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Solar carports could be mandated in drive for cheaper EV charging

Government launches call for evidence on solar panels in car parks

07 May 2025
Solar on Car Parks & Electric Vehicle Charging
Solar on Car Parks & Electric Vehicle Charging

 

Supermarkets, retail parks, and offices could save money on their energy bills by turning their car parks into ‘solar carports’, while motorists could benefit from cheaper charging costs through the introduction of solar canopies.

The UK government has launched a call for evidence to understand how to harness the potential of installing solar panels in car parks across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The government sees mandating solar on car parks as a way of unlocking...

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