Solar canopys provide ample benefits including reducing the urban heat island effect, providing shade and shelter for vehicles, and providing infrastructure to expand electric vehicle charging. RMI did a solid write up of the benefits of solar canopies here. https://rmi.org/introducing-community-solar-the-next-generation-of-community-solar/
Also let's be honest, parking lots are usually just single use spaces. Creating solar canopies can increase the utility of paved parking lots.
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Reply to comment by Totalanimefan in Non-profit group to deploy 2.2 MW rooftop solar on D.C. houses by MajesticBread9147
Solar canopys provide ample benefits including reducing the urban heat island effect, providing shade and shelter for vehicles, and providing infrastructure to expand electric vehicle charging. RMI did a solid write up of the benefits of solar canopies here. https://rmi.org/introducing-community-solar-the-next-generation-of-community-solar/
Also let's be honest, parking lots are usually just single use spaces. Creating solar canopies can increase the utility of paved parking lots.