Solar carports and canopiesthat put parking to work
Solar carports turn your car park into a power source, with panels overhead and shelter below. A strong option when roof space is limited or unsuitable.
MCS certified installerYour car park is open, unshaded and already there. A solar canopy turns it into generating space, shelters vehicles and gives EV chargers a natural home, all without touching your roof.
No roof work needed
Generate power above parked cars when your roof is fragile, shaded, small or near the end of its life.
Built for EV charging
Cabling runs through the canopy, so vehicles charge beneath the panels that power them.
Shelter and safety
Keeps people and cars out of rain and sun. Integrated lighting can help after dark.
How a solar carport comes together
A carport is a structure first and a solar system second. These five parts take your site from bare tarmac to a working canopy.
Site and groundworks
We survey your parking layout, traffic routes and ground conditions. Foundations are designed for what lies beneath the surface, and buried services are traced before anyone digs.
- Bay layout and traffic routes mapped
- Ground conditions assessed for foundations
- Buried services traced before digging
Solar carport options for your site
Choose the layout that fits your parking. Start simple and leave the canopy ready for chargers or a battery later, or build the full hub now.
Option 1 of 3Single-row solar carports
Columns sit at one end of the bays, with the canopy reaching over a single row of cars. It suits car park edges, narrow strips and bays along boundaries or buildings, and keeps driving lanes clear.
- Best for
- Perimeter and boundary bays
- Layout
- One row, columns at bay end
- Planning
- Checked early, often needed
Is a solar carport right for your site?
Solar carports suit sites with open parking and steady daytime demand. Here is what makes a strong fit, and what we check for you.
Check my siteSend us your address, a site plan or aerial view and a recent bill. We’ll tell you if a carport is worth a closer look.
Strong fit ifGood sign
- You have a car park with open, unshaded bays
- Your roof is fragile, shaded, small or near end of life
- Staff, fleet or visitors are moving to electric vehicles
- You use most of your power during the day
- You want shelter and better lighting for parking
We’ll check for youIncluded
- Ground conditions and buried services
- Parking layout, clear heights and traffic routes
- Planning for the new canopy structure
- Supply capacity and DNO (G98/G99) application
CASE STUDIES
Care homes and commercial sites across the South East, now generating their own clean power. Savings shown are 25-year projections.
01
Lulworth Care Home
Maidstone / Kent
25-YEAR SAVINGS
+£268,887
SYSTEM
38.72 kWp
02
Hengistfield
Sittingbourne / Kent
25-YEAR SAVINGS
+£642,030
SYSTEM
78 kWp
03
Sonya Lodge
Willingham / Kent
25-YEAR SAVINGS
+£314,224
SYSTEM
41.36 kWp
04
St Winifreds
Deal / Kent
25-YEAR SAVINGS
+£296,243
SYSTEM
53.68 kWp
05
Meyer House
Erith / Kent
25-YEAR SAVINGS
+£479,261
SYSTEM
64.24 kWp
06
Princess Christian
Woking / Surrey
25-YEAR SAVINGS
+£742,824
SYSTEM
64.24 kWp
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Lower costs
Cut energy bills and protect against rising prices.
Energy security
Generate your own power and reduce reliance on the grid.
Measurable impact
Track performance, savings and carbon reduction.
One accountable partner
From first survey to live system, we’re with you all the way.
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Solar carport questions answered
Straight answers to the questions we’re asked most. Pick a question to read the answer.
Solar carports are new structures, so they often need planning permission, unlike most rooftop systems. Requirements vary by council, site and size. We check this at the start and handle the application where needed.
A solar carport usually costs more per kWp than a rooftop system, because it includes a steel structure and foundations. The price depends on the number of bays, span, ground conditions and any EV or battery additions. You can buy outright or finance it, with repayments that can be covered by your savings.
Yes. Canopies are a natural home for EV chargers, because cabling can run through the structure. We can design chargers in from day one or leave the canopy ready for them later.
Often, yes. If your roof is fragile, shaded, too small or nearing the end of its life, a carport gives you generating space without any roof work. We can also compare it with a ground mounted array.
We phase the work so parts of the car park stay open, and agree access and safety zones with you in advance. Groundworks and steel erection are planned around your busiest times. We keep you updated at every stage.
Panels are usually warranted for around 25 years and keep producing beyond that. The steel structure is designed for long life, with corrosion protection to suit the setting. Our maintenance service keeps both panels and canopy in good shape.
Surplus electricity can earn income through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Capital allowances may apply when you buy the system, so check your position with your accountant. We’ll model the numbers for your site.
Any business with a sizeable car park can benefit, including offices, business parks, retail sites, hotels, schools and care homes. They work especially well where staff or fleet vehicles are moving to electric.
Do solar carports need planning permission?
Solar carports are new structures, so they often need planning permission, unlike most rooftop systems. Requirements vary by council, site and size. We check this at the start and handle the application where needed.
How much does a solar carport cost?
A solar carport usually costs more per kWp than a rooftop system, because it includes a steel structure and foundations. The price depends on the number of bays, span, ground conditions and any EV or battery additions. You can buy outright or finance it, with repayments that can be covered by your savings.
Can commercial solar canopies include EV charging?
Yes. Canopies are a natural home for EV chargers, because cabling can run through the structure. We can design chargers in from day one or leave the canopy ready for them later.
Is a solar carport a good option if my roof is unsuitable?
Often, yes. If your roof is fragile, shaded, too small or nearing the end of its life, a carport gives you generating space without any roof work. We can also compare it with a ground mounted array.
Will installing solar carports disrupt my car park?
We phase the work so parts of the car park stay open, and agree access and safety zones with you in advance. Groundworks and steel erection are planned around your busiest times. We keep you updated at every stage.
How long do commercial solar canopies last?
Panels are usually warranted for around 25 years and keep producing beyond that. The steel structure is designed for long life, with corrosion protection to suit the setting. Our maintenance service keeps both panels and canopy in good shape.
Are there incentives for solar carports?
Surplus electricity can earn income through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Capital allowances may apply when you buy the system, so check your position with your accountant. We’ll model the numbers for your site.
Which businesses suit solar carports?
Any business with a sizeable car park can benefit, including offices, business parks, retail sites, hotels, schools and care homes. They work especially well where staff or fleet vehicles are moving to electric.
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