the chimney problem

[mcslxs]

Hello I have a beautiful flat roof with no shade from trees or buildings. Sun is always shining, constant breeze would keep the CT low....but there are 6 4feet tall, fat chimneys...equally scattered around the roof...their shadows are huge. Mounting the panels on a high rack would cause problems with the gusty winds.
I guess the reason the chimneys are so tall is precisely because of the wind (we live on top of a San Francisco hill).
Would anyone recommend a solution? I'm really tempted to cut those chimneys and replace them with flexible ones, but I'm not sure it will work (and how much it will cost). I want my solar!
Thanks!

[BayGirl]

hello from inner richmond

do you think it would be possible to draw up a little sketch on ms paint, or something similar? It would be much easier to picture how the chimneys are lined up and how they are facing. if not, no biggie, i'm sure someone will chime in with some ideas