Solar carports convert under-used car parks into generation plus shaded EV charging — particularly attractive for retail, leisure, healthcare and corporate sites. We design, manufacture and install solar carports across the Midlands, from 4-bay to 100-bay structures.
✓Integrated EV charging (Zappi, Pod Point, Hypervolt)
✓Steel and aluminium frame options
✓Brand-coloured cladding available
✓Planning support and structural calculations
Why solar carports
Three benefits stacked: (1) shaded customer / staff parking improves visit experience, (2) up to 200kWh/m²/year generation per bay, (3) ready-made structure for EV chargers connected to the carport solar. Typical mid-sized retail car park (50 bays) generates 75-100MWh/year and supports 20-40 EV chargers from the same supply.
Frequently asked questions about solar carport installation
Do solar carports need planning permission?▼
Usually yes — most are over 4m high and visible. We submit planning on your behalf. Typically approved within 8-12 weeks for commercial sites.
Cost per bay?▼
Rough range £6,000-£11,000 per bay installed (including foundation, frame, solar panels and electrical infrastructure). EV charger adds £1,800-£3,500.
Upgrade any package to the Fox ESS EP12 (11.52kWh) for £995.
All package prices assume every panel fits on a single roof elevation. The price covers the cost of scaffolding to one elevation. If your roof needs scaffolding on more than one elevation, or has restricted access, that additional cost is quoted separately after survey. Prices include VAT. Domestic solar and battery storage is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027. Subject to a free technical survey. We will confirm the final price in writing before any work is booked.