Although adding solar may require significant capital investment for those opting for an upfront purchase, SunPower offers several financing options which can reduce these out-of-pocket expenses. The savings and incentives with solar far outweigh the costs and can bring fantastic returns for many years to come. With multifamily solar, it is possible to see improvements to the net operating income (NOI) and cap rate for the community. 

Yes. In California, and increasingly nationwide, authorities are adopting formal laws and building codes requiring high energy efficiency construction standards, including requirements for on-site solar generation. For multifamily buildings in California, code requires solar on every residential unit in the community (with very few exceptions).

Yes. Many multifamily builders and developers are opting to prepare the necessary infrastructure (conduits, pull boxes, breakers, electrical panels, etc.) for future PV expansion and retrofit. The time to incorporate this infrastructure is well in advance of the early construction cycle before foundations and hardscaping are completed.