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solar spotlight: solar structures & carports

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A1 Solar Structures

Product: Arc'''d Electrance BIPV solar outbuilding
Panel type: Optimized for 72 cell modules, landscape orientation
Roof inclination: 18° standard, custom available
Power generated (per kilowatt-hour): Standard 3.8 kW per modular section based on 320 W
modules, +/- pending customization
Height clearance: 8' standard, custom available
Depth: 20' standard, custom available
Certifications: Structural engineer stamp available in several states, AISC, AWS
Space-to-Column ratio: 1.5:1 standard, 2:1 optional
Key Features:
• Executive class residential and commercial grade;
Configuration: Four post/column with BIPV solar roof
and awning overhang
• Utilizes the A1 BIPV Performance Roof System (gasketless) patent pending, no installation work
Options: Epoxy or powder coat in custom color and above the BIPV solar array or roof;
gloss, A1 BIPV Futura Facia, concealed eavestrough, • Pre-engineered, modular (add-on), multi-purpose/use, bolt together structure;

integrated low voltage lighting, horizontal bifold or roll up • Minimalistic frame design with elegant and functional arched member support, patent pending;
doors
and
EV charging: By integrator
• Compatible with a variety of foundation types, including micro pile, drilled shaft, and fully ballasted.

www.a1solarstructures.com

Structural Solar LLC

Product: Solar carports
Options: Ice rails, roof, gutters, lighting Key Features:

Roof inclination: 0° to 15° typical
EV charging: Available
• Design, manufacturing, and installation across
Height clearance: 13'6" or per design
Panel type: All commercially available framed North America;
Depth: 20' - 40' or per design and unframed modules
• Corrosion resistant design;

Space-to-Column ratio: 1:3 or per design Certifications: PE licensed in all states, AISC • Protective coatings; and
Configuration: Single slope, inverted, or arched
certiied fabrication and erecting
• Durable.
www.structuralsolarllc.com

solar spotlight: metal fabrication for solar structures

Metal Fabrication for
Customized shapes and formed structures designed to mount, secure, and support solar panels
are a signiicant component to any reliable solar power project. This is where processes such as
Solar Structures
roll forming and extrusion come into play. The following highlights some of the main companies
involved in metal fabrication processes for solar components and related support structures.

HT Instruments America

Global leaders in PV Test

Johnson Bros. Metal Forming Co.

Process/Technology: Modernized equipment and tooling designed to offer roll forming
services with the latest automated technology, including: pre-notching; pre-punching; cut-to-
length; and post-fabricating, combined with the cut-length operations

Materials: All metals, including: ferrous and non-ferrous in either plain or pre-anodized; pre-
painted; pre-laminated; pre-embossed; perforated; duplex; special alloy; pre-hard tempers; and
more
Sizing: 0.005" to 0.150" thickness, and coil widths up to 20" wide before forming; maximum

height of proiles 5.25" in the vertical axis
Shapes/Structures: Proiles; panel frames; relectors; trim; support structure framing;
Hat shapes; C-channels; U-channels; Zees; rings; and many other custom shapes for solar
components
HT Instruments is now offering the most complete line of quality • IV Curve tracers starting at $3,495
PV Test Tools for Installation, Auditing, Troubleshooting and • Installation Testers at $1450
Additional Features:
Performance Monitoring. Our products are speciically designed • Power Quality Analyzers starting at $4,995 • Over 20+ lines in addition to inline fabrication for holes;
for the needs of the PV Professional and deliver QUALITY (with a
3 year warranty!), ease of use as well as affordability.
• .adding more to the affordability promise
• Strict conidentiality as required for each project;
• Slots, notching, miters, perforations, and more; and
• Standard and custom-shaped proiles, many with existing tooling.
HT Instruments America
www.johnsonrollforming.com
[email protected] | http://www.ht-instruments.com
732-952-2111

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