Engineered for Efficiency. Designed for Durability.

The Three Column Double solar carport is a high-capacity structure engineered for maximum solar production and vehicle coverage. Configured with three columns per bay to span four car spaces, this robust solution is ideal for commercial, educational, or utility-scale parking areas that require both solar energy integration and structural efficiency.

Leveraging over 40 years of steel carport expertise, Carport Structures collaborates with solar professionals and renewable energy developers to deliver solar-ready carports that perform reliably and look great while doing it.

🔧 Design Criteria & Standards

• Wind Load: Minimum 90 MPH
• Ground Snow Load: Minimum 30 psf
• Fully compliant with all Federal, State, and Local building codes

🏗️ Structural Specifications

COLUMNS

• Material: HSS ASTM A-500 Grade B
• Coating Options: Primed or Hot-Dip Galvanized

BEAMS

• Type: Miscellaneous or Wide Flange
• Material: A-992 Grade 50 Steel
• Coating Options: Primed or Hot-Dip Galvanized

PURLINS

• 16 GA Cold Rolled G-90 Galvanized Steel

SOLAR RACKING SYSTEM

• 16 GA Cold Rolled G-90 Galvanized Steel
• Cold-formed Z or hat-shaped configuration
• Pre-punched for direct solar panel mounting

✅ Standard Features

• Three columns per bay, covering four vehicle spaces
• Site-specific layout configuration
• 16-gauge pre-punched racking for simplified panel installation
• Fixed tilt slope up to 5º
• Hot-Dip Galvanized for superior corrosion resistance

✨ Available Options

• Increased Fixed Tilt: Up to 10º
• End Overhangs: 1′ overhang for extended coverage
• Roof Sheeting & Soffit: Optional for enhanced aesthetics and protection

☀️ Why Choose Solar Carports?

Solar carports are transforming underutilized parking areas into renewable energy assets. The Three Column Double model enables organizations to:

• Generate clean energy without occupying valuable land
• Provide shaded or covered parking for customers and employees
• Minimize maintenance costs while improving access for solar servicing
• Boost sustainability goals with efficient, low-impact infrastructure

Whether for corporate campuses, airports, schools, or commercial developments, this carport is designed to deliver clean energy, durability, and long-term value.

💼 Complete Project Development & Fulfillment

Carport Structures offers a full-service approach to ensure your solar project is delivered smoothly and successfully:

• Custom site layout and configuration
• Comprehensive architectural and structural engineering
• PV panel optimization: orientation, tilt, spacing
• Detailed quoting and high-resolution project renderings
• 3D flyover visualizations for presentations and approvals
• Steel fabrication, delivery, and on-site erection
• Optional: Solar panel mounting installation

📩 Request a Quote Today

Ready to scale up your solar project with a durable, high-capacity solution? Reach out for a customized quote and discover how the Three Column Double solar carport can power your next energy-efficient parking lot transformation.