Solar Electrical Systems

Solar Shadeports

The most wasted space in Southern California? 

Parking lots.  But smart business owners have found a way to make their parking lots profitable.  They’ve installed solar carports or shadeports and reduced their electrical costs significantly. A solar carport is the most cost-effective way to install solar at your business.  Each parking space accommodates 2kW of solar, so a bay of just 6 parking spaces translates into 12kW of solar power.  Some commercial building roofs aren’t strong enough to install solar, so carports are the next best option.  You can enjoy the economic benefits of solar without roofing inconvenience and costly structural changes to your building. 

Los Angeles Air Force Base Installs Solar Shadeport

The Los Angeles Air Force Base recently chose Solar Electrical Systems to install two large solar shadeports to cut their annual electric bills by $70,000.  Solar Electrical Systems developed a new panelizing procedure that was done in the module manufacturing factory (7 modules combined into one long panel) and shipped pre-assembled directly to the site.  Each pre-assembled panel arrived pre-wired, requiring just two electrical connections.  This greatly simplified the installation, reducing on-site labor costs by 20-30%.  The three-phase projects was completed ahead of schedule in three months.  It provides shade for over 200 cars and will result in over $12.5 million dollars in electric savings over 30 years. 

The Solar Carport Experts

Solar Electrical Systems has installed the largest carport systems in Southern California, and we have designed and developed innovative solutions for new and retrofit projects that have saved our clients’ time and money.  Call us today and let our experience and expertise help you make a profit from your parking lot.