Posts Tagged ‘solar carports’

Solar Carports

Companies Going Green With Solar Carports

Since we previously wrote about solar carports in this blog, there has been a serious increase in interest in this technology. The abundant amount of free and clean energy generated by these carports has proven to be essential to the development of electric cars and hybrids. Recently, a slew of attention has been heaped onto [...]

California School District to add Solar Carports

A school district in California will be installing solar carports over the next few years to lessen their use of the electric grid.

First Smart Park Solar Carport Added in U.S.

The first Smart Park solar carport was added to the United States in Lancaster, California.

More Push in US For Solar Sources, Including Carports

Carports are one method for using solar power, particularly as a versatile structure for a power grid and electric vehicles.

Tax Dollars at Work: More Solar Carports in Federal Projects

Solar carports are now part of a project to bring alternative energy to ten hospitals ranging from the east coast to American Samoa.

Can a Solar Carport Cost Too Much?

We’ve seen solar carports in several locations in the US and UK, but are they always a financially practical idea?

Electric Cars Used with Solar Carports on LI

Most solar carports are used to power buildings but some, such as this one on Long Island, are used to power hybrid cars, as well.

Solar Carport at NJ College

This New Jersey college has the largest solar carport available, and this structure is used to power part of the building by solar energy.

Solar Carports: Incorporating Solar Panels on Carports

Solar carports have been seen in many locations, but in general, they are seen in schools and in office building parking lots.