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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.

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.

Can a roof support a solar system?

Incorporating additional components to a roof is another method that can be used to strengthen structural elements, increasing a roof’s capacity for solar installations. By adding new elements with higher capacity or reinforcing existing structural members, the roof can safely support the weight of the solar system.

What factors should a solar structural engineer consider when designing a roof?

Solar structural engineering experts pay close attention to three main factors when designing solar structures to make sure solar installations work well and last. These are – a roof’s load capacity, structural integrity and compatibility.

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