Commercial solar projects

What is commercial solar?

Commercial solar is the term used to describe solar panel installations in the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector. It is a broad category that covers all solar power use outside of the residential scale (solar panels for home) or the utility scale solar (solar power plants aka solar farms).

How many commercial solar projects are there?

The report now tracks more than 8,300 megawatts (MW) of commercial solar projects in the U.S. — over 38,00 projects across 43 states — representing approximately 70% of all installed commercial capacity. Put another way, there is enough installed commercial solar to power 1.6 million homes.

What is a commercial solar project?

Commercial solar projects may take the form of rooftop arrays on buildings or ground mounts, and can range widely in size from kilowatts to megawatts.

How much does commercial solar cost?

Commercial solar - also known as Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Solar - describes the use of solar energy by a range of different organization types, including businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits. Commercial solar systems cost an average of $1.66 per watt, or roughly half the price of residential systems.

What is the major solar projects list?

SEIA Members: Access the searchable database The Major Solar Projects List is a database of all ground-mounted solar projects, 1 MW and above, that are either operating, under construction or under development. The list is for informational purposes only, reflecting projects and completed milestones in the public domain.

Who uses commercial solar?

Commercial solar is utilized by a diverse range of businesses and institutions, including: Residential solar installations are almost always on the roofs of homes because that is the best, most expansive surface area where the panels can catch the sunlight.