What is structural engineering for a rooftop solar project?

Structural Engineering is a small but critical part of the engineering for a rooftop solar project. It can make or break the feasibility of the project or have significant effects on the system size and cost of racking.

What is a rooftop solar system?

A rooftop solar system is a setup that turns sunlight into electricity on the rooftop of a building. It is a clean and sustainable solution that involves no health hazards and emits no pollutants. The absence of the need for extra land makes it cost-effective.

How does structural analysis affect a rooftop solar project?

It can make or break the feasibility of the project or have significant effects on the system size and cost of racking. In this article, Pure Power's in-house structural engineering team shares the high level process involved in the structural analysis of a rooftop solar project.

Is it a good idea to install rooftop solar panels?

Rooftop solar panels have no health hazards and emit no pollutants. Installing them does not require extra land, reducing the cost of electricity. With more widespread usage, solar rooftop panels can help minimize global warming in the foreseeable future.

Who is solar EPC?

We partner with businesses and developers to design and build innovative solar PV systems of all sizes — from 100 kW to 30 MW — including ground-mounted, roof-mounted, and solar canopy arrays. We are a full-service commercial solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) firm delivering turnkey projects for a seamless customer experience.

Does pure power do structural analysis of a rooftop solar project?

In this article, Pure Power's in-house structural engineering team shares the high level process involved in the structural analysis of a rooftop solar project. We wont get into any calculations, leave that to the professional engineers at Pure Power.