Is installing solar panels on the roof of your home not possible, or do you find them unsightly? Or do you own an electric or hybrid car? Then a carport with solar panels is certainly worth considering. A solar carport offers plenty of benefits, after all. Let us run through the advantages of a modern carport with solar panels for you.
With a wooden carport, you create extra functional space that significantly increases the value of your home, especially if you opt for a carport made to measure that matches the style of your property. By choosing a modern carport with integrated solar panels, your carport gains a dual function: your vehicle is protected from sun, rain, cold and wind while green energy is generated at the same time. It can also be extended with a garden shed, bicycle shed or patio cover.
What makes a Carpentier solar carport unique is that the solar panels serve as the roof. The matte black photovoltaic panels are incorporated into a pitched roof in an aesthetic way, giving your carport a sleek and elegant look. Carpentier always provides an integrated design made to measure, in harmony with your home and garden.
Being mindful of the environment is an important aspect that Carpentier holds in high regard. That is why we manufacture our products only from sustainable wood varieties and also offer wooden carports into which you can easily integrate solar panels. If you have an electric bike or car, we can also install your own charging point, so you can charge your electric car at home completely free and green. That way, you do your bit for a better environment too!
You can opt for a freestanding carport or build your carport against your home. Do bear in mind, however, that solar panels need direct sunlight to generate electricity. So avoid placing the solar panels on your carport where they will be shaded by trees or other buildings. Also keep in mind that a south-facing roof guarantees the greatest output. East- and west-facing pitched roofs also deliver a good yield. Feel free to ask us for advice.
You do not need a planning permit to install solar panels that act as roofing on a pitched roof, unless this is expressly prohibited because your home is part of a protected townscape or village view, for example. In that latter case, you will need authorisation from the Agency for Spatial Planning and Heritage. These specific rules apply to a modern Carpentier carport, where the solar panels themselves form the pitched roof. More detailed information on the permit requirements for a carport with solar panels can be found under our advice section. If in doubt, it is best to seek advice from your local council.
Some towns and municipalities offer a grant for installing solar panels. You will find an overview of all possible benefits and the specific requirements at www.energiesparen.be under 'Find your subsidy'.
Convinced of the benefits of a carport with solar panels? Be sure to take a look at our modern carports made to measure or contact us.
Convinced by the benefits of a carport with solar panels? Take a look at our modern made-to-measure carports or contact us.