Solar Powered Canopies for Schools, Commercial or Domestic use.

We are the ONLY UK supplier and installer of solar canopies.

We are the only UK solar company that bonds lightweight, thin film solar panels with tensile membrane structures to create Tensile Photovoltaics (PV) or solar canopies. This enables us to install solar systems where traditional glass panels cannot be used.

The amount of power generated depends on the area of your roof but by signing up the government's Feed-in-Tariff for micro-generation of electricity you can also sell surplus electricity to your local energy company . So, not only do you get free electricity but you also get paid a generation tariff, plus an additional sum for any excess you feed into the grid, guaranteed for 25 years and indexed linked to inflation. Installation is very straightforward and fast. Where a ground mounted tensile membrane structure is installed with integrated PV, installation starts with the footings. The frame is then installed followed by the Tensile PV, which is tensioned into place to ensure the longevity of the whole product. Tensile PV can be installed even on north facing roofs as they don't need direct sunlight to generate electricity, just light.

More information on the Feed-In-Tarrif's scheme is available here -
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Generate-your-own-energy/Financial-incentives/Feed-In-Tariffs-scheme-FITs

Benefits

  • MCS Approved so qualifies under the Feed in Tariff scheme to provide additional income.
  • It has unique characteristics, generating electricity from lower light levels than previous PV, making it ideally suited to the UK.
  • Tensile PV is future proof. If you buy a system from us it can stay up to date with the rapidly improving technology for the next 25 years.
  • Translucent, giving shade and filtering out harmful UV rays, yet allowing ample light for all activities.
  • Hard wearing and proven against the worst weather, with high tear strength
  • Self draining with a built-in gutter system
  • Full 10 year guarantee

Recent installations: St Vigor and St John Primary School

During Installation

The finished Solar canopy

Recent Case Study: The Pastures Primary School, Leicester

The Pastures Primary School wanted to ensure their pupils were able to access outdoor learning all year round by installing a canopy using their capital budget. Our Sales advisor met the Headteacher, Mrs Mannion, and completed a thorough site visit... more...