Deggendorf University of Technology: Innovative PV carports for e-mobility!

Deggendorf University of Technology: Innovative PV carports for e-mobility!

The Deggendorf University of Technology (THD) is placing a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovative energy solutions with a new cooperation: In collaboration with the Austrian company Sunport, modern solar carports are being built at the Wörth-Wiesent technology campus, which not only generate electricity, but also provide a charging station for electric vehicles. This partnership marks the company's first step into the German market, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The newly installed carports cover a total of 16 parking spaces and are equipped with photovoltaic modules that achieve a peak output of an impressive 51.3 kWp. According to electrive.net, the annual electricity generation of this system is estimated at around 51,300 kWh. Theoretically, this is enough to power an electric car with a mileage of around 340,000 kilometers or to supply electricity to around 14 households. The carports not only contribute to e-mobility, but also support the university's climate-friendly power supply.

Sunport, founded in 2020, specializes in modular carports that use a “plug and play” method. This innovative technology allows the carports to be erected without extensive foundation work and within just a few days. The company has now implemented over 2,000 of these systems in Austria in just three years and is already the market leader there.

Focus on sustainability and e-mobility

With this cooperation, the THD not only becomes part of the research activities on energy efficiency and decarbonization of the transport sector, but also shows the clear focus on commercial vehicles and their environmentally friendly power supply. The project was officially opened in September in the presence of the Bavarian Minister of Science Markus Blume and sets an example for the future of e-mobility in the region.

The transport routes are also sustainable: the carports are produced directly in Austria, which minimizes CO2 emissions thanks to short delivery routes. This is an important step to further reduce the ecological footprint in energy production.

Benefits for companies and communities

With the surplus electricity generated, operators can not only support their own activities, but also earn a feed-in tariff. The target group of the carports includes small and medium-sized companies, municipalities and car dealers who want to invest in the future of renewable energies. This not only makes carports an attractive application for photovoltaics, but also an economic advantage for many.

In summary, the new solar carports at the Wörth-Wiesent technology campus offer a wonderful opportunity to tackle the challenges of modern energy production. As stahlzart.de points out, these carports do not seal additional surfaces and at the same time protect vehicles from adverse weather conditions while providing clean energy. The concept is not only attractive because of its practical use, but also because of its sustainable thinking in all areas of life.

For this step into a greener future, the technology campus and Sunport have a feel for the needs of today and can benefit from the easy-to-implement and economical solution of carports. The ideas for the next projects will certainly not be long in coming.