Solar Pergola Design for High-Wind Area -- 2
Budget: $30 – $100 USD
I am looking for an experienced Structural/Mechanical Engineer to design a robust, high-performance solar pergola to be installed on a flat roof in Tripoli, Greece. This is a high-wind and snow-load area (altitude 650m), so structural integrity is the top priority.
The Concept:
A Triple-Tilt BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) structure designed to maximize winter yield and provide a shaded outdoor space. The structure will support 24 Huasun Himalaya HJT Bifacial Panels (approx. 450W-460W each).
Key Specifications:
Total Dimensions: 6.00m (Width) x 6.50m (Depth/Length). (about)
Panel Dimensions: 1722mm x 1134mm x 30mm (~22kg each).
Structure Material: Steel (IPE longitudinal rafters, RHS columns), hot-dip galvanized.
Geometries (Triple-Tilt):
Main Body: 15 Panels (3 rows of 5) at 15° tilt.
Front Eave (Cantilever): 5 Panels at 45° tilt (extending beyond the front columns).
Engineering Requirements:
Static Analysis: The design must account for a cantilevered front "wing" and significant wind uplift. It must comply with Eurocode standards for wind/snow.
Bifacial Optimization: The purlin layout must minimize shading on the back side of the bifacial cells.
Deliverables Required:
Full 3D CAD Model (Step, Parasolid, or SketchUp).
2D Fabrication Drawings (.DWG & .PDF) including:
Detailed Layout with exact dimensions.
Cross-sections showing heights (Rear: ~3.5m, Front: ~2.2m).
Connection details (Gusset plates, bolting, and welding specs).
Bill of Materials (BOM): Exact list of steel profiles (IPE, RHS, Purlins) and solar mounting hardware (Clamps).
Static Calculation Report (brief summary confirming safety).
Preferred Skills:
Structural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Tekla Structures.
Experience with Solar PV mounting systems.
The Concept:
A Triple-Tilt BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic) structure designed to maximize winter yield and provide a shaded outdoor space. The structure will support 24 Huasun Himalaya HJT Bifacial Panels (approx. 450W-460W each).
Key Specifications:
Total Dimensions: 6.00m (Width) x 6.50m (Depth/Length). (about)
Panel Dimensions: 1722mm x 1134mm x 30mm (~22kg each).
Structure Material: Steel (IPE longitudinal rafters, RHS columns), hot-dip galvanized.
Geometries (Triple-Tilt):
Main Body: 15 Panels (3 rows of 5) at 15° tilt.
Front Eave (Cantilever): 5 Panels at 45° tilt (extending beyond the front columns).
Engineering Requirements:
Static Analysis: The design must account for a cantilevered front "wing" and significant wind uplift. It must comply with Eurocode standards for wind/snow.
Bifacial Optimization: The purlin layout must minimize shading on the back side of the bifacial cells.
Deliverables Required:
Full 3D CAD Model (Step, Parasolid, or SketchUp).
2D Fabrication Drawings (.DWG & .PDF) including:
Detailed Layout with exact dimensions.
Cross-sections showing heights (Rear: ~3.5m, Front: ~2.2m).
Connection details (Gusset plates, bolting, and welding specs).
Bill of Materials (BOM): Exact list of steel profiles (IPE, RHS, Purlins) and solar mounting hardware (Clamps).
Static Calculation Report (brief summary confirming safety).
Preferred Skills:
Structural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Tekla Structures.
Experience with Solar PV mounting systems.