Community Solar for
Property Owners
Turn unused space into a revenue-generating asset
Hosting a community solar project generates stable, contracted lease income for the life of the project. Development, financing, construction, and maintenance are fully managed and executed. No upfront investment or operational responsibility.
Financial Benefits of Hosting Community Solar
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Annual lease revenue averaging $80,000*
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An average of $1.6M in total lease income over a typical 20-year term*
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Fixed payments structured over the life of the agreement
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Zero capital investment required
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Boost property value
*Based on approximately 150,000 square feet of roof space. Actual lease values vary based on system size, site characteristics, and utility program structure.
Good-fit properties
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Large commercial and industrial rooftops
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Warehouses and distribution facilities
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Parking structures and expansive surface lots
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Institutional and municipal campuses
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Underutilized land and redevelopment sites
How the Community Solar Development Process Works
Property Evaluation
We review your property's size, roof or land characteristics, ownership, and overall suitability to determine whether it can host a successful community solar project.
Project Feasibility
If the property is a good candidate, we perform detailed engineering, interconnection, and financial analyses to determine whether a project can be developed and what lease value it may support.
Lease Agreement
Once the project is deemed viable, we negotiate a long-term lease that clearly defines payment terms, project responsibilities, and property access.
Engineering & Permitting
Pfister Energy manages all system design, engineering, utility coordination, permitting, and regulatory approvals required to move the project toward construction.
Construction
Our in-house engineering, procurement, and construction teams build the solar installation while minimizing disruption to your property's normal operations.
Subscriber Enrollment
We enroll eligible community solar subscribers, manage ongoing billing, and ensure the project reaches and maintains the subscription levels required for long-term success.
Long-Term Operations
After the system is commissioned, we operate, monitor, and maintain the project for the life of the agreement while you receive predictable lease payments.
What sets our Community Solar approach apart
One accountable partner
Full lifecycle delivery — no handoffs, no gaps.
20+ years of execution track record
900+ MW delivered across commercial, industrial, and distributed energy applications.
Expertise across markets
Deep experience across NJ, MD, NY, PA, and IL programs, utilities, and interconnection requirements.
Subscriber management
We handle enrollment, billing, and ongoing subscriber operations for the life of the system.
In-house engineering & construction
ONABCEP-certified teams design and build every system in-house — maintaining quality control and execution consistency.
Evaluate your property for solar lease income
We'll assess your site, estimate potential lease revenue, and confirm if community solar is
a strong fit.
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Community Solar FAQs
Possibly — it depends on available space and whether your existing system covers full consumption. We can help evaluate your opportunities.
It depends on your property size, system capacity, and local program. On average, every 100,000 sq ft of rooftop can generate up to $80,000 in annual lease income. We'll provide a custom estimate based on your specific site during the assessment.
Yes. Properties with unused acreage in eligible territories can qualify. Our team evaluates ground-mount viability as part of the site assessment. Some of the strongest opportunities are in New Jersey, Maryland, and Illinois, where active programs are in place — though we work across all our markets.
20–25 years. Long-term agreements provide predictable, bankable income for the duration of the project.
As your community solar developer, we facilitate enrollment, billing, and ongoing subscriber management.
No. As a host, you provide the space for the solar system, but continue to buy electricity as usual. If you’re also interested in on-site solar for your own energy needs, we can explore that as well.
No. Once commissioned, the system is fully managed. Your only role is to collect lease income!
Options such as renewal, system removal, or transfer are defined in advance as part of the agreement.