Frequently Asked Questions

What does Parasol Structures do?

Parasol designs, manufactures, and installs commercial solar carports and canopies that convert parking areas into renewable energy assets. Learn more.

What types of commercial solar carport systems do you offer?

We provide solar carports for parking lots on the ground and in commercial buildings, including long-span systems, T-carports, garage-top solar canopies, and our pre-engineered SolFlex modular kits.

What specific industries do you serve?

We provide solar carports for municipalities, schools, universities, federal facilities, transit agencies, corporate campuses, shopping centers and retailers, airports, industrial warehouses, auto dealers and more.

What are the main benefits of a solar carport or canopy for commercial properties?

Commercial solar carports and canopies produce clean energy without using new land, enhance the experience for parking users, showcase sustainability commitments, and can extend the lifetime and productivity of a commercial parking facility by producing onsite solar energy.

What is the typical ROI of a commercial solar parking system?

The financial ROI of a commercial solar carport is influenced by several factors including federal tax incentives for commercial solar, depreciation, as well as local and state incentives and installation costs. We can help evaluate return-on-investment and payback time for your specific project.

Will they work with any solar panel?

Yes. Our solar carport and canopy systems are engineered to work with any PV module and most racking configurations.

Are your solar carports manufactured in the United States?

Yes. All of our commercial solar carports and canopies are made in the USA using domestic steel and fabrication partners that follow American manufacturing standards.

What does the solar carport installation process look like from design to installation?

We handle design, engineering, fabrication, pre-construction coordination, and installation. Our team manages the process from concept through final construction and can provide a specific project timeline based on your project parameters.

What structural or finish options are available for your commercial solar carport systems?

We offer galvanized or painted steel finishes, water and snow-management systems, LED lighting integrations, and single or dual-incline designs.

Do you offer a UL2703 certified commercial solar carport product?

Yes. Parasol’s SolFlex kit provides a fully UL2703 certified solution with integrated grounding and bonding. Our listing through Intertek covers the complete mechanical bonding path from the top of the rail down to the bottom of the column and ensures that the installation meets nationally recognized safety standards.

How much experience does Parasol have?

Our team has delivered more than 350 MW of solar canopies and carports across 24 states.

What is a SolFlex solar carport kit?

SolFlex is our pre-engineered solar carport for commercial properties. A modular carport kit solution designed for smaller or medium sized lots, the SolFlex offers a standardized structural design, streamlined engineering, and a fast track deployment process.

How do I know if my site is suitable for a solar carport system?

The suitability of your site for a solar carport system depends on several factors: parking layout, garage load capacity, local building codes, solar orientation, utility interconnection, and overall space. We provide early feasibility analysis to determine fit.

What role do you play in permitting, engineering, and structural review of the solar canopy structure?

We coordinate with your design team and AHJ to ensure the solar canopy is engineered and reviewed according to local codes and structural requirements. Learn more about our services.

What are typical lead times for manufacturing and installation of solar carports and canopies?

Lead times vary by system type, finish, site conditions, and permitting timeline. SolFlex kits tend to move faster; custom systems follow a standard design and fabrication path.

Can existing parking garages support a rooftop solar canopy?

Often, yes. We specialize in garage-top solar canopy systems and evaluate load capacity, penetrations, waterproofing, and structural connections as part of early design.

How do your solar carport systems perform in heavy snow or rain regions?

Our solar canopies are engineered for all climate zones and include snow-management, water-management, and drainage solutions tailored to local environmental loads.

Do you offer EV-charging integration into solar canopy structures?

Yes. We can integrate EV charging infrastructure into the canopy layout or coordinate with your EV provider.

What maintenance is required for solar carports?

Our structures require minimal maintenance beyond general PV system upkeep. We provide recommended maintenance guidelines upon project closeout.

What financing or incentive options are available for commercial solar carports and canopies?

Solar carports typically qualify for federal tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and various state and utility incentives. We can provide specifics for your locality.

How do I get started?

Contact info@parasolstructures.com or call 1-888-268-4951. We’ll begin with a feasibility conversation and review of your site needs.

What differentiates Parasol Structures from other providers of commercial solar carports and canopies?

We offer decades of experience installing commercial solar carports and canopies in the United States, US-manufactured systems, architectural integration expertise, nationwide project delivery, and flexible, panel universal design built for long-term performance.

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