Single access
Parking served from one side.
Standard inclination7°
Lumax Energy · Solar Carports
Ergo+ Full-Steel Cantilever Solar Carport
Ergo+ is the full-steel cantilever Carport Lumax normally recommends for new projects where vehicle movement, structural efficiency and a clean parking environment are important.
Lumax Energy · Solar Carports
Ergo+
Its truss-based column and rafter arrangement reduces support interference within the parking area compared with a four-post structure. This makes Ergo+ a strong starting point for commercial parking, retail facilities, fleet environments and other sites where access and manoeuvring must remain practical.
- 7°Standard inclination across confirmed configurations
- ≈7.5 mTarget span, subject to project engineering
- Up to C4Corrosion application, subject to specification
- 36 / 44 m/sStandard SANS wind regions
Why Ergo+
Why Choose Ergo+
Full-steel cantilever route Lumax normally recommends for new projects.
Reduced column interference compared with four-post Carports.
Truss-based column and rafter arrangement.
Single-access, reverse-tilt, double-access and East-West configurations.
Standard 7 degree inclination across the confirmed configurations.
Target span of approximately 7.5 m, subject to project engineering.
Site fit
Configuration and Site Fit
Ergo+ can be configured for single-access, reverse-tilt single-access, double-access and East-West parking. Its standard inclination is 7 degrees, including the East-West arrangement. Final module layout, support positions and structural dimensions are confirmed for the selected module and parking plan.
The platform is positioned for corrosion applications up to C4. Wind design is selected for the applicable project conditions, including standard SANS wind regions of 36 m/s and 44 m/s. Target span, height and configuration remain subject to the structural design.
- Standard inclination
- 7°
- Corrosion application
- Up to C4
- Standard SANS wind regions
- 36 m/s and 44 m/s
Corrosion suitability remains subject to the project environment, selected material and protection specification; the stated category is not a blanket product certification.
CP-02 · Ergo+ parking configurations
Ergo+ Configurations
How parking is served and which way the module plane faces. Support structure is product-specific and not drawn.
Ergo+ supports single-access, reverse-tilt single-access, double-access and East-West configurations, each at a standard inclination of 7 degrees. Module orientation is confirmed during project assessment.
Reverse tilt
Module plane faces the alternative direction.
Standard inclination7°
Double access
Parking covered on both sides.
Standard inclination7°
East-West
Modules face east and west.
Standard inclination7°
Final module orientation, geometry and support positions remain subject to the selected module, parking layout and project engineering. The drawings illustrate access and module-plane relationships, not a final structural design.
What to share when discussing an Ergo+ arrangement
Share the parking layout and PV module datasheet if available. A final parking design is not required to begin.
Ergo+ or Ergo Max
Ergo+ Compared with Ergo Max
Both products are current full-steel cantilever systems with a 7 degree inclination. Ergo Max is the established design, while Ergo+ is the newer platform Lumax would normally recommend for new projects. The final decision can reflect site geometry, structural suitability, commercial factors and architectural preference.
Newer full-steel cantilever
Ergo+
- Inclination
- 7° across configurations
- Recommended for
- New projects
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Established full-steel cantilever
Ergo Max
- Inclination
- 7° across configurations
- Selected where
- Its established geometry suits the project
Engineering
Project Engineering
Final Ergo+ structure
Lumax develops the final Ergo+ structure from the parking layout, PV module, wind conditions, corrosion exposure, vehicle-clearance requirement, foundations and site assembly strategy.
Project-specific member sizing
A standard platform therefore receives project-specific member sizing, support positions, connections and drawings.
Professional engineering sign-off
Where Lumax provides professional engineering sign-off, the structure and foundations are designed specifically for the site.
Installation supervision and support can be included according to the agreed scope.
CP-05 · Foundations
Foundations and Civil Scope
Flush, pillar or plinth, and strip foundations are examples rather than universal details.
Flush
Footing below the surface; base at paving level.
Pillar or plinth
A raised concrete pillar at the column base.
Strip
A continuous footing along the column line.
Working in an existing paved parking area
Where the Carport is installed in an existing paved parking area, the surface will normally need to be opened for the foundations and reinstated afterwards. Responsibility for civil works and reinstatement is confirmed in the project agreement.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ergo+ Lumax's current recommended steel cantilever?
Yes. Ergo+ is normally recommended for new full-steel cantilever projects, subject to the site and engineering requirements.
Which configurations does Ergo+ support?
Ergo+ supports single access, reverse tilt, double access and East-West, with a standard 7 degree inclination.
What corrosion exposure is Ergo+ positioned for?
Ergo+ is positioned for applications up to C4, subject to the final project material and protection specification.
Is the 7.5 m span a guaranteed maximum?
No. Approximately 7.5 m is the target span. Final span depends on loading, geometry, module and project engineering.
How does Ergo+ differ from Ergo Max?
Both are current full-steel cantilever Carports with a 7 degree inclination. Ergo+ is the newer platform Lumax normally recommends for new projects and also offers East-West; Ergo Max offers single access, reverse tilt and double access.
Is Ergo+ available in aluminium?
No. Ergo+ is a full-steel cantilever. Where an aluminium cantilever is required, aluminium H-Max and Alu-Max I-Beam can be compared.
What wind regions is Ergo+ designed for?
Wind design is selected for the applicable project conditions, including standard SANS wind regions of 36 m/s and 44 m/s.
Explore the range
Related Lumax Carport Routes
Solar Carport Structures
Four-post, cantilever and custom structures selected around parking requirements.
H-Max
Steel or aluminium cantilever, including the confirmed aluminium C5 route.
Aluminium C5 suitability is subject to project environmental, material and engineering review.
Ergo Max
Established full-steel cantilever; compare with the newer Ergo+ platform.
Discuss Your Ergo+ Project
A final parking design is not required to begin. Share the project information available.