Carport – the Special Kind of Open-Space Photovoltaics

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Photovoltaics are enjoying increasing popularity in both private and commercial use. Micro PV systems and solar parks are becoming more common, but there are also more users of less standard solutions. These are PV canopies, the so-called carports. What are they, what functions do they fulfill, and who can they be recommended to? We provide the answer.

What are Carports?

A carport is also known as a PV canopy. It is a relatively simple structure consisting of metal posts and a roof. The special feature of this construction is the roof made of photovoltaic modules or at least modules mounted on the roofing. Reca Solar Szczecin offers its customers both solutions. We manufacture canopies from trapezoidal sheet metal that allow easy installation of modules. Our carport photovoltaic mounting systems also include roofs made of BIPV modules. These are modules with special strength properties that are used as an integral part of buildings and other structures such as canopies. When using BIPV modules, no additional roofing is required. This solution means a lighter construction with an extremely modern character.

Carports are essentially nothing more than open-space photovoltaic systems. Like the classic ground-mounted systems in solar parks, they can be used to generate energy for various purposes. This topic will be discussed in detail later in the text.

Carports, Two in One

The construction of a solar canopy is a solution with double benefits. The installation of the photovoltaic system offers the possibility to generate green and free energy, which is undoubtedly a great advantage. However, it should not be forgotten that a canopy alone, as a covered structure, brings benefits. Carports are mostly used to protect vehicles and thus serve as a shelter. They protect the car from rain and snow, strong winds, and all other external hazards. As can be easily guessed, this means that robust photovoltaic modules are needed that are resistant to the effects of all weather conditions. The photovoltaic mounting systems should also be resistant to wind or moisture.

Therefore, Reca Solar from Szczecin offers robust constructions made of galvanized quality steel. Our carports are structures on posts driven into the ground or fixed on concrete. We adapt our solutions to individual needs and guarantee the highest stability of the canopy. At this point, it should be noted that a canopy can be used to protect a vehicle, but this is only one of the possibilities for its use. It is often used as protection for heating materials for winter, agricultural or workshop equipment, or bicycles.

For whom is a PV System on a Carport Suitable?

You may be wondering if installing a carport photovoltaic system is a good solution for you? So let us explain for whom this type of photovoltaic system represents a worthwhile investment. We recommend them to those who:

  • have an electric car – Carports are an excellent energy source for electric car chargers. They give the opportunity to save electricity as no power needs to be drawn from the grid.
  • want to use free space effectively – if you want to build a canopy in your garden, choose the carport that offers you double benefits.
  • have no possibility to install a photovoltaic system on the roof or on open space – perhaps you dream of powering your household with photovoltaics, but the structure of the roof makes it impossible to mount PV modules and the garden area should be used in other ways? The carport photovoltaic system can supply your house with electricity. We will take care of laying the cables from the carport to the building’s electrical system for you.

Business Solutions

  • Owners of commercial charging stations for electric vehicles,
  • Petrol stations,
  • Private parking lots,
  • Hotels.

For electric car charging stations, the situation is clear. Carports serve to generate the energy they offer. Wherever cars appear, parking spaces are also needed. More and more gas stations and hotels, as well as many private parking lots, offer their customers covered parking spaces. It’s worthwhile to use the roof area to generate electricity that can be used to power the main building or the company’s facilities. Additionally, for parking lots and hotels, it can be a profitable idea to offer charging stations for electric vehicles.

Ground-mounted Photovoltaics without Building Permit

There are many doubts about whether a building permit is needed for carports. Photovoltaic systems generally do not require approval or even notification. However, as mentioned before, carports are special ground-mounted photovoltaic systems. A carport can be erected without having to visit an authority, as long as its area does not exceed 35 m2. In practice, larger carports are rarely built in private areas. For commercial use, it is sometimes necessary to register the construction or even obtain a permit.

Carports provide a good opportunity to effectively use open spaces. It is therefore not surprising that solar carports are so frequently used by private and commercial users today. In our range, you will find high-quality carport photovoltaic mounting systems – https://reca-unterkonstruktion.de/solarparks/ They protect your cars or other property and allow you to generate free and green energy.

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