WHY COLD STORAGE COMPANIES CHOOSE
REC Solar for Solar Energy and Storage Solutions
Lower energy costs
24-hour refrigeration technology requires round-the-clock energy consumption. And with rising utility rates – and even more increases on the horizon – that isn’t great for your bottom line. We have experience in the cold storage warehousing industry and have helped customers deploy the solar and storage system that pencils and slashes energy costs.
Seamless Financing and Solar Expertise
When we oversee every aspect of your project — from no-capital-required financing, expert design, construction and installation to long-term operations and maintenance — you’ll receive a better, long-term value compared to self-owning and operating your own solar energy assets.

Better Meet Electrification Requirements
To better meet a growing number of fleet electrification requirements, now’s the time to consider bundling solar and fleet electrification. You can offset energy charging costs, get a comprehensive, future-proof business sustainability plan and get a streamlined project with minimized disruptions to your operations.
WONDERING IF
Solar is the right fit for you?
Solar energy and storage isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. How solar can best benefit your business depends on your facility’s unique characteristics, sustainability goals and business needs.

Solar + storage is a great opportunity for cold storage and warehouse facilities that:
- Have large energy load requirements
- Own unobstructed roof space (for rooftop solar) or unobstructed land nearby (for ground-mount solar)
- Operate in states – like California and Hawai’i – where energy is expensive

Additionally, your operations may also be a great fit for solar + storage if you:
- Are considering – or may consider — facility expansions or new construction in the future (particularly in states that have renewable energy mandates on new construction)
- May be considering fleet electrification
- Want to ensure you meet current and future sustainability initiatives and goals
HARNESSING THE SUN
EXPLORE SOLAR COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSING SOLUTIONS
From our first point of contact through the decommissioning of your solar and storage system, we’ll work with you to ensure that you have the best option that fits your space and energy needs. Enjoy the seamless experience that only REC Solar can provide.

Rooftop
Rooftop solar can be an ideal fit for cold storage warehouses that have substantial rooftop space. Our team of experts are experienced in commercial rooftop installation and will design a custom solar array that utilizes unused space and maximizes energy generation for your facility.

Ground Mount
If your business has undeveloped land, a fixed-mount or tracker PV system can be a good fit to help you reach your goals. Commercial ground mount solar panels can be designed to optimize available land allowing for peak solar production.

Solar Carports and Canopies
For many cold storage warehouses, parking lots provide an opportunity to not only add commercial onsite solar power generation but also provide vehicle fleets, employees and guests with ample shade on sunny days and protection from inclement weather.
Energy Storage

Get the most from your investment by efficiently managing surplus power from your solar arrays. We’ll design an energy storage solution that maximizes your solar investment and safeguards your budget from energy cost fluctuations.
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