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Why are solar carports becoming important now?
Not long ago, typical solar panels were in high demand, either for pitched roofs on houses or for flat roofs on production and industrial buildings. Solar parks and solar fields also enjoyed widespread acceptance. In a survey, 62% of respondents stated that they would prefer a solar park as a power generation facility in their neighborhood to, for example, a nuclear power plant. Only 5% expressed support for nuclear energy.
With the rise of electromobility and the lack of charging infrastructure, the idea of solar carports in open parking lots .
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In Baden-Württemberg, this is now legally mandated for open parking lots with 75 or more spaces, for both private and company parking areas. Unlike the requirement for photovoltaic systems on new non-residential buildings, there is no alternative. Photovoltaic systems cannot be installed on other outdoor areas or in the immediate vicinity, and the resulting area cannot be credited towards fulfilling the obligation.
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There is still very little statistics and data available on solar carports. Furthermore, the limited information that does exist is often shared reluctantly, partly for strategic reasons, as a new market in the photovoltaic sector is emerging.
More information here: Photovoltaics Library (PDF)
Did you know that the greatest interest in solar power systems comes from small towns with 5,000 to under 20,000 inhabitants?
According to projections, around 3.31 million people in Germany were definitely or possibly planning to modernize or purchase a new solar/photovoltaic system in 2020. Within this group, approximately 33.2 percent lived in a town or village with 5,000 to under 20,000 inhabitants. This figure was around 26.6 percent for the general population. The same applies to individuals with a net household income of €5,000 or more, where the proportion is 37.1 percent.
We advise companies affected by the solar obligation for solar carports, as well as solar installers:
Our solar parking solution is modular and scalable:
- Quick and easy assembly
- Stable strip foundation as impact protection
- Customizable design (color, materials, surface, size, etc.)
- Installation of charging stations and inverters is possible at any time
- Scalable & modular: Available as a single, double or infinitely scalable row carport
- Even in its standard version, it can be used for very high wind and snow loads (sk= 2.2 kN/m²).
- Extra-large and wide parking spaces and very easy parking thanks to W-shaped supports
- High-quality design for demanding and long-lasting requirements: Hot-dip galvanized steel construction (DIN EN 10346, DIN EN 1461)
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Industrial flat roof solar systems and solar parks or photovoltaic open-field systems are another alternative
Anyone considering investing in a solar carport for their company premises and/or open parking areas should also consider installing a solar panel system on the company roof. Utilizing all available energy potential for an emission-free and autonomous power supply is also a competitive advantage and helps secure market share.
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Charging stations and charging infrastructure
Should the generated energy be fed into the grid or stored in energy storage systems? What are the load profiles, the technical connection requirements, the number of charging stations, the vehicle parking time, and ultimately, the total PV output? How will the charging sessions be recorded by the company if the employee charges their company car from home? These are questions we will have to address in the future. It's different from what we're used to today.
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Price development for a fully installed solar power system* in Germany
Solar panels – prices in Germany – Image: Xpert.Digital
The statistic shows the price development for a fully installed solar power system in Germany from 2008 to 2018. In 2018, a fully installed rooftop solar power system with a capacity of ten to 100 kilowatt peak cost 1,070 euros per kilowatt peak in Germany in the fourth quarter of the year.
*Net system price for a rooftop system from 10 to 100 kWp. The values refer to the fourth quarter of the year.
Solar power systems – prices in Germany until 2018 (in euros per kilowatt peak)
- 2018 – 1.070 €
- 2017 – 1.140 €
- 2016 – 1.260 €
- 2015 – 1.260 €
- 2014 – 1.300 €
- 2013 – 1.390 €
- 2012 – 1.410 €
- 2011 – 1.960 €
- 2010 – 2.600 €
- 2009 – 3.010 €
- 2008 – 4.060 €
People in Germany planning to modernize or purchase a new solar power system (photovoltaic system) by net household income compared to the population
People planning to upgrade their solar power system, categorized by net household income – Image: Xpert.Digital
According to projections, around 3.31 million people in Germany were definitely or possibly planning to modernize or purchase a new solar/photovoltaic system in 2020. Within this group, approximately 37.1 percent had a net household income of €5,000 or more. Meanwhile, about 16.2 percent of the general population fell into this income bracket.
