Solar Power for Multifamily Builders and Buildings
SunPower is changing how multifamily buildings and communities are powered. By providing builders across the nation with home solar + storage solutions.
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Top Choice Contractor for Multifamily Construction
SunPower provides multifamily builders with:
Rooftop and carport systems
Battery backup
Design, permitting and project management
Code compliance and consultation
Revenue-generating strategies
Specialized financing options
Solar Panel Systems and Energy Storage Solutions for Multifamily Builders
With the world moving more and more towards all-electric homes and vehicles, maximizing power and roof space is critical for any solar investment. Our efficient solar panel system features durable panels, microinverters, and racking. And an Enphase battery storage system (BESS) integrates seamlessly to create a home solar and storage solution designed for your home.
Choosing the Right Solar Solutions for Mulifamily Buildings
There are several solar design criteria that can impact the economics of a multifamily construction project. Optimizing the right design, whether a flat roof, sloped roof, carport or a combination of the two, is essential to maximizing ROI.
Sloped Roof Solar
Pros:
Typically, most cost-effective
Tighter solar arrays with less setback and row spacing
Cons:
Less access for maintenance
Can be challenging to design to optimal sun angle
Flat Roof Solar
Pros:
Easy access for maintenance
Greater ability to optimize the sun angle by tilting the solar array to the optimal angle
Cons:
Slightly more costly than sloped roof
Requires more space for setbacks and rows
Solar Carport
Pros:
Most space density for solar
Provides shaded parking
Cons:
Most costly due to sub-structure
Design and construction must be done early in the building process
California Title 24 Compliance Made Easy for New Multifamily Construction
California Title 24 building standards mandate solar on all new residential construction three stories or less. And the upcoming code cycle will expand these requirements to all new construction regardless of size. With energy efficiency mandates here to stay, builders must now add solar to their list of code compliance considerations. SunPower can save you time and money by helping you plan your solar project and optimize your investment with higher NOI for both new and existing multifamily buildings.
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Building Power-Outage Resistant Connected Homes and Communities
SunPower is leading the way with a unique microgrid community, including solar panels and battery storage options for each home.
Solar FAQ for Multifamily Builders & Multifamily Construction
How much of a community’s electrical consumption can be offset by solar?
Given enough space for solar panels, it’s possible to size a system large enough to offset more than 100% of a multifamily building’s estimated energy consumption. While some multifamily developers choose to size a system just large enough to meet minimum requirements, many opt for a more comprehensive sizing strategy to achieve greater returns on the initial investment and lock in low-priced energy for the future.