Solar for warehouses: where the savings really come from
Large flat roofs and daytime demand make warehouses ideal for solar. Here is how the business case actually works.
Warehouses combine big unshaded roofs with steady daytime demand. That pairing is what makes the numbers work.
Self-use beats export
Every kilowatt hour you use on site is worth the full retail tariff. Exported power is usually worth much less, so we size arrays to match your load profile.
Demand charges
Many business tariffs include a charge for your highest monthly peak. A modest battery can trim those peaks and often pays back faster than the panels.
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