Commercial Rooftops: New Jersey’s Biggest Untapped Energy Opportunity

At Accord Power, we closely follow industry research that helps commercial property owners make informed energy decisions.

A recent article published by Solar Power World, written by Daniel Domingues, Founder and CEO of Planno, highlights an extraordinary opportunity hiding in plain sight.

According to the article, New Jersey is home to more than 88,000 commercial and industrial rooftops with approximately 22 gigawatts of viable solar potential. Yet only 7.2% of those rooftops currently have solar installations.

That leaves an estimated 17.5 gigawatts of untapped rooftop solar capacity—enough to dramatically expand clean energy production without developing new land. (https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/06/commercial-rooftops-have-more-potential-than-the-solar-industry-believes/)

What This Means for Businesses

For commercial property owners, rooftop solar is increasingly becoming more than an environmental initiative. It has evolved into a long-term energy management strategy.

As energy markets continue to experience volatility, many organizations are looking for ways to stabilize operating expenses. Properly designed commercial solar systems can help businesses reduce exposure to fluctuating electricity costs while creating predictable long-term energy savings.

Why This Matters to Accord Power

As one of the Tri-State area’s leading commercial solar developers, Accord Power works with businesses, institutions, nonprofit organizations, and property owners to evaluate whether their facilities are strong candidates for commercial solar.

The opportunity identified in this research reflects what we see throughout the region: many commercial buildings have significant rooftop potential that has not yet been evaluated for solar development.

Whether a property owner is motivated by reducing operating costs, advancing sustainability goals, or strengthening long-term energy resilience, understanding the potential of their rooftop is an important first step.

Three Takeaways

• Large commercial rooftops remain one of the biggest untapped clean energy resources in our region.
• Energy cost stability is becoming a major driver of commercial solar adoption.
• Early planning is increasingly important as utility interconnection timelines and project demand continue to evolve.

Our Perspective

Every commercial building is unique. Factors such as roof condition, structural capacity, electrical infrastructure, energy consumption, and utility requirements all influence whether a project is viable.

That’s why we encourage commercial property owners to begin with a professional site evaluation rather than assumptions about whether their building is—or isn’t—a good candidate for solar.

Read the Original Article

We encourage readers to review the complete article:

“Commercial Rooftops Have More Potential Than the Solar Industry Believes”
By Daniel Domingues, Founder & CEO, Planno
Originally published by Solar Power World.
(https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/06/commercial-rooftops-have-more-potential-than-the-solar-industry-believes/)

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Accord Power shares industry news and research to help commercial property owners stay informed about developments in renewable energy. Opinions and analysis in the original article belong to the author. The commentary above reflects Accord Power’s perspective on the commercial solar market.