Today, there is an ever-growing list of large, commercial buildings-from retail stores to warehouses to high-rises-that have had their unused roof space transformed into a photovoltaic power system that turns sunlight into the electricity that powers their business.
If it is a good idea for residential buildings, why can't it work for commercial buildings? Answer: It can and it does. Today, there is an ever-growing list of large, commercial buildings-from retail stores to warehouses to high-rises-that have had their unused roof space transformed into a photovoltaic power system that turns sunlight into the electricity that powers their business. The trend has spread beyond California to nearly every state in the Union. Some states such as New Jersey and New York have recognized the value of solar electric power and have implemented incentive programs of their own to encourage businesses to turn their roofs into distributed power generating facilities.