Rooftop solar systems applied to carports and large parking lots offer a multifaceted solution. They provide clean energy, shelter from the elements, and a platform for EV charging. They transform otherwise underutilized spaces into valuable assets, creating a more sustainable, comfortable, and cost-effective parking experience for users and stakeholders. This approach is expected to become more widespread as the need for renewable energy and EV charging continues to grow.

1. Dual-Purpose Infrastructure: Shelter and Energy Generation:

The primary advantage is that the solar panels act as both a source of clean energy and a roof, providing shade and protection from the elements.

Benefits:

Shade and Weather Protection: Protects parked vehicles from harsh sun, rain, snow, and hail, reducing vehicle wear and tear.

Reduced Vehicle Interior Temperature: Keeps parked cars cooler during hot weather, improving comfort for drivers and passengers.

Space Optimization: Utilizes otherwise underutilized space, transforming parking areas into energy-generating assets.

Cost-Effective Solution: By combining solar infrastructure with shelter, it reduces the need for separate shade structures.

2. Powering On-Site Operations and Lighting:

The generated solar energy can be used to power on-site operations and lighting in the parking area.

Benefits:

Reduced Electricity Costs: Lowers electricity bills by powering lighting, security systems, and other electrical needs.

Parking Lot Lighting: Provides reliable and cost-effective lighting for safe and secure parking at night.

Security Systems: Supports security cameras and other monitoring systems within the parking area.

Signage and Wayfinding: Powers illuminated signage and wayfinding systems to help customers navigate.

3. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure:

Carport solar systems can be directly integrated with EV charging stations.

Benefits:

Sustainable Charging Solution: Provides a clean and renewable source of energy for charging electric vehicles, lowering the carbon footprint of transportation.

Reduced Charging Costs: Lowers the cost of operating EV chargers through on-site solar generation.

Attract EV Drivers: Makes the parking facility more attractive to electric vehicle owners.

Future-Proofing: Prepares the parking area for the growing adoption of EVs.

Potential Revenue Generation: Charging stations can be offered as a paid service, providing additional revenue for the facility.

4. Enhanced User Experience and Aesthetics:

Well-designed solar carports can improve the overall aesthetics of a parking area and enhance the user experience.

Benefits:

Modern and Appealing Design: Adds a modern architectural element to the parking area, improving its visual appeal.

Improved Comfort and Convenience: Makes the parking area more comfortable and convenient for users by providing shade and weather protection.

Sustainable Image: Projects a progressive and eco-conscious image for the parking area and its owner.

5. Backup Power and Resilience:

Solar carports combined with battery storage can provide a backup power source during grid outages.

Benefits:

Emergency Lighting: Ensures continued lighting during power failures.

Security System Backup: Keeps security systems operational during emergencies.

EV Charging During Outages: In some cases, can provide limited EV charging capabilities during grid disruptions.

Business Continuity: Reduces the impact of power outages on parking area operations.

6. Revenue Generation (Net Metering/Feed-in Tariffs):

If the solar system generates more electricity than the parking area needs, the excess can be sold back to the grid in regions with net metering programs.

Benefits:

Additional Revenue Stream: Generates revenue from excess energy, improving the return on investment.

Reduced Operating Costs: Helps to offset the cost of the solar installation.

PVkingdom(Chongqing) New Energy Co., Ltd. (referred to as "PVkingdom,"), was established in early 2021 with a registered capital of RMB 58 million. It is a rising new energy technology company. Relying on the leading enterprises in the global photovoltaic industry, the company is mainly engaged in a package of services such as new energy project investment, engineering construction, product supply, and technical consulting.

PVkingdom has a professional team of more than 100 people. The team members are mainly doctoral and master's degree holders with strong technical strength and outstanding professional ability. Among them, there are more than 20 technical personnel, who generally have more than 5 years of experience in the photovoltaic industry or more than 20 years of experience in the power industry. At the same time, they also have good market resources and technical resources in the field of new energy.

As the official authorized agent of industry leaders such as LONGi, Jinko, and GoodWe for many years, we have strong technical strength, excellent performance products and absolutely guaranteed supporting services. Over the years, the company has also established a complete, efficient, closed-loop engineering service system and supply guarantee system to provide customers with more scientific, safer and more comprehensive services. PVkingdom has completed hundreds of new energy projects of different types and sizes, with a total installed capacity of more than 100MW, including centralized ground photovoltaic power stations, industrial and commercial rooftop distributed photovoltaic projects, household rooftop distributed photovoltaic projects, solar and energy storage and charging integrated projects, etc.

With the company's rapid growth and continuous expansion of business in recent years, since 2023, PVkingdom started to establish branches in countries and regions such as Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand to achieve cross-border expansion, extension of the industrial chain and coordinated development: PVkingdom Holdings Hong Kong Co., Ltd., PVkingdom (Vietnam) New Energy Investment Co., Ltd., LEO PVkingdom New Energy Co., Ltd. (Thailand PVkingdom).

Now, PVkingdom is following the trend of the new energy revolution, actively promoting the dual-carbon strategy and the development of new energy, and striving to grow into a top-notch one-stop service provider of smart new energy in the industry, bringing more smart new energy to the world.