Architects and Consultants

Architects and Consultants are often involved in the design of buildings that may one day have solar arrays on the rooftop. There are many considerations in the design of the building, and forward-thinking architects are asking questions as new buildings are being designed and as existing buildings are being remodeled.

Some of these questions include:

• Is the building being designed to handle the weight of solar panels on the roof in the future?
• What environmental conditions might impact a solar array and the building? Wind? Snow load? Allowing for proper roof drainage?
• What type of roof system is being specified and how will the roof interact with the solar array?
• Will solar be installed over an existing roof or will a new roof be installed?
• Will the electrical room have sufficient area for inverters? Or will inverters be located outdoors?
• What type of roof access will there be?
• What are the options for mounting solar arrays?
• What is the southern exposure of the building and does the rooftop have sufficient unshaded area for solar?
• What type of building design and solar design would allow for the most energy to be harvested?
  

We find that each building and each solar project has its own unique aspects and concerns. If you are designing or remodeling a building that may be a good candidate for solar, feel free to call 1-877-870-7887 and speak with one of our knowledgeable sales representatives or contact us online.