UV.energy for the food retail sector
You have
ample parking spaces
high power consumption
customers with electric cars
ESG commitment
With UV.energy, you have
weather protection
stand-alone solar power plant
electric vehicle charging points
shaded parking spaces
Customers become moonlight parkers
Cars need space. Even if it’s just for a quick shop at the supermarket or a discount store. This is precisely where there lies huge potential for the food retail sector. Whilst shopping, cars are left standing around, either in the rain or baking in the sun, where they heat up extremely quickly within minutes. UV.carports protect vehicles and encourage customers to park in the shade. They also add real value to the customer car park area: fitted with solar panels, customer car parks become small power stations for their own electricity consumption. For refrigerated display cabinets, freezer cabinets, air conditioning and lighting.
Added value for electric car customers
For the growing number of customers with electric cars, UV.carports are the perfect solution for charging their vehicles whilst shopping. UV.carports offer the option of becoming an electric charging station. The technology housed in the roof of the UV.carports turns every single one into a charging point. This enhances the appeal of any retail outlet.
UV.carports are tall enough to accommodate small vans and motorhomes underneath.
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Financing
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What financing options are available?
We have developed three financing options to offer a financially viable solution for everyone.
The most commonly used option is the so-called Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): UV.energy builds the system, and the customer receives the solar power generated by the system under a long-term, reliable contract.
Those who wish to own and use the PV power plant immediately should opt for the direct purchase: UV.energy designs, supplies and installs the system for immediate use. You receive a clear price with no hidden costs and can get started straight away.
If you would like to own a system from UV.energy but cannot or do not wish to opt for a direct purchase, you can choose to finance the system through UV.energy. Together with a reliable financial partner, we can make this option available to you. Please get in touch!
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How much does a system cost?
The total cost of a facility depends on the number of UV.carports. There are also costs associated with soil testing. In order to plan a UV.carport facility and implement the project cost-effectively, we require a minimum of 10 spaces. You will receive a project proposal, including a guide price, once the planning has been finalised on our calculator.
Design
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Will all the cars fit in the car park?
UV.carports are designed to accommodate even tall and wide vehicles. The height is sufficient to accommodate even small vans and motorhomes. The width of a UV.carport is flexible and, as standard, covers parking bay widths from 2.30 m to 2.70 m. The clear height of the UV.carport system is 3.00 m at the rear of the supports and approximately 3.15 m at the front.
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How is the electricity connected?
The power cables and all other technical components are integrated into the roof of the UV.carports. All the necessary connections are pre-configured here, so that the individual UV.carports can be linked together using a simple and secure plug-in system. The inverters are mounted on the rear of the carports at a safe height or, on request, can be grouped together in the vicinity of the parking area to ensure better access, for example for maintenance. If the electricity from the photovoltaic systems is to be used within a building, we will work with you to plan the necessary installation and cabling.
Benefits
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Is there a minimum size for a carport?
UV.carport has been developed to transform large infrastructure sites into energy infrastructure. The system therefore really comes into its own over larger areas. Optimal performance is achievable with a minimum of 10 units. Furthermore, UV.carport can be expanded indefinitely.
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Can UV.carport also be used to charge electric cars?
Even in their standard configuration, UV.carports are already future-proofed for charging electric cars. For you, this means you can easily upgrade your UV.carport to an electric charging station at any time—or order it that way from the start. It’s reassuring to know that we designed the structure from the ground up to be vandal-proof.
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Which areas are suitable?
Ideally, the site for a UV.carport installation should provide space for at least 10 carports, plus the necessary manoeuvring space for the vehicles. It is also important to have a load-bearing surface to ensure that the ground anchors are firmly secured. UV.energy will carry out a professional ground assessment on your behalf.
The energy transition in the blink of an eye
We are rethinking local energy generation. Simple, scalable and, above all, achievable. For a rapid and effective energy transition led by businesses, local authorities and infrastructure operators.
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Installation whilst the system is running
Turning supermarket or discount store car parks into shade-providing solar power plants can be done quickly and easily on site. For installation and connection, individual sections are temporarily closed off for only a short time.
The prefabricated UV.carports are delivered by lorry, erected and installed in the ground in a flash using ground anchors. Thanks to our efficient plug-in system, the individual UV.carports can be connected to one another in just a few minutes. This means that UV.carports can be fully installed and connected whilst business continues as usual. Simply work out the figures!
Fast-track planning and approval
UV.carports are already in the fast lane when it comes to planning and installation. With the help of satellite technology and AI, we plan UV.carports for the food retail sector quickly and accurately. We carry out the ground stability tests ourselves. UV.carports are secured with ground anchors and do not require concrete foundations. This speeds up the approval process considerably.