Commercial Solar for Other Commercial in Arlington
A typical commercial solar system for other commercial in Arlington can save up to $2,217,484 over 25 years. With 5.0 peak sun hours per day and a commercial electricity rate of approximately $0.102/kWh through Oncor, Arlingtonis one of Texas's strongest markets for commercial solar.
kWh/m² per day in your area
Avg $/kWh through Oncor
For a typical Arlington other commercial
With all federal & state incentives
Why Arlington Other Commercial Are Ideal for Solar
Any commercial property can benefit from solar. The system is sized to your specific energy consumption and roof characteristics.
Strong Solar Resource
Arlington averages 5.0 peak sun hours per day, ideal for commercial solar production.
Real Utility Rates
With Oncor commercial rates around $0.102/kWh, every solar kWh delivers direct savings.
Tax Advantages
30% Federal ITC + 5-year MACRS depreciation + 100% Texas property tax exemption stack together.
Arlington Other Commercial Solar: Local Market Context
Why Arlington
Arlington's entertainment corridor—anchored by AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field—drives substantial electricity demand in surrounding hospitality, retail, and mixed-use properties, where Oncor's $8.50/kW demand charges can add thousands to monthly bills during peak event days. With 1505 kWh produced per installed kW annually, a commercial solar array offsets both volumetric charges at $0.102/kWh and shaves costly demand peaks that spike when 80,000+ fans converge on the Entertainment District.
Industrial Corridors
Other commercial properties cluster heavily along the I-20 corridor near Collins Street and Cooper Street, throughout the Parks Mall at Arlington trade area, and in the South Cooper mixed-use zone where warehouses, flex spaces, and service businesses occupy Arlington's 40+ million square feet of industrial and commercial inventory. The Division Street corridor and properties near the old General Motors plant site also host significant concentrations of automotive suppliers, logistics operators, and light manufacturing facilities ideal for rooftop solar.
Oncor Specifics
Oncor administers net metering under Texas's deregulated retail model, meaning commercial solar customers in Arlington must coordinate interconnection with Oncor (as transmission and distribution utility) while purchasing electricity through a separate retail electric provider under standard contract demand tariffs. Demand charges apply to the highest 15-minute interval each billing cycle, so solar production during Arlington's 5.0 peak sun hours directly reduces measured kW peaks—but battery storage is often required to capture full demand charge savings when afternoon clouds roll in from the Gulf.
Sample Cost Breakdown for Arlington Other Commercial
Estimates for a typical 315 kW system on a Arlington other commercial.
| Cost Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross System Cost | $535,500 |
| Federal ITC (30%) | −$160,650 |
| MACRS Depreciation Tax Savings | −$113,794 |
| Texas Property Tax Exemption (25 years) | −$294,525 |
| Net Effective Cost | $261,056 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Arlington commercial property owners
