Friedrich was named as winner of the The smarter E AWARD 2025 in the Category "E-Mobility" for the application of its URBANROOF.
The Urbanroof from Germany’s Friedrich GmbH is a solar carport that blends simplicity with sustainability. Its design maximizes solar PV coverage over the entire parking area, generating up to 60 percent more power than Y-shaped carports. It offers year-round weather protection, easy cleaning and maintenance, and simple integration for EV charging. Its 4.2-meter clearance height also makes it practical for taller vans and trucks. With a strong environmental focus, its timber frame minimizes steel components, and it can be mounted using screw pile foundations instead of concrete. The Urbanroof’s prefabricated and modular design makes it fast to construct and easy to dismantle for low-cost relocation. It can accommodate up to 40 parking spaces and 200 kilowatts of solar capacity. Our judges praised the Urbanroof for combining solar energy and e-mobility with a high degree of sustainability.