Abstract: A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.

Abstract: A cross canal support structure for photovoltaic cells is disclosed. The structure includes a major frame having disconnectable and hinged connections to anchors at its corners, on either side of the canal. The major frame carries a plurality of minor frames, which are inclinable at an angle with respect to the major frame with the use of fixed or adjustable mounting plates. The combination of the major frame's tilt and the minor frame tilt enables fabrication of support structures that hold panels at latitude inclination for various portions of a canal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automating design of photovoltaic installations for placement on a selected site receive geographical information describing the site that includes areas of the site which must be spanned by support structures carrying photovoltaic panels such as canals, trenches, roads, arenas, and other features. An initial structure design which meets supplied requirements for energy production and as well as economic constraints is produced using elements produced by varying characteristics of predefined template structures. Genetic optimization of the initial design is performed to optimize dimensions of the structural elements and structural material choices to produce a structure that optimizes a fitness metric such as the levelized cost of energy.