Commercial Solar Canopies
Businesses and organizations of all sizes can capitalize on the benefits of adding solar canopy-produced power to their parking lots
Solar canopy systems can generate clean energy and reduce your carbon footprint, plus...
- Lower electricity costs
- Protect people and vehicles
- Provide security with lights and cameras
- Shelter integrated EV charging stations
- Increase property value
- Bring tax credits and additional depreciation
- Recognition for sustainable steps
Solar canopy systems are good for your bottom line
10% – 30% per year
Return on
Investment
4 to 8 years
payback
period
25 years or more
reliable electricity
production
A commercial solar carport canopy has steel beams or posts that make a frame. The frame is topped with solar panels to form a canopy or roof.
We custom-design the canopy according to each property’s unique location and size.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS INFLUENCING THE DESIGN OF A SOLAR CANOPY INCLUDE...
EXPOSURE & LOCATION
Solar canopies can be located on ground-level parking areas or installed at the top level of multi-level parking garages.
SIZE OF INSTALLATION & ENERGY PRODUCTION CAPACITY
Commercial solar canopy design depends upon parking lot size and energy goals. A minimum of 60 parking spaces is recommended for a commercial solar canopy. This size can cost-effectively produce 500,000 kWh annually.
CLEARANCE HEIGHT
Typically, solar canopies are 14 feet tall, allowing various vehicles to pass underneath the canopy. However, higher or lower solar canopies can accommodate shorter or taller vehicles, buses, vans or trucks.
SLOPE & WATER DRAINAGE
An efficient solar canopy design will integrate downspouts or other water management systems to direct water away from the parking area, toward appropriate drainage.
Put Your Parking Lot to Work
Find out what it takes to turn your parking lot into a sustainable solar system that provides valuable energy. We’ll help you find available solar canopy incentives in your area and walk you through system planning, permitting, installation and local utility interconnection.
Start with a custom quote.
You can trust Core Development Group, leaders in the Solar Canopy industry.
As a nationally ranked renewable power provider, we have the expertise, knowledge and resources to provide trusted guidance and advice to help you make informed decisions.
Our main mission is to help power the world’s companies and communities through sustainable energy development — now and for years to come.
