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English translation: roofing/canopy framework


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French term or phrase:supports d'ombrière
English translation:roofing/canopy framework
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12:03 Nov 30, 2011
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Tech/Engineering - Architecture
French term or phrase: supports d'ombrière
This is about a photovoltaic panel roof being installed on top of a car park:


(Company) vient de mettre en place tous les supports d'ombrière en seulement 4 mois de travaux. Les panneaux photovoltaïques posés sur les supports s'étendront sur plus de 80.000 m2

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Ysabel812
roofing/canopy framework
Explanation:
This refers to the supporting framework onto which solar panels are placed to provide a covered, shaded area on a parking lot.

This site provides a good illustration:
http://www.sunvie.eu/ombriere-photovoltaique.html

And a ref in English:
http://greenupgrader.com/6769/envision-solar-covered-parking...
The Solar Grove is a highly customizable and efficient system of photovoltaic solar canopies.

http://www.inmansolar.com/projects/38-619edgewoodave.html
The Solar Canopy is a framework of structural aluminum that is covered with solar modules that is integrated into the building structure. In addition to producing clean renewable energy, the system provides shade and rain protection.
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roofing/canopy framework


Explanation:
This refers to the supporting framework onto which solar panels are placed to provide a covered, shaded area on a parking lot.

This site provides a good illustration:
http://www.sunvie.eu/ombriere-photovoltaique.html

And a ref in English:
http://greenupgrader.com/6769/envision-solar-covered-parking...
The Solar Grove is a highly customizable and efficient system of photovoltaic solar canopies.

http://www.inmansolar.com/projects/38-619edgewoodave.html
The Solar Canopy is a framework of structural aluminum that is covered with solar modules that is integrated into the building structure. In addition to producing clean renewable energy, the system provides shade and rain protection.


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solar canopy structures


Explanation:
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sheds, groves and trees!

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http://news.rutgers.edu/medrel/news-releases/2011/04/rutgers...

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Dec 12, 2011 - Changes made by Jeux de Mots:
Edited KOG entryJeux de Mots's old entry - "supports d'ombrière" => "roofing/canopy framework"
Dec 12, 2011 - Changes made by Jeux de Mots:
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