Solar shade combining renewable energy production and protection of outdoor spaces.

Photovoltaic shade

Photovoltaic shade structures transform parking lots and parking areas into genuine photovoltaic electricity production sites. By installing solar panels above parking spaces, they make use of existing spaces without artificializing new land, while addressing energy and regulatory issues.

Beyond renewable energy production, solar shade structures offer immediate user comfort: protection for vehicles from the sun, rain, and bad weather, improved site image, and better organization of outdoor spaces. They can be integrated into corporate, commercial, industrial, and community parking lots.

In terms of energy, photovoltaic shade structures enable the production of local electricity that can be consumed on site or fed into the grid, thereby helping to reduce energy costs and lower the carbon footprint. They are also an effective way of making use of previously unexploited space.

Each project is subject to a detailed technical study, taking into account the available surface area, site operating constraints, production objectives, and regulatory requirements. The projects presented demonstrate how solar shade structures can become a sustainable asset that is functional, energy-efficient, and economical.

This project involves the installation of photovoltaic shade structures at the Groupama Stadium site in Lyon, covering 2,520 parking spaces with a total installed capacity of 10 MWp. The structures enable electricity to be generated from solar energy while making use of a large existing parking area.