Proudly Local Solar Canopies: American Extrusion and Fabrication
There are dozens of solar canopy suppliers in the US, all offering an array of different canopy styles, designs, and materials. While many of these canopies provide notable quality, some are manufactured outside of the United States using materials from a wide range of sources and locations.
The variability of these sources can pose challenges in maintaining consistently high quality and performance. This is why, at Brooklyn Solar Canopy Co., we support all-American aluminum extrusion and fabrication processes.
All our solar canopies at BSCC, and the materials from which they are fabricated, are made right here in the United States.
Our process begins with raw, recycled aluminum. This durable material is extruded in the Northeast then fabricated at our Providence, Rhode Island facility.
By sourcing locally extruded aluminum and fabricating our solar carports in the US, we can ensure that we contribute to boosting USA-based manufacturing. The same process also takes advantage of skilled American professionals and labor, aiding in supporting our local economy and its skilled workers.
The Benefits of Choosing Locally Fabricated Solar Canopies
There are many advantages to choosing solar canopies fabricated and produced in the United States. From shorter fabrication and delivery lead times to tax credits for solar canopies, here are the benefits you can expect when investing in a Brooklyn solar canopy.
Shorter Lead Times
Solar carport companies that source their materials overseas often face significant lead times during fabrication. This is because the materials they use need to be shipped across borders. They may also need to be inspected by border control personnel, a process that can take many weeks or months to conclude.
Shipping materials across borders may incur additional shipping duties and taxes. This can increase the price of solar canopy fabrication, which may be passed on to clients. BSCCs’ canopies are made from locally extruded aluminum so they do not carry the same lengthy shipping and logistics requirements or the extra associated costs.
The immediate availability of US-produced aluminum allows us to fabricate custom solar carport designs in just a few weeks. This means shorter lead times for solar projects of all scopes and sizes and lower expenses, too. It also enables residential and commercial solar carport clients to get their premises electrified as soon as possible, allowing them to take full advantage of potential energy bill savings with solar canopy solutions.
Domestic Supply Chains
As we mentioned above, domestic aluminum supply chains carry minimal shipping and logistics needs compared to cross-border transportation. Our local supply chains offer other prospective benefits besides related cost savings.
Firstly, extruding and fabricating our canopies on home soil reduces the carbon footprint associated with material sourcing and solar carport production. Brooklyn Solar Canopy Co.’s materials and canopies only travel within the United States, which means that they produce notably fewer emissions than canopies manufactured from foreign materials or shipped across borders.
Secondly, our domestic supply chain keeps our aluminum suppliers close to our fabrication facilities. This further reduces the need for logistics and third parties, which reduces the cost and production lead times of our canopies. It also limits the risk of errors during fabrication, so we can ensure that you receive precisely what you ordered in line with your exact specifications.
Thirdly, the immediate proximity of our suppliers and fabrication facilities allows us to maintain strict quality control standards. These standards apply to both the materials and the solar structure of our canopies.
Foreign materials and structures are not always produced according to strict standards, which can impact their durability and resilience if they’re not adequately assessed for quality. Locally produced and fabricated structures, on the other hand, are simpler to evaluate. This allows us to uphold the most stringent and consistent standards possible.
This exceptional quality also enables us to provide a 30-year equipment warranty on our solar carports. Should your canopy require repairs or reconditioning during the coverage period, our locally based facility can perform the necessary repairs quickly, allowing you to gain the most value possible from your solar investment.
Providing Employment for Skilled Laborers
According to data from Actalent, key industries in the US labor market, such as manufacturing and construction, experienced an employment growth rate of under 2% in the 12-month period up to March 2025. This signals slow expansion and a stagnating job market for some of our country’s most essential workers.
Our American extrusion and fabrication processes provide valuable employment opportunities for skilled workers in this sector, helping to promote employment growth and economic prosperity.
By manufacturing our solar canopy designs in the United States, we can support the economic security and development of experienced American professionals. Purchasing a canopy from Brooklyn Solar Canopy Co. assists in keeping these skilled workers employed and promotes the strength and resilience of our national economy.
Supporting the Circular Economy
BSCC’s solar canopies are fabricated from recycled aluminum as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Aluminum is one of the most recyclable materials available, with roughly 75% of all aluminum ever produced still in circulation. Recycling is also an essential aspect of the US aluminum industry.
Producing recycled aluminum takes just 5% of the energy and resources required to produce virgin aluminum from bauxite. This equates to a 95% reduction in energy consumption compared to the manufacture of canopies from virgin metals. Aluminum is also infinitely recyclable, displaying no notable loss of strength, quality, or durability during this process. This ensures our recycled aluminum solar carport structures perform optimally throughout their lifespans, withstanding even heavy wind and snow loads and seismic activity.
Our use of recycled material significantly reduces our carbon emissions and allows us to provide clients and installers with high quality, cost-effective solar carport solutions that meet every need.
Tax Credits for Commercial Clients
In 2022, the United States implemented its Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This legislation offers a 10% tax credit adder to commercial businesses and operations that use domestically produced materials or content in their renewable energy projects.
This solar canopy tax credit applies to projects that meet the criteria for the production tax credit (PTC) or the investment tax credit (ITC). Any projects that are constructed using a certain amount of iron, steel, aluminum, or other products produced locally can increase their tax savings.
According to the IRA, the use of US-manufactured products will also qualify projects for the adder. This is true as long as the products in question are manufactured entirely in the US and have all of their components originating from the US. Brooklyn Solar Canopy Co.’s products meet the tax credit adder criteria when used to build commercial solar power projects. Therefore, commercial entities that invest in our canopies can take advantage of the 10% tax credit to maximize their solar canopy ROI.
Supporting Local Skills and Manufacturing
Choosing American-extruded and fabricated solar canopies has myriad benefits for the local workforce, economy, and environment. Our solar canopies allow you to construct renewable projects at scale. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that you are supporting domestic skilled professionals, boosting the US economy, and reducing your carbon footprint at every level.
Contact our team of BSCC representatives today to get a quote for a solar solution that promises exceptional American quality, durability, and longevity.