Solar carports offer an integrated solution for covered parking, solar energy production, and EV charging stations.
They generate clean energy for your business, office space, or even EV chargers. They benefit many types of businesses, including retail spaces, office buildings, and even car dealerships that can protect inventory from hail and weather.
The Benefits
of Commercial Solar Carports
Solar carports provide numerous benefits for companies:
Generates clean, renewable energy for your business or EV chargers, reducing electrical bills.
When carports are designed with solar as the roof, the entire structure is eligible for the federal solar tax credit.
Provides endless energy for EV chargers. If customers are paying for EV charging, solar can increase profitability.
Covered parking attracts customers, which can increase foot traffic and sales.
Shelters cars from weather, including snow and hail. Solar panels are very hail resistant, protecting vehicles from damage and wear.
Utilizes open real estate for solar panel placement.
Carports with EV chargers at workplaces allow employees to enjoy covered parking while charging their car during daylight hours. Colorado grant programs have identified workplace EV charging stations as a particular interest for awarding grants.
Reduces your carbon footprint and enhances your company’s reputation for being environmentally conscious.
They help reduce expenses by generating clean, lower-cost energy for your business. Businesses can even sell unused energy back to utility companies in many areas. Some states also allow businesses to sell their Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), which helps subsidize costs. When paired with EV chargers, they can power stations at a much lower cost while putting less demand on the grid. If customers are paying for EV charging, solar panels help increase profitability.
Finally, business owners can subsidize the cost of solar carports with federal and local tax credits and grants. When solar is the roof of a carport, the entire structure is eligible for the federal solar tax credit. Many states also offer grants for installing EV chargers at your office or retail location.
Solar Carports
for Car Dealerships
Resistant To
Hail Damage
Solar carports are especially attractive for car dealerships, helping protect inventory from weather, hail, and sun damage. In fact, Solar panels are very resistant to hail damage. This helps reduce business costs by decreasing insurance premiums and deductibles. Cars may even require less frequent washing when protected under carports. In addition, our electrical team can design and outfit your carports with attractive lighting and amenities to feature your cars. Consider your solar carport your outdoor, energy-saving showroom!
Contact Us to Get Started
Our team is the perfect partner to design and install your solar carport, offering a one-stop solution for solar, EV chargers, battery storage, and electrical. Contact our team today to learn more about how a solar carport can benefit your business!