*Norcal Carports does not sell solar panels or electrical components. We provide the steel structure only. Panels, inverters, and electrical must be provided by your solar installer.
Solar‑Ready Metal Carports – Built for Installers & Property Owners
Strong, permit‑ready structures designed to support PV arrays and streamline your AHJ approval.
- • Engineered for additional solar loads with wind uplift and seismic considerations.
- • Stamped structural plans & calculations available for permitting across California.
- • Coordination with your solar installer for module layout, rail spacing, and conduit paths.
- • Options for roof orientation & pitch to optimize production (e.g., south‑facing, 3/12 standard).
Final specs (spans, footings, connections, and roof details) are based on your site conditions, panel layout, and local AHJ requirements. Your solar contractor will provide electrical design, modules, rails, and attachment hardware.
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Tell us a little about your project and one of our building specialists will reach out to walk you through options, pricing, and next steps—no pressure, just answers.
Free Delivery
Free Installation
All Bracing Included
Locally Owned & Managed
Made In The USA
Free Delivery & Installation
Perfect for Residential & Commercial Solar Projects
Our solar-ready carport structures are versatile enough for everything from single-family homes to large parking lots. Whether you’re powering a home, an EV fleet, or a business, these engineered frames provide the strength, alignment, and weather protection you need to get the most out of your PV investment.
- • Residential driveways and backyard systems
- • Commercial parking canopies and fleet yards
- • Schools, municipal buildings, and workplaces
- • Agricultural and industrial facilities
Smooth Permitting & Installation
Every solar carport project starts with a clear understanding of your local building department’s requirements. We provide stamped structural plans and load calculations to simplify your permit application. Our team coordinates with your solar installer to ensure the structure is ready for panel mounting, conduit runs, and wiring access.
Engineered for PV
Designed to handle panel loads, wind uplift, seismic forces, and snow loads where applicable.
Permit-Ready
Stamped plans & calcs included to meet your AHJ’s submittal requirements.
Installer-Friendly
Clear spans, conduit paths, and accessible mounting surfaces speed up the PV install process.
NORCAL CARPORTS DOES NOT PROVIDE SOLAR PANELS OR ELECTRICAL WORK. We provide the steel structure only. Solar modules, rails, inverters, and electrical must be provided and installed by your solar dealer.
Custom Plans & Calculations Required
Submit panel quantity, weight, and layout to engineering. Carports need additional bracing and connection details to meet wind, snow, and seismic loads when supporting PV arrays. Stamped structural plans & calcs are available for permitting.
Sustainable Energy Benefits
Solar carports deliver shade, weather protection, and renewable energy in one footprint—helping cut bills and reduce your carbon impact while adding useful covered space for vehicles and equipment.
Cost‑Efficient Site Solution
Keep panels off the roof and place the structure where it works best for coverage and production. Carports maximize open areas and can be oriented for optimal tilt and azimuth.
Before We Engineer Your Solar‑Ready Carport
- Have you contacted a licensed solar dealer/installer?
- Total panel count, dimensions, and weight (including rails/attachments)?
- Planned array layout, orientation, and tilt on the carport?
- Required wind, snow, and seismic design criteria from your local AHJ?
- Who will provide/install electrical components and panel mounting hardware? (Your solar dealer.)
Note: Our scope is the steel structure. Final spans, footings, and connection details are determined during engineering to meet your site and permitting requirements.
