What Is Solar Site Leasing
How Solect Can Help
For commercial property owners with leased or tenant-occupied buildings, solar site leasing transforms unused rooftop or site space into a reliable, long-term revenue stream. Solect Energy develops and operates the solar system, helping you increase asset value, and net operating income (NOI) without disrupting tenants or daily operations.
At Solect, we partner with you every step of the way: site evaluation, lease structuring, system design, permitting, construction, and maintenance. Your property becomes home to a solar array that generates clean energy while acting like a tenant that pays reliably for 20-25+ years.
In Their Own Words
We chose Solect due to their approach to understanding our commercial property management needs and leveraged their solar expertise to deliver a clean energy solution aligned with our operational and financial requirements.
— Doug Freeman, Principal, Capital Group Properties
How It Works
- Solect leases your rooftop or site.
- We build, own, and maintain the solar system.
- You receive lease payments structured to fit your financial goals.
- Minimal involvement needed on your end. We handle operations.
General Site Considerations
- Stable property expected to remain in place for 20+ years.
- Excellent solar access (consistent sunlight throughout the year).
- Access to three-phase electric service.
Is Your Property a Good Fit for Solar?
Before leasing your site, we assess whether it meets key criteria that make a solar project feasible and financially attractive. Review the General Site Considerations to understand the key factors that must be evaluated.
Is Your Rooftop Good for Site Leasing?
Some roofs are especially well-suited for solar leasing. Here’s what we look for:
Ideal Rooftop Characteristics
- Large, unobstructed space: Bigger rooftop areas (ideally 30,000 sq ft or larger) allow more panels and higher energy generation.
- Roof Condition: Roof surface has 20+ years of useful life ahead, and sufficient structural capacity.
- Strong sun exposure: Minimal shading and good orientation help maximize solar output.
If your rooftop complies with the criteria above, it could be a well-suited site for solar leasing, delivering strong energy output and lease returns.
Not sure?
Solect’s technical team is happy to conduct a detailed and complementary assessment to help you understand your site’s potential.
Contact our teamOur Development Process
We’ve streamlined solar leasing into a clear, collaborative journey. At each step, we keep you informed and involved in a way that suits your comfort and goals.
1
Initial Consultation
We analyze your goals and review preliminary site information.
2
Technical & Financial Evaluation
Solect analyzes your property’s solar potential, budget impact, and lease options.
3
Lease Structuring
We tailor lease terms to reflect your financial requirements and solar benefits.
4
Design & Permitting
Our engineers design the system and manage all permitting and utility interconnection.
5
Construction & Commissioning
Solect builds and activates the solar installation with minimal disruption.
6
Long-Term Operation
We monitor and maintain the system while you collect lease revenue.
Explore how leasing compares to other financing options like direct ownership or Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on our website.
Let our solar financing expertise be your guideFurther Resources & Reference
To deepen your understanding of solar leasing, site evaluation, and rooftop solar benefits, explore these Solect resources:
Solar Plus Rooftops: A Match Made in Heaven
Why rooftop solar is a smart use of underutilized space.
Rooftop Solar Site Leases: A New Revenue Stream for Commercial Real Estate Owners
Converting unused rooftop space into a long-term revenue stream through a solar site lease is gaining traction. Read on to learn more.
Empty Buildings? Here’s a Reliable Tenant for You
Learn how solar leases can fill revenue gaps in your real estate portfolio.
Property Checklist: Is Your Site a Good Fit for Solar?
Detailed criteria Solect uses to screen potential solar sites.
Solect Financing Overview
Compare leasing, ownership, and PPA options