who we serve
Self-Storage
01
Overview
Self-storage facilities are ideal structures for solar with large, unused rooftops. Depending on the size of the solar system, you can offset most, if not all of your electricity costs, and in some instances generate additional cash by providing clean energy back to the grid.
Did you know...
Environmental Impact
Estimated lifetime offsets for our solar arrays
0 MT
CO2 Avoided0 Vehicles
Passenger Vehicles Driven0 lbs
Coal Not Burned02
Case Study
Pivot Energy is the self-storage industry's trusted solar provider. Learn how we are responsible for the environmental efficiency and sustainability of these industry leaders.
Who
Extra Space Storage

What
Ballasted Rooftop Solar
PV Array
Where
Chicago, IL

Extra Space Storage
Property Type
Commercial Storage Facility
System Capacity
237 kW
$561,296
25-year Electric Bill Savings
Return-on-Investment
5 years
The Challenge
Operational costs are a big pain point for most storage facilities, and reducing overall operating costs is a priority. Extra Space Storage has completed hundreds of solar projects nationally as they see the stable financial return that solar provides. Extra Space Storage partnered with Pivot Energy on their Illinois and Colorado portfolio to navigate the process, secure the incentives, and install the system.
The Solution
Extra Space Storage took advantage of the state of Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) that pays solar energy system owners cash each year in exchange for the SRECs generated by the system. The SREC improved the return on investment to 5 years for the Illinois portfolio. By applying into the program early, they were able to lock in the highest SREC value before reductions in the value occur.
03
Testimonials
Customer Stories