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Solar · Carport
Solar carport: your parking space becomes a photovoltaic power plant
When the house roof is poorly oriented, shaded or made of asbestos, the solar carport steps in. It is a car-shelter structure whose roof is made entirely of panels: it protects your vehicle, produces your electricity and directly powers your charging point. One installation, two uses.
- 3–6 kWp
- for 1 to 2 cars
- No roof needed
- independent of the house
- Self-consumption
- recharge with the sun
Roof = generatorwithout touching the house
Built-in EV chargingcharging point under the shelter
Technical specifications
What a solar carport is really worth
The concrete benchmarks for a photovoltaic structure sized, fitted and connected by our teams. Useful figures, not marketing.
- Installable power 3–6 kWp peak
A one-car carport carries about 8 to 12 panels (3 to 4 kWp); a two-car model rises to 14–18 panels (5 to 6 kWp). Enough to cover a large share of a household’s consumption and the charging of an electric vehicle.
- Panel mounting Integrated
Two approaches: integrated mounting (the panels themselves form the cover, a clean, watertight finish) or overlaid mounting (panels fixed onto an existing roof). Integrated maximises the look and the clearance of the structure.
- Roof independence 100%
The carport produces without any work on the house roof. The ideal solution if your roof faces north, is shaded by trees, is fragile or is covered with asbestos that you do not want to disturb.
- Vehicle charging Built-in point
A charging point mounts directly under the shelter and is managed to charge first on the solar surplus. You drive on the electricity produced above your car — the most logical self-consumption there is.
- Watertightness Water managed
The cover is watertight and sloped towards an integrated gutter that channels rainwater to a drainage point. Your vehicle stays sheltered from rain, hail and UV.
- Structure Alu / wood / steel
Powder-coated aluminium frame (maintenance-free, slim and durable), wood (warm, to be treated) or galvanised steel (robust, long spans). The choice depends on style, span and budget.
* Indicative values for a typical residential carport. The real power depends on the available surface, the orientation and the panel model — confirmed during the study.
In full transparency
Pros & cons of the solar carport
No solution is perfect for every plot. Here, honestly, is where the solar carport excels and where a standard solar roof remains preferable.
Where it shines
- Independent of the roofProduces even if the roof is poorly oriented, shaded, fragile or asbestos-clad.
- Dual useShelters and protects the car while generating electricity.
- EV charging synergyBuilt-in charging point powered by the solar surplus: drive on the sun.
- Free orientationWe position the structure full south, with no constraint from the existing building.
What to keep in mind
- Structure costThe frame and the foundations add to the price of the panels alone.
- Ground footprintYou need a clear parking space and a plot suited to the foundations.
- Planning permitA new outdoor structure often requires a permit in Belgium.
- Connection to planA trench links the carport to the house’s electrical panel.
For which project
Is the solar carport right for you?
It comes into its own as soon as the roof cannot take panels, or when you drive electric. A few cases where it shines:
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Unusable roof
North-facing roof, shaded, complex pitch or asbestos-covered: the carport produces without touching the house roof.
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Electric vehicle driver
Do you drive electric? The carport shelters the car and recharges it on the solar surplus. The most direct self-consumption possible.
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Parking space to make the most of
A driveway or two clear spaces become a productive shelter. You make use of an unused surface to generate energy.
Usable roof, or just charging?
If your roof is well oriented and in good condition, the solar roof remains the most economical solution. And if you only want to charge smartly, see the solar charging point.
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Real case · house, Wavre
A 5.4 kWp double carport that recharges the car without touching the roof
The roof, in asbestos cement, could not take panels. We installed a 5.4 kWp two-car aluminium solar carport, with a built-in charging point managed on the surplus. The customer now drives on the electricity produced above his car, without having touched his roof.
- 5.4 kWpinstalled on the shelter
- 0work on the roof
- ~5,000 kmdriven on solar / year
Customer reviews
They chose wendows
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Compare the options
Solar carport, or something else?
The carport wins as soon as the roof is unsuitable or you drive electric. Compare it point by point with the solar roof and the charging point, then open the solution that speaks to you.
| Critère | Solar carportVous êtes ici | Solar roofVoir la gamme → | Charging pointVoir la gamme → |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicative price | €€€ — structure included | The gentlest | € — equipment only |
| Roof independence | Total | Depends on the roof | Not applicable |
| Solar production | 3–6 kWp | Up to the whole roof | None (charging only) |
| Vehicle charging | Built into the shelter | To be added | That is its function |
| Car shelter | Yes, protects the vehicle | No | No |
| Planning permit | Often required | Rarely | Not required |
| Ideal for | Unusable roof + EV | Well-oriented roof | Smart charging |
Indicative benchmarks for mainstream configurations. The right choice depends on your plot and your roof — we refine it together during the study.
- vs carport
Solar roof
If your roof is well oriented and sound, mounting on the roof remains the cheapest solution for the same power.
Compare with the roof → - to combine
Solar charging point
The charging point managed on the solar surplus, to integrate under the carport or on the façade. Drive on your own energy.
See the charging point → - to choose
Panel types
Monocrystalline, bifacial, aesthetic: the right panel changes the output and the look of your carport.
Choose your panels → - to combine
Solar battery
Store the surplus produced during the day to recharge the car in the evening or power the house at night.
Discover the battery → - budget
Solar carport quote
Feasibility study, sizing, subsidies and permit: receive a clear costing for your project.
Request a quote → - ↑ category
All about solar
An overview of photovoltaics in Belgium: panels, inverter, battery, fitting and subsidies on one page.
Back to the solar guide →
Indicative price 2026
How much does a solar carport cost?
The price depends on the structure (alu, wood, steel), the installed power, the number of spaces and the connection. Here are some benchmarks for a solar carport fitted and connected.
Receive a detailed estimate →* Indicative ranges for a solar carport fitted and connected, excluding specific configuration. Detailed estimate provided with your free quote.
- 1-car carport from €7,500structure + ~3.5 kWp, fitted
- 2-car carport from €12,000structure + ~5.5 kWp, fitted
- Charging point from €1,200built-in managed point
- Reduced VAT 6%in renovation (home > 10 years)
Solar carport FAQ
Your questions about the solar carport
Do you need a planning permit for a solar carport? +
In most cases, yes: a carport is a new outdoor structure and requires a planning permit in Belgium, the rules of which vary by municipality and region. Some small structures may be exempt. We check feasibility and put the file together for you.
Is the solar carport worthwhile if my roof is poor? +
That is precisely its strength. If your roof is poorly oriented, shaded, fragile or covered with asbestos, the carport produces electricity without anyone touching it. You install photovoltaics where the roof does not allow it.
How many panels fit on a carport? +
A one-car carport holds about 8 to 12 panels (3 to 4 kWp); a two-car model rises to 14–18 panels (5 to 6 kWp). The power depends on the roof surface and the panel model chosen.
Can you recharge an electric car with the carport? +
Yes, and that is the whole point. A charging point integrates under the shelter and is managed to charge first on the solar surplus produced above the vehicle. It is the most direct and most profitable form of self-consumption.
Does the carport really protect the car from rain? +
Yes. The photovoltaic cover is watertight and sloped towards an integrated gutter that drains rainwater. Your vehicle stays sheltered from rain, hail, frost and UV, just like under a standard carport.
What subsidies for a solar carport? +
The carport benefits from the same mechanisms as photovoltaics depending on your region: an export tariff or self-consumption mechanisms, and the reduced 6% VAT for homes over ten years old in renovation. We calculate what you are entitled to and put the file together.
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