T-Form Solar Carport

Welcome to the T-shaped solar carport “SopaBase 3,” the latest innovation from SOPAGO! This revolutionary solar carport system sets new standards by combining energy generation with efficient parking design. The T-shape merges cutting-edge technology with sustainable design to provide you with an efficient, durable, and aesthetically pleasing solution.

Carports with only one support outside the parking area offer an innovative solution that brings both functional and aesthetic advantages. This construction optimizes available space and enables versatile use of the carport.

Only with T-shaped solar carports

  • Maximum space utilization: Since the support is positioned outside the parking area, the entire space is available for parking. This design makes it easier to park, especially with wider vehicles or in narrow entryways.
  • Fewer obstacles: With no supports within the parking area, there are fewer obstacles when entering or exiting the vehicle, opening doors, or loading items.
  • Flexibility in carport use: The area can also be easily used for other purposes, such as a covered area for events or as storage space, as there are no supports in the way.
  • Summary: By positioning the support outside the parking area, the entire space is reserved for parking, making it easier to park and exit vehicles. Additionally, there are no obstacles to interfere with getting in and out of the vehicle. This design increases flexibility, allowing the carport to be used for events or as storage space. The T-shape also simplifies cleaning, as there are no obstacles in the way.

Advantages of Sopago Solar Carports

SOPAGO’s solar carports offer numerous benefits, making them an ideal solution for modern parking design and sustainable energy generation. Here is an overview of the key advantages:

Image advantage – Your first impression

Whether it’s a potential customer, business partner, or new employee, the first impression matters and is difficult to change later. Take the opportunity to showcase your best side. With your Sopago solar carport, you leave a lasting positive impression on everyone arriving by car. You present yourself as a modern company actively committed to sustainability.

Customer Comfort

  • Dry and shady parking spaces: Under the Sopago Solar Carport, your customers and employees park under a rainproof roof that also protects their vehicles from severe weather, such as hail. In summer, a shaded parking space is always appreciated.
  • No obstructive supports: The T-shape offers comfortable parking and getting in and out of vehicles in shaded and dry spaces.
  • Intelligent lighting control: If desired, LED lighting with motion sensors or time control, along with video surveillance, ensures maximum safety and comfort for users.

Materials and Technical Specifications

  • Wood and Steel: The SopaBase 3 combines the natural beauty and sustainability of wood with the strength and durability of steel. The wooden components are impregnated and glazed to protect them from weathering, while the steel substructure is hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated upon request to prevent corrosion.
  • Bifacial Glass-Glass PV Modules: These high-quality modules not only offer high energy efficiency but also an appealing appearance. Depending on the module, their slight transparency allows for diffuse light transmission, creating a pleasant atmosphere under the carport.
  • Performance Guarantee: The PV modules of the SopaBase 3 come with an impressive 30-year performance guarantee, ensuring long-term reliability and security.
  • Parking Space Widths and Height Adjustments: Flexible parking space widths and height adjustments of up to 4.2 meters allow for adaptation to various vehicle sizes and types.
  • Screw Foundations: The use of screw foundations enables quick and environmentally friendly installation without concrete, minimizing the ecological footprint.

Energy Efficiency

  • Bifacial glass-glass PV modules: These modules utilize both direct and diffuse light for energy generation, resulting in higher overall efficiency. The transparency of the modules also allows for pleasant light permeability if desired.
  • Module orientation: With a roof pitch of 10 or 15 degrees on our gabled roofs, your modules are always optimally aligned. Countless tests and simulations have shown no significant effect based on whether the modules have an east-west or north-south orientation. You will always benefit from maximum area coverage and a consistent energy yield throughout the day.

Environmental friendliness

  • Sustainable materials: The use of renewable wood and the option for installation without concrete through screw foundations minimize the ecological footprint of all Sopago solar carports.
  • CO2 savings: By efficiently utilizing solar energy, they significantly contribute to reducing CO2 emissions, thus supporting your environmental goals.
  • Screw foundations: Here too, the use of screw foundations allows for quick and environmentally friendly installation without concrete, further minimizing the ecological footprint.

Economic advantages

  • High yield: The efficient PV modules ensure a high energy output, reducing your energy costs and providing an attractive return on your investment.
  • Minimal maintenance: The robust construction and high-quality materials of the SopaBase 3 minimize maintenance efforts and associated costs.
  • Gable roof shape: The gable design allows for a more even production of electricity throughout the day, making it easier to utilize the generated power.

The SopaBase 3 from SOPAGO is more than just a solar carport – it is a thoughtful and sustainable solution that offers both ecological and economic benefits while ensuring maximum comfort and safety for users.

Customization and Expansion Options

The T-shape from SOPAGO is not only robust and efficient but also extremely flexible. It can be tailored to the individual needs and requirements of each location. Here are the various customization and expansion options at a glance:

Variants and Sizes

  • Single and Multiple Parking Spaces: The SopaBase 3 is available in various configurations, from single parking spaces to large installations with multiple rows. The flexible design allows lengths ranging from 8.3 meters to 105 meters and variable roof depths between 5.3 meters and 12.7 meters.
  • Row Arrangement: Choose between single and double rows of parking spaces, depending on space requirements and site specifications.

