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Large flat roofs and high energy use make warehouses ideal for commercial solar.
System Size
200-1,500 kW
Energy Reduction
60-80%
Demand Charge
Solar + storage can reduce demand charge...
Roof Type
TPO/EPDM membrane, metal stand...
A typical commercial solar installation requires about 100 sq ft per kW. A 500kW system needs approximately 50,000 sq ft of usable roof space. Most warehouses over 50,000 sq ft have sufficient space for a significant solar installation.
Warehouses and distribution centers are among the best candidates for commercial solar. Their large, flat rooftops provide unobstructed space for solar arrays, while high electricity consumption from lighting, HVAC, and material handling equipment creates substantial savings potential. Demand charge reduction through solar+storage can save an additional 20-30% on peak charges.
Large flat rooftops provide ideal solar mounting surface
High energy consumption maximizes savings
Demand charge reduction with battery storage
ESG reporting and sustainability credentials
Increased property value and tenant attraction
LEED certification contribution
Rooftop ballasted arrays
Carport canopies for parking areas
Ground-mount on adjacent land
Solar + battery for demand charge management
Roof age and structural capacity assessment needed
Multiple tenant coordination for NNN leases
Interconnection capacity in industrial areas
System Size
500 kW rooftop
Annual Savings
$85,000
Payback Period
3.5 years
System Size
200-1,500 kW
500 kW
System Cost
$581K
Federal ITC
-$232K
Net Cost
$67K
Payback
0.3 yrs
Annual Savings
$196,050/yr
25-Year ROI
8855%
CO2 Offset
6125 tons
100-500 kW
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250-2,000 kW
Process energy offset, demand charge management, and energy resilience for manufacturers.
200-1,000 kW
Energy resilience, backup integration, and ESG reporting for healthcare facilities.
100-1,000 kW
Tax-exempt direct pay, educational value, and community benefit for educational institutions.
50-500 kW
Agrivoltaics, irrigation pumping, and USDA REAP grants for agricultural operations.
A typical commercial solar installation requires about 100 sq ft per kW. A 500kW system needs approximately 50,000 sq ft of usable roof space. Most warehouses over 50,000 sq ft have sufficient space for a significant solar installation.
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