Commercial solar can make financial sense for many Chandler properties, particularly facilities with significant daytime electricity usage and adequate rooftop, parking, or land space.

However, every property is different. Electricity consumption, utility rates, system size, installation costs, financing, available incentives, and long-term energy goals should all be evaluated before determining whether a project makes sense.

The cost of a commercial solar project depends on system size, installation type, equipment, electrical infrastructure, structural requirements, and site conditions.

A rooftop installation, solar carport, and ground-mounted system each have different design and construction requirements. WattHub evaluates the individual property to develop project-specific estimates and financial projections.

Manufacturing facilities, technology campuses, warehouses, distribution centers, office buildings, retail centers, schools, healthcare properties, multifamily communities, and other commercial facilities can all be candidates.

Properties with substantial daytime electricity usage or large amounts of usable roof, parking, or land area are especially worth evaluating.

Yes. Manufacturing and industrial facilities can be strong candidates because many consume substantial amounts of electricity during daylight hours.

Available rooftop or land area can potentially be used to generate electricity on site and offset a portion of the facility’s energy consumption.

Yes. Solar carports allow commercial properties to generate electricity from parking areas while providing shaded parking for employees, customers, tenants, students, or visitors.

For office campuses, manufacturing facilities, shopping centers, schools, and other properties with large parking lots, solar carports can make productive use of space that would otherwise serve only one purpose.

Yes. Battery energy storage can be incorporated into a new commercial solar project or evaluated independently.

Whether storage makes sense depends on factors including the property’s electricity consumption, peak demand, utility rate structure, resilience requirements, and operational goals.

Depending on the project and organization, potential options can include direct ownership, commercial solar loans, power purchase agreements, and other financing structures.

WattHub helps organizations evaluate potential structures based on upfront investment, ownership preferences, projected savings, and overall project economics.

Commercial solar projects may qualify for federal tax incentives and other programs depending on the project, technology, ownership structure, location, and regulations in effect when the system is developed.

Because incentive programs and eligibility requirements can change, WattHub evaluates current opportunities as part of the project development process.