Why 98% of commercial and industrial buildings aren’t getting the most value out of their solar installations

Solar installations at commercial and industrial buildings have soared in recent years, with businesses realizing that they’re smart investments. Part of the reason is that solar installations produce clean, locally generated energy — a must-have in a time of ambitious sustainability goals.

But not all solar installations are alike. According to a 2021 study by Berkeley Lab, 98 percent of non-residential solar installations aren’t paired with a battery, meaning power doesn’t flow when the utility grid goes down.

Why don’t solar panels work during a power outage?

In this blog post, I explain the limitations of standalone solar and share technology available today that helps facility managers and building owners maximize the value of an installation.