CHE Pre-Fabricated Solar Garage

20’ X 20’ Solar Garage

The CHE Pre-fabricated Solar Garage is a fully-kitted, pre-designed structure that allows you to generate your own carbon-free electricity.

Alternatively, if you already have a garage structure, turn it into a powerhouse to generate clean electricity!

Generate your own carbon-fee electricity and recharge your EV with renewable energy!

Visit us at www.chepowerstructures.com for a free estimate.

Claim your $5,000 grant and apply for a zero-interest loan from the federal government.

Visit Canada Greener Homes Grant at:

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-initiative/canada-greener-homes-grant/canada-greener-homes-grant/23441

Visit Canada Greener Homes Loan at:

https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-initiative/canada-greener-homes-loan/24286

Founded in 2016, CHE is the exclusive Canadian partner of IRFTS, now part of Edilians Group, and Europe’s leading building integrated solar-PV (BIPV) provider.
Simple Solar is an experienced solar solutions company with an impressive portfolio of successfully completed projects.
With a total installed capacity of 8.16kW your CHE Solar Garage will generate ~10,000 kilowatts-hour (kWh) of clean electricity per year (South-facing orientation – Calgary, AB).

Adjustable frames that can accommodate different PV-panel sizes.

This is achieved by keeping the thermal expansion unlocked.

Walls and water channels provide perfect water drainage for highest levels of rainwater.

Unequalled interlocking and overlapping frameworks provide 100% watertightness.

Ease of maintenance

Each solar-PV module is interchangeable throughout the life of the installation without upsetting or removing the strong aluminum brackets.

Optimised ventilation

EASY ROOF EVOLUTION is fully ventilated to maximize the efficiency of the solar-PV array.

Technical Data

Non-slippery, peel & stick, self-healing underlayment Titanium PSU30, or similar
24 X 1705X1005mm IRFTS Easy Roof Evolution polypropylene frames and installation hardware (portrait configuration)
24 X 1700X992X35mm Canadian Solar HiDM CS1H-340W solar modules, or similar
CHE perimeter coated-steel flashing min. gauge 28 (0.014’ = 0.36mm)

1 X 100A distribution panel interconnected to home main panel (trench and conduit by others)
2 X LED light fixtures
1 X light switch
3 X power receptacles
All required conduit, wiring and circuit breakers.

Snow and Wind Load Compliance

In Canada, the CHE BIPV system is mechanically attached to the roofing deck by six (6) brackets per frame/solar-PV module and uses locking bars parallel to the slope of the roof and snow deflectors installed perpendicular to the slope of the roof.

When fully locked in place with solar-PV modules, the IRFTS Easy Roof Evolution system can withstand a snow load of between 3.0 and 7.5kPa (from most unfavourable to most favourable bracket location).

Example based on NBC 2015 for Vancouver, BC:

For the ultimate snow load of 2.7kPa and using the average system capacity of 5.25kPa yields 5.25kPa>2.7kPa and a resulting in an average safety factor of 1.94.

When fully locked in place with solar-PV modules, the IRFTS Roof Evolution system can withstand a wind load [downward (+) / uplift (-)] of between 3.8 and 9.75kPa (from most unfavourable to most favourable bracket location).

Example based on NBC 2015 for Vancouver, BC:

For the ultimate wind load of 1.0kPa and using the average system capacity of 6.8kPa yields 6.78Pa>1.0kPa and the resulting in an average safety factor of 6.8.

Extensive testing has been undertaken by IRFTS to confirm the strength of the support bracket connection to the underlying roof deck. The table below shows the ultimate downward (snow/wind) and upward (wind) resistance of individual bracket connections to the roof deck.

Roof Deck		Ultimate Downward Force on the Most Susceptible Bracket Before Failure (kPa)	Ultimate Upward Force on the Most Susceptible Bracket Before Failure (kPa)
OSB	9mm	3.00	3.86
	12mm	3.17	6.29
	15mm	3.32	6.80
Plywood	9mm	3.74	5.89
	12mm	5.80	7.63
	15mm	7.57	9.75

Modern PV modules are made with strong anodized aluminum alloys and impact-resistant 3mm clear glass and are designed for 5.0kPa snow loads and a 2.5kPa wind loads.

PV modules sold in North America are tested against hail in accordance with UL 1703 and UL 61703 standards. Lab technicians drop a two-inch (50mm) solid steel sphere from a height of 51 inches (1295mm) onto the surface of the PV module, the energy equivalent of a hail stone measured at one inch and three-eighths in diameter (35mm) falling at terminal velocity through the sky.

Warranties

Structure, finishes and electrical installation: one year
Roofing warranty: standard 5 years
Titanium PSU 30 roofing underlayment: Lifetime limited warranty
IRFTS Easy Roof Evolution PV support frames: 10 years
PV modules (materials and workmanship): 10 years
PV modules (linear performance warranty): 25 years
Inverter/EV charger: 12 years (extendable to 25 years)
Power optimizers: 25 years

Product Certifications

Product	Bran/Model	Certifications
Roof Underlayment	Titanium PSU30	ASTM D1970, ICC ES, ASTM E108, CAN/CSA A220.1
PV Support Frames	IRFTS Easy Roof Evolution	TÜV Rheinland, MCS012, Avis Technique N^o 21/14-48 V4, BRE and Green Book Line
PV Modules	Canadian Solar HiDM CSIH-340W	IEC61215/IEC 61730, UL1703/IEC 61215, UL 1703: CSA/IEC 61701/IEC 62716
Single Phase EV Charger Inverter	Solar Edge SE7600H-US	UL 1741, UL 1699B, CSA C22.2, UL 1741 AS, IEEE1547 Rule 21, Rule 14, FCC Part 15 Class B UL 2594, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2, NEC Art 625, SAE J1772-2009
Power Optimizers	Solar Edge P505W	FCC Part 15 Class B, IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-3, IEC 62109-1, UL 1741

CHE BIPV System - CSA/UL Compliance Tests by Intertek Labs

Test	Standard	Result
Bonding Path Resistance Test	UL 2703 Ed. 1	Pass
Humidity Freeze Test	UL 2703 Ed. 1	Pass
Bonding Conductor Test	UL 2703 Ed. 1	Pass
Mechanical Load Test	CSA LTR AE-001:2012	Pass
Fire Test	UL 2703 Ed. 1	Pass