Retail Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio

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A privately owned retail and warehouse facility in Cincinnati, Ohio was experiencing increasing electricity costs and wanted to understand if solar would be a strong long-term investment. The client needed a clear answer on the most important question: “Does solar actually make financial sense for our building?”

We completed a comprehensive solar feasibility study, including:

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• Roof layout review and usable roof area calculation

• Shade and production assumptions for Ohio conditions

• System size options (conservative vs maximum roof build-out)

• Utility bill analysis and rate structure modeling

• Financial model with multiple scenarios (cash purchase + financing assumptions)

• Installer pricing benchmark guidance (local Ohio EPC pricing ranges)

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Recommendation: Proceed with a right-sized rooftop solar system designed for maximum ROI rather than maximum kW.

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Results (Feasibility Findings)

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• Estimated viable system size: ~78 kW DC rooftop

• Estimated annual production: ~95,000–105,000 kWh/year

• Estimated offset of electricity usage: ~55–70%

• Estimated Year 1 savings: $11,500–$15,000

• Estimated payback range: 6.5–8.2 years

• Estimated 25-year net benefit: $210K–$320K