Commercial Solar for Office Building in Arlington
A typical commercial solar system for office building 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 office building
With all federal & state incentives
Why Arlington Office Building Are Ideal for Solar
Office buildings have HVAC-dominated energy loads that align well with solar production. Daytime peak usage matches peak solar generation.
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 Office Building Solar: Local Market Context
Why Arlington
Arlington's 395,000 residents support a robust entertainment and defense sector economy that keeps office buildings occupied year-round, with HVAC systems running continuously during Texas summers when NREL data shows 1505 kWh/kW/year production. The city's mid-cities location between Dallas and Fort Worth creates office demand that peaks during the same daytime hours when Arlington's 5.0 peak sun hours deliver maximum solar output, directly offsetting expensive demand charges.
Industrial Corridors
Office buildings cluster heavily along the I-20 corridor near Six Flags and AT&T Stadium, throughout the Cooper Street corridor serving defense contractors, and in the southeast Arlington industrial area near General Motors Assembly where office parks support manufacturing operations. The Entertainment District and Parks Mall area also house significant Class B office inventory with favorable roof profiles for solar installations.
Oncor Specifics
Oncor requires commercial solar customers in Arlington to follow the Distributed Generation Interconnection Manual with applications processed under the 10 kW or less expedited track or the standard review for larger systems, while the actual electricity supply rate of $0.102/kWh comes from the retail electric provider you choose in Texas's deregulated market. The $8.5/kW demand charge appears on your REP bill but flows through Oncor's TDU charges, making solar plus battery storage particularly valuable for peak shaving during Arlington's summer afternoon office loads.
Sample Cost Breakdown for Arlington Office Building
Estimates for a typical 315 kW system on a Arlington office building.
| 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
