San Leandro - Commercial Solar

Client Story

Starting with energy efficiency, this customer does all they can to operate their business with a reduced carbon footprint. More and more of our customers are starting to understand the importance of and obligation that we all have to operate in a manner that is friendly to the environment. The amount of energy that they use that cannot be offset through efficiency, is now generated onsite with their new solar system. This customer is always looking for ways to operate more efficiently, but for now they are very satisfied with the steps they have taken.

Location: San Leandro, CA
Completed: August 2015
Installation Type: Rooftop
System Size: 23.4 kW
PV Surface Area: System covers 10% of the 50,000 square foot rooftop
Number of Panels: 90
Products: Canadian Solar 260-watt solar panels, SMA 7700 inverters, IronRidge railing and mounting system

Benefits

Since the solar system is owned by this customer and is now part of the property, this customer’s property value has increased dramatically. Should this customer ever choose to sell this facility, a sizable premium can be added to the sale price due to the fact that this property generates the electricity that it consumes. Additionally, this project reduces the carbon footprint that this customer creates by being in business. This benefit to society feels right. Finally, this project benefits PG&E and the State of California by helping both to meet their renewable energy goals.

Location: Castro Valley, CA
Completed: August 2015
Installation Type: Rooftop
System Size: 30.42 kW
PV Surface Area: System covers 15% of the 40,000 square foot rooftop
Number of Panels: 117
Products: Canadian Solar 255-watt solar panels, Fronius IG Plus Advanced inverters, Locus LGate cellular monitoring system