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Premium Renewables is changing how multifamily buildings and communities are powered. By providing builders across the nation with home solar + storage solutions.


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Top Choice Contractor for Multifamily Construction

Premium Renewables provides multifamily builders with:

  • Rooftop and carport systems
  • Battery backup
  • Design, permitting and project management
  • Code compliance and consultation
  • Revenue-generating strategies
  • Specialized financing options

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Solar Panel Systems and Energy Storage Solutions for Multifamily Builders

With the world moving more and more towards all-electric homes and vehicles, maximizing power and roof space is critical for any solar investment. Our efficient solar panel system features durable panels, microinverters, and racking. And an Enphase battery storage system (BESS) integrates seamlessly to create a home solar and storage solution designed for your home.

Choosing the Right Solar Solutions for Mulifamily Buildings

There are several solar design criteria that can impact the economics of a multifamily construction project. Optimizing the right design, whether a flat roof, sloped roof, carport or a combination of the two, is essential to maximizing ROI.

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Sloped Roof Solar

Pros:

  • Typically, most cost-effective
  • Tighter solar arrays with less setback and row spacing

Cons:

  • Less access for maintenance
  • Can be challenging to design to optimal sun angle

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Flat Roof Solar

Pros:

  • Easy access for maintenance
  • Greater ability to optimize the sun angle by tilting the solar array to the optimal angle


Cons:

  • Slightly more costly than sloped roof
  • Requires more space for setbacks and rows

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Solar Carport

Pros:

  • Most space density for solar
  • Provides shaded parking


Cons:

  • Most costly due to sub-structure
  • Design and construction must be done early in the building process

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California Title 24 Compliance Made Easy for New Multifamily Construction

California Title 24 building standards mandate solar on all new residential construction three stories or less. And the upcoming code cycle will expand these requirements to all new construction regardless of size. With energy efficiency mandates here to stay, builders must now add solar to their list of code compliance considerations. Premium Renewables can save you time and money by helping you plan your solar project and optimize your investment with higher NOI for both new and existing multifamily buildings.

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Building Power-Outage Resistant Connected Homes and Communities

Premium Renewables is leading the way with a unique microgrid community, including solar panels and battery storage options for each home.

Solar FAQ for Multifamily Builders & Multifamily Construction

How much of a community’s electrical consumption can be offset by solar?

Given enough space for solar panels, it’s possible to size a system large enough to offset more than 100% of a multifamily building’s estimated energy consumption. While some multifamily developers choose to size a system just large enough to meet minimum requirements, many opt for a more comprehensive sizing strategy to achieve greater returns on the initial investment and lock in low-priced energy for the future.

How will solar impact the economics of the project for my client?

Although adding solar may require significant capital investment for those opting for an upfront purchase, Premium Renewables offers several financing options which can reduce these out-of-pocket expenses. The savings and incentives with solar far outweigh the costs and can bring fantastic returns for many years to come. With multifamily solar, it is possible to see improvements to the net operating income (NOI) and cap rate for the community.

Are there solar code requirements to consider?

Yes. In California, and increasingly nationwide, authorities are adopting formal laws and building codes requiring high energy efficiency construction standards, including requirements for on-site solar generation. For multifamily buildings in California, code requires solar on every residential unit in the community (with very few exceptions).

Are there ways to prepare the infrastructure now for future retrofit?

Yes. Many multifamily builders and developers are opting to prepare the necessary infrastructure (conduits, pull boxes, breakers, electrical panels, etc.) for future PV expansion and retrofit. The time to incorporate this infrastructure is well in advance of the early construction cycle before foundations and hardscaping are completed.