Frequently Asked Questions
Thinking about solar for your commercial property but not sure where to begin? Our FAQ is designed to give property owners clear, concise answers to the most common questions about going solar with Plankton Energy. From available tax credits and local incentives to financing structures like Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Site Leases, we explain how you can reduce costs and increase your net operating income without any upfront investment.
You’ll also find details on system types—like rooftop and parking canopy installations—along with expected savings, energy production metrics, and long-term maintenance support. Whether you manage a multifamily building in New Jersey, an industrial facility in New York, or a retail center in Massachusetts, our FAQ will help you understand how solar works and how it delivers reliable value.
Plankton Energy is here to simplify your transition to clean energy, providing the guidance and financial clarity you need to make the smartest choice for your portfolio.
Plankton Energy is a Turnkey Solar Development Firm. We originate, engineer, interconnect, procure, install, commission, own, and operate commercial solar energy systems to improve property net operating income.
Plankton designs each solar system based upon its clients’ environmental and financial goals. This includes the clients’ income tax liability, shareholder structure, capital allocation, as well as property-specific considerations.
Commercial solar energy systems drive net operating income growth by reducing a property’s electricity expense or increasing revenue selling electricity off-site. Onsite solar energy generation reduces a building’s carbon emissions. Solar parking lot canopies provide the amenity of covered parking, and clean energy is a differentiator among tenants.
We offer multiple solar deployment strategies:
Plankton Energy has extensive experience with Federal and State solar incentive programs. We design systems to maximize the value of these programs and incorporate market-specific financial incentives into each project’s deployment strategy. We’re constantly monitoring legislative changes on behalf of our clients.
Large electricity users that have buildings with large open rooftops are ideal for rooftop solar energy systems. Properties with large parking lots are good candidates as well.
Plankton Energy works with all types of real estate owners. We serve large Real Estate Investment Trusts, Private Equity Firms, and individual property owners to meet their environmental and financial goals. We develop solar energy systems across all real estate asset classes including retail, office, industrial, self-storage, mutli-family, manufacturing, education, and houses of worship.
The components of a solar energy system are warranted for 25-years. Plankton provides operations and maintenance service on each system it builds.
Plankton Energy will not install solar on a roof with less than 20 years of remaining life. However, in some cases we can finance the cost of a roof replacement.
All major roof manufactures allow solar and have a standard operating procedure for maintaining the roof warranty. Plankton Energy will not install solar on a roof with less than 20 years of remaining life. In some cases, Plankton can finance the cost of a roof replacement.
