{"product_id":"gridfree-double-solar-carport-7-125kw","title":"GridFree Double Solar Carport - 7.125kW | 15 x 475W Solar Panels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe GridFree Double Solar Carport turns an ordinary parking area into a productive solar asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to accommodate two vehicles, the freestanding structure supports 15 x 475W Risen Tier 1 bifacial N-Type TOPCon solar panels in a 3 x 5 layout. This creates a 7.125kW solar array while providing useful shade and weather protection for the vehicles underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent alternative where the existing roof is unsuitable for solar, has limited usable space, faces the wrong direction or is already fully occupied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carport can be configured as part of a standard grid-tied solar system or paired with a hybrid inverter, WHES PowerPod battery storage and an EV charger. This allows the solar energy generated above the vehicles to power the property, charge a battery or help charge an EV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for residential properties, farms, workshops, offices, commercial buildings and customer parking areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-width design for two vehicles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.125kW total solar panel capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 x 475W Risen Tier 1 bifacial N-Type TOPCon solar panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x 5 panel configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreestanding design that does not require a suitable building roof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow 5-degree solar panel pitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack structural frame as shown in the installation photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around wind speeds of up to 55m\/s, approximately 198km\/h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be paired with grid-tied, hybrid or battery-backed solar systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with WHES PowerPod and ECOS energy management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEV charger integration available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for residential and commercial applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a highly visible renewable energy feature for commercial properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSOLAR ARRAY CAPACITY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of panels: 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel rating: 475W each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal array capacity: 7,125W \/ 7.125kW DC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel technology: Bifacial N-Type TOPCon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual panel dimensions: 1762 x 1134 x 30mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel layout: 3 panels deep x 5 panels wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate panel array area: 5754 x 5296mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn three peak sun hours, the 7.125kW array could produce approximately 21.4kWh of solar energy before system losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual generation will depend on location, season, orientation, shading, panel temperature, inverter selection and system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCARPORT DIMENSIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall carport width: approximately 6100mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall roof depth: approximately 5300mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum overall height: approximately 3187mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-side post height: approximately 2400mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth between main posts: approximately 5000mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth between front and rear posts: approximately 3616mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar panel pitch: 5 degrees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel canopy size: approximately 5754 x 5296mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are indicative and should be confirmed against the final technical drawings before foundations or site work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe standard package includes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble solar carport structural kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 x Risen 475W bifacial N-Type TOPCon solar panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar panel support rails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel clamps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarport structural mounting components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase plates and associated assembly hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical and assembly drawings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSTANDARD GRID-TIED SOLAR\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar energy generated by the carport is used by the property, with surplus generation exported to the grid where permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSOLAR WITH BATTERY STORAGE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the carport with a WHES PowerPod or another compatible hybrid solar system. Surplus daytime generation can charge the battery for use later in the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSOLAR WITH EV CHARGING\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a compatible EV charger and use solar generation to help charge an electric vehicle parked underneath the carport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSOLAR, BATTERY AND EV CHARGING\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine the carport with a WHES PowerPod, ECOS energy management and a compatible WHES EV charger for an integrated solar, battery and vehicle charging system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWHY INSTALL A SOLAR CARPORT?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar carport creates a new solar generation surface without relying on the existing building roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be particularly useful when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe building roof does not face a suitable direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roof has limited available space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roof is shaded by nearby buildings or trees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roof requires replacement or strengthening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional solar capacity is needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered parking is already being considered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEV charging is planned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA business wants a visible sustainability feature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bifacial panels may also collect some additional light from underneath the array where the ground surface and site conditions allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePANELS FORM THE ROOF CANOPY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solar panels form the main carport canopy and provide shade and useful weather protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal water management, drainage, panel sealing and weatherproofing details must be confirmed as part of the site-specific design and installation. The carport should not be represented as completely weathertight until these details have been assessed and completed by the installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSITE ASSESSMENT AND FOUNDATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery site is different. Foundation and anchoring requirements will depend on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil and ground conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting concrete slab thickness and reinforcement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperty wind zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoastal or corrosive environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle access and turning space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderground services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarport orientation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearby buildings and boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStormwater and drainage requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not construct foundations using the general dimensions alone. Final footing and anchoring requirements must be confirmed for the installation site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCONSENT AND ENGINEERING\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding consent, engineering and planning requirements vary between properties and local councils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome ground-level carports may qualify for a building consent exemption, but the work must still comply with the New Zealand Building Code, relevant district plan requirements, boundary restrictions and the conditions of any applicable exemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe property owner should confirm the requirements with their local council, Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer before ordering or commencing site work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied drawing uses a design wind speed of 55m\/s. Final suitability, foundations and structural compliance must still be confirmed for the installation address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow loading is not specified in the current drawing and must be assessed separately for alpine or high-snow locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure should be assembled by suitably experienced construction professionals. All \u003cstrong\u003esolar\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e electrical work\u003c\/strong\u003e must be completed and certified by a New Zealand registered electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSOLAR PANEL WARRANTY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gridfree.store\/products\/risen-solar-475w-n-type-bifacial-solar-panel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRisen solar panels\u003c\/a\u003e include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25-year product warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-year performance warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty conditions apply. Structural, installation and electrical warranties will depend on the selected products and installation provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact GridFree with the following information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation address\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResidential or commercial application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos of the proposed location\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable parking dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting concrete or ground conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferred carport orientation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistance to the switchboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether battery storage is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether EV charging is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails of the existing solar system, if applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will confirm product suitability, electrical requirements, freight and the recommended next steps before the order is finalised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product must be assessed and designed for the installation site. 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