Evaluation of solar photovoltaic carport canopy with electric
Abstract While sustainable mobility and decarbonization of transportation sector are among the most comprehensive solutions to the problem of climate change, electric vehicles (EV) are
Abstract While sustainable mobility and decarbonization of transportation sector are among the most comprehensive solutions to the problem of climate change, electric vehicles (EV) are
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Combining solar parking canopies with EV chargers allows you to leverage the advantages of both technologies at the same time. Solar parking canopies generate emissions-free electricity on land that is already in use for parking. This clean energy is used to help power building loads, including the EV chargers installed as part of the carport.
A solar parking canopy (also called a solar carport) combines the concept of a carport with a ground-mounted solar array. It consists of a steel frame that supports solar panels that generate electricity to help power your operations. They can be erected above a parking lot or on the top level of a parking garage.
Long-span solar parking canopies can be installed over entire parking lots or parking garages and house the most solar panels per square foot of space among the three types of solar canopies. Since the modules cover the whole parking area, they provide full weather coverage for your customers and employees.
Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on commercial properties has become critical as more drivers adopt zero-emission cars. When EV charging stations are combined with solar parking canopies, which are solar panels installed over parking lots and parking garages, clean energy benefits can be maximized.