Sunpark Omega
The Sunpark Omega System is a self-supporting canopy system in which solar panels function as the roof.
Together with roof rails and ridge elements, the panels form a V-shaped pitched roof with a high level of watertightness and controlled drainage. This roof is supported by robust gutters, allowing free spans of up to approximately 5 metres.
By mounting the gutters on horizontal beams, material usage is optimized, enabling large column spacing while maintaining a slim and efficient structure.
Structural Standards
Within the Sunpark range, Robisol distinguishes between the Sunpark Greenhouse System and the Sunpark Omega System.
The structural design is based on European standards and Dutch regulations under the Besluit bouwwerken leefomgeving (Bbl). For greenhouses and garden centres, NEN-EN 13031 applies, while for other applications such as parking canopies, carports, warehouses and sheds, the Eurocodes (EN 1990–1999) are used as the basis for structural design. Due to higher requirements for wind loads, snow loads and safety factors, heavier profiles are applied in the Omega System compared to the Greenhouse System.
The Sunpark Omega System has been structurally verified according to the applicable Eurocodes, using the Dutch wind and snow regions as reference. The system is designed based on wind region I, consequence class CC2 and a gutter height of up to approximately 9 metres, ensuring a robust and reliable roof solution.
These design principles allow for a wide range of applications, including higher structures in wind regions II and III, configurations with reduced roof spans or bay widths, and applications with partially or fully enclosed façades.
For projects outside the Netherlands, the final structural design and application must always be verified and approved by a locally certified structural engineer in accordance with national regulations.
Solar Panels
Roof span Panel size Power
3,40m 1762x1134x30mm ± 460Wp
3,75m 1961x1134x30mm ± 510Wp
4,00m 2094x1134x30mm ± 545Wp (less common)
4,30m 2278x1134x30mm ± 600Wp
4,50m 2382x1134x30mm ± 625Wp
4,65m 2465x1134x30mm ± 650Wp
The Sunpark Omega System is designed for standard solar panels in portrait orientation. The panels are installed between gutter and ridge and are laterally connected by roof purlins. For proper drainage and condensation control, the roof pitch ranges from 20° to 23°. The roof dimensions vary depending on the panel size and are shown in the table above.
The current standard consists of solar panels with a frame thickness of 30 mm and a width of 1134 mm. With these panels, the energy yield of the Sunpark Omega System is approximately 240 Wp/m².
Project-specific adjustments are possible. For installations with a lower roof pitch, a 10° variant is available. Custom solutions can also be developed to meet specific project requirements.
Applications
The Sunpark Omega System is suitable for applications such as:
- carports
- parking canopies
- entrance canopies
- storage areas
- warehouses
- agricultural sheds
The light-transmitting properties of the solar panels provide pleasant natural daylight beneath the structure.
Due to limited thermal insulation, the system is less suitable for heated buildings, such as offices or residential applications.
