Carport module count and yield calculator

Modelled DC energy at Greensboro NC from a typical-year file (pvlib test data), before wiring, mismatch, soiling, snow, inverter and availability losses. Bay size is an assumption. Shade given to cars is not modelled. A design aid, not a structural check.

Bays per row

Rows under one canopy (1 to 4)

Canopy runs

Bay width (ft)

Bay depth (ft)

Module length (m)

Module width (m)

Gap between modules (m)

Module power (W)

Carport tilt (0 to 40°)

Carport azimuth (0 to 360°, 180 = south)

Ground tilt (0 to 40°)

Ground azimuth (0 to 360°)

Bays-

Modules (high x across x runs)-

Modules per bay-

Array size-

Module area / bay area-

Roof rise across the canopy-

Carport yield (modelled DC)-

Same modules, ground option-

Carport minus ground-

Ground land, array only (9 am rule)-