No roof required
Solar carports generate power from your car park, ideal when your roof is unsuitable, tenanted or already at capacity.
Commercial solar carports for UK businesses
Turn your car park into a power-generating asset. Solar carport structures generate clean electricity while providing covered parking, and can be integrated with EV chargers and battery storage.
Why a solar carport makes commercial sense
A solar carport turns existing parking space into a visible clean-energy asset, combining electricity generation, covered parking and EV charging in one structure.
EV integration
Pair carport-mounted panels with EV charge points beneath, vehicles charge from the solar energy generated directly above them.
Covered parking
A solar carport structure provides weather protection for staff, customer and fleet vehicles alongside power generation.
Planning permission friendly
Solar carports are often easier to gain planning approval for than ground-mounted arrays, particularly on commercial and industrial sites with existing hardstanding.
Visible sustainability statement
A solar carport is one of the most visible signs of a business's commitment to clean energy, seen by every visitor, customer and delivery driver who arrives on site.
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Indicative solar carport output by parking spaces
| Car Park Spaces | Approx System Size | Annual Generation | Est. Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 spaces | 20–30 kWp | 18,000–27,000 kWh | £4,500–£7,000 |
| 50 spaces | 50–75 kWp | 45,000–67,000 kWh | £11,000–£17,000 |
| 100 spaces | 100–150 kWp | 90,000–135,000 kWh | £22,000–£35,000 |
Based on south-facing UK location, 27p/kWh grid rate. Actual output varies by orientation, shading and location.
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Solar carports across all commercial sectors
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Why Choose Horizon?
Protect your business from volatile energy markets and unpredictable grid pricing.
Help your business meet its net-zero and sustainability targets with clean, on-site generation.
From initial survey through to aftercare, you deal with one expert team who knows your site.
Solar carport case studies
Rowton Hall Hotel & Spa
Cheshire
- System
- 160kWp Ground Mount
- Return
- £36,500 est. annual saving
System
ReturnA ground-mounted array on disused tennis courts, cutting grid exposure for a large hotel, spa and wedding venue without any visual impact on the hotel itself.
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SugaRich
Merseyside
- System
- 660kW
- Return
- £122,820 est. annual saving
A 660kW installation for an animal feed supplements producer, fully managed around live on-site processes.
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Accreditations
Horizon Commercial Solar is a trading name of Rural & Country Energy Limited.
Our engineering team are fully accredited master installers for leading manufacturers including SolarEdge, Mitsubishi Electric, SunSynk and Tesla Powerwall, and we are SafeContractor approved and Trustmark registered, so every installation meets the highest standards for design, safety and performance.
Frequently asked questions
Do solar carports need planning permission?
Solar carport structures are not attached to a building and in most cases require planning permission. We manage the full planning process including structural and design drawings required for the application.
How much does a commercial solar carport cost?
Solar carports cost more per kWp than rooftop systems due to the structural steel framework required. A 20-space carport (approximately 25kWp) typically costs £40,000–£65,000 installed. The combined benefit of power generation, EV charging and covered parking typically justifies the premium. Contact us for a site-specific quote.
Can I add EV chargers to a car park without solar?
Yes. We can install commercial EV charging without solar panels. However, integrating EV chargers with a solar carport produces the strongest financial returns by reducing the cost of charging to near zero during daylight hours.