Government considers mandating Solar PV in car parks

The Government has recently launched a call for evidence to understand how to harness the untapped potential of Solar in car parks across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Car park solar canopies represent a significant and largely untapped opportunity for renewable energy generation. Large surface areas, typically unused for any other purpose, can be converted into productive solar assets while simultaneously providing shade and weather protection for vehicles.

The call for evidence is considering whether to mandate solar installations on new and existing car parks above a certain size, which would represent a major expansion of the UK's distributed solar capacity.

For businesses operating large car parks, this is an important development to monitor. Proactive investment in car park solar now could position businesses ahead of any future regulatory requirements while delivering immediate energy cost savings.

CSS Consult has experience designing and delivering car park solar canopy projects. Contact us to explore the potential of your car park estate.