Rooftop Solar
Commercial Rooftop Solar
Put Your Commercial Roof to Work
A large commercial roof should not sit empty.
InterConnect Power evaluates warehouses, factories, distribution centers, and other commercial buildings for rooftop solar and battery storage projects.
We look at the roof, electrical service, utility bills, power usage, and interconnection options to determine whether the property makes financial sense.
What We Are Looking For
We are interested in commercial and industrial buildings with:
- Large usable roof space
- Good roof condition
- Limited shading
- Strong daytime electricity usage
- Suitable electrical service
- Long-term ownership or tenancy
- Access to utility interconnection
Warehouses and distribution centers are especially attractive because they usually have large flat roofs and steady electricity use.
How It Works
1. You Submit the Property
Send us the property address, building size, roof age, utility company, and available electrical information.
2. We Review the Site
ICP reviews the roof, electrical service, utility territory, estimated solar capacity, and basic project economics.
3. We Review Energy Usage
Electric bills and interval data help us understand how much power the building uses and when it uses it.
4. We Determine the Best Structure
A project may be structured as:
- Rooftop lease
- Power Purchase Agreement
- Property-owner purchase
- Solar and battery partnership
- Investor-owned energy project
5. The Project Moves Forward
Qualified projects may continue into engineering, utility interconnection, permitting, financing, and construction.
Rooftop Solar
Solar panels generate electricity directly at the building.
The electricity can be used by the facility, stored in a battery, or exported when allowed by the utility.
A rooftop solar system may help reduce utility purchases and provide more predictable long-term energy costs.
Battery Storage
A battery can store solar energy and discharge it when the building needs more power.
Battery storage may help with:
- Peak-demand reduction
- Demand-charge savings
- Solar energy storage
- Time-of-use management
- Backup power for selected equipment
- Demand-response programs
A battery must be sized according to the actual building load. Bigger is not always better.
Benefits for Property Owners
A qualified roof may produce long-term lease income without the owner having to operate the solar system.
Other potential benefits include:
- New income from unused roof space
- Better value for commercial tenants
- Improved property marketability
- Support for tenant energy goals
- Long-term infrastructure investment
Benefits for Building Users
The building tenant or occupant may benefit from:
- Lower electricity purchases
- Reduced peak demand
- More predictable energy costs
- Onsite solar generation
- Optional battery storage
- Better control of energy usage
Actual savings depend on the utility rate, building load, system size, financing, and contract terms.
Information We Need
For an initial review, please provide:
- Property address
- Building type
- Approximate building size
- Roof age and roof type
- Utility company
- Electrical service voltage and amperage
- Twelve months of electric bills, if available
- Roof plans or drawings, if available
- Owner and tenant information
You do not need to have everything before contacting us. Start with the property address and basic building information.
Have a Commercial Rooftop?
Send us the property address and basic building information. InterConnect Power will review the rooftop solar and battery storage opportunity.