Commercial Solar Blog
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Understanding the Sustainability Benefits of Commercial and Industrial Solar
Renewable energy benefits both people (property owners, tenants, and consumers alike) and the planet, and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) buildings are the ideal...
Tooraj Arvajeh: Simplifying Renewable Energy Finance with Perl Street
Data can be chaos in any industry, but none more than the renewables space. From operational efficiency and project finance to environmental metrics and local...
The Real Cost of Rising Commercial Electricity Rates in California
Keeping up with the rising cost of commercial energy in California is a financial challenge for any business. It’s also difficult to keep track of the governmental and provider actions that affect your energy bills. It might feel like the only sure thing is that your...
How Rooftop Solar can Help Multi-Tenant Properties Earn LEED Certification
As the world moves towards sustainable and eco-friendly practices, the importance of LEED certification has become more prominent. LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized green building certification that ensures a...
C&I Solar: Most Common Questions Answered
Commercial and industrial (C&I) solar is becoming increasingly more accessible across the United States, as businesses and organizations look for ways to save on rising energy costs and improve their environmental sustainability efforts. Compared to residential...
How Much Energy can a Shopping Center Rooftop Solar Program Generate?
Have you ever looked at an aerial image of a shopping center and wondered what could be done with all that open rooftop space? Flat rooftops like this are ideal for the installation of solar, the energy they generate can reduce the center’s energy costs, increase...
Modeling a Better Way Forward for Solar Production
Josh Wirth, founder of Daly Energy, saw a need for a better solar modeling process. His solution is a game-changer for the industry. Similar to financing a commercial building, solar developers estimate the cash flow of their systems and use those estimates for...
The Environmental Benefits of Installing Solar at your Neighborhood Shopping Center
What are the environmental benefits of installing solar at your neighborhood shopping center? The installation of solar panels at a neighborhood shopping center can have a significant impact on a community’s environmental and economic sustainability. The solar energy...
Breaking Down Your Commercial Solar Project Development: From Lease Signature to Commercial Operation
After making the decision to partner with King Energy on a rooftop commercial solar program, you may be wondering what happens next. When will your property start capturing and distributing solar energy to your tenants? After signing your lease with King Energy, it...
How to Make a Commercial Solar Program Beneficial for Your Tenants
Thinking about putting solar on your commercial building? As a commercial property owner, you may be considering solar for your building. Not only is solar energy a clean and renewable resource, but it can also provide a number of benefits for your tenants. That...
The Dirt on Soiling Loss Mitigation in Solar
Solar energy is way past proof-of-concept projects; instead, the main industry efforts are financial and practical as we reach into global scale. Investors and companies interested in solar energy are not just motivated by environmental concerns, but also by the...
What’s the Best Roof for Solar?
From the gently sloping roofs of a neighborhood shopping center to enormous sprawling commercial buildings, there are huge differences in roof construction and the material types used. At King Energy, our mission is to transform unused commercial rooftops into...