How to rent rooftop photovoltaic panels

What is rooftop solar installation?

Rooftop solar installation involves mounting solar panels on the roof of a building to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity. It's a popular choice for commercial buildings because it gives them the opportunity to optimize unused roof space. Why should business owners consider leasing their rooftop space for solar?

How can you make money from a solar roof?

Solar rooftop leasing is one of the three basic ways you can make money from your rooftop with solar energy. The other two involve owning and operating solar panels on your own roof and joint venturing with a developer who will install the solar panels and share the income with you.

Can solar panels be installed on your roof?

While a growing number of property owners are investing in the installation of solar panels on their roofs – a new group of small to independent developers began exploring the feasibility of leasing rooftops, attracting investors and raising the money to pay for the solar installations.

Should a property owner invest in rooftop solar?

While a property owner might not have the resources to invest in a rooftop solar today they still might be interested in realizing some income from solar energy through leasing their rooftop space to a developer – and make money while they learn more about the benefits of installing solar energy on their building.