Solar Carports For Businesses and Public Spaces
Solar carports are dual-purpose structures that provide shelter and shade whilst generating clean electricity for your business, fleet, or EV charging infrastructure.
Solar solutions for logistics and fleet operators, retail parks, public sector spaces and more.
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Why choose a solar carport?
A smart use of space for sustainable energy generation
Solar carports offer several benefits that turn car park spaces into a functional energy asset – something boardrooms up and down the country are crying out for.
Clean energy provision
A solar carport will produce clean renewable energy that a business or site can use either for EV charging or to power your buildings.
Provides shelter
The canopy on which the solar is mounted provides shelter or shade for your workforce or users of the carpark, enhancing user experiences and comfort.
EV charging infrastructure
Upscale your EV charging facilities, and power your vehicles using clean energy generated on your site.
No loss of space
Our solar car parks are designed around you. No major groundworks are required , and systems are designed to maintain the same number of car parking spaces.
Solid investment
Like rooftop solar, there are clear commercial benefits of solar carports. The energy produced by solar parking allows a business or site to reduce overall energy costs, and future-proof energy expenditure.
Who are solar carports for?
Tailored solutions for every sector
Businesses
Any business that has a car park, can utilise the space – reducing operational costs and offsetting electricity use.
Retail Parks and Leisure Venues
Large retail parks can enhance their customers’ experience and gain sustainability credentials, giving them more reason to visit.
Educational Institutions
From primary schools to multi-site universities the education sector can showcase green leadership and support their staff and students.
Public Sector and Local Authorities
A renewable infrastructure for public spaces can save money and have a positive impact on the community.
Logistics and Fleet Operators
Enable significant improvements to EV fleet charging capabilities.
EV charging and Solar Carports
Power your electric vehicles with renewable energy
In the last ten years EV car registrations in the UK have rocketed from less than 1% in 2016 to nearly 20% in 2024 – and this trend is likely to continue.
Solar carports offer businesses a valuable EV charging infrastructure which can improve site sustainability and reduce grid independence as well as improve customer and staff experiences and welfare.
Solar EV charging for Fleets
: Solar carports provide logistics and warehousing companies with a perfect solution to charge multiple vehicles at once – all powered by the sun. As the need for company vehicle fleets moving to EV increases, so will the infrastructure to charge them.
Workplace Charging Scheme
This Government scheme provides funding support for businesses installing EV charging points at their site. Currently the support is for up to 40 units.
OZEV installers
It is important to appoint approved Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) installers of EV charge points, especially if wanting to install under the current WCS grant scheme.
Solar carports – Can your business benefit?
If you have a carpark – large or small, give us a call and we can talk you through your options.
Why use Geo Green Power?
Design. Install. Maintain
Geo Green Power lead the way in commercial solar design and installation.
Commitment to quality
This is backed up by over 15 years of experience and helping businesses throughout the UK generate thousands of clean, green energy, save tonnes of CO2 and save millions on energy bills.
Transparent communication
We don’t just stop with the installation. Our commercial solar carport experts will guide you through the process every step of the way, and ensure your system is operating effectively throughout its extensive life. We also offer comprehensive service and maintenance plans.
Tailored system design
Our designers will design a system for you. Following thorough site surveys and electrical system requirements, we put together plans that suit your needs and meet your goals.
Structural and engineering planning
Our site teams are vastly experienced in planning the system installation, meaning we get it right first time.
Groundworks and civil works
All handled in-house and delivered with minimal disruption. Our systems are often designed without any major groundwork, meaning the system is installed and operating quickly.
OZEV EV charging installer
We are a registered OZEV installer, meaning you can install an EV charging system under the Workplace Charging Scheme.
Fully managed, end-to-end service
From initial enquiry through to install and beyond. We will ensure your system is planned, prepped, installed, monitored and maintained properly, including planning applications and DNO approval where necessary – you get peace of mind, and a fantastic ROI.
Focus on quality
We use tier 1 solar panels and put our site teams through rigorous training. We don’t want to meet expectations, we strive to exceed them.
Modular systems
The innovative modular system is designed to be built on any surface and allows for a quick and efficient build process with little disruption to your site.
Funding options
Several funding options are available for solar carports including asset finance and power purchase agreements. See below for more details.
Funding Solar Carports
Installing solar carports doesn’t have to involve large upfront costs. There are a range of funding options available to help businesses make the switch to clean energy, while preserving cash flow and boosting return on investment.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
A Power Purchase Agreement allows you to install a solar carport system with no upfront capital investment. A third-party investor funds the system and sells you the electricity at a lower rate than your current supplier. This is ideal for businesses wanting to cut costs and carbon without tying up capital.
Learn more about Power Purchase Agreements for solar projects →
Asset Finance
Spread the cost of your solar carport installation over time with asset finance, such as lease or hire purchase agreements. This allows you to preserve working capital while still benefiting from reduced energy costs and potential tax efficiencies.
Find out about asset finance and hire purchase for solar →
Government Grants & Incentives
Eligible businesses may be able to access regional or national grant funding, especially for projects that support sustainability or decarbonisation goals. The workplace charging scheme is in place to support businesses install up to 40 charging points.
A key element of this is helping the motorway network embrace green energy and renewable solutions. That’s why we chose Geo Green Power – a knowledgeable and trusted expert in the field – to carry out this solar installation across 15 of our sites.
Jess Lockwood
Property Director
Moto Hospitality
We thought the team at Geo Green Power were amazing. Once the installation was complete, they continued to show their fantastic customer service through their aftercare.
Rebecca Rees
Executive Assistant
Savoy Cinema Worksop
The new installation is working well. I’ve been given access to an online portal where I can track generation and we’re seeing great benefits from the system already.
Shaun Stanger
General Manager
ENERGUS
Recent solar panel installations for the hospitality sector
The sun is shining in the East
Food wholesaler, JK Foods, have improved their sustainability by adding solar panels a battery storage system to their company!
System size - battery: 87 kWh
System size - solar pv: 309 kWp
Annual output: 260,500 kWh
Moto Hospitality drives down costs
Motorway services, Moto Hospitality, is now shining with solar after we completed installs on 15 of their sites.
System size - solar pv: 1,614 kWp
Annual CO2 saving: 342 Tonnes
Equivalent cars off the road: 68
The magic of sustainability for the silver screen!
Savoy Cinema in Worksop has received a sustainable cinema experience in the form of a solar panel and battery system.
System size - battery: 144 kWh
System size - solar pv: 195 kWp
Annual output: 158,000 kWh
Sustainability is being built at The Cotswold Company
Oak furniture business, The Cotswold Company, have included solar in their Net Zero journey.
System size - solar pv: 155 kWp
Annual output: 130,840 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 32 Tonnes
Mitchells & Butlers Route to Net Zero
We’ve been down the pub supporting Mitchells & Butlers PLC on their route to Net Zero.
System size - solar pv: 1,859 kWp
Annual output: 1,580,000 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 395 Tonnes
A scoop of solar for Bluebell Dairy
Solar has become a huge asset for family-fun park, Bluebell Dairy!
System size - solar pv: 210.5 kWp
Annual output: 188,128 kWh
Annual CO2 saving: 47 Tonnes
