Lightweight Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

Overview of the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

The Aluminium Solar Carport Structure supplied by Ever Faith Industry (EFI) is a mounting frame that combines covered parking with support for photovoltaic modules. It is intended for commercial parking areas, fleet yards, industrial sites, solar stations, and residential projects. The frame uses anodized aluminium for rails and purlins, together with HDG steel, POSMAC-coated steel, and stainless steel fasteners for load-bearing and connection parts. It is delivered as modular, partly pre-assembled components engineered to the wind and snow load cases listed in the specification table.

Who it is for

It is built for industrial clients, EPC contractors, distributors, parking-lot operators, and business buyers needing a canopy that shades vehicles while supporting a PV array. Dimensions, column layout, and frame geometry are customized for a single bay or multiple parking bays.

Technical Specifications of the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

How to read the load values

The rated wind load is listed as 40 m/s or 150 km/h; for reference, 40 m/s equals about 144 km/h. The rated snow load is 120-140 kg/m², equivalent to roughly 1.2-1.4 kN/m². EFI recommends confirming the governing load case against the local building code before fabrication. Tilt is adjustable from 5° to 30°, set by site latitude, shading, and drainage.

Applications of the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

Solar stations and solar farms

For utility-scale and small-scale solar stations, the frame supports grouped PV arrays over paved or graded areas using the wind and snow ratings and the design standards listed in the table.

Commercial and industrial parking

For factories, logistics yards, hotels, hospitals, shopping centers, and fleet depots, the canopy provides covered employee, customer, or fleet parking while the roof supports generation for on-site use.

Residential and mixed-use sites

For residential and mixed-use properties, the L, H, T, Y, four-post, and triangle frame options match different bay counts and architectural layouts.

Key Features of the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

Corrosion-resistant material combination

Anodized aluminium, HDG and POSMAC-coated steel, and stainless steel fasteners reduce corrosion during outdoor exposure. Surface treatment includes anodizing, powder coating, and polishing, depending on the component.

Adjustable 5°-30° tilt and multiple frame types

Module tilt can be set from 5° to 30°, and frame options include L Type, H Type, 4 Posts Type, Triangle Type, T Type, and Y Type, each produced to the project's bay dimensions.

Modular, pre-assembled construction

Parts are delivered partly pre-assembled to reduce on-site fitting work, and the manufacturer reports a 50% saving in installation labor from the modular design. Actual time depends on foundation work, crew size, and site conditions, and a concrete foundation is required.

Documented wind and snow performance

The structure is designed to the ratings in the table and to AS/NZS 1170.2, DIN 1055, JIS C8955:2011/2017, and IBC 2009. Project-specific structural calculations and shop drawings can be requested from EFI engineering.

Quality Assurance and Certification for the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

Manufacturing and traceability

Parts are produced by extrusion, forming, cutting, deburring, punching, tapping, and welding. The manufacturer reports ISO 9001 quality management and CE documentation, and certificate copies with material test reports can be requested before order confirmation.

Warranty terms

The product carries a 10-year product warranty and a stated 25-year service life. Warranty scope, exclusions, and maintenance conditions should be confirmed in the quotation.

FAQ About the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure

How many vehicles can one Aluminium Solar Carport Structure cover?

Because dimensions are customized, the frame can be engineered for one, two, three, or more bays. Bay count, module layout, and column spacing are defined from the site drawing during quotation.

Which solar modules are compatible with the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure?

The rails and clamps fit standard framed crystalline PV modules. Buyers should provide module dimensions, thickness, and arrangement so EFI can confirm clamp type and rail spacing.

How long does installation of an Aluminium Solar Carport Structure take?

Assembly time varies with bay count, foundation curing, and crew size. The pre-assembled parts reduce fitting work, and EFI provides a schedule after layout and foundation design are finalized.

What maintenance does the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure require?

The corrosion-resistant materials require limited maintenance. EFI recommends periodic inspection of fasteners, foundations, drainage, and module clamping, with the interval set by local conditions.

What engineering documents are available for the Aluminium Solar Carport Structure?

Shop drawings, structural calculations for the specified wind and snow loads, material lists, and certificate copies can be provided for commercial projects on request.