Commercial & Industrial Businesses

Profiting from renewables

Commercial and industrial businesses are under increasing pressure to meet renewable energy mandates while containing costs and improving service, and Solar Nation has developed services tailored to meet those needs. By installing advanced solar-electric systems from Solar Nation, commercial and industrial businesses can demonstrate environmental stewardship and realize significant returns from underutilized rooftops, parking areas, outdoor storage areas, and vacant land. With our financial strength, vertical integration, and project experience, Solar Nation has all the internal capabilities needed to plan, design, build, upgrade, expand, modernize, optimize, operate, and maintain solar infrastructure, all while creating local jobs and utilizing American-made components. A photovoltaic (PV) solar-electric system from Solar Nation will cut energy costs, cover material and equipment, and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. And because these systems are typically financed with low-interest loans, or they are third-party owned, there is usually little to no upfront capital required.

Ownership model provides 15-25 percent return on investment

• Solar Nation works with the business owner’s tax advisors to financially reverse engineer a system to meet tax and power-consumption needs
• Business/owner finances project, taking advantage of all tax, USDA, and other incentives
• Business/owner typically receives a 3-5 year payback and 20 plus years of nearly-free power

Third-party ownership model requires no investment; provides secure rental income and low-cost power

• Business leases space to third-party (Solar Nation or affiliate)
• Business enters into a power-purchase agreement with third-party system owner to purchase power at a 20 to 30% reduction from current utility rates
• Third-party system owner builds, operates, cleans, and maintains system for 20 years or longer

Businesses receive substantial benefits

• Significant revenue from rooftops, shelter, and ground-mount arrays
• Reduced state and federal taxes
• Capital improvements to properties
• Decreased and stabilized energy costs
• Material-shelter solutions cover outdoor storage areas, providing added value
• Carport solutions provide added benefit for employees
• Enhanced Corporate Image, Positive PR
• Use of renewable is a selling point to customers

Reduce roofing costs

If a roof needs repair, or if it is near the end of its warranty, now is the perfect time to install solar. Cash generated by Solar Nation systems defrays the cost of expensive repairs or reroofing. If a roof is in good shape, Solar Nation has solutions to keep your existing warranty intact, and in most cases to perform the necessary scope of work to manufacturer’s specifications, so that the warranty is extended. And Solar Nation offers non-penetrating roof-mount racking and support systems, so roof integrity is not compromised.

Solar Nation provides turnkey systems and solutions

• Solar Nation handles projects from A-Z, with no outsourcing, to provide seamless, cost-effective turnkey solutions
• From zoning and permitting to system commissioning and preparing incentives applications, Solar Nation does it all
• Experienced in managing the largest, most complex projects
• Process begins with site assessment, financial analysis, and financial modeling
• Maximized use of grants, credits, and other incentives
• Technology and OEM agnostic—chooses right technology and equipment for you
• Innovative, elegant, cost-effective, durable solutions
• Non-penetrating roof-mount racking and support systems
• Custom carport and material and shelter designs
• In-house engineering and architecture acumen to meet any challenge
• Transparency with regard to system costs and energy savings
• Fully managed follow-on services including hassle-free operation, cleaning, and maintenance
• 25-year panel warranty and best overall system warranty in the industry
• Delivered on time, on budget, and without disruption

Solar Nation is the gold standard in solar-electric systems

Our systems are built of the highest quality components and designed for the greatest efficiency, productivity, and durability. Our ability to procure and assemble top quality equipment will provide maximum performance, reliability, value, and revenue for your property.

Intangibles you can see and feel

Solar Nation provides customized turnkey solar-electric systems that conform to property, business, and community needs. We work closely with each business to design and financially model a system that meets property and business owner needs and then work with business management every step of the way, from zoning through project completion. Solar Nation is skilled in customized designs for material-shelter applications (similar to carports), and Solar Nation’s project management ensures that the implementation process is transparent, participatory, and inclusive—engaging business management and appropriate community organizations, local government authorities, and community stakeholders in all aspects of the decision-making process. We utilize local labor and suppliers and support charities that make a difference for the communities we serve.

An investment and a hedge

With today’s rapidly rising energy costs, solar not only provides a strong return on investment, it also reduces exposure to utility rate increases and tiered rate systems, allowing agricultural business owners to forecast and control energy costs.

The best people, providing the best solutions, at the best price

Solar Nation brings its wealth of people and experience to every project. Beginning with Solar Analysts who provide detailed financial analysis and design and continuing through engineering, procurement, and construction, Solar Nation has the people, the expertise, and the organization to provide turnkey systems to our clients and to operate and maintain those systems for years to come.