These structures are often commonly referred to as solar pergolas.
Pergola solar roof panels.
Standard sizes range from 8x8 to 20x20 with custom sizes available upon request.
My system is not a roof top type system.
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Solar patio covers are part of an emerging category of solar that uses a structure other than the roof of your home or business as the framework for a solar system installation.
This custom structure in harker heights texas does a beautiful job of combining steel wood and glass on glass solar panels into a unique design.
Ground mounted solar panels are one alternative to consider.
But they have one big disadvantage.
They are all dual use structures.
Probably you can t install your panels on that free standing structure.
It consists of 55 sunpreme pv panels and 3 sunny boy 5000tl us inverters.
Having them on top of this free standing.
I felt a roof top system would not meet my needs so i opted for a solar system installed on top of a pergola in my backyard.
This is where the solar pergola solar gazebo or solar patio cover as well as the solar carport enter the picture.
Buy a solar ready pergola kit designed to withstand elements high winds and engineered to accommodate solar panel mounting.