Solect Energy publishes solar readiness checklist for commercial real estate properties

Hopkinton, MA Solect Energy has released a Property Checklist designed to help commercial real estate owners determine whether their buildings or land are good candidates for long-term solar investments.

The checklist outlines key physical and electrical criteria that influence solar feasibility, including available square footage, roof condition and remaining useful life, structural capacity, and long-term site control. It applies to rooftop systems, parking canopies, and ground-mounted installations, and also identifies scenarios where energy storage may enhance project economics.

“For commercial property owners, site readiness and timing are increasingly connected,” said Matt Shortsleeve, SVP of policy & marketing at Solect Energy. “With the federal Investment Tax Credit sunsetting, projects that can move forward using safe-harbored equipment can preserve significantly more value. That makes early site evaluation a critical step for owners considering solar site leases or long-term energy investments.”

The Property Checklist is intended as a starting point. Solect works with property owners to conduct more detailed site reviews and align potential solar projects with long-term asset and capital planning goals.

Founded in 2009, Solect Energy is a nonresidential solar and energy storage developer and integrator serving the Northeast. A Pattern Energy company, Solect provides comprehensive services spanning design, development, installation, financing, and asset and fleet management, including operations and maintenance.