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Transform your roof into a revenue-generating asset by leasing it for solar

Transform your roof into a revenue-generating asset by leasing it for solar

Renewable energy technologies like solar PV can provide organizations with additional sources of capital. Learn how solar can offer a non-standard way to improve your financial performance.

Earn an annual lease income for up to 20 years

The City of Los Angeles has committed to using 100% renewable power by 2045. To achieve that goal, the city’s utilities need to source more renewable energy – especially solar. This presents an opportunity for commercial property owners in LA to earn additional revenue while helping to protect the environment.

Increase your bottom line and contribute to environmental stewardship without spending a dime. Simply lease your rooftop to a solar company who will own, operate, and maintain a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on your roof.

In this financing arrangement:

  • There is no capital investment
  • There are no ongoing operating expenses
  • It provides a new source of revenue for your organization
  • You can reinvest this new revenue stream into other business priorities

Interested in finding out how much revenue your roof can generate? Contact us today to determine your roof’s energy potential.

Here’s how it works

Learn how Centrica Business Solutions can help you take advantage of this opportunity and monetize your roof space for solar.

We install a solar PV system on your roof at no cost to you
We install a solar PV system on your roof at no cost to you.
We transmit the energy the solar PV system generates back to the grid
We transmit the energy the solar PV system generates back to the grid.
We pay you a fixed annual lease payment based on the system size
We pay you a fixed annual lease payment based on the system size.

Common questions

How much could I earn? Depending on the size and layout of your roof, you could be earning anywhere between $12,000 and $145,000 ($0.45/sq. ft. to $1.45/sq. ft.) each year.
Will installing solar PV panels damage my roof? No. Our dedicated team of experts will ensure none of the work affects your existing roof warranty term or coverage.
What if I want to sell my property? The new tenant will be required to sign the site lease. Having solar on your roof increases the value of your property, so you should be able to charge a premium on the property based on the guaranteed revenue stream from the site lease.
Will I have to maintain the system? No, the system owner will cover any maintenance required for the system. Think of the benefits of having a 20-year tenant that never complains, never calls for maintenance, and actually improves the value of your building.
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Why Centrica Business Solutions?
You wouldn’t lease your property for 20 years to just anyone, so why would you rent out your rooftop any differently? As a 200-year-old, $20B company, we have the experience, longevity, and bankability you can count on to be the quietest and most reliable lessee you’ve ever had. Centrica Business Solutions is always the smart choice for solar.
Unparalleled experience and expertise
Unparalleled experience and expertise
To date, we’ve installed more than 9,300 solar systems, in addition to 22,000+ energy efficiency upgrades across the United States.
White-glove installation process
White-glove installation process
Leasing your rooftop shouldn’t come with a noisy tenant. We’re experts at installing solar systems with minimal disturbances to the operation of the facility.
Reliable tenant
Reliable tenant
As a $20B organization, with access to over $200M in captive investment financing, we have the bankability to construct the solar system and reliably follow through on our lease payments.
Roof warranties honored
Roof warranties honored
Converting your roof to an asset shouldn’t be a liability. We guarantee installing solar will not affect the warranty of your roof.
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Interested in finding out how much revenue your roof can generate? Contact us today to determine your roof’s energy potential.