The French startup KparK Énergies has developed a solar carport with an anodized aluminum structure.
François Fougères, deputy general manager at KparK Énergies, told pv magazine that the company equips the carports with double-sided double glazing panels of 425 W. The system has a matte white background to enhance the albedo effect and compensate for the lower yield due to the flat design of the PV system.
The modules are mounted flush and hidden from view from outside. They are connected to Enphase 8ac microinverters and a rail device for ventilation to prevent the inverter from clipping.
The system has a power of 5 kW and is available in two standard versions. The first measures 5.2 meters x 3.7 meters with eight solar panels, while the second measures 5.2 meters x 6.1 meters and contains 12 modules.
The carport supports one or two electric vehicle charging stations and operates in direct self-consumption mode, with plans to integrate virtual batteries from September.
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A standard low-carbon solar carport from KparK Énergies, including virtual battery access, costs less than €30,000 ($32,167).
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