Solar carport is one of the kind of ideas that many of us would have contemplated on and wished it was a commercially available. Well, it is available now. The Lifeport solar carport created by Envision, generates electricity for homes and charges electric vehicles, besides providing them shelter. That sure is great news for the environmental freaks with all green possessions.
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It’s the first and one of its kind photovoltaic system aiming at cutting down electricity costs and minimizing power consumption. The system features 24 solar panels 22 square feet carport generating electricity of 6.4 kilowatts hour per day. In addition to using renewable energy, it is constructed from recycled steel framework making it an out-and-out eco-friendly entity. The package includes an instruction manual and video for the self-assemble kit. The steel that it is made of confers endurance and increasing solar panels to 24 modules can cover the total electricity needs of a single family.
Via: Got2Begreen
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