Solar carports are a great alternative for homeowners who can’t install a solar power system on their rooftop. However, a residential solar carport is more than just a car shelter with a PV system. Solar carports are highly versatile and provide many opportunites to reduce carbon footprint as well as energy costs.

What Is a Solar Carport?

A solar carport is a freestanding multi-purpose structure that combines several aspects of renewable energy. It’s primary function is to serve as a sheltered car parking lot while generating solar power on the roof. Solar carports use the same technology as a conventional ground-mounted or rooftop solar power installation to produce energy.

Electricity generated by the solar panel carport roof can be used in many ways. It can either be consumed directly by the household, exported to the grid, or stored in batteries for later use. In general, solar carports generate the same amount of electricity as conventional rooftop solar power systems.

Our residential solar carport adds value to any home through innovative technology and high quality engineering. It can be combined with a battery storage solution.

A smart energy management system controls and optimizes internal consumption to minimize energy costs.

In addition, our carport can also be fitted with a home EV charging system. Available are all models from AC home chargers line as well as the Polaris DC home charger.

Residential Solar Carport Cost

Generally, residential solar carports are much cheaper than their commercial counterpart. This is because they tend to be smaller and therefore require less effort to build. However, when compared to a conventional solar power system, they are slightly more expensive on average. Generally, the cost of solar carports is determined by several factors.

Solar Carport Cost Components

• Type of solar panel
  
• Number of carport modules
• Output capacity
  
• Battery (optional)
  
• EV charging unit (optional)
  
• Installation cost