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A Carport That Generates Power

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131.72 kW Light-Transmitting Double-Glass Solar Carport — Turning Parking Spaces into a Power Plant                                

Our solar carport uses light-transmitting double-glass modules to upgrade an ordinary parking area into a small power plant — parking, shading, and power generation all in one. It is a cost-effective, dual-use solution for commercial, industrial, and community settings.

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What Is a Solar Carport?

A solar carport is a clean-energy facility that builds a steel-structured canopy above a parking lot, integrating solar modules as the roofing material. It uses no extra land yet solves three challenges at once — parking shortages, charging needs, and high electricity costs: by day it generates power for vehicle charging and on-site consumption, exports surplus to the grid, and shelters vehicles from sun and rain underneath. As renewables and EVs become widespread, it is fast becoming standard infrastructure for campuses, communities, and commercial complexes.

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131.72 kW Demonstration System — Key Specifications

Specification

Value

Module

445W double-glass PV module

System capacity

131.72 kW

Daily generation

~400 kWh

Annual generation

~145,000 kWh (~145 MWh)

Annual CO₂ reduction

~84 tons (est. by standard grid emission factor)

Structure

Integrated steel carport + PV canopy

Expandable

EV chargers / grid-tie / storage (optional)

Product Highlights: 445W Double-Glass Modules

· Light-transmitting design: While generating power, the canopy keeps the space underneath open and bright — not stuffy or oppressive — significantly improving the parking experience.

· Durable dual-glass build: Double-sided glass encapsulation resists PID, micro-cracks, and UV, and is more weather-resistant; it offers up to a 25-year power warranty with lower degradation and a longer service life.

· Efficient and reliable: 445W high-power modules deliver better installed capacity per unit area, and with optimized wiring the overall system efficiency is higher.

Threefold Value — Multiple Returns from One Investment

· Green: It produces clean electricity on-site, generating about 73,000 kWh of green power and reducing roughly 36–44 tons of CO₂ per year — equivalent to planting about 2,000 trees annually — helping companies meet ESG and carbon-footprint goals.

· Economical: Self-consumption offsets electricity bills, and surplus power sold to the grid creates revenue. EV chargers can be installed underneath for external operation, adding charging-service income and 'reactivating' parking and roof resources. With added storage, you can also capture peak-valley arbitrage.

· Practical: Parking and generation in one, with no extra land use; it shields vehicles and equipment from sun and rain; the modular design scales flexibly with the number of parking spaces.

Investment Reference (Illustrative Estimate)

At a commercial electricity price of about $0.12/kWh and annual generation of 145,000 kWh, self-consumption alone offsets roughly $17400 in electricity costs per year; adding charger operations yields even more. With a module lifespan of 25–30 years, the later years are nearly pure return.

Note: The above is a reference estimate. Actual returns depend on local solar resources, electricity tariffs, structural complexity, and whether storage/chargers are configured. Final figures are subject to the actual project proposal.

Typical Application Scenarios

· Residential communities: Neighborhood carports serve shared power needs and resident charging, enhancing delivery quality.

· Commercial complexes: Malls, offices, and hotels use green carports to attract foot traffic and build a low-carbon brand image.

· Factory campuses: Staff parking canopies paired with plant power reduce operating costs.

· Gas stations / highway service areas: A standard feature for fuel-EV hybrid sites, delivering charging and shading in one step.

· Logistics parks: Large canopies over trucks and shuttles deliver significant generation revenue.

Why Choose Us

From on-site survey, structural design, and module selection to later-stage O&M, we provide a one-stop turnkey solution for solar carports, backed by global-market delivery and quality-control experience.

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