Solar panels need a great amount of space in order to be cost effective and with our solar ready patio covers your can now have as much space as you need to add panels.
Installing solar panels on patio cover.
It was used to be very difficult to mount solar panels on the patio covers so we are very proud that we are now able to install insulated solar ready patio covers at your home.
Building a standalone solar patio cover is a more complex project than installing rooftop solar so you may have to find a specialized solar installer to design one for you.
You might already have one of these structures out back which you might easily be able to adapt or modify to hold solar panels.
Has a product called solaranda.
If you plan on installing solar panels on an open lattice patio cover be sure to use transparent panels.
These panels capture energy while allowing 15 of the sunlight to filter through.
If you are interested in a smaller off grid system to power a few lights rather than one that powers your entire home you can also explore diy solar options.
The solaranda is an aluminum shade structure with solar panels on the roof.
This is where the solar pergola solar gazebo or solar patio cover as well as the solar carport enter the picture.
They are all dual use structures so they re more space efficient than a ground mounted setup.