Lease your roof and create long‑term income

Commercial rooftops can generate long-term lease revenue by hosting distributed solar and, where appropriate, battery storage projects. Instead of leaving rooftop space underutilized, property owners can lease it to Solar Landscape, which develops, owns, and operates the energy infrastructure.

Property owners receive predictable lease payments without investing capital, purchasing equipment, or managing the system. The result is a new source of income from an existing asset while supporting the growing demand for electricity.

As electricity demand continues to grow, utilities need faster ways to add new generation and grid capacity. Commercial rooftops offer an existing network of large, well-located sites that can host distributed energy without acquiring new land or waiting years for major transmission projects.

By transforming underutilized rooftops into energy infrastructure, commercial real estate is becoming an important part of how communities generate electricity, strengthen grid reliability, and support economic growth.

Solar Landscape develops projects on a wide range of commercial and industrial properties, including warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, retail centers, office buildings, self-storage facilities, and other large commercial assets.

While every property is unique, the best candidates typically have at least 40,000 square feet of usable rooftop space and a roof that has been replaced within the last seven years or is scheduled for replacement within the next three years. Structural conditions, electrical infrastructure, utility service territory, and local regulations also influence project suitability, and every property is evaluated individually.

Solar Landscape partners with owners across many commercial real estate sectors, including industrial, logistics, warehouse, retail, office, manufacturing, and self-storage properties.

The best candidates typically have large, unobstructed rooftops, strong structural conditions, and are located in markets where distributed energy programs are available. Every property is evaluated individually to determine its development potential.

Solar Landscape finances, develops, owns, and operates the entire project.

Property owners do not pay for design, permitting, equipment, construction, operations, or maintenance. Instead, they lease their rooftop space and receive long-term lease revenue while Solar Landscape manages every aspect of the project.

In most cases, Solar Landscape owns, operates, and maintains the solar system throughout the life of the agreement. This allows property owners to generate long-term lease revenue without investing capital or taking on the responsibility of owning or managing the energy infrastructure.

For certain large portfolio owners, Solar Landscape can also structure projects where the property owner owns the system as part of its investment or ESG strategy. In either case, Solar Landscape works with each partner to develop a structure that aligns with their financial, operational, and sustainability objectives.

Property owners are not responsible for developing the project, navigating permitting and utility interconnection, or managing construction. Throughout the life of the project, Solar Landscape provides the expertise needed to deliver and support reliable, long-term energy infrastructure.

Solar Landscape works closely with property owners and tenants to minimize disruption throughout development and construction.

Most work takes place on the roof and is carefully coordinated to avoid interfering with building operations whenever possible. Once the system is operating, it requires minimal on-site activity and does not affect how tenants use the building.

Commercial rooftop leases are typically 20 years, providing property owners with a stable, predictable source of lease revenue over the long term.

The lease is designed to align with the operating life of the solar project, allowing Solar Landscape to finance, build, own, operate, and maintain the system while delivering reliable clean energy to the grid. Throughout the lease term, Solar Landscape is responsible for system operations and maintenance, allowing property owners to benefit from the project without ongoing management responsibilities.

At the end of the lease, Solar Landscape works with the property owner to determine the best path forward. Depending on the agreement and the project’s performance, options may include renewing the lease, upgrading the system with newer technology, or decommissioning and removing the equipment.

Commercial rooftop solar transforms underutilized rooftop space into a revenue-generating asset. Long-term lease payments can contribute to net operating income (NOI), creating additional financial value from existing real estate.

Beyond lease revenue, rooftop solar can support ESG objectives, strengthen a property’s marketability, and position commercial assets to meet the growing demand for energy infrastructure. While every property is unique, many owners view rooftop solar as a strategic investment in both current performance and long-term asset value.

Developing distributed energy projects requires far more than installing solar panels. Success depends on securing real estate, navigating permitting and utility interconnection, arranging financing, managing construction, and operating projects over the long term.

Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading commercial rooftop solar developer, combining commercial real estate expertise, proprietary technology, institutional capital, and end-to-end execution. With more than 500 commercial-scale projects deployed, over 170 real estate partners, and 90 million square feet under contract, Solar Landscape helps property owners generate long-term value while delivering the distributed energy infrastructure needed to power America’s future.