Solar Carports

Gradasol

With a sleek, minimalist appearance, Gradasol enhances any car parks it is installed in.

Or opt for our Gradasol Max, which allows spans between posts of up to 15m to minimise foundation requirements.

Manufactured in Europe by Bluetop Solar Parking.

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Benefits of our Gradasol Carports

Learn more about the benefits Gradasol and Gradasol Max carports can offer your business.

Minimalist Look

Clients love Gradasol's minimalist design, which conceals unsightly but necessary bracing, gutters and drainage channels behind a sleek metal fascia.

Brand Canvas

Add your logo to the finished carports, showcasing your commitment to sustainability goals.

Highly Customisable

Gradasol is designed to be highly flexible and customizable, from features such as LED lighting and steel fascias, to different orientation options to maximise output.

Huge Spans Between Posts

Gradasol Max offers up to 15m span between posts, while the cantilever design works to minimise the carport's overall footprint so parking spaces are not lost.

Case study

Case study: Mid Kent College

Solspan were proud to install three Gradasol solar carports at Mid Kent College as part of their 'ZERO' initiative, which aims to make the college Net Zero in operation by 2030.

Covering 123 spaces, the carports generate both electricity and hot water thanks to the photo-voltaic thermal (PVT) panels installed on two carports.

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Product Features

Customise your Gradasol carport for your own needs with our range of optional features.

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Integrated Drainage

Gradasol features gutters and downpipes concealed within the steel frame.

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Optional Flashing

We offer an optional fascia which covers the purlins and fixings for a minimalist look.

Led Lights

LED Lighting

Choose energy-efficient LED lighting to improve usability and safety, especially at night.

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Extended Clearance Height

If you need more clearance than the standard 2.3m, just let us know and we'll adjust the carport design to suit.

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Nexus Roof

Nexus is a unique waterproofing system which provides waterproofing without the need for a box profile roof. This saves on materials and means the solar panels are visible from under the canopy.

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Wide Range of Colours

Gradasol can be powdercoated in a wide range of RAL colours to match your branding. Get in touch for a full colour chart.

Gradasol Product Specifications

We offer different configurations of the Gradasol and Gradasol Max carport to maximise solar yield regardless of car park location and orientation. The technical dimensions are provided below.

Type 1

Gradasol Post Span

Gradasol Max Post Span

4.6m - 8.1m

7.5m - 15m
Depth 5.1m-6m
Clearance Height 2.3m
Roof Tilt 10°
Orientation South/North

 

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Type 2

Gradasol Post Span

Gradasol Max Post Span

4.6m - 8.1m

7.5m - 15m
Depth 10.2m - 12m
Clearance Height 2.3m
Roof Tilt 10°
Orientation South/North

 

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Type 3

Gradasol Post Span

Gradasol Max Post Span

4.6m - 8.1m

7.5m - 15m
Depth 10.2m - 12m
Clearance Height 2.3m
Roof tilt 10°
Orientation East/West

 

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Type 4

Gradasol Post Span

Gradasol Max Post Span

4.6m - 8.1m

7.5m - 15m
Depth 10.2m - 12m
Clearance Height 2.3m
Roof tilt 5°/12°
Orientation South/North

 

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Materials & Structural Standards

Materials

Our carports are manufactured from European-made steel in Poland. 

Posts and rafters: Hot Galvanized according to EN – 1461

Beams and rails, gutters and drainage channels: Zinc-magnesium coated in accordance to DIN 55928-8

TÜV Rheinland certification EN 1090

Structural Standards

Gradasol carports are accredited to all the following Eurocode standards:

  • EN 1990 Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design
  • EN 1991-1-3 Eurocode 1: Action on structures – Part 1-3: Snow loads
  • EN 1991-1-4 Eurocode 1: Action on structures – Part 1-4: Wind actions
  • EN 1991-1-7 Eurocode 1: General actions – Part 1-7: Accidental actions
  • EN 1993-1-1 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures – Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
  • EN 1993-1-3 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures – Part 1-3: General rules
  • EN 1993-1-5 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures – Part 1-5: Plated structural elements

Roof Options

We offer one of three roofing options for our Gradasol and Gradasol Max carports.

  • Nexus: this unique roof design frames the solar panel modules with aluminium profiles with built-in channels, which capture water runoff but also enable the panels to be visible from the underside. This allows bifacial solar panels to be used to maximise energy generation.
  • With Subroof: Trapezoidal profiled steel roof sheets are installed under the solar panels to ensure complete waterproofing
  • Without Subroof: The solar panels are installed directly onto the frame's purlins. No additional waterproofing is provided - this is the most cost-effective option.

Zinc-magnesium coated steel gutters and downpipes are concealed within the steel frame and are provided as standard.

Optional Additions

Gradasol carports can be accessorised with any of the following options:

  • Lighting: TRACY® LED Lighting which offers energy-efficient safe lighting designed for outdoor use
  • Inverter Placement: Inverter plate installation on the frame, enabling the inverter to be installed directly on the carport frame instead of installing elsewhere.
  • Optional extended clearance height: While our standard clearance height of 2.3m is sufficient for cars and small vans, we can also increase the clearance height to accommodate larger vehicles like large vans, buses or trucks as needed.
  • Bespoke Colour: Gradasol and Gradasol Max can be powdercoated in a RAL colour of your choice to match branding. 
  • Branding: Add your logo and branding to your Gradasol or Gradasol Max carport.

Anchoring Methods

We recognise that every site is different, and that not traditional concrete foundations won't work for everyone. 

Novasol carports can be installed with several different foundation types, including:

  • Concrete pads
  • Screw pile foundations
  • Rammed pile foundations

We will check site conditions as part of our survey and can advise you which foundation type is best. 

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