Evaluate solar as a business energy project with clear demand, site, contract and operational requirements.
What This Category Covers
This category is for commercial roofs, facilities, procurement teams and industrial sites. It separates the needs of a business from household rooftop planning. The project brief should describe electricity demand, property access, operating hours and the boundaries of the proposed installation.
Build a Practical Starting Point
- Bring facilities, finance and operations teams into a common project brief before comparing proposals.
- Request an assessment of roof suitability, site access, connection constraints and business continuity needs.
- Compare the complete commercial scope, ownership model, maintenance responsibilities and handover evidence.
Questions to Ask
- How does expected generation relate to the site’s actual operating schedule?
- Which exclusions or connection conditions could change the proposal?
- Who is accountable for performance reporting and long-term support?
Use local requirements for a specific decision and compare global examples with their original context. WeActGREEN serves readers worldwide; no universal savings, eligibility or performance result is implied.
Background reference: Department of Energy: Onsite Energy Technologies. The cover image is an AI-generated illustration.

