Question 1

How big is a Solar Station?

Accepted Answer

The Skyhook D4 is 9ft tall, with a 14ft x 7ft canopy and 6ft x 3 ft footprint.  Weight is 3500 lbs.

The Skyhook D6 is 9ft tall, with a 21ft x 7ft canopy and 6.5ft x 3 ft footprint.  Weight is 5500 lbs.

The Skyhook K2 is 9ft tall, with a 7ft x 7ft canopy and 3' x 4' footprint.  Weight is 1,200 lbs.

How the D4 fits into a typical parking lot, side-by-side.
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Question 2

How many e-bikes can a Solar Station power?

Accepted Answer

In our experience, a bike share system will need one D4 for every 20 - 30 bikes.  We do in-house modeling with advanced software and proprietary tools to make sure your fleet keeps running without a hitch.

A detailed analysis includes:

- Weather
- Latitude
- Operation seasons
- Equipment
- Pedal vs ebike mix
- Siting
- Ridership
- System size

Question 3

Will this fit on a sidewalk or in a parking lot? Where can it be located?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Skyhook is designed for city streets!  The butterfly shaped bifacial solar canopy allows for maximum power in any orientation.

Rest assured with a small 6' x 3' footprint, the Skyhook fits in the pedestrian right of way next to a typical bikeshare dock.

All models fit in parking lots (between spaces) without any loss of parking space.

The base is made specifically to be delivered by drop-deck flat-bed trailer and deployed using a pallet jack or forklift.

Question 4

How do I connect the Solar Station to my bike share equipment? Do I need an electrician?

Accepted Answer

The Skyhook provides AC power (like a typical wall-outlet) via a conduit that runs underneath the unit. We connect this to the e-bike kiosk or battery charging system. We have a lot of experience getting systems up and running and we can adapt to the needs of your equipment.

We offer a full service ship, deploy, and installation package. Our technician will handle everything from start to finish and work with your operations team to ensure a seamless integration. Please let us know if you would be interested in this option when purchasing a Solar Station.

Question 5

How do I get a Solar Station delivered and installed?

Accepted Answer

We offer a full service ship, deploy, and installation package. Our technician will handle everything from start to finish and work with your operations team to ensure a seamless integration. Please let us know if you would be interested in this option when purchasing a Solar Station.

Question 6

How much does a Skyhook Solar Station cost?

Accepted Answer

In general, less than a grid connection and without the delay! If you'd like to learn more, please contact us for a quote!

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