{"id":48015,"date":"2023-04-22T18:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T22:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=48015"},"modified":"2023-04-22T18:08:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-22T22:08:58","slug":"rooftop-solar-us-warehouses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=48015","title":{"rendered":"Why putting rooftop solar on all US warehouses is a no-brainer \u2013 in numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The US has more than 450,000 warehouses and distribution centers \u2013\u00a0that\u2019s 16.4 billion square feet of rooftop space ripe for hosting solar panels.<\/p>\n

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Rooftop solar on US warehouses<\/h2>\n

Environment America and Frontier Group<\/a> crunched some numbers and shared what they discovered in a study<\/a> called \u201cSolar on Warehouses.\u201d <\/p>\n

They report that the rooftops of US warehouses built before 2019 alone have the potential to generate 185.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar electricity annually \u2013 enough to power 19.4 million average households. That\u2019s equivalent to roughly the entire New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. <\/p>\n

Additionally, there was more than\u00a0626 million square feet<\/a>\u00a0of warehouse space under construction in the first half of 2022, thanks to online shopping growth in response to the pandemic. <\/p>\n

The study notes:<\/p>\n

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On average across the country, warehouses could\u00a0produce 176% of their annual electricity use\u00a0by fully building out their rooftop solar potential, allowing them to produce more electricity than they use and provide electricity to their communities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And if all US warehouses and distribution centers adopted solar, then the equivalent of more than 112 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually would be reduced. That\u2019s like taking 24 million gas cars off the road for a year, or taking 30 coal-fired power plants offline.<\/p>\n

So, how would this idea get implemented? Environment America and Frontier Group call for businesses to commit to installing solar on their facilities, and they also call for government at all levels to support rooftop solar on warehouses by reducing permitting time and cutting red tape around permitting and interconnection. <\/p>\n

They also state that businesses should be compensated for hosting solar \u2013 as it not only benefits the businesses but also the public \u2013 with programs such as net metering, feed-in-tariffs, and value-of-solar tariffs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alex Keally, senior vice president for Massachusetts-based Solect Energy, which has completed numerous solar installations on warehouse rooftops, said:<\/p>\n

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The key to realizing the solar potential of warehouse rooftops is for warehouse owners to connect with solar developers and for utility companies to quickly connect rooftop solar systems to the grid.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Electrek\u2019s Take<\/h2>\n

Big, boxy rooftops are some of the best places to put solar panels, so I was happy to see a new study surface that promotes this idea. <\/p>\n

Warehouses and distribution centers have large, flat, open roofs that usually get direct sunlight. These solar panel arrays are not going to take up land or upset neighborhood residents \u2013 they\u2019d be on commercial buildings, and let\u2019s be honest \u2013 they\u2019re almost always an eyesore anyway. It\u2019s unused space that\u2019s ripe for clean energy, and I\u2019ve never heard anyone object to this idea (although if you do, please politely<\/em> tell me why in the comments below).<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re at it, let\u2019s whack rooftop solar on top of all the box stores and car dealerships, too. IKEA, Home Depot, and Lowe\u2019s are at it. The federal tax incentives are there. Solar is a more cost effective way for businesses to power themselves instead of using fossil-fueled power. <\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong> This Chevy dealership\u2019s rooftop solar could power 750 homes<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo: Solect<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re considering going solar, it\u2019s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you\u2019re finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out <\/em>EnergySage<\/em><\/a>. EnergySage is a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. They have hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high quality solutions and save 20 to 30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it\u2019s free to use and you won\u2019t get sales calls until you select an installer and you share your phone number with them.<\/em><\/p>\n

Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you\u2019ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em> \u2013\u00a0ad*<\/em><\/p>\n

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