- NSA and Solar Landscape have announced a plan to develop at least 100 megawatts of solar capacity, representing approximately 8.5 million square feet of rooftop space.
- Solar Landscape also introduces people in historically disadvantaged communities to solar careers, creating the clean energy workforce of the future.
National Storage Affiliates (NSA) and Solar Landscape have announced a plan to develop at least 100 megawatts of solar capacity, representing approximately 8.5 million square feet of rooftop space in the United States. NSA has granted Solar Landscape exclusive rights to evaluate approximately 1,000 of NSA’s properties in 42 states and Puerto Rico for the potential to host community solar.
Under the partnership, solar installations on NSA properties’ rooftops will power nearby homes and businesses at a discount through the innovative community solar model. In addition to delivering environmental benefits and lowering energy costs, the projects will create a more efficient electric grid by generating clean energy near where it is used.
Development on the first sites in the partnership has already begun. NSA will not incur any capital expenditures on the projects. Solar Landscape will develop, own, and operate the projects and pay NSA a monthly lease payment.
David Cramer, NSA’s President and CEO, commented, “This is an exciting step toward our corporate responsibility goals and demonstrates our commitment to building a more sustainable future. NSA has long been customer- and community-focused. This partnership will enable us to increase that value by generating clean energy at a discount for the households surrounding our facilities while also generating value for NSA shareholders.”
“We look forward to working with NSA to install community solar projects on their self-storage facilities,” said Solar Landscape CEO and Co-Founder Shaun Keegan. “Community solar is a win-win-win: it reduces the carbon footprint for communities, offers clean energy at a discount for residents and creates revenue for property owners.” The new partnership with Solar Landscape will expand NSA’s existing solar commitment.
More About Solar Landscape and NSA
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States. The company partners with the world’s largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops.
The firm also introduces people in historically disadvantaged communities to careers in solar, creating the clean energy workforce of the future. Its nationally recognised STEP-UP (Solar Training and Education Partnerships for Underserved Populations) program partners with dozens of organisations nationwide and has trained over 2,500 individuals.
On the other hand, National Storage Affiliates Trust is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, focused on owning, operating, and acquiring self-storage properties in the United States.