A commercial solar carport is a steel canopy structure erected over an existing car park that supports a solar PV array. It transforms unused airspace into on-site renewable electricity while providing covered parking and, optionally, integrated EV charging.

Rooftop solar uses existing roof space; a solar carport creates new generation capacity over your car park without touching the building. It also delivers covered parking and EV charging — a combined infrastructure asset rather than a single generation measure.

No. Solar Carports Ireland is a specialist commercial and public-sector contractor. We do not install domestic rooftop solar or residential systems.

Generation depends on the number and layout of parking spaces, canopy design, orientation, shading, module selection and site conditions. Our Car Park Calculator provides an early indicative estimate; a site assessment and project-specific energy model are required for an accurate forecast.

Yes. EV charging can be integrated directly beneath the canopy and coordinated with on-site solar generation, building demand and available grid capacity. Smart load management can help optimise how charging demand is managed across the site.

Yes. Solar carports can be installed independently or in tandem with rooftop solar PV systems. They are especially beneficial for companies with limited roof space or obstructions such as vents and skylights, and provide extra generation capacity for businesses whose rooftop space is already fully utilised.

Yes. Grid-connection requirements are considered as part of the electrical design and project-development process. The applicable Irish distribution-system requirements and protection arrangements are assessed for each project.

Programme depends on project scale, design development, planning requirements, procurement and grid-connection requirements. We establish a project-specific programme during feasibility and design rather than applying a single standard timeline.

Yes. Operations and maintenance is a core capability of our team. Every system includes live performance monitoring, and we offer proactive maintenance, advanced diagnostics and tailored asset-care plans for the lifetime of the installation.

We are based in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 and deliver commercial solar carport projects across Ireland. Our team's project experience also extends beyond Ireland, including projects in the UK.

Request a site assessment. We can review the car park layout, site constraints, energy objectives and EV-charging requirements before developing an appropriate feasibility approach.