Commercial solar consulting and installation
CommercialSolarGuy is your expert partner for navigating the complexities of commercial solar power across the United States.
Hi, I’m John Weaver, your commercial solar energy consultant. When you work with my team, you get decades of financial, engineering, and construction experience to guide you through your project — from concept, to paperwork, to digging the dirt and throwing that final switch.
I’ve developed a portfolio of 75 megawatts (and growing) of commercial solar and consulted with clients across the country on renewable energy projects of all sizes.
If you’re interested in discovering how I can help your project succeed, call (508) 499-9786 for a 15-minute consultation. You can also contact me here.
Commercial solar installation
Our commercial solar installation teams are experts at rooftop and ground-mounted solar
The CommercialSolarGuy team has installed dozens of megawatts of solar projects on rooftops, parking lots, and land in New England.
We’re always ready to get started on the next project, so reach out if you’re ready to work with the best team in the business.
We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of commercial solar panel installaiton, from an intial coversation where we’ll discuss your goals, budget, and timeframe, through to the day you get to flip the switch on your brand new installation—and for years afterward as we support you with operations, maintenance, and any necessary repairs.
Solar consulting services
From site selection to engineering and construction oversight,CommercialSolarGuy is your expert renewable energy consultant
CommercialSolarGuy serves many different kinds of clients across the country with a full suite of solar services. We can guide your project from start to finish, or offer individual services like financial analysis and lease agreement review.
Our team of seasoned professional engineers, project managers, and solar experts brings decades of experience in assisting clients in navigating the complex nature of commercial solar panel installation.
Read more below about the services we provide, and be sure to check out some of our recent projects as well.
Feasibility studies
We analyze your site based on its geography, shading, and structural capacity to develop a preliminary system design and estimate energy production.
We combine that with research into local zoning and utility interconnection queues to ensure your project can move ahead as planned.
Financial Analysis
Commercial solar is an investment, not just a purchase. Our comprehensive financial modeling helps you understand the numbers behind your solar energy project.
We model ROI, incentives, depreciation, and cash flow projections to ensure the project meets your financial goals.
Lease / installation agreement review
Solar contracts are complex. We help to protect your interests by reviewing land leases, PPAs, and EPC contracts to bring clarity, identify hidden risks, and ensure you end up with a complete, fair contract.
Solar Due Diligence
Mitigate your risk when buying existing assets. We perform rigorous technical audits on portfolios and individual projects to verify that the equipment quality and energy production match the seller’s claims.
Owner’s representative / Owner's engineer
You have a business to run. Let us manage the energy project.
As your Owner’s Rep, we coordinate the engineers, installers, and utilities, ensuring the project is built to your standards and with your goals in mind.
Pre-construction engineering and design
Proper planning prevents expensive change orders. We deliver optimized system designs, electrical engineering layouts, and a bill of materials to maximize potential energy generation, capture all available incentives, and adhere to local codes.
Engineering reports
Whether you need project progress reports, structural certification, or independent production estimates for bank financing, we provide the stamped, professional engineering reports required to move your project forward.
Solar construction and oversight
Quality control is critical during installation. We provide boots-on-the-ground QA/QC monitoring to ensure contractors adhere to safety standards, design specs, and the project timeline.
Complete project management
We will act as your Project Developer and guide you through professional scrutiny – with electrical and structural engineers, CPAs and bankers, permitting and hiring contractors.
What makes commercial solar unique?
Getting a commercial solar installation is not as simple as putting some panels on the roof and turning them on—it’s a significant financial investment designed to provide long-term value to your business. In order to do that, every project requires guidance from knowledgeable experts.
Here are some key factors that set commercial solar projects apart:
- Diverse Goals: Businesses and landowners use solar to achieve multiple goals, including energy savings, meeting organizational sustainability (ESG) targets, and hedging against demand charges and future changes in energy price stability.
- Complex finances: The proper financial structure is essential to a good commercial solar project. Each project involves a mix of federal and state incentives, accelerated depreciation schedules (MACRS), specialized financing options, and the potential for creating new revenue streams from selling energy credits. The ideal outcome is working with these factors to create a calculated, long-term ROI for your business.
- Precise engineering requirements: Whether you’re looking for a solar installation on a commercial rooftop or a ground-mounted system on land you own, the process of engineering the system is complex, requiring detailed site surveys and structural analysis, careful calculations, and expert knowledge of building and land-use codes.
How a solar energy consultant maximizes your benefits
The bottom line is every project is unique, and dealing with all the complexities listed above requires special guidance from a knowledgeable expert.
That’s where CommercialSolarGuy comes in. As your commercial solar energy consultant, we act as your advocate and strategist, ensuring your process is on track, from the day we first meet until the day we flip the switch on your project.
When you’re ready to start the process toward achieving your solar goals, contact me here, or call (508) 4999-SUN.
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