The 3 types of onsite commercial solar installations

February 14, 2017

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When you decide to move forward with solar for your business, the placement and type of commercial solar installation used are usually determined by the physical characteristics of your site. This video overviews the three typical onsite solar installation methods, including rooftop solar systems, ground-mounted arrays and carport solar panels. It also covers some of the reasons you might consider each.

San Francisco Exploratorium: Rooftop system

University of California Merced: Ground mount installation

BriarPatch Food Co-op: Solar parking structure

Contact a SunPower Solar Advisor: 1-800-SUNPOWER

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