Page 42 - North American Clean Energy March April 2018 Issue

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 sacrificing 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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Schletter Group Product: Park@Sol Carport
Roof Inclination: Compatible with most module types, orientations and inclinations up to 20°
Height Clearance: Variable, dependent upon design
Depth: Variable, dependent upon design Space-to-Column ratio: Variable, dependent
upon design
Configuration: Customized for the customer and considers local conditions such as ground conditions, wind, and snow loads
Options: Customized foundation including cast- in-place concrete ballasts, concrete pillars, and micropile integrations
EV Charging: Compatible with most EV charging stations
Panel Type: Compatible with most module types
Power Generated: Several hundred megawatts of installed PV system for both commercial and residential applications
Certifications: 100% IBC 2006, 2009, 2012 code compliant systems, with PE wet stamps available in most states
Key Features:
• Park@Sol Carport allows customers to use real estate wisely with a multi-functional solar structure. Maximize space to create a usable surface for solar energy while also providing shade for parking or pedestrian areas;
• The Park@Sol system is a versatile solar carport solution offering different design options for both single and double rows of parking;
• Schletter can accommodate any site situation with customized foundation options including cast-in-place concrete ballasts, concrete pillars, and micropile integrations;
• Achieve longer spans between foundations, reduce costs, and simplify the installation process with Park@Sol.
www.schletter.us
Baja Construction Co. Inc.
Product: Custom designed and engineered solar support structures
Configuration: Many configurations available. Fast Port SSS carport offers solutions to give customers a very cost- effective option for their solar carport project
Options: Direct solar panel attachment to purlins, concrete bollards, field painting, facia, standard and custom, and racking system
Panel type: Neutral, can design/ engineer to any panel size
Power generated: Based on module selection, orientation, layout and location. Baja can accommodate proposed PV layout, improving integration and implementation of solar to canopy structures
Certifications: NABCEP Technical sales/installation, certified fabricators, general contractor, licensed engineers, and certified welders. Baja is licensed in more than 27 States, plus Puerto Rico
Key Features:
• Fully designed, supplied, and installed by Baja Construction crews;
• Pre-fabricated, pre-engineered, all-galvanized, and custom engineered to site-specifics, soils, geotechnical report recommendations, local building codes;
• Customized design-build solutions with industry partnerships facilitate and improve project schedule timelines.
www.bajacarports.com
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Up to 11" of Adjustable Slot Spacing
• Factory Pre-assembled Bases and Hardware
Choose your application:
5°/10° Tilt
Dual Tilt
Flush Mount
Quest Renewables Product: QuadPod long span solar
canopy
Roof Inclination: 0° to 10° tilt
Height Clearance: 9' to 16'
Depth: 14' to 46'
Space-to-Column ratio: Varies
Configuration: Long span, double cantilever
Options: Battery storage, inverter mounting, lighting, marine environment coating, rain water collection
EV Charging: Yes
Panel Type: 60-cell, 72-cell, framed or
frame-less
Power Generated: Varies Certifications: UL www.questrenewables.com
preformed.com
800.260.3792