Where can dual-use solar be used?

These locations include school and college campuses, business establishments, hotels, hospitals, auto dealerships, commercial and industrial sites, parks, fields, and other green spaces. Dual-use solar is applied across various sites and project types, and a range of solar technology can be used for these projects.

What is dual-use solar?

Dual-use solar as a term is used in two different but related contexts. One is when a solar technology has a secondary benefit alongside energy generation, such as solar carports providing shade for cars or an elevated solar system installed on a farm benefiting crops, animals, and the soil.

What is a dual-use solar tracker?

Dual-use solar technologies are often compatible with only one type of application, such as solar carports with parking lots, and fixed ground-mounted systems with agrivoltaics. Elevated solar trackers are one option that is suitable for a broad range of applications.

Are solar carports a good investment?

Solar carports can make a good investment for parking lots with ideal south/south-west exposure and enough space to generate all the energy the client needs. With parking areas taking up an astonishing amount of space in the United States across urban and rural communities, co-locating solar with parking just makes sense.

What is a Stracker dual axis solar tracker?

The 14-foot ground clearance of an elevated Stracker dual-axis solar trackers accommodates semi-trailers, fire engines, buses, and large farm equipment. Their pole mounting allows installation even on hilly and rocky terrain.