Such a pragmatic application of solar. Powers the store, and keeps the cars shaded.

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ThrowawaySuicide1337 on April 2nd, 2023 at 19:07 UTC »

Makes me think of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co in Chico, CA. They've had those panels up for what feels like a decade now? Always made walking from/to the car infinitely more pleasant.

regnam on April 2nd, 2023 at 19:30 UTC »

France recently passed a law where it's mandatory for 80+ parking places to have solar panel roof. Prior that it was already getting quite common in South of France, where summers are really hot. Here are few example: https://www.publicsenat.fr/sites/default/files/styles/pse_mobile_contenu_entete_16_9/public/thumbnails/image/sipa_00591366_000004.jpg https://www.francetvinfo.fr/pictures/ZoX8R8mLjdcHv3iXcutFNDmraFQ/640x360/2022/09/15/eltVideoWs-df4d37da-3524-11ed-b69f-a9290864e4cb-6323701bc4052.jpg

Biorhythm77 on April 2nd, 2023 at 19:45 UTC »

Cincinnati Zoo has done this and it powers the zoo..and makes parking much nicer and cooler