Solspan® solar carports
We design our Solspan® solar carports to optimise outdoor space, meet Net Zero targets and generate clean energy. Our solar powered carports provide staff, patients, and customers with a safe, covered, attractive outdoor space to park their vehicles.
Managing the whole project from initial design to final installation and commissioning, we look after every aspect, giving you complete peace of mind.
Our Range Of Solar Carports
With options for EV charging, battery storage or grid connection, we can create a solar carport that meets your organisation’s needs and requirements.
All solar powered carport designs can be single or double-sided, depending on your requirements. Solar carport design options include a choice of roof types, lighting and EV charging infrastructure.
We offer two ranges, depending on the scale of your project;
Large commercial solar carports
A range of heavy-duty commercial solar carports, suitable for car parks in excess of 20 spaces, and typically over 100 spaces. Steel cantilever designs, manufactured in Europe by Bluetop Solar Parking.
GradasolTM
Our most popular design, the GradasolTM solar carport comes either as a single-span or gull-wing style design. Concealed cables and drainage create an elegant silhouette.
Gradasol MaxTM
An elegant gull-wing style carport designed for large spans and large carparks. All cables and drainage are concealed within the frame for a minimalist appearance.
StilosolTM
A cost-efficient solar carport with extra bracing, StilosolTM is designed to cover large areas cost-effectively. It is also available as a single span design.
Stilosol PlusTM
Our double post solar-powered Stilosol PlusTM carport provides a cost-efficient large-span space, and is well suited to central sections of carparks.
Smaller commercial carports
A lighter-duty aluminium carport particularly suited for smaller commercial carport projects, with a flexible design making it suitable for carparks as small as two spaces.
ValasolTM
Suitable for large or small car parks, the ValasolTM's aluminium design is available in standard or cantilever configurations, and can be surface mounted if traditional foundations are not possible.
MilasolTM
The modular design of the Milasol allows your carport to be expanded as you require. It is particularly suitable for small car parks.
Full project management
Customers can rest easy in the knowledge they’ll get the full end-to-end service, from design and structural work to final installation and commissioning, providing them with a long-lasting solution that will continue to meet their needs in the future.
We are proud to bring our attention to detail, quality and exceptional customer service to clients across to the country in the commercial, education, healthcare and public sectors. Our solar carport projects are delivered on time, completed to the highest standards and with minimal disruption.
Enquire today to enjoy all the benefits of a Solspan carport solution, providing year-round sustainable energy at scale.
Benefits of our solar carports
Cut Carbon Emissions with Renewable Energy
Make use of your solar car parks to generate emission-free electricity to reduce your corporate carbon footprint, and make big steps towards your Net Zero goals.
Electricity generated onsite helps to offset rising energy costs, protecting the bottom line and delivering ongoing cost savings each year.
European Designed and Sourced Materials
We prefer to use European suppliers for solar panels and components due to the proven high quality and robustness of their products.
There is also the advantage of lower transport emissions than importing from the Far East.
Customised To Your Needs
Choose a solar powered carport entirely customised to your needs – your roof type, incorporate lighting, EV charge points, or company colours as desired.
The solar panels work in the same way as a traditional rooftop solar installation, with a connection to your existing electricity supply, backup battery storage, or connection to the grid (dependent on DNO approval).
Solar Panels & EV Charging to Generate Additional Revenue
Installing EV Charging points underneath our Solspan® solar carports gives you the opportunity to sell the electricity to the public and generate additional revenue. Or, offer EV charging as a benefit to staff.
What our customers say
"They were polite and professional and their products are high quality – we’re very happy with the end result."
Project Manager, Skanska UK
Commercial solar carports
Manufacturing, Retail & Commercial
A solar carport will generate renewable energy onsite to help offset your electricity costs and reduce your overheads.
Or provide customers and staff with a safe and dry place to park their vehicles while they shop, work or relax.
Public Sector
Install a solar carport to maximize your outdoor space, reduce your corporate carbon footprint and effectively meet your organisation’s crucial Net Zero goals.
Distribution
Solspan® solar carports can be used to offset rising energy costs and deliver savings every year for distribution companies all over the UK. In addition, installing EV charging points along with the carport offers an additional revenue stream and may help to increase customer dwell time.
Transport & EV Charging Infrastructure
Generate significant quantities of clean energy to charge EV vehicles on-the-go at service stations and petrol stations, and boost profits.
Add a Solspan® solar carport to your car park
If you’d like to learn more about our Solspan® range, download our brochure today.
Solar Carports Cost-Benefit Example
Are you considering a solar carport but not sure what the financial and environmental benefits could be?
Solar carports offer significant carbon and cost savings, or alternatively provide energy for EV charging points.
2no. 50m length x 10m width
Parking Spaces Covered: 80
Solar Panel Area: 1000m²
- CO2 Savings: Between 192,000 and 195,000 kg per annum*
- Cost Savings in 1st Year: £38,000 - £55,000*
- EV Vehicles Charged Per Year: Approx 3,500*
*NB: Outputs dependent on location, carport design and orientation. CO2 and cost savings may vary. EV vehicle number charged dependent on battery capacity of vehicle
What do Solspan® solar carport customers receive?
A comprehensive quote
You’ll receive a quote and report demonstrating costs, expected outputs, and ROI, as well as the estimated money and carbon emissions the carport will save you.
We’ll also provide visualisations so you can see how it will look and present to colleagues and stakeholders.
Trusted expertise
Our experienced operatives and electrical contractors are highly-qualified, reliable and trusted.
They have completed hundreds of complex canopy installations across the country, and will seamlessly implement and battery storage, EV charging and grid connections ensuring your project is completed to the highest standard.
Complete project management
We want to make it easy for you. You’ll work with a single ISO9001-accredited company and point of contact throughout the entire project.
And, we will complete all necessary groundwork, including EV charging installation if necessary, resurfacing and final cleanup.
Start generating returns on your outdoor space today
Get in touch with our team and explore your options. We’ll conduct a full survey and provide a bespoke quote free of charge.
Can I charge EV's with solar panel carports?
Yes, the great thing about our solar carports is that the power generated from the panels can be used to charge EV. The charging points can be installed under the carport.
How long does a solar carport take to install?
From the initial quote to completing and commissioning the installation, the lead time for a Solspan solar carport could be anything between three and five months.
The lead in time varies depending on the size and complexity of the project (larger projects will take longer to install). There are also factors outside our control, such as waiting for planning applications and permits from the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) to be approved.
How much does it cost to install a solar carport for my business?
We can't give a definitive answer to this question, as every project is bespoke and every client has different requirements. Contact us for a cost estimate for your particular project
How will my business benefit from having a solar carport?
Our solar carports