A solar pergola is an outdoor structure that combines the shade and style of a traditional pergola with the power producing panels of a solar array. Instead of mounting panels on your roof, the panels form the roof of a freestanding structure over your patio, deck, pool area, or outdoor kitchen. You get a shaded space to enjoy year round and a solar system that helps offset your electric bill, all in one build.
A solar pergola is a smart fit for a lot of Florida properties. Here is why homeowners are asking about them.
Every solar pergola AllSolar installs is sized and designed around the space it’s covering, not a stock kit. We work with wood and aluminum framing, a range of finishes, and panel layouts sized to the energy goals for that structure, whether that’s a small patio cover or a full pool deck. Our team handles the structural design, the panel install, and the electrical tie in to your home, all under one AllSolar warranty.
For homeowners who want covered parking along with power generation, AllSolar also installs engineered steel solar carport and gazebo structures. These are freestanding, corrosion resistant steel frames built and rated specifically to carry a solar array, not a standard carport with panels bolted on after the fact. Available in sizes that hold 24, 36, or 48 panels, they are engineered for Florida conditions, rated for wind speeds up to 185 mph and heavy snow and wind loads, with UL 2703 certified racking built in. Whether you need covered parking for two vehicles or four, plus equipment or RV storage, our team can size and install the right structure for your property and tie it into your home’s electrical system. Every project starts with a free estimate, so we can size the structure and give you real numbers for your property.
In some cases, yes. Our team can evaluate an existing structure to see if it can carry the weight and wind load of a solar array, or recommend reinforcing or rebuilding it so it’s rated for the job.
Yes. We install engineered steel carport and gazebo structures sized for 2, 3, or 4 vehicles that double as a solar array, built to the same wind and structural standards as our pergolas.
That depends on the size of the structure and how many panels fit on it. Our Energy Advisors size every structure around your home’s energy use, the same way we size a rooftop system.
It ties into your home’s electrical system, the same as a roof mounted array. Our licensed electricians handle that connection and any permitting it requires.
Yes. Either structure can charge a battery just like a roof system, so you have backup power ready for an outage or extra capacity to use after the sun goes down.
Cost depends on the size of the structure, the framing material, the number of panels, and the electrical work involved. We would rather walk your property and give you real numbers than a rough guess, so a free estimate is always the next step.
Incentives and tax treatment change and depend on your specific situation, so we always recommend talking with your accountant or tax professional about what applies to you.
Pool cabanas, freestanding awnings, and some existing patio covers can all be candidates for solar, depending on their structure and orientation. We can evaluate any of these during a free estimate.
Pergolas and carports aren’t the only options. Ask your Energy Advisor what fits your property best, from pool cabanas to freestanding shade structures designed around your energy goals.
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