The UK Solar Carport Buyer's Guide 2026
Everything finance directors, sustainability leads and estate managers need to evaluate a solar carport investment — costs, grants, planning, finance, ROI maths, real case studies. Free PDF, sent within 5 minutes.
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This is the same internal reference our engineers use when scoping a project. We've turned it into a public-facing PDF so finance teams can evaluate the proposition without needing a sales call first.
Section 1 — Cost & ROI economics
- 2026 UK turnkey cost per kWp (£950-£1,300 band, why)
- Worked budget for 75/150/300/500/1,000/2,000 kWp
- Annual savings, simple payback, after-AIA payback, 25-year NPV
- Sensitivity analysis: which variables move payback most
Section 2 — Grants & funding routes
- PSDS Phase 4 — £1.4bn allocated, eligibility, application timing
- Salix Recycling Fund — interest-free public-sector loan
- OZEV Workplace Charging Scheme — £14k cap on EV chargers
- AIA, Welsh and Scottish public sector loans
- Stacking strategies: how to combine 3+ routes
Section 3 — Finance products compared
- Direct capital (AIA tax benefit)
- Asset finance (5-7 yr terms, 7-9.5% APR)
- PPA (15-25 yr, 14-18p/kWh fixed)
- Cashflow side-by-side: year 1 net position by route
Section 4 — Planning, DNO and delivery
- NPPF para 158 — why solar carports get strong approval rates
- Pre-application strategy for sensitive sites
- G99 grid connection process and typical timeline
- Construction sequence, phased delivery on live sites
Section 5 — Case studies
- National supermarket — 525 kWp Greater London
- NHS Foundation Trust — 315 kWp South West
- Russell Group university — 412 kWp Midlands
- Logistics depot — 1,600 kWp Midlands
- District council — 460 kWp South East
- Cornwall County Council — 385 kWp South West
- Boutique hotel group — 120 kWp Bath
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Each of these is tailored for your sector — focused stats, sector-specific compliance, named funding routes that apply.
Retail & Supermarket
Customer EV charging, supermarket sustainability evidence, live-trading delivery.
Healthcare / NHS
PSDS Phase 4 pathway, HTM compliance, Greener NHS evidence.
Education
Salix Recycling Fund, DfE CIF, curriculum integration, term-time delivery.
Public Sector / Council
PSDS Phase 4 step-by-step, framework procurement, public EV concession revenue.
Logistics
LCV fleet electrification, depot DC rapids, FORS Gold + SECR.
Hospitality
Guest EV charging revenue, PMS billing, B Corp recertification evidence.
Manufacturing
Rooftop + carport stacking, BMS integration, CCA + ESOS evidence.
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Used by procurement and sustainability teams at NHS Trusts, Russell Group universities, district councils, retail chains and logistics operators across the UK.