City permit record
The City of Tampa publishes a dedicated commercial photovoltaic permit guide. Confirm the current submittal documents, responsible design parties and inspection path for the exact building.
City commercial PV guideGOOD ENERGY FOR BUSINESS
Commercial solarin Central Florida.
Let your roof work, too.
Explore solar for your business with the building, operating schedule, and electricity use considered together.
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COMMERCIAL SOLAR PROJECTS
Start with the business and the building.
Share the company contact, project city and best phone number first. Origin can confirm project fit and identify the utility, roof and operating records needed for a useful review.
- No utility bill or property address required for the first call
- Roofing and electrical scope can be reviewed with solar
- Detailed commercial intake remains available
MANUFACTURER-DOCUMENTED COMMERCIAL WORK
70.2 kW at Mahajan Medical Center.
REC identifies Origin as installer on this Clearwater medical-center project. See the verified project facts and plan the requirements for your building.
Read the commercial case studyStart the business review.
Bring ownership details, utility bills, roof information and operating constraints. Related roofing and electrical work can be reviewed in the same project discussion.
Request my commercial reviewTAMPA COMMERCIAL SOLAR · REVIEWED OCTOBER 6, 2026
Know the city and utility requirements before the proposal is treated as final.
For a property in Tampa Electric territory, system AC capacity changes the interconnection tier, documentation and insurance requirements. A Tampa mailing address still needs an address-level jurisdiction check.
TECO interconnection tier
TECO currently separates systems at 10 kW and 100 kW AC. Its published process lists a $250 fee and $1 million liability coverage for systems above 10 kW through 100 kW, and a $500 fee plus $2 million coverage above 100 kW through 2 MW; larger projects may also require an interconnection study.
TECO connection stepsBuild the decision packet
Connect authorized bills, demand data, operating hours, roof records and approval authority before requesting a system size. Then compare equipment, exclusions, schedule and handoff responsibilities in writing.
Tampa commercial solar checklistUNDERSTAND YOUR INSTALLATION
Solar planning starts with how the business and roof operate.
Review energy and demand separately
Commercial bills can include both electricity consumption and demand-related charges. Share a full year of bills and your operating schedule so the discussion includes when the building uses power. An annual production estimate alone does not explain how a system may interact with peak demand or the rest of your tariff.
Coordinate the roof and solar scope
Roof age, material, usable area, drainage, rooftop equipment and access shape the project. If roof work is expected, define the roofing and solar sequence before finalizing either scope. If the business leases its premises, bring the property owner or authorized manager into the conversation early. Planned additions, equipment changes or tenant work should also be considered before the recommendation is finalized.
Ask for an installation and handoff plan
Discuss access, material staging, roof protection, any electrical shutdowns and coordination with ongoing operations. The proposal should identify project responsibilities, assumptions and exclusions. At handoff, clarify monitoring access, equipment records, warranties and the separate utility authorization required for operation.
Made for your property
A clear scope.
From the start.
Here’s what we review when planning your commercial solar project.
Understand the load
Review bills, demand charges, and operating patterns to understand where solar could fit.
Review the property
Evaluate usable roof area, roof condition, site constraints, and electrical infrastructure.
Develop the scope
Discuss equipment, estimated production, project sequencing, and ownership options.
Plan for operations
Coordinate installation around your business and review monitoring and handoff requirements.
Before you decide
A few details
worth knowing.
What information should I prepare?
Utility bills, property address, roof information, operating hours, and whether you own or lease the building are useful starting points.
Will solar eliminate demand charges?
Not necessarily. Demand billing depends on when peak loads occur and how your tariff measures them. It needs a separate review from total energy use.
Can you include roofing or electrical work?
Yes. We can discuss the related roofing and electrical scopes as part of planning the project.
Your next step
Let’s plan what fits your business.
Tell us a little about your project. We’ll take it from there.
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