Flexible Height and Width Adjustment

  • Parking Space Widths: The SopaBase 3 adapts flexibly to your parking space widths to accommodate various vehicle types and requirements, ensuring maximum comfort.
  • Height Adjustment: The clearance height can be adjusted flexibly between 2.50 meters and 4.20 meters, allowing ample space for larger vehicles.

Additional Options and Accessories

  • Charging Infrastructure: The SopaBase 3 can be equipped with two twin wall boxes at each support, each offering 2 x 22 kW of charging power. This makes it ideal for locations looking to promote electromobility.
  • Motion Sensors and Video Surveillance: For added security, intelligent lighting control systems with motion sensors and video surveillance can be integrated.
  • Custom Color Design: Choose any RAL color for the powder coating of the steel substructure and the wood treatment to perfectly match the design of your location.

Low-Maintenance Construction

Low-Maintenance Construction: The SopaBase 3 is designed to minimize maintenance needs. The combination of durable materials and a robust structure ensures that the carport remains in excellent condition with minimal upkeep, saving you time and costs in the long run. Regular inspections and basic cleaning are typically sufficient to keep your solar carport functioning efficiently.

  • High-Quality Materials: The use of hot-dip galvanized and powder-coated steel, along with impregnated and varnished wood, ensures high resistance to weather conditions and minimizes maintenance needs.
  • Self-Cleaning PV Modules: The bifacial glass-glass PV modules are designed to largely self-clean through rain, helping to maintain energy generation efficiency over the long term.
  • Durability: With a 30-year performance guarantee for the PV modules and a robust steel and wood construction, the SopaBase 3 is built for a long lifespan, reducing the need for frequent maintenance.

Service and Support

  • Complete support: SOPAGO accompanies you from the initial planning to the final installation and beyond. Our experienced team is here to assist you to ensure that your project runs smoothly and successfully.
  • Regular inspections: Upon request, we offer regular inspections and maintenance services to ensure the optimal functionality and longevity of your SopaBase 3.
  • Individual consultation: Our experts are always available to answer your individual questions and develop customized solutions for your specific requirements.

The installation and maintenance of the SopaBase 3 are designed to provide you with maximum benefit with minimal effort. Let’s work together to ensure that your SopaBase 3 always functions optimally and meets your expectations.

Application Examples and References

The SopaBase 3 from SOPAGO is a versatile solution suitable for a wide range of applications. Here are some application examples and references that illustrate the flexibility and efficiency of this innovative solar carport system:

Application Examples

  • Company Parking Lots: Many businesses have installed our solar carports in their company parking lots to provide employees and visitors with covered, secure, and environmentally friendly parking. By utilizing the generated solar energy, operating costs can be reduced, and the company’s ecological footprint can be minimized.
  • Public Parking Lots: Cities and municipalities implement the carports in public parking lots to enhance the sustainability of their infrastructure and offer residents a modern, eco-friendly parking solution.
  • Residential Complexes: Residential complexes and multi-family homes benefit from the installation of carports by providing residents with covered parking spaces and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. This enhances living comfort and increases the property’s attractiveness.
  • Shopping Centers and Retail: Shopping centers and retailers utilize the parking canopies to offer their customers shaded and dry parking spaces with charging stations for electric vehicles, improving the shopping experience and attracting environmentally conscious customers.
  • Recreational and Sports Facilities: Sports clubs, amusement parks, and other recreational facilities integrate these solar canopies into their parking areas to provide visitors with comfortable and secure parking options while generating sustainable energy.

Our solar parking solutions have proven to be reliable and versatile in numerous projects. Let our successful application examples and positive customer feedback inspire you, and discover how a solar carport can enhance your project as well.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The SopaBase 3 is an innovative substructure for the solar carport systems from SOPAGO, designed to utilize a smart underground construction with just one support, even in single-row parking areas. This is achieved while still using screw foundations.

Thanks to the modular design and the use of screw foundations, all Sopago solar parking lots can be installed in a short time. Typically, installation only takes a few days or weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the project. Because of the screw foundations, the carports are immediately usable upon completion. In large construction sites, only the area currently under construction is closed off, keeping any limitations on parking availability at your location manageable.

Yes, all Sopago solar carports offer flexible customization options. The parking space widths are adjustable, and the clearance height can be set up to 4.2 meters. Additionally, you can customize the color design to match your corporate identity (CI) for optimal impact.

Solar carports offer several advantages for businesses. One of these is the enhancement of your image; your parking lot is often the first thing a customer sees, making it their first impression. Other benefits include reduced energy costs through the use of solar energy and support for sustainability goals by lowering CO2 emissions.

The carports are designed to require minimal maintenance. The high-quality materials and robust construction ensure a long lifespan. Upon request, SOPAGO offers regular inspections and maintenance services to ensure optimal functionality and longevity.

Yes, the solar parking spaces from Sopago are very environmentally friendly. They utilize solar energy for electricity generation, use sustainable materials like renewable wood, and avoid concrete foundations, which minimizes the ecological footprint.

Yes, thanks to the modular design, the solar carports can be easily expanded to accommodate additional parking needs. This makes them a flexible and future-proof solution for growing requirements.

How can I learn more about the T-shaped solar parking spaces or start a project?

Our experts are available to answer all your questions and develop a customized solution for your needs.