Solar carports are more than just a way to shield vehicles from rain and sun. They serve as a local energy source capable of powering homes, offices, warehouses, EV chargers – and even neighbors (subject to regulatory allowances).

However, such a structure – often tall, with a large roof surface – requires a precisely engineered foundation. That’s where WFS screw piles come into play, ready to perform in all soil conditions.

Traditionally, building a carport meant excavation, reinforcement, concrete, curing time, mess, and mud. With Winkelmann Foundation Screw piles, the process looks entirely different:

• No excavation – the piles are screwed in, not hammered or poured in concrete,

• Installation in a single day – often within just a few hours,

• Ready for immediate superstructure installation,

• Adaptable to all soil types – cohesive, non-cohesive, compacted, or non-compacted ground.

And if you didn’t know yet – carports can be relocated, expanded, or reconfigured. That’s where screw piles offer another key advantage: they are fully demountable and reusable. Yes – these foundations can be unscrewed and reused. That’s not a gimmick – it’s engineering.

While the carport market in Poland is still in its early stages, interest has grown exponentially in recent months. The WFS team has seen a significant increase in inquiries from clients and partners.

Why? The reasons are clear:

• The rise of electromobility,

• The search for alternative energy sources,

• Increasing grid electricity costs,

• And… the widespread lack of shaded parking.

A carport is solar with benefits. And a screw pile is a foundation that keeps pace with this trend – without delays, paperwork, or heavy machinery.

The threaded screw pile drives silently and efficiently into the ground without disturbing the surrounding environment. WFS installation equipment is compact and well-suited for urban settings – such as office complexes, logistics centers, or residential areas.

Additionally, thanks to displacement screw pile technology, the surrounding soil is compacted rather than loosened – resulting in reduced settlement and higher load-bearing capacity. This is particularly important for structures with wide column spans and extensive roof surfaces.

Unlike a pole with a camera or a billboard, a carport pays for itself. It generates electricity, improves a company's energy balance, reduces energy bills, supports ESG goals, and increasingly benefits from public funding. Foundations must keep up – preferably at the speed of installation.

That’s why WFS screw foundation piles are more than just a solution – they’re a partner in growth. Fast, reliable, fully certified, and built to endure.

In Summary: A Carport on Screws? Get Into It.

In Western Europe, it’s standard. In Poland – it’s a trend accelerating like a turbine. If your carport investment is to have a solid base, it’s worth building it on a system that delivers: modular, mobile, screw-driven, and ready for anything – including snow and wind loads.

As the industry joke goes:"Better to screw in the piles, than dig problems out of the ground later."

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