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Solar carports thrive on dual-use concept

Multiple drivers are increasing the rollout of solar carports. As with all things PV, cost is an important factor, and is heading in the right direction to see this application move out of the niche and into the mainstream. EV adoption could also prove decisive here.

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Charles W. Thurston

12 Mar 2019

Image: Edisun Microgrids

Solar carports have already become very visible, very green, and very functional in the United States. Atlanta’s $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, for example, included solar carports within its Platinum LEED design certificate, and generates 1.6 million kWh of energy to power 10 NFL games each year. Indeed, corporate headquarters and auto sales lots vie for …

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