When evaluating your facilities, these are the key characteristics Solect looks for. Together, they help determine whether a property is ready to support a long-term solar project.
General Site Requirements
- The property owner (or authorized representative) must be willing and able to enter into a solar contract.
- The building, parking lot, or land should be expected to remain in place for at least 20 years.
- The site should receive direct sunlight for most of the day throughout the year.
- The property should have access to 3-phase electric service, which is needed for most commercial-scale systems.
Roofs
- At least 15,000 square feet of available roof area.
- At least 20 years of useful life remaining, with a valid manufacturer’s warranty.
- Sufficient structural capacity to support the additional weight of solar equipment.
Parking Lots
- At least 25,000 square feet of open surface area.
- No underground or below-grade conditions that would prevent installation of canopy foundations.
Ground Sites
- At least 100,000 square feet of available area.
- Land that is not forested, in agricultural use, or of ecological importance.
- Outside of designated wetland buffers (typically 50–100 feet).
- Previously developed sites and brownfields can be strong candidates.
Energy Storage (Optional)
- Best suited for facilities with:
- Demand greater than 500 kW
- Time-of-use electric meters
- Ground area available to install pad-mounted storage equipment
👉 This checklist is a starting point. Solect works with customers to review each property in detail, identify the best candidates, and align projects with long-term capital and sustainability plans.
