The Long Span 360, Solaire’s latest patent pending solar carport design, is a unique architectural solar structure that optimizes a parking lot’s generating capacity by spanning two parallel parking rows as well as the internal drive aisle. The Long Span’s customizable design increases a parking lot’s solar capacity by 25% versus a traditional solar parking canopy, and can be built up to 110′ wide with up to 70′ column spacing.
Industrial Roofing Companies (IRC) of Lewiston, Maine, who served as EPC and project developer, sought out Solaire, headquartered in New York City, due to Solaire’s proven track record and unique design expertise. Solaire and IRC worked closely to offer the Danversport Yacht Club a custom solution that fit the goals of the project. Solaire designed, fabricated and installed the canopies, completing the foundations and steel erection on time despite harsh winter conditions.
The installation will help Massachusetts reach Governor Deval Patrick’s aggressive goal of 1,600MW of solar installations by 2020. Massachusetts recently became the fifth-ranked state in the country for total installed solar capacity, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
The two carports are expected to generate over 275,000 kWh of clean electricity annually and have been equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and LED lights. As an additional benefit, club members and visitors will have covered parking for protection from inclement weather. The Long Span 360, like Solaire’s other patented canopies, is available as a single or dual incline canopy with an optional water management system.
Danversport Yacht Club is located on a fully protected harbor on Massachusetts’s North Shore and is renowned for its picturesque views, upscale function space, and complete marina facilities.
