Benefits of solar car parking shades
There is no question whether solar will be the prime energy source of the future. Ever plummeting prices and ease of installation have made solar the dear child for clean energy lovers. New large scale solar farms are popping up at a pace unparalleled by any other. Abu Dhabi in the UAE is set to build the world’s largest solar pv plant at Al Dhafra. The plant, located around 35 kms from the city will have a capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW). That’s enough power to run 5 million LEDs!
Clean Government
The United Arab Emirates, as blessed as it is in terms of fossil fuel resources is also rich in terms of potential solar energy availability. The nation receives ample amounts of sunlight for a better part of the year with little uncertainty. As per UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050, the contribution of clean energy to the total energy mix is to be increased to 50% by the end of mid-century. With global consensus growing on the need to fight climate change and with the government’s support, now is indeed the right time to invest in a solar solution for you.
Types of solar solutions
Although, large fields of silicon panels making up huge solar farms may seem like the most cost-effective means of harnessing sun’s energy, it is not the smartest for the grid. The electrical grid requires decentralized power stations made up of several small-scale power plants sitting atop residential and commercial roofs and structures.
Solar carports-Turning a dead structure into a live investment
While the crowd favourite so far has been rooftop solar, solar carports are all the rage now. Solar carports or solar car parking shades are simply car parking garages that use Solar PV panels as canopies for shade. Solar car parking spots make use of an otherwise dead structure and give it life. Converting an area that receives ample sunlight into a power producing machine while providing shade to protect your cars at the same time is the optimal solution.
How much power can a solar carport produce?
Actual energy generated for each solar carport will vary on account of several reasons such as, panel material, type, location, shading, etc. However, even by conservative estimates, a regular carport for a residential home capable of providing shade for 4 cars can generate upwards of 10 kW-enough to take care of most of the energy needs of a typical villa. Over one year, this typical plant can produce up to 2 Megawatt hours of electricity!
Are solar shades expensive?
The simple answer is NO. Depending on the type of panels installed, solar shade structures may warrant a slight premium over regular shade structures. However, it must be noted that with the savings in energy produced by the solar parking structure, the installation will pretty much pay for itself in no time.
Are solar shades ugly?
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. This statement has been used ad nauseum to support conventionally “less pleasing” sights. That is not the case with solar shades. Solar shades come in a variety of novel designs and shapes, incorporating power producing silicon panels into modern and elegant steel structures. A client looking to give their property a regal and modern look can opt for solar carports with intricate structural designs.
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How does it help the environment?
A simple residential solar carport installation can result in reduction of up to 160 tons of CO2. For comparison, that’s that amount of emissions produced by 50 cars in a year. A solar carport structure can help decrease your carbon footprint by a big margin.
Can a solar carport charge my EV?
Stout Sustainable Solar Shades come with optional integrated EV chargers. Our Solar shades can provide shade for your EVs while charging them at the same time. Forget paying for petrol. Forget paying for energy! Drive around all you want in your pollution free ev with clean energy created in your own premises.
How to get solar car parking shades installed?
Send us an inquiry and our technicians will visit your premises to size a suitable option according to your needs. After receiving your order, our technical team will erect the steel structures along with foundation and other civil works. On completion of structure, our electrical team will connect the solar systems to your property. Once a solar carport has been installed, it requires little to no maintenance. Just include it in your routine cleaning cycle and the structure will produce clean energy all year round.
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