Commercial Solar

Cut Costs. Boost Reliability. Power Your Business with Solar.

Who We Serve

We’re proud to support the Northeast Ohio community by providing reliable, cost-saving solar solutions for local businesses and institutions.

We proudly work with:

Schools and universities
Apartment complexes
Hospitals and healthcare facilities
Manufacturing and industrial operations
Municipal buildings
Restaurants and food service businesses
Recreational and community spaces

As well as a variety of other commercial and institutional properties.

Some of our Clients

Why Businesses Go Solar

Lower Operating Cost

Reduce your utility bills with solar production and SREC income.

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Predictable Energy Cost

Hedge against rising utility rates.

Incentives

Take advantage of tax credits

Battery Storage

Add battery storage to avoid costly downtime

Our Process: Simple, Efficient, and Tailored to Your Business

1. Free Consultation & Bill Review

2. Custom System Design & Proposal

3. Permits

4. Installation

5. Monitoring

We offer a no-cost consultation and on-site visit to review your energy use, assess your property, and explore the best solar solution for your business.

Based on your usage and building layout, we create a custom solar design that maximizes efficiency and return on investment.

We handle all necessary permits and paperwork to ensure your project meets local codes and utility requirements.

Our certified installers complete the job with minimal disruption to your operations, ensuring everything is installed safely and efficiently.

Once your system is active, we provide tools to monitor its performance in real time and we remain available for ongoing support.

Add Resilience with Battery Storage

Store Power. Cut Costs. Stay Running.

Pairing your solar system with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) gives your business more than just clean energy, it gives you control.

Peak Shaving & Load Management

For many businesses, electricity bills aren’t just about total energy consumed, they’re heavily influenced by demand charges. Demand charges are fees utilities apply based on your highest electricity usage during short peak periods, often when overall grid demand is at its highest, typically mid-afternoon to early evening.

During these peak hours, electricity rates can spike dramatically, sometimes costing several times more per kilowatt-hour than off-peak times. For businesses with equipment or operations that require a lot of power at once (like manufacturing machinery, HVAC systems, or commercial kitchens), this can lead to unexpectedly high monthly bills.

A BESS paired with your solar installation stores excess solar energy generated during the day or pulls energy from the grid during low-cost off-peak hours. Then, during peak hours when electricity is most expensive, the battery discharges stored energy to power your facility.

This approach is called peak shaving.

Maximize Solar Value

Solar panels produce energy only when the sun is shining, but your business may need power throughout the day and into the evening. Without a battery system, any excess energy generated beyond your immediate use is often sent back to the grid at lower credit rates or sometimes not compensated fully at all.

By installing a BESS, you can store that excess solar energy produced during peak sunlight hours and use it later when your demand is higher or utility rates spike. This means you rely less on grid electricity, getting more value from every kilowatt your solar system produces.

Backup Power During Outages

Power interruptions can bring your business to a halt. From losing refrigeration for perishable goods, to servers going offline, or critical lighting and security systems shutting down. These outages can result in lost revenue, spoiled inventory, disrupted workflows, and even safety risks.

A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) paired with your solar array acts as a reliable backup power source when the grid goes down. Unlike traditional generators, batteries provide instant, silent, and clean power without the noise, fuel, or maintenance concerns.

With BESS, your essential operations keep running smoothly, whether it’s preserving sensitive equipment, maintaining production lines, or keeping staff and customers safe. This resilience not only minimizes downtime but also protects your brand reputation and reduces the financial impact of outages.

Smarter Energy Use

Modern BESS solutions are equipped with sophisticated energy management software that continually monitors your facility’s energy consumption, solar production, and utility rate schedules. This technology enables your system to make intelligent decisions about when to charge the battery, when to discharge it, and when to draw power from the grid.

For example, the system can:

Store energy during low-rate, off-peak hours
Use stored energy during high-rate, peak hours to reduce costs

This automation means your business always uses energy in the most cost-effective and efficient way, reducing waste and optimizing savings without requiring manual intervention.

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“Our bills are significantly lower than they have been, and every now and then, we get a little surprise when we generate extra electricity that gets sold off.”

Financing

CASH

PROS:

Enjoy all environmental & financial benefits
Maximum financial return

CONS:

Requires large lump sum payment Day 1
Some maintenance may be required

LEASE

PROS:

Spread out payments over time
Payments aligned with savings
Frees up cash for other purposes
Always cash flow positive
Lower total payments than if purchased

CONS:

Environmental & tax benefit may go to lessor
No production guarantee
Requires credit check
Some maintenance bay be required
Lessor is making money on this deal

PPA

PROS:

Little out of pocket cost
Only pay for electricity produced
Frees up cash for other purposes
No maintenance responsibilities
Best option for non-profits

CONS:

Environmental & tax benefit may go to Lessor
PPA developer may sell of your contract
Requires credit check
PPA provider is making money on this deal

FINANCE

PROS:

Enjoy all environmental & financial benefits
Payments aligned with savings
Frees up cash for other purposes
Eco-link Programs available to lower rates

CONS:

Financial return is lowered by interest rate paid
Some maintenance may be required
Requires credit check

Ready to Start?

Let’s Power Your Business Together

For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please call: (216) 236 - 3786 or fill out the following form:

Contact Us

Office Location

Better Together Solar

3821 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115