Steel Fabrication · Solar Carports

Car Port Solar Structure

Steel solar carport canopies that turn parking areas into clean-energy generators — sheltering vehicles below while producing power above, with EV-charging-ready spans and decades of galvanised durability.

Overview

Park in the shade, power from the sun

What is a Car Port Solar Structure?

A car port solar structure is an engineered steel canopy that mounts PV modules over a parking area, so the same footprint shelters vehicles and generates clean power. ENSOL fabricates these carports in hot-dip galvanised steel for commercial, residential, industrial and public parking.

Why it is used

Parking areas are large, unused horizontal surfaces. A solar carport turns that idle space into a generating asset while shading vehicles from sun and rain — and provides the perfect structure to host EV charging right where cars park.

EV charging ready

Carport bays are designed to integrate EV chargers and cable routing, so the power generated overhead can feed vehicles parked below — a clean loop from panel to plug.

Steel canopy design

Clear-span steel canopies keep parking bays open and column-free where it matters, with tilt and orientation tuned for generation and rainwater run-off.

High durability

Heavy structural steel, hot-dip galvanised to IS 4759, withstands wind, weather and decades of outdoor exposure with minimal maintenance.

Why ENSOL

Four decades of structural steel fabrication, in-house galvanising and IS 800 / IS 875 engineering under one ISO 9001 system — with carport spans and finishes designed to your site.

Solar carport structure sheltering parked vehicles
Key Features

Engineered advantages

Steel Canopy Design

Clear-span galvanised canopies keep parking bays open and column-free.

EV Charging Ready

Bays designed to integrate EV chargers and cable routing.

Rain & Sun Protection

Sheltered parking that shields vehicles from rain and heat.

High Wind Resistance

Engineered and checked for site wind loads per IS 875.

Hot Dip Galvanized Steel

Post-fabrication galvanising to IS 4759 for lasting protection.

High Load Bearing

Heavy steel sized for panel, wind and snow / dust loads.

Custom Spans & Layouts

Single-row, double-row and cantilever layouts to your site.

Long Service Life

Galvanised steel delivers decades of low-maintenance service.

Technical Specifications

Specification sheet

MaterialStructural steel — MS / GI / hot-dip galvanised sections
Steel GradeIS 2062 E250 / E350 (project-specific)
CoatingHot-dip galvanised; GSM matched to environment
Canopy TypeSingle-row, double-row & cantilever spans
Clearance Height2.4–3.0 m+ vehicle clearance (custom)
Tilt Angle5° / 10° / 15° for generation & run-off
Wind ResistanceSite-specific per IS 875 (Part 3)
Design StandardIS 800, IS 875, IS 4759
EV ProvisionCharger mounting & cable routing ready
FastenersHDG / SS bolts, 4.6–8.8 grade
Service Life25+ years (coating & environment dependent)
WarrantyUp to 25 years on hot-dip galvanised builds

Specifications are indicative and customised per project requirement and site conditions.

Applications

Where it's used

Commercial Parking — ENSOL solar carport

Commercial Parking

Office and retail parking turned into generation.

Residential Parking — ENSOL solar carport

Residential Parking

Homes and societies sheltering cars with solar.

Industrial Parking — ENSOL solar carport

Industrial Parking

Factory and warehouse fleet parking canopies.

Airport Parking — ENSOL solar carport

Airport Parking

Large airport lots with high-yield canopies.

Shopping Mall Parking — ENSOL solar carport

Shopping Mall Parking

High-traffic retail decks with EV charging.

EV Charging Hubs — ENSOL solar carport

EV Charging Hubs

Dedicated charging plazas powered overhead.

Institutional Campuses — ENSOL solar carport

Institutional Campuses

Universities and hospitals with large lots.

Government Projects — ENSOL solar carport

Government Projects

Public parking and smart-city installations.

Why ENSOL

A manufacturer you can build on

In-house Manufacturing

Fabrication and galvanising under one controlled ISO 9001 system in Raipur.

ISI Grade Steel

Quality structural steel to IS standards, with full material traceability.

Precision Engineering

Code-compliant designs sized member-by-member to load and site.

Hot Dip Galvanization

Post-fabrication galvanising to IS 4759 for genuine, lasting protection.

Custom Canopy Design

Spans, tilt and layouts engineered to your parking footprint.

Fast Delivery

Integrated facility and planning keep lead times short.

Experienced Team

Four decades of structural steel fabrication behind every project.

Installation Support

On-site guidance for safe assembly and erection.

Manufacturing Process

Drawing to dispatch, under one roof

  1. 01

    Design

    Carport layout developed to your parking footprint and bays.

  2. 02

    Structural Analysis

    Load, wind and structural validation before anything is cut.

  3. 03

    Material Selection

    IS-grade steel verified against mill test certificates.

  4. 04

    CNC Cutting

    CNC / plasma cutting and precise hole punching.

  5. 05

    Fabrication

    Assembly of canopy frame members to drawing.

  6. 06

    Welding

    Certified welding of joints with NDT.

  7. 07

    Hot Dip Galvanization

    Hot-dip galvanising per IS 4759 for corrosion life.

  8. 08

    Quality Inspection

    Dimensional and coating-thickness checks with traceability.

  9. 09

    Dispatch

    Marked, bundled and documented for site assembly.

  10. 10

    Installation Support

    On-site guidance for erection over the parking area.

Benefits

Why it pays off

Dual Use of Parking

Shelter vehicles and generate clean power on one footprint.

EV Charging Integration

Charge cars with the power produced overhead.

Rain Protection

Keeps vehicles dry and shaded in all weather.

High Wind Resistance

Designed and checked for site wind loads per IS 875.

Hot Dip Galvanized

True corrosion protection for outdoor parking sites.

Low Maintenance

Galvanised steel needs minimal upkeep across its life.

Long Service Life

25+ years of dependable performance by design.

High Durability

Heavy steel built to withstand decades outdoors.

Gallery

Solar carports in the field

Steel solar carport canopy over parking
Galvanised carport framework
Carport steel components
Solar carport sheltering vehicles
Installed solar carport canopy
EV-ready solar parking structure
FAQ

Solar carports, answered

Common questions from facility owners, developers, EPCs and government departments.

It is an engineered steel canopy that mounts solar panels over a parking area, so the same footprint shelters vehicles and generates clean power. ENSOL fabricates these in hot-dip galvanised steel for all parking types.

Yes. Bays are designed to integrate EV chargers and cable routing, so the power generated overhead can charge the vehicles parked below.

Yes. The steel canopy shades vehicles from heat and shelters them from rain, while the tilt is set to shed rainwater and maximise generation.

Commercial, residential, industrial, airport, shopping-mall, institutional and government parking — from a few bays to large lots.

Every design includes site-specific wind-load analysis per IS 875 with uplift-resistant detailing for the canopy and columns.

Structural steel to IS 2062 (E250 / E350), designed per IS 800, and hot-dip galvanised to IS 4759 for decades of corrosion-free service.

Yes. Spans, clearance, tilt, column layout (single, double or cantilever) and finish are all engineered to your parking footprint.

Yes. Structures ship marked and documented, and ENSOL provides on-site guidance for safe assembly and erection over the parking area.

Power Your Parking with ENSOL Solar Carports

Share your parking layout and load needs — our engineering team responds with a tailored carport design, drawings and pricing. +91 99772 66990 · business@powerensol.com