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| on parking canopies or ground- and pole- mount units |
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| where can solar panels be placed? |
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- lower electric bill
- green building certification
- slashing carbon footprint
- making environmental public statement
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| reasons why a building owner would pursue renewable energy |
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| some roofs serve as an architectural element and the addition of solar panels would be at oods with the buildings design |
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| why wouldnt you want to use solar arrays on commercial buildings? |
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- some roofs may not support the added weight
- roof may not offer enough square footage to produce enough energy
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| results as to why one wouldnt put solar arrays on their roof |
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| immediately after a roof replacement |
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| when is it best to add solar panels? |
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| visibility and accessibility |
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| what is sacrificed by roof-top array? |
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| the systems are normally hidden from public view in harder to reach places |
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| why would installation and maintenance be difficult for pv panel systems? |
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| what is the difference between rooftop array, pv panels to poles, or ground racks? |
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- properties with available land
- campuses
- public and corporate buildings with sizeable grounds
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| where are ground-mount systems normally found? |
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| variety of soil conditions |
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| where can ground-mount systems be installed? |
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| you have to consider how much wind the panels could catch |
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| why are the angles in which you direct the pv panels limited? |
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| how far can ground-mount systems be tilted? |
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| requires light trenching to secure the racking system and a small crew to fasten the panels |
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| what is required to install ground-mount solar panels? |
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- ease of accessibility
- easy maintenance
- fast maintenance
- cost-effective
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| benefits of a ground-mount system |
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- vandalism
- theft attempts
- damage from cars
- rocks from lawn mowers
NEED ADDITIONAL SECURITY! |
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| what are ground-mounts vulnerable to? |
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- the best upfront capital costs
- straight-line payback
- good ROI (return on investment)
- install quickest
- lowest capital cost
- least amount of labor
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| what is the payback option for ground-mount systems? |
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| what panels would you use if land space is inadequate? |
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| pv panels are attached to sturdy poles several feet off the ground, similar to a satellite dish |
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northern climates subjected to blizzards
(they reduce snow and ice build-up) |
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| where are pole-mount systems mostly found? |
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| what are pole-mount panels equipped with to allow them to pivot so they have near-constant sun exposure? |
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| which is more expensive to install, ground systems or pole-mount systems? |
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| how much more energy to pole-mount systems produce compared to its counterparts? |
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- simple installation and maintenance requirements
- panels adjustable for optimum angles
- lowest upfront costs with highest ROI
- can reclaim unused land
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- added visibilty with a small footprint
- tracking option increases power generation
- suitable for northern climates with harsh weather
- can group multiple poles together to boost output
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- add dual functionality to parking lots
- create premium parking spots by offering shade
- provide net-zero energy to EV chargers
- use as continuous structure or individual ports
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| parking lots, they offer the same square footage as a rooftop |
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| what is an ideal area to produce solar power? and why? |
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| they generate electricity while providing shade and shelter in previously unused spaces |
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| why are parking canopies popular |
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| coverage of a ground-mount array with installation properties of a pole-mount system supported by reinforced columns specifically designed to support the size of the array |
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| how is a solar canopy designed? |
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single slope or a y configuration
or to create "trees" - individual canopies throughout the lot |
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| how can the solar canopy panels be arranged? |
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| increase visibility of your renewable energy initiatives, they add architectural elements to parking lots that would otherwise be monolithic |
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| how can solar panels be aesthetically pleasing? |
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| they require custom-built components and seismic reinforcement may be required |
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| why would solar canopies add 10-15% in over all costs and investments? |
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- safest location to avoid any destruction of device
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| considerations for adding solar panels in parking lots |
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