Commercial Solar Blog
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Christopher Naismith: The Future of Decarbonization Planning in Renewable Energy
In the last 10 years, the term net zero has evolved from buzzword to policy - a policy adopted by every major company and government agency to reduce and offset the...
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...
Top 5 Commercial Rooftop Solar Questions
As a commercial property owner, your roof is one of the most important investments you make. So we understand the concern when asked to consider solar. The good news is that solar is a mature industry with infrastructure in place across millions of projects worldwide,...
In the Money: Finding a Future-Proof Strategy for CRE Solar Investment with Dave Riess
Dave Riess, CEO and Co-Founder of Wunder, a leading provider of solar solutions for Commercial and Industrial properties, walked us through the strategies available to commercial real estate (CRE) owners to build a financially viable energy platform within their...
An Easy Way to Learn the Value of Solar
King Energy’s 90-day analysis process Solar energy can increase the value and income of a shopping center, office building, or industrial park; however, there are some details to figure out before getting started. In order to create a formal solar program plan, King...
How Solar Works on Flat Roofs
Solar is a long-term investment So, how do you ensure that putting solar on the roof of a commercial property does not limit future leasing options for the building? What if a new tenant wants to move in ten years from now, and has unique venting or HVAC requirements?...
Sharing Solar Across Many Businesses: Introduction to Virtual Net Energy Metering
How multiple businesses can benefit from a single solar program Let’s say you own a business in a shopping center or office building. You are likely leasing the space and pay your own energy bill. Since you don’t own the building or control what goes on the roof, is...
Why Don’t Shopping Centers Have Solar Panels?
Have you noticed that most shopping centers don’t have solar panels? Less than 10% of US shopping centers have solar in any form. For those that do, the panel installation is typically driven by a specific, progressive business that resides in the center, such as...