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Commercial Solar & EV Infrastructure

Solar Carport Canopy & EV Charging ROI Sizer

Calculate commercial parking lot solar shade canopy capacity (kW DC), galvanized structural steel fabrication, bifacial rear-gain under-canopy reflection, and Section 48 ITC tax shields.

Parking Stalls & Canopy Design

Power Generation & Financial ROI

Solar Array Capacity (kW DC)
~3.5 kW DC capacity per parking space
140 kW DC
Turnkey CapEx Before Tax Credits
Pier drilling, steel framing, PV & wiring
$434,000
Net Out-of-Pocket After 30% ITC & MACRS
Includes Section 48 ITC + 1-Yr bonus depreciation
$243,040
Solar carports avoid rooftop penetrations, eliminate building roof warranty disputes, and qualify for Section 30C commercial EV charging infrastructure credits (up to $100k).