The only obstacle that remains
for the solar canopies is a little bit of NIMBYism.
In Massachusetts the new SMART program (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) includes incentive adders
for solar canopies, for instance.
Not exact matches
All local California locations will leverage reclaimed wood from California ports and, where possible, newly built restaurants will incorporate more sustainable landscape features such as
solar panel
canopies over drive - thrus and reclaimed water
for irrigation.
For example, the
canopy should be specially designed in mesh to reduce the certain amount of
solar heat and other UVA / UVB rays that probably reach your kid's sensitive eyes or skin more than 65 %.
The exhibit — on display September 15 — 27 — features a skylight that delivers the sun's energy from an outdoor
solar collector to an indoor
canopy for distribution.
* This Ford Edge Comes Equipped with These Options * Unique aluminum instrument panel finish - inc: message center, tachometer, Tire pressure monitoring system,
Solar tinted front door window glass, SIRIUS satellite radio w / 6 month subscription - inc: (6) month subscription * N / A in AK or HI *, Side - impact air bags, SecuriLock encrypted passive anti-theft system (EPATS), SecuriCode illuminated door entry keypad, Second row reclining 60/40 split fold - flat bench seat - inc: EasyFold seat release, fold - down armrest w / (2) cupholders, Safety
Canopy for (2) rows w / rollover sensor, Reverse sensing park assist system.
The Academy boasts to be the world's greenest museum, with its energy efficient design, living roof, sustainable materials, and
solar canopy, just some of the features that earned it the US Green Building Council's highest ever rating
for sustainability, and established it as the world's first ever double platinum museum, with LEED platinum ratings
for both it's design and operation.
It features a queen size
canopy bed, private day spa bathroom with large corner massage shower, spacious two person sauna and spa bath
for two, private saltwater
solar - heated swimming pool, basic kitchenette, lounge, open wood fireplace, large veranda / deck with lounges, outdoor tables, chairs and BBQ.
The challenge with
solar parking
canopies is that they increase the non-value add portion of the build cost by 30 % due to the need
for a new structure, permitting, etc..
As a consultant with the Green Parking Council, my latest vision is the match of one
solar canopy (with 12 panels)
for each U.S. car.
At the federal level things are a bit more complicated
for solar carports and
canopies.
Some states are also pushing
for more
solar carports and
canopies with specific incentives.
The house as a ground source heat pump
for heating and cooling, and photovoltaic panels on the
solar canopy providing shelter on the roof.
Using
solar panels
for their Kevin Says Stage they produced 662 kWh of
solar power and created
solar canopies for the non-profit booths, which produced over 200 kWh of
solar power.