Illustrative Warehouse Solar Evaluation
Example only. This is a hypothetical scenario to show how we evaluate a building and the kind of considerations involved. It is not a real customer, and all figures are illustrative estimates — not guarantees. Your actual results depend on your building, usage, utility, and eligibility.
The (example) building
- Single-tenant NJ distribution warehouse, ~150,000 sq ft
- Owner-occupied, daytime operations, heavy lighting + equipment load
- Large, relatively unobstructed flat roof
Illustrative energy & system
- Estimated annual electricity use: in the low millions of kWh (illustrative)
- Estimated system size: roughly 1 MW range for a roof this size (illustrative)
- Most generation used on-site during the day (strong self-consumption)
How we'd evaluate it
- Review 12 months of utility bills + load profile
- Roof condition, area, and electrical service check
- Model production, savings, and the incentive picture (ITC, NJ SuSI, depreciation)
- Compare owning the system vs. a PPA / roof-lease structure
Project timeline (typical)
Assessment & proposal in weeks; permitting, engineering, and build commonly run several months to ~12-18 months for larger systems — phased around operations.
Financial considerations
Owners often weigh upfront vs. $0-down PPA, the value of the ITC/SuSI/depreciation stack (subject to eligibility and deadlines), demand-charge impact (best with storage), and payback. Confirm all tax matters with your advisor.
Questions a warehouse owner should ask
- How much of my daytime load can solar realistically offset?
- Own vs. PPA — which fits my capital and tax situation?
- What incentives am I eligible for, and what are the deadlines?
- Will it disrupt operations, and how is it phased?
- What happens with my roof warranty and ongoing maintenance?
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