SSM do Brasil invests in solar carports to serve parking lots and charging projects.

SSM do Brasil, a manufacturer of metal structures for the photovoltaic sector, is betting on the expansion of the photovoltaic carport market with the Titan Line, designed to install solar modules above parking spaces.

Currently, carports account for approximately 10% to 12% of the company's revenue, and the expectation is to gradually increase this share in the coming years, according to the company.

According to the manufacturer, the solution has sparked interest from supermarkets, shopping malls, industries, condominiums, parking lots, hotels, and gas stations, among other establishments with a high volume of vehicles.

According to SSM's assessment, this possibility also opens up opportunities for the photovoltaic integrator, responsible for sizing and installing the system, connecting solar generation to the charging infrastructure, and assisting the investor in identifying the most suitable configuration for each project.

A Titan Line It has two configurations, defined according to the layout of the parking spaces. The Titan 2 Lines covers a row of parking spaces on one side of the parking lot and can serve smaller areas or areas with specific configurations.

The Titan 4 Lines covers two sets of parking spaces positioned opposite each other, with the possibility of maintaining a walkway or circulation area between them, making the model especially suitable for larger parking lots.

According to the company, the structure is compatible with different photovoltaic modules, including models with dimensions smaller than 1.134 × 2.278 mm and others up to 1.303 × 2.384 mm.

The orientation of the modules and the roof slope are evaluated according to the characteristics of each project, considering both photovoltaic generation and parking use. When the initial layout of the parking spaces or the structure does not favor the desired orientation, SSM reports that it studies alternatives and adjustments to the roof.

The inclination also varies depending on the project. In general, the manufacturer works with values ​​close to 10°, taking into account energy generation, construction and architectural aspects, and the final height of the structure. This analysis is done for both configurations of the Titan Line.

In the manufacture of structures for carports, ground systems, and specific projects, the company has standardized the use of 300 Series Civil Steel. According to the company, the material has a high yield strength, related to mechanical resistance, and characteristics suitable for the profile forming process.

“This standardization allows us to maintain greater control over the quality and characteristics of the parts produced internally on our roll forming machines,” noted Renan Stadinicki, an engineer at SSM do Brasil.

Its formative characteristics are relevant to the company, which produces a large part of the profiles used in its structures internally.

Integration with electric vehicle charging

In addition to generating energy and providing shelter for vehicles, the Titan Line can be integrated into electric vehicle charging projects. This infrastructure can be used by the business to serve customers, employees, residents, or parking lot users.

Stadinicki comments that although fast chargers are mostly installed in independent kiosks, adaptations to the structure could be studied to integrate this equipment into the proposal.

"This integration can be studied during project development, through attachment points and components sized according to the characteristics, weight, and installation requirements of the loader, always preserving the safety, stability, and integrity of the structure," he said.

The engineer also adds that the structure is guaranteed as long as the installation and assembly follow the guidelines and requirements of its manual. The materials and components have their own warranties, according to their origin and manufacturing process.

For this purpose, the company includes in this list steel and extruded aluminum profiles produced internally, components supplied by third parties, such as screws, and processes carried out externally, such as galvanizing.

Market outlook

SSM links its expected growth in carports to the expansion of electric mobility and charging infrastructure in Brazil. The country registered 223.912 registrations of electrified light vehicles in 2025, according to [source missing]. ABV (Brazilian Association of Electric Vehicles).

In the first half of 2026, these vehicles accounted for approximately 16% of light vehicle sales, according to the Association.

“The numbers already demonstrate the speed of this movement. In 2025, Brazil registered more than 223 electrified light vehicles sold. In 2026, this pace continues to accelerate, and in the first half of the year, electrified vehicles already represented 16% of light vehicle sales in the country, and ABVE expects approximately 450 units to be registered throughout the year,” assessed Abel Neto, Commercial Manager of SSM Brazil.

Charging infrastructure has also improved. In February 2026, Brazil had 21.061 public and semi-public charging points, according to... survey by ABVE and Tupi MobilidadeIn 12 months, the number of fast and ultra-fast direct current (DC) chargers grew by 167%, from 2.430 to 6.479.

For SSM, the expansion of this market opens up opportunities for projects that combine vehicle parking, photovoltaic generation, and charging infrastructure.

The manufacturer claims to have different carport models and configurations to meet the characteristics of each project and expects to increase the share of these structures in its revenue.

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