Bluetop Solar Parking /
Powerful Parking Package
Photovoltaic canopies (PV-solar carports) make it possible to utilise commercial and industrial parking facilities to generate sustainable electricity at an attractive rate. And the carports bring several extra benefits.
Harvest Sunlight
The utilisation of solar modules means that energy is produced locally, where it’s needed. Local generation means less reliance on the national grid and avoids the need for expensive grid reinforcement to meet demand.
Even better, solar production from a renewable source helps businesses meet their carbon reduction targets. The solar generation does not have to stop after sunset. Battery storage (BESS) can be added to help meet peak demand and balance supply when generation is low.
Shelter and Shade
Covered parking protects users and cars from excessive heating in direct sun, impact from hail, cover from rain or snow.
Installing solar canopies at parking lots improves the experience for those who use the car park, such as employees or customers.
Solar Parking Investment
Capex investment can be recouped through energy saving, additional income from integrated EV Charging services and with larger generation projects, grid balancing revenue from storage solutions.
Zero Capex options: The most usual ways to finance investments in renewable energy is through a PPA agreement (Power Purchase Agreement). Such an agreement between an investor and a consumer fixes the electricity rate for a certain number of years.
Benefits of Solar Parking
Which of these boxes would you tick off in your or your customers situation?
More Sustainable Energy:
- Reduce carbon footprint and usage of fossil sources – meet your ESG targets.
- Comply with coming national legislation about electric mobility.
- Utilise your existing car park and create your own local energy production – limit grid usage and dependence.
- Combine with EV Chargers, become ready for EV´s.
Care of Customers and Employees:
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- Enhance experience for customers or employees.
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- Protect users and cars from the elements.
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- Get shade and reduce need for air conditioning.
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- Create a visible message and attention – enhance aesthetic appeal.
Better Economy:
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Get certainty for your electricity costs.
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Get income or marketing value through logos or messages at the carport structures.
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Cut costs of electricity.
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Increase your revenue by increased parking fees for covered parking (for paid parking).
Work With The Nerds – Avoid Pitfalls
The Bluetop team are experts in solar parking systems and can advise you on all aspects of your project implementation. Contacting us means that you can take advantage of experience from many varied solar carport projects.