Solar Carports Ireland
Your roof may not suit solar panels. Your driveway is sitting unused. A solar carport generates clean energy while protecting your vehicles from rain, wind and UV damage. Resolute Engineering Group designs and installs solar carports for Irish homes, with the same engineering team behind some of Ireland’s largest commercial solar projects.
Flexible Payment Options for
Irish Homes
A solar carport is a long-term investment in your property. Resolute offers split-payment terms to spread the cost, and we manage your SEAI Domestic Solar PV Grant application end-to-end. Eligibility confirmed during your free site assessment.
€1,800
SEAI Domestic Solar PV Grant
Up to €1,800 in grant funding for qualifying domestic solar PV installations. We handle the application paperwork on your behalf.
Split Pay
Spread the Cost
Flexible payment terms available on Resolute installations. Talk to our team about options that fit your budget and project size.
A Solar Carport Works Harder Than a Standard Shelter
A solar carport is a covered parking structure with photovoltaic panels built into its roof. For homeowners with shaded, awkwardly oriented or structurally limited roofs, it sits over your existing driveway and produces energy without any changes to the house itself.
Generate Clean Energy & Cut Bills
Solar panels on the carport roof produce electricity from daylight. Use it on-site, store it in batteries, or export the surplus. The more energy you use during daylight hours, the bigger the saving.
Charge Your EV from Your Driveway
Connect an EV charger directly to your solar carport and charge from on-site generation. With battery storage you can charge overnight using energy stored during the day. No grid electricity needed at peak production.
Protect Your Vehicle
The carport shields your car from rain, hail, UV damage, bird droppings and falling debris. That reduces wear on paintwork, trim and seals, and extends the vehicle's working life.
Use Space You Already Have
Your driveway is already there. A solar carport turns idle ground into a productive energy source without taking up additional land or requiring changes to your roof structure.
Bifacial Panels Built into Your Carport Roof
Resolute installs bifacial (glass-on-glass) panels exclusively, sourced from AE Solar and Longi. They generate from both faces, capturing direct daylight on top and reflected light from below for a higher annual yield per kW than conventional panels.
Bifacial panels also carry a superior fire-performance rating compared with standard glass-and-backsheet construction. That matters when the structure sits directly over your vehicle
Ireland's Leading Solar Engineers
Fifteen years installing across Ireland. Over a hundred years of collective management experience in Irish energy infrastructure. SEAI-certified, the gold standard required by serious commercial and public sector clients. The same team installs your carport.
25-Year Lifetime Maintenance
Every Resolute system comes with the option of a 25-year maintenance contract. No other installer in the Irish market offers this. Scheduled maintenance, performance monitoring, inverter checks and component replacement covered for the full panel guarantee.
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Six Steps from Enquiry to Install
From the first phone call to the 25-year maintenance contract, every step is owned by an SEAI-certified Resolute team member.
Free Assessment
Site Analysis
Our engineers visit your property and design a carport tailored to your space, orientation, vehicle footprint and energy requirements.
Design and Engineering
We produce detailed engineering drawings, confirm structural requirements and advise on any planning considerations for your site.
Grant Application
We prepare and submit your SEAI Domestic Solar PV Grant application on your behalf, including the BER and ESB connection paperwork.
Installation and Commissioning
Our SEAI-certified team installs the carport structure and bifacial panels, connects the system to your home and commissions it for use.
Monitoring and Maintenance
Real-time performance dashboard, scheduled maintenance visits and lifetime support under the optional 25-year maintenance contract.
Custom Solutions for Difficult Sites
Six Steps from Enquiry to Install
When the existing roof structure could not take a rooftop array, Resolute designed a custom ground-mounted system on the surrounding land, overcoming structural constraints to deliver the distribution centre with a custom solar solution. The same engineering capability applies to farm sites with unsuitable roof stock or available paddock land.
Choose the Size That Fits Your Driveway
Solar carports scale from a single-vehicle home install to a multi-bay structure. Figures below are modelled using Irish residential yield ranges (850 to 950 kWh per kW per year) and the 2024 average electricity rate of €0.23 per kWh. Actual performance depends on your site, orientation and consumption pattern.
6 kW · Single
2 cars
| Annual generation | 5,100 – 5,700 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €1,170 – €1,310 |
| CO2 offset per year | 1.5 – 1.7 tonnes |
12 kW · Double
4 cars
| Annual generation | 10,200 – 11,400 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €2,350 – €2,620 |
| CO2 offset per year | 3.0 – 3.4 tonnes |
18 kW · Triple
6 cars
| Annual generation | 15,300 – 17,100 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €3,520 – €3,930 |
| CO2 offset per year | 4.5 – 5.1 tonnes |
24 kW · Quadruple
8 cars
| Annual generation | 20,400 – 22,800 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €4,690 – €5,240 |
| CO2 offset per year | 6.0 – 6.7 tonnes |
Need something bigger?
Larger commercial systems can be engineered beyond these standard sizes for office blocks, retail sites and hotels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not just direct sunshine. A correctly designed carport will produce energy throughout the year in Irish conditions, with performance particularly strong during the longer summer days.
This depends on the size, height and location of the structure. We assess planning requirements during the design stage and advise you on what applies to your specific site, so there are no surprises later in the project.
Yes. A solar carport can power an EV charger directly, letting you charge from on-site generation during the day. With battery storage you can also charge overnight using energy stored during the day, reducing your reliance on grid electricity.
It depends on your electricity usage, available driveway space and whether you plan to charge an EV. Standard sizes range from 6 kW (2 cars) to 24 kW (8 cars), with larger custom systems available. We size the system during your free site assessment.
Timelines vary with project size and complexity. The full process from first survey to commissioning typically takes 8 to 14 weeks, with the bulk being grant processing, engineering drawings and ESB connection paperwork rather than on-site work.
Solar carport installations may qualify for the SEAI Domestic Solar PV Grant (up to €1,800) depending on the system type and property. We confirm eligibility during your free site assessment and handle the grant application on your behalf.
Scheduled maintenance visits, real-time performance monitoring, inverter health checks, component replacement, and full lifetime support for the entire 25-year panel guarantee. No other installer in the Irish market offers this.
Yes. Resolute operates across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from our Dublin headquarters. We have a dedicated NI line: +44 28 3073 1007.
Book Your Free Farm Survey
Five-day turnaround. No obligation. We handle the grant paperwork.
- SEAI-certified site survey
- TAMS 3 and SEAI grant application managed end-to-end
- Custom design for your specific farm load profile
- Installed and supported by Ireland’s market-leading PV team
- 25-year lifetime maintenance contract option
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