People planning to modernize a solar power system, categorized by net household income
Population
- 1% – Up to less than €500
- 5.4% – €500 to under €1,000
- 10.2% – €1,000 to under €1,500
- 11.2% – €1,500 to under €2,000
- 14% – €2,000 to under €2,500
- 11.5% – €2,500 to under €3,000
- 9.9% – €3,000 to under €3,500
- 9.4% – €3,500 to under €4,000
- 6.6% – €4,000 to under €4,500
- 4.6% – €4,500 to under €5,000
- 16.2% – €5,000 and more
People who are definitely/possibly planning to modernize their solar/photovoltaic system
- 0.2% – Up to less than €500
- 1.9% – €500 to under €1,000
- 3.3% – €1,000 to under €1,500
- 6.5% – €1,500 to under €2,000
- 4.6% – €2,000 to under €2,500
- 10.7% – €2,500 to under €3,000
- 6.9% – €3,000 to under €3,500
- 12% – €3,500 to under €4,000
- 10% – €4,000 to under €4,500
- 6.9% – €4,500 to under €5,000
- 37.1% – €5,000 and more
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People in Germany planning to modernize or purchase a new solar system (photovoltaic system) after vocational training, compared to the general population
People planning to modernize a solar power system after vocational training – Image: Xpert.Digital
According to projections, around 3.31 million people in Germany were definitely or possibly planning to modernize or purchase a new solar/photovoltaic system in 2020. Approximately 22.9 percent of this group held a university degree. Meanwhile, around 11.6 percent of the general population held such a degree.
People planning to modernize a solar power system after vocational training
Population
- 2.5% – Still in training
- 3.6% – Apprenticeship without qualification
- 56.3% – Apprenticeship with qualification (journeyman's/skilled worker's certificate)
- 8.6% – Vocational school/technical school with graduation, master craftsman's certificate
- 6.4% – University of Applied Sciences degree (also engineering school degree)
- 11.6% – University degree
- 3.3% – Other vocational training
- 14.7% – None of that
People who are definitely/possibly planning to modernize their solar/photovoltaic system
- 2.4% – Still in training
- 1.6% – Apprenticeship without qualification
- 45.6% – Apprenticeship with qualification (journeyman's/skilled worker's certificate)
- 13% – Vocational school/technical school with graduation, master craftsman's certificate
- 9.5% – University of Applied Sciences degree (also engineering school degree)
- 22.9% – University degree
- 3.5% – Other vocational training
- 18% – None of that
People in Germany planning to modernize or purchase a new solar power system (photovoltaic system) by age compared to the population in 2020
People planning to upgrade their solar power system, categorized by age – Image: Xpert.Digital
According to projections, around 3.31 million people in Germany were definitely or possibly planning to modernize or purchase a new solar/photovoltaic system in 2020. Approximately 18.4 percent of this group were between 40 and 49 years old. Meanwhile, this age group comprised about 14.5 percent of the general population.
People planning to modernize a solar power system, by age 2020
Population
- 14-19 years – 6.7%
- 20-29 years – 13.6%
- 30-39 years – 14.7%
- 40-49 years – 14.5%
- 50-59 years – 18.8%
- 60-69 years – 14.4%
- 70 years and older – 17.3%
People who are definitely/possibly planning to modernize their solar/photovoltaic system
- 14-19 years – 12%
- 0-29 years – 14.1%
- 30-39 years – 18%
- 40-49 years – 18.4%
- 50-59 years – 20.6%
- 60-69 years – 10.9%
- 70 years and older – 6.2%
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People in Germany planning to modernize or purchase a new solar power system (photovoltaic system) by gender compared to the general population
People planning to upgrade their solar power system, by gender – Image: Xpert.Digital
People in Germany planning to modernize or purchase a new solar power system (photovoltaic system) by gender compared to the general population
According to projections, around 3.31 million people in Germany were definitely or possibly planning to modernize or purchase a new solar/photovoltaic system in 2020. Approximately 45.1 percent of this group were female. Meanwhile, women comprised about 50.7 percent of the general population.
People planning to modernize a solar power system, by gender
Population
- 49.3% – Men
- 50.7% – Women
People who are definitely/possibly planning to modernize their solar/photovoltaic system
- 54.9% – Men
- 45.1% – Women
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