A meadow project in Wirksworth town required a practical space for volunteers and gardeners to use throughout the year. The council needed a facility that could provide both office space and secure storage while operating completely off-grid on solar power. 

In addition, volunteers required a comfortable area to work and relax while maintaining easy access to gardening equipment and supplies. 

Therefore, the project required: 

• A fully off-grid solar powered garden office 

• Separate office and storage areas 

• Shelter for volunteers working outdoors 

• A solution suitable for long-term use

How Did Lion Containers Provide the Solution? 

Lion Containers supplied a new 20ft shipping container and transformed it into a bespoke solar powered garden office with integrated storage. 

To create two functional spaces, the team installed an internal partition halfway down the container. This divided the unit into: 

• A dedicated office area for volunteers 
• A secure storage area for tools and equipment 

Specifications

• Fully lined and insulated interior with plywood finish 

• One personnel door 

• One window to provide natural light 

• One internal door between the office and storage sections 

External Features 

• External awning to provide shade and shelter for volunteers working outdoors 

• Finished in standard green prior to delivery 

Following installation, the client added their own custom graffiti artwork, giving the container a unique appearance that reflected the character of the project. 

Delivery 

Lion Containers completed the build in 6 weeks. The client prepared the foundations before delivery which allowed the installation to proceed smoothly once the container arrived on site. 

What Results Did the Client Achieve? 

The completed project delivered: 

A fully off-grid solar powered garden office 

• Secure storage for gardening equipment and supplies 

• A comfortable workspace for volunteers 

• Additional outdoor shelter through the integrated awning 

• A unique community asset customised after installation 

The client was delighted with the finished result and gained a practical facility that supports the ongoing maintenance and development of the meadow. 

Why Choose Lion Containers for a Solar Powered Office? 

Lion Containers creates bespoke solar powered offices tailored to individual project requirements. 

Our team provides: 

• Off-grid container solutions 

• Solar-powered systems 

• Insulated and partitioned interiors 

• Custom layouts for work and storage 

• Fast, reliable project delivery 

To get started on your solar powered office project, get in touch with us. 

FAQs – Solar Powered Garden Office 

What is a solar powered garden office? 

A solar powered garden office is a workspace that uses solar panels and battery storage to operate without a mains electricity connection. 

Can a garden office include storage space? 

Yes. Internal partitions can create separate office and storage areas within the same container. 

Are solar powered garden offices suitable for remote locations? 

Yes. Off-grid systems make them ideal for community projects, gardens, parks and rural sites without access to mains power.