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Boston, MA Commercial Solar

The experts at our commercial solar company in Boston will get to know your business, your goals, and your available assets to create the perfect, individualized solar energy solution. We can accommodate businesses in leases and businesses without space to install solar on their property. Get started by learning more about our commercial energy solutions for Boston businesses.

The Benefits of Commercial Solar Energy

Working with our commercial solar company in Boston can benefit your business in the following ways:

  1. It reduces operational expenses
  2. Allows your business to own its own power generation assets
  3. Hedges electricity prices long-term
  4. Provides tax benefit and/or incentives
  5. Meets supply chain sustainability goals
  6. Opens additional financing opportunities
  7. Satisfies employee and customer concerns with climate change
  8. Provides a competitive advantage against competition
  9. Fulfills municipal building code regulation
  10.  Is one important step towards reducing grid dependance

Different Commercial Solar Solutions for Boston

Boston Rooftop Solar

We can turn an ordinary rooftop into an energy-producing asset for your business. The best roofs for solar are typically larger with limited shading or obstructions, but we will take all aspects into consideration to configure the best solution for you. We will work with your roofing company to ensure that your roof warranty is not disrupted.

If you have an older roof that is due for a replacement, talk to our experts first to leverage some of the roof replacement costs and take advantage of the Investment Tax Credit.

Boston Ground Mount Solar

A roof may be too small, have limited space, or offer limited sun exposure which will not make the most of your commercial solar energy in Boston. If your roof is not well suited to commercial energy solutions, Genie Solar can help you optimize available onsite or offsite land with ground-mounted solar. Options include:

  • Standard Ground Mount – This option places several poles in the ground, with a racking system on top to hold the panels. These systems keep the panels fixed in one position. It is easy and cost-effective to install.
  • Pole Mount – These systems work well for installing a few solar panels. The panels are mounted on the top of a pole and have a tilt and swivel feature. The panels can be adjusted manually or using an automatic tracker to improve the solar output.

Boston Carport Solar

An option that kills two birds with one stone is installing solar carports. If your business has a wide-open stretch of pavement, you could turn it into a major electricity generator that simultaneously provides shade and protects vehicles for your employees. The carports do not require a roof or surface to attach solar panels to as the panels will act as the carport roof. We will design your solar carport to maximize the amount of energy produced to save you money.

Having a solar-powered carport that offers EV chargers will make your company more attractive to employees and clients. Let Genie Solar help you find the best solar carport solution for your business.

VPPA with a Commercial Solar Company in Boston

A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is a 10-20-year contract between an energy buyer and the developer of a renewable energy project. This contract can provide a company with the space for a solar installation that is larger than their energy requirements to contract with other businesses without a suitable property so both can take advantage of the benefits of solar energy.

SMART Program

The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program provides per-kWh incentives to solar PV projects up to 5 MW. The program is capped at an aggregate of 1,600 MW, and incentives are available in Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil territories. to learn  more about the SMART program visit our program page or the Massachusetts information page.

Contact the experts at Genie Solar to schedule an inspection of your business’s facility and see how Boston commercial solar energy could work for you.

Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) is a global energy solutions company. We supply customers in the US and Europe with electricity, including electricity generated from renewable resources and with natural gas. Through Genie Solar Energy and Prism Solar, we design, construct and install commercial solar energy solutions. We provide commercial and industrial clients with energy brokerage and consultative services through our Diversegy brand.

Case Studies

  • Commercial Solar Case Study Property Management Company
    Wiley Property Management Case Study

    The installation of the solar array on the roof of storage facility is leveraging a limited regulation called “Group Hosting”. Group hosting is a method where a group of businesses or individuals share the installation and use of a larger solar array on a single property.

  • Bake Crafters Commercial Solar Case Study
    Bake Crafters Food Company

    Bake Crafters’ commercial solar array is a remarkable example of sustainability in action. With an output capacity of 800 kW and predictions of offsetting 770 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

  • Integra Commercial Solar Case Study
    Integra Biosciences

    Integra Biosciences’ Commercial Solar project achieves 22% IRR and aligns with the company’s global sustainability goals and commitments. The two installations total 572-kW and generate enough power to offset 844,000 kWh.

  • Commercial Solar Case Study - Kraft Power
    Commercial Solar Case Study – Kraft Power Power

    Kraft Power utilized American made solar panels to install a 57.5 kW system on their roof. The new rooftop solar system, will help Kraft Power offset 100% of the electricity usage every year.

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Testimonials

Convinced to go solar by the New Jersey incentives, PCS Wireless looked at several solar companies to provide the best overall value. Genie Solar was able to design a unique system to offset the largest portion of their electricity usage. Additionally, we combine it with an exclusive financial product which minimized the cash out of pocket and maximized the return on investment. The 494 kW system was constructed in minimal time, with no impact on the businesses operations.
PCS Wireless
A provider of engine-generator systems, Kraft Power was a pioneer of “Total Energy” (Combined Heat and Power). After seeing the financial and green benefits of solar at their headquarters in Massachusetts, Kraft wanted to capitalize on the lucrative state incentives in New Jersey at a distribution center. By installing a 57.5 kW system on the roof they were able to offset 100% of their electricity usage, take advantage of the Investment Tax Credit, accelerated depreciation, and collect revenue from the New Jersey SREC program. Genie Solar made it a smooth process and limited the need for internal resources to manage the project.
Kraft Power
A premier provider of water treatment in the New York and New Jersey area, Tower wanted to go solar to save money and generate clean energy. Upon reviewing the financial benefits available in New Jersey with the SREC program and the federal Investment Tax Credit, they wanted to safe harbor the project in 2019 and construct in 2020. Buying American Made panels was an important component of the project, and by utilizing their white roof, Genie Solar was able to leverage Prism Solar’s bifacial panels to minimize the square footage needed and maximize the electricity generated. Genie Solar helped them achieve all of their goals in an efficient manner with a 44.6 kW system.
Tower Water
Cardoza had both a showroom and a distribution center with exorbitant electricity costs in New Hampshire. As a legacy business, it was important to reduce costs and protect the business from increasing expenses prior to passing it on to the owner’s children. The show room’s roof and location made it a less than ideal location for solar; but the vast roof and direct sunlight on the distribution center could generate enough solar to power both facilities, plus the owner’s house. Leveraging New Hampshire’s group host program, Genie Solar built one 99.7 kW solar array to power all three locations. The owner is now considering converting more equipment to solar and building a second array.
Cardoza Flooring
A destination nursery in rural New Hampshire, HBTSR was a long standing customer of Genie Solar’s sister company, Diversegy. After helping the business reduce electricity expenses for the past number of years, HBTSR turned to Genie Solar to reduce their rising electricity expenses over the long run. “Between the federal and NH state incentives, I was paid $8,000 to install my solar array. On top of getting money back, I am going to realize over $300,000 in savings during the 25 year warranty period of the solar array.”
House By The Side of the Road