Patent ID: 9153718
Filing Date: 2015-10-06
Classification: E04H,F24S,H01L,H02S,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A freestanding solar canopy structure for being mounted in ground to receive solar energy and convert the solar energy to electrical energy, the solar canopy structure comprising: at least one freestanding support column with a first end, a second end, and a body portion spanning from the first end to the second end wherein the second end of the at least one support column is embedded in the ground; first and second solar canopies retained by the at least one freestanding support column in opposition, wherein the first and second solar canopies are arcuate in profile; photovoltaic material retained by the at least one solar canopy; and a point of fixation established along the body portion of the at least one support column spaced from the first and second ends of the at least one support column wherein the point of fixation is established by a block of material fixed to the body portion of the at least one support column spaced from the first and second ends of the at least one support column adjacent to a surface of the ground.