About the Project
Polysolar Limited designed a bespoke carport for the Brockhole visitors centre in the lake district. The Carport boasts a small footprint while maintaining a large area for capturing solar radiation utilising a cantilever design. This carport is 15m long which covers 6 parking bays.
The carport is connected to 3 Tesla Powerwall energy management batteries to maintain a consistent supply of power to 4 Rolec EV ‘superfast’ pedestal chargers capable of charging a total of 8 vehicles at 11kW or 4 vehicles at 22kW speeds.
- Location:
- Brockhole Visitor Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
- Power generated:
- 17.1kWp
- Total m2:
- 90 m2.