Solar panel truss deployable from moving carrier

A method for automatically or semi-automatically deploying a truss array on a surface, comprising the steps of:

• providing a carrier, configured to move on a surface, with a deployable truss comprising a plurality of folded truss bays disposed thereon;
• unfolding at least a first truss bay from said deployable truss and extending it over an end of the carrier;
• fixing or securing the unfolded first truss bay to the surface;
• moving the carrier on the surface in a direction away from the secured first truss, wherein folded truss bays automatically sequentially unfold and deploy from the carrier to the surface as the carrier moves over the surface.

A mobile solar array, comprising:

• at least one support cart with a truss mounting frame pivotally mounted thereto;
• at least one folding truss mounted on truss mounting frame, said at least one folding truss comprising at least two chords, said chords comprising a plurality of chordal members connected end-to-end by alternating orthogonal joints and chord center hinge-joints;
• and
• a plurality of solar panels extending between the chords;
• wherein the truss mounting frame is configured to tilt to a desired angle.