Scene Connect delivered a feasibility assessment for a solar PV canopy project on behalf of Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA), exploring the potential to deploy solar generation across publicly owned car parks in the Tees Valley. The project aimed to support regional net zero ambitions while maximising the value of existing assets through clean energy generation and integrated infrastructure.
The study assessed a portfolio of candidate sites, analysing technical feasibility, grid constraints, and opportunities to integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging. Scene undertook detailed modelling of solar generation potential, canopy design, and site-specific factors such as layout, shading, and operational impacts on parking use.
A key output of the project was the development of a replicable feasibility toolkit. This user-friendly model enables TVCA and local partners to assess the viability of solar canopies on additional car parks with minimal input data, significantly reducing the time and cost required to bring forward new projects. The toolkit incorporates generation modelling, financial appraisal, and key design parameters, allowing rapid scenario testing across a wide range of sites.
Financial analysis explored multiple delivery models, including private wire supply, EV charging integration, and grid export, alongside funding and procurement options. Planning, environmental, and stakeholder considerations were also assessed to support project development.
The outcome is both a pipeline of viable solar canopy opportunities and a scalable tool that empowers ongoing deployment, demonstrating how local authorities can accelerate low-carbon infrastructure delivery efficiently and at scale.