Should a project include rooftop solar?

1 min readReviewed 2026-10-31Sustainability & Green Building

The short answer

Often yes — but reduce demand first, then size the system to the actual load profile and available roof area.

Solar is most cost-effective after the building has been made efficient. Size the array to daytime consumption and structural capacity, and plan conduit routes and inverter locations during design.

Check net-metering rules with the local distribution company, because tariffs and export limits decide the payback more than panel price does.

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