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AS 1170.1 AS 1170.2
Dual-Use Solar — Generation and Weather Protection
Solar carports and shade structures combine the functional benefit of covered parking or outdoor shading with solar generation. They are increasingly popular in commercial car parks, agricultural properties, and residential driveways. However, as free-standing structures, they face stricter structural requirements than roof-mounted systems.
Structural Requirements — Carport-Specific
A solar carport is a Class 10 structure under the National Construction Code (NCC). Key requirements:
Design by a structural engineer is mandatory for any carport in Wind Region B, C, or D, or for any span exceeding 3 m
AS 1170.2 wind loading applies with terrain category appropriate to the site — an open car park is typically TC1 or TC2, meaning higher design wind pressures than a suburban rooftop
The canopy structure must carry the panel dead load plus the wind uplift load plus (in applicable areas) snow load simultaneously
Anchorage to concrete footings must be designed for net uplift — the structure is lighter than the wind uplift force in many wind regions
Electrical Considerations for Carports
Wiring from the canopy to the building must be in flexible metallic conduit or armoured cable to accommodate structure movement
DC array voltage on carport structures must comply with AS 5033 — 600 V DC maximum if the carport is associated with a building used by untrained persons
EV charging can be integrated: the solar carport feeds an EV charger, providing daytime solar self-consumption through the vehicle. Verify the DNSP's requirements for combined solar + EV charger load at the connection point
All metal components of the carport structure must be equipotentially bonded and connected to the building's earth system
Engr. Jason Morales — Founder, SolarEnergyPH
