I have a 24" round as well (Northwest Indiana) and I have a 150k heater, but I still use the standard solar cover at times.
There are above ground solar cover reels (one person) that can attach to the pool rail and when you rollup the cover, you then swing the opposite rail out of the way. That could be an option for you? I also have solar cover large J brackets that attach under the pool rail to store the cover when not in use. I did think about the roll up attachment as it seems pretty easy.