Frequently Asked Questions
Our primary focus is on small commercial industrial organizations with small roof spaces prime for solar. We specialize in smaller projects (under 2MW) that are typically challenging to finance but offer high margins at scale. Our target audience includes businesses such as healthcare offices, retail outlets, fast-food franchises, schools, senior living facilities, nonprofits, religious centers, and municipalities. These organizations benefit from tailored solar solutions that ensure operational efficiency and cost savings. Through proprietary credit underwriting, we offer accessible financing options like PPAs, making solar energy more affordable for businesses without traditional credit ratings. Our comprehensive services ensure seamless project execution, minimizing disruptions and maximizing efficiency.
The solar sector is experiencing significant growth due to several key factors. Electricity rates are increasing, making solar energy a more cost-effective alternative. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) supports renewable energy projects through various incentives, driving further investment in the sector. Additionally, the costs associated with installing solar panels have decreased, making solar energy more accessible to a wider range of businesses. Solar energy is emerging as the dominant source of energy generation, surpassing traditional sources like nuclear, coal, oil, gas, and hydro. Despite this growth, smaller commercial solar projects remain under-represented in the U.S. industry, with large-scale and utility-scale projects receiving more financing and attention due to their maturity.
Sunrock Distributed Generation (SDG) is the premier platform for commercial solar energy solutions, dedicated to enhancing cost savings and operational efficiency for businesses across the spectrum. Leveraging an unmatched network of trusted partners and installers, tech-enabled operational efficiency, and a proprietary underwriting method, we design solar and distributed generation solutions tailored to the needs of organizations previously unable to access the benefits of solar energy. Our approach emphasizes enabling businesses to maximize the benefits of solar and distributed energy solutions, regardless of project size. We offer Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with zero upfront investment, positioning us as the trusted platform for commercial solar DG projects of any size.
Distributed generation refers to electricity generation from many smaller energy sources, often located close to where the electricity is used. This approach contrasts with centralized generation, where large-scale plants produce electricity that is then distributed over long distances. Distributed generation offers numerous benefits, including improved energy security, reduced transmission losses, and greater flexibility in meeting local energy needs. With the distributed generation market estimated to be worth $141.3 billion, incorporating this concept into our name highlights our focus on providing localized, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions.
SDG was created to provide financing options to businesses and organizations of all sizes, while many players in the market today are not set up to serve the smaller end of the market. We deliver unparalleled project execution through rapid pricing assessments, an extensive EPC network, and advanced technology to facilitate financing options. Our competitive pricing and streamlined execution processes ensure that businesses achieve their efficiency goals while significantly reducing energy costs.
Partnering with SDG means accessing the premier platform for commercial solar energy solutions. We are dedicated to enhancing cost savings and operational efficiency for businesses across the spectrum. Our unmatched network of trusted partners and installers, tech-enabled operational efficiency, and proprietary underwriting method enable us to design solar and distributed generation solutions tailored to the specific needs of organizations previously unable to access solar benefits. We offer Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with zero upfront investment, making solar energy accessible and affordable. Our comprehensive suite of services ensures seamless project execution from initiation to completion, minimizing disruptions and maximizing efficiency.
SDG is able to work in any state. To date we have spent the most time on projects in California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut. Our extensive network of partners and installers allows us to deliver solar solutions across a wide geographic area, ensuring that businesses in various regions can benefit from our expertise and services.
Solar financing typically involves various options to make the installation of solar panels more affordable and accessible. Common methods include Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), solar leases, and loans. In a PPA, a solar provider installs and maintains the solar system, and the customer agrees to purchase the generated electricity at a predetermined rate, often lower than the current utility rate. This allows businesses to benefit from solar energy without the need for significant upfront investment. Solar leases work similarly but involve paying a fixed monthly lease payment for the use of the solar system. Loans for solar installations enable businesses to own the system outright by borrowing funds and repaying over time, often with low-interest rates and favorable terms.
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a financial arrangement in which a third-party developer installs, owns, and operates a solar energy system on a customer’s property. The customer agrees to purchase the system’s electric output from the solar services provider for a predetermined period (typically 15-30 years). This arrangement allows customers to benefit from renewable energy without upfront costs. The fixed rate for electricity provided by the PPA is usually lower than the local utility rate, offering immediate savings on energy bills. Additionally, PPAs hedge against future utility rate increases, providing long-term financial benefits. Maintenance and operation responsibilities lie with the solar services provider, ensuring hassle-free renewable energy for the customer.