Name
Session 03: Solar Canopies in Parking Lots – the Basic Requirements and Benefits
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Speakers
Description
The two main installations for solar PV systems on existing building sites are roof-mounted and solar canopies – canopies being free-standing structures with solar panels on the roof, located on parking lots with space for vehicles beneath them. This presentation will examine the basic requirements for installation of solar canopies, and the benefits for a site in energy cost reduction through onsite electrical generation, as well as creation of shade. Also, the typical ROI, and options of financing including a third-party paying for the installation under a power purchase agreement.