SOLAR CARPORT SOLUTIONS

Commercial Solar Carports

Solar carports are comprised of a purpose-built steel structure that holds a canopy of panels, as well as a separate shaded or enclosed structure to house the inverters and grid protection. Not only do they create shade over the car park area they also serve to generate renewable electricity for the property.

Solar carports allow businesses to utilise existing car park areas to achieve financial and sustainability goals, whilst also providing a nice, shaded canopy for visitors to the company.

What separates a custom-built solar carport from outfitting an existing structure is the former’s efficacy and ability to withstand the optimal setup of renewable panels and equipment which provides maximal power efficiency. Typically, outfitting an existing structure (whether it be rooftops or car parks) comes with additional costs and questions on the integrity of the build to withstand the upgrade.

Commercial solar carports are practical, logical, and sustainable solutions that solve a prevailing issue of renewable integration without the need for additional space.

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What are the benefits of Solar powered Carport?

Solar carports have a multitude of benefits that serve your business, your employees/visitors, and the environment simultaneously.

Simple Flexibility

One key benefit is the flexibility offered by the canopy structures of solar carports, especially when compared to standard rooftop setups. A solar carport is not restricted to a set angle which means it can be tilted for optimal sun exposure/energy collection capacity.

As we mentioned earlier, a standard rooftop setup can come with structural issues and workarounds that can impede efficiency and potential energy creation over the long term – so it makes sense to consider the virtues of a dedicated structure’s adaptability. As each business will have its own scale and scope, we are able to adjust and provide a bespoke solution.

Peak Space Efficiency

Speaking of efficiency, we cannot discuss commercial solar carports without mentioning the spatial and energy advantages that are inherent in an installation. Utilising existing space to add a long-term asset for the business is apparent as most commercial enterprises will have car parking areas zoned off already and can only benefit from the structures.

As the structures will provide adequate shade for vehicles underneath them – the general safety for pedestrians and vehicles is increased (particularly in areas where weather can be extreme or unpredictable (snowy, wet, or extremely hot).

Fiscally & Environmentally Responsible

The obvious benefit of these structures is undoubtedly fiscally charged with the energy being produced is able to partially offset or even cover the energy requirements of the business implementing them. Some businesses have paired these structures with EV charging installations that provide even more convenience and efficiency. If there is excess power that is not used by the business, there is an opportunity to take advantage of Feed-In Tariffs and other lucrative rebates.

It should go without saying, but the obvious inclusion and investment into renewable energy can only help a business from an environmental standpoint and a reputational one. Reducing the carbon footprint is never a negative after all.

Solar Carport Market Opportunities

Kuga sees a significant market opportunity in solar carports. We are allocating resources towards a number of existing solar carport projects as well as building our capabilities for future larger and more complex projects, including structures that contain CCTV, emergency lighting, skylights and other custom features. At Kuga, we take pride in the exclusive supplier relationships we have cultivated and will continue to offer tailored renewable solutions for our clients with state-of-the-art equipment and service. EV charging integration is still relatively new for the industry, and we will also be striving toward providing seamless opportunities for commercial enterprises.