This document discusses the design and optimization of a steel structure for supporting solar electrical panels. It begins by introducing steel structures and their advantages. It then discusses the existing traditional design process used by manufacturers, which tends to result in overdesigned and heavy structures without using analytical methods. The goal of the project is to introduce finite element analysis to provide a more optimized design that is lighter, lower cost and meets load requirements. Various steel sections will be analyzed and compared in ANSYS to determine the most effective cross section. The analysis will look at deflection, weight and cost to identify a design that maximizes stiffness while minimizing materials usage and expenses. The expected results are an optimized structural design for supporting electrical control panels that uses less material and reduces