Briefing: Timber-based solar PV carports – reducing emissions and enabling ultra-fast electric vehicle charging

This briefing explores the potential of using glued laminated timber in solar photovoltaic (PV) carport construction as a sustainable alternative to steel. By reducing embodied carbon dioxide and serving as long-term carbon dioxide storage, timber structures can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions while offering aesthetic and fire-performance benefits. The briefing also considers the integration of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging, demonstrating how timber-based PV carports can support renewable energy deployment, improve grid efficiency and meet the growing demand for sustainable transport infrastructure.