Generate clean, renewable energy to use on-site and charge electric vehicles.
Solarsense design, install and maintain solar carports for businesses in the UK. A solar carport is a steel structure that provides shelter for vehicles, whilst generating solar energy. The electricity generated can either be used on-site and (or) used to charge a fleet of electric vehicles.
Solar carports can be installed independently or in conjunction with a roof mounted solar PV system on your main premises. A solar carport is particularly useful for companies exploring solar panel options without adequate roof space or with roof spaces filled with vents or skylights. It also offers additonal space for companies that want to extend their PV system but have maximised on-roof solar panels.
A solar carport is a dual purpose, stand-alone steel structure that provides shelter for vehicles, whilst generating clean, renewable energy from the sun. This free electricity can then either be used on-site and (or) used to charge a fleet of electric vehicles.
Solar carports are designed to cover many styles of car parking spaces and can be designed to seamlessly blend in with the surrounding environment. They can be customised and equipped with gutters to harvest rain water and even have branding applied. Solar carports can increase land value and create revenue opportunities for site operators from EV charge-points, branding and advertising.
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Solarsense are certified by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) for the installation of electrical vehicle charge points for businesses. As OLEV certified installers, Solarsense customers are entitled to The Workplace Charging Scheme, covering up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge points.
We offer advice in regards to electric vehicle charging and install a wide range of smart EV charge points offering both rapid and standard charge for commercial use. Electric vehicle charge points can be installed as a stand-alone product or combined with a solar carport solution.
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is run by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). It is a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible businesses with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
The WCS is open to businesses, charities and public sector organisations that meet the applicant and site eligibility criteria. It is available in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but not in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man. The system must be installed by an OLEV-approved installer like Solarsense.
From a dual parking space to an entire commercial car park; a solar carport makes a real statement on sustainability and not only offers the opportunity to charge electric vehicles on-site but to generate an income from low grade parking spaces, aesthetically improve your carpark, visibly promote your CSR credentials and provide staff, visitors and their vehicles with a shelter from the elements.
Solar carports can be installed independently or in conjunction with a roof mounted solar PV system on your main premises. The solar carport is particularly useful for companies exploring solar options without adequate roof space or with roof spaces filled with vents or skylights.
We operate with an ‘open book’ policy and offer honest advice rather than adopting a hard sales approach. Each client is allocated a dedicated project manager who will guide you through the entire process to ensure effective communication and a seamless installation.
Our combined technical team design each solar carport from scratch, tailored to your budget and requirements. Our solar carport solutions are quick and easy to install, saving on time and cost. They can be branded, adapted, expanded and will maintain their value over time.
To get a free desktop survey, simply fill out the form on our contact page and one of our experts will get in touch to discuss your options.
Create additional space for solar PV panels and generate an ROI from otherwise unproductive space
Option to add electric vehicle charge points now or in the future
Bill staff and (or) visitors to charge their electric vehicles on-site
Visibly promote your green initiatives and improve corporate reputation
Protect staff, visitors and their vehicles from the elements whilst generating energy on-site
Transform low grade parking spaces into a vision for the future
