditions.
www.kineticsolar.com
Poly-Tex Solar
Poly-Tex Solar designs and manufacturers solar canopy systems for parking lot and parking ramp applications. Using their Tri-Plane Truss design, they focus on bringing structural solutions and financial feasibility to their customers. Their modular truss design provides strength, low weight, and allows for large span distances up to 70’ without the need for expensive cranes. This system ships efficiently, is easily installed, and requires no onsite welding. They serve all 50 states and have knowledge of high snow load/ high wind load building code requirements.
www.poly-texsolar.com
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