Solar Carports: Multipurpose infrastructure for a smarter energy future
South African businesses are under pressure to manage rising energy costs and deliver on sustainability commitments. But what if the answer has been right outside your building all along?
For many companies, the car park is simply a place for vehicles. With RenEnergy’s custom-designed solar PV carports, that same space can become a powerful energy hub - delivering clean electricity, enhancing facilities, and preparing businesses for the future of mobility.
Why Carports? Making every square meter work harder
Unlike rooftop solar, carports are dual-purpose by design. They provide shade and weather protection for cars while generating renewable electricity for your business. It’s about maximising underutilised space and creating value where previously there was none.
The benefits include:
On-site renewable energy - reduce grid reliance and stabilise energy costs
EV charging integration - future-proof your business as electric vehicles grow in adoption
Sustainability showcase - visible proof of your commitment to a cleaner future
Enhances the appeal and long-term value of your property
Enhanced facilities - shaded, secure parking for staff and customers
Discover how Broadland’s acquisition of The Horizon building from Aviva was strengthened by the added value and appeal of its existing solar carport installation: https://www.renenergy.co.uk/ourwork/broadland
Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils, Norwich, UK
International Expertise, Local Impact
Carports are an area where RenEnergy’s international expertise truly sets us apart. In the UK, we have delivered some of the most complex solar carport installations, often combining them with EV charging infrastructure and advanced energy storage. By cross-pollinating knowledge between our UK and South African teams, we apply proven design methodologies tailored to different climates and environments, lessons learned from large-scale EV charging and carport deployments in Europe, and engineering expertise that guarantees projects meet the highest standards of safety and longevity. For South Africa, this means we’re not simply offering carports - we’re delivering future-ready solutions, shaped by global best practice and tailored to local realities.
Riverside Leisure Centre, Norwich, UK
Beyond power: Building long-term value
Carports are more than just an energy solution - they’re a strategic investment. By generating clean, predictable electricity, they help businesses offset rising tariffs and achieve meaningful cost savings. When integrated with storage, carports also provide operational resilience through peak shaving and enhanced energy security. Beyond performance, they deliver strong brand impact as a visible sustainability statement that employees, customers, and stakeholders can see every day. And because they are highly scalable, solar carports can grow with your business - from covering a handful of bays to powering large industrial sites.
With RenEnergy, your carport is not only a facility upgrade but a future-proof investment backed by two decades of proven expertise and superior engineering.
The road ahead for South Africa
As electric vehicle adoption increases and businesses demand more reliable energy, solar carports will become an essential part of South Africa’s clean energy mix.
RenEnergy Africa, backed by our experience in the UK, is uniquely positioned to help businesses unlock the multi-purpose potential of their parking spaces - turning them into hubs of energy, resilience, and innovation.
Conclusion
Your car park doesn’t have to be just a car park. With RenEnergy’s solar carport solutions, it can be a power station, EV charging hub, sustainability landmark, and client amenity - all in one.
Let’s help you take control of your energy story.