Retail & Shopping Center Energy Solutions

Solar carports, EV charging, and energy storage solutions for retail properties that reduce costs, attract customers, and demonstrate sustainability.

350+
Retail Projects
25-45%
Average Savings
1,200+
EV Stations Installed
4-6 years
Typical ROI

Energy Solutions for Retail & Shopping Centers

Retail properties benefit uniquely from solar—carport installations provide shaded parking that customers love while generating substantial savings. Combined with EV charging amenities and visible sustainability messaging, energy solutions enhance the shopping experience while dramatically reducing operating costs.

Industry Challenges

  • Peak demand during business hours
  • Large parking areas needing shade/amenities
  • Customer expectations for EV charging
  • Visible sustainability for brand image
  • Multi-tenant billing complexity
  • Seasonal load variations

Key Benefits

  • Reduce energy costs by 25-45%
  • Provide shaded customer parking
  • Attract EV-driving customers
  • Demonstrate visible sustainability
  • Generate EV charging revenue
  • Enhance property value and appeal

Tailored Solutions for Retail & Shopping Centers

Solar Carport Systems

Transform parking lots into power plants while providing shaded parking that customers appreciate. Typical 500kW-2MW installations.

Rooftop Solar Arrays

Utilize large flat retail roofs for additional solar capacity, often combined with cool roof coatings for HVAC savings.

EV Charging Stations

Attract customers with Level 2 and DC fast charging. Generate revenue and extend shopping dwell time.

Battery Storage

Reduce demand charges from HVAC and lighting loads, provide backup power, and enable TOU arbitrage.

Success Story

Regional Shopping Center: 1.5MW Carport Solar + 40 EV Chargers

400,000 sq ft retail center with 2,000 parking spaces seeking to reduce $380,000 annual energy costs and add customer amenities.

$165,000 annual energy savings (43% reduction)
$48,000 annual EV charging revenue
Shaded parking for 800 vehicles
4.2 year payback period
15% increase in customer satisfaction scores
LEED certification for sustainability

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