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Solar Panels for Self Storage Facilites in North Carolina

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Businesses can save 30% via the Federal Tax Credit, further savings via Bonus Depreciation, the USDA REAP grant and
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Want to run your
self storage facility
at a low cost?

If you’re looking to equip your self storage with affordable power, solar energy is a great option. Solar panels can help your self storage business gain a competitive edge by reducing electricity bills, attracting eco-conscious customers, and saving money from tax incentives.

8MSolar offers solar panel installation for self storage centers in North Carolina. We have the experience and resources to equip your organization with a solar system that meets your demands and budget.

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The only solar panel installer with a fully licensed in-house team of engineers

Check Out Our Best Self-Storage
Solar Panel Installations

First Storage Wilkesboro

110.7 kW commercial solar capacity 205 Longi 540W solar modules installed Two SolarEdge SE 50K inverters used Mounted with Unirac ECO Foot 2+ racks SolarEdge monitoring enables live insights Supporting cleaner, more efficient operations
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Carraway Village Self Storage Chapel Hill

100.83 kW total system capacity installed Qcells solar panels generate clean power Powered by SolarEdge inverter technology Mounted with Unirac racking system Supports energy efficiency and cost savings
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Triangle Storage

129.98 kW solar system installed onsite 268 Qcells panels mounted on IronRidge Powered by Sunny Tripower CORE1 inverters Produces clean, renewable electricity Reduces carbon emissions and energy costs
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10 Federal Storage 2 LLC

23.20 kW total system capacity installed Qcells solar panels provide clean energy Powered by Solectria inverter technology Mounted with IronRidge racking system Located in Graham, North Carolina Supports efficiency for storage operations
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Life Storage Store #175

63.84 kW total system capacity onsite Qcells solar panels generate clean power Powered by SolarEdge inverter technology Mounted with IronRidge racking system Located in Durham, North Carolina Enhances efficiency in self-storage
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How your self storage business
can benefit from solar panels

Self storage facilities have a constant electric load, which can easily be off set by a commercial solar panel system powered by 8MSolar. See a case study on how 8MSolar can save self storage businesses up to 80% in electrical costs.

Lower operating costs

Lower operating costs

Your self storage facility will increase its energy independence with solar panels, meaning the monthly fee you pay to your utility company will decrease

Attract eco-conscious customers

Attract eco-conscious customers

Consumers are willing to pay 33% more for eco-friendly services. By installing solar panels and promoting this feature, you can attract a wider portion of the market

No noise pollution

No noise pollution

Unlike other forms of electricity, which can be very noisy, solar energy is very quiet and offers a more relaxed environment for your customers and visitors

Increase energy security

Increase energy security

Provide a stable source of energy with solar panels and maintain power, even if a grid goes down and becomes unstable. Self-sufficiency keeps your electricity running consistently

Maintain consistent energy

Maintain consistent energy

Solar energy keep a reliable, steady stream of energy that helps you monitor energy consumption and more accurately predict your monthly energy bills

Benefit from tax rebates

Benefit from tax rebates

Commercial solar power has never been more affordable. With up to 50% of cost reimbursable through the USDA reap grant, another 30% through the solar tax credit, plus depreciation savings, most systems return a positive cash flow in less than 5 years.

Make a difference
protect our planet

Solar has the potential to power all of your church or chicken farm facilities from clean, renewable sunlight alone. Are you ready to harness that power for the greater good?

Switching to solar power is the equivalent of:

  • Planting 12 acres of U.S. forests in one year
  • Eliminating 22,808 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle
  • Recycling 391 trash bags instead of dumping in landfill
  • Switching 349 incandescent lamps to LEDs
Commercial Building with Solar Panels on the Roof

Your solar poweR journey starts here

8MSolar is the industry leader in delivering turnkey solar projects for our self storage clients. Our solar experts take care of the entire panel installation process, keeping you informed every step of the way. Our team adheres to the following steps to ensure quality, consistency, and reliability.

Evaluate

We review your self storage facility’s energy consumption to determine the size of the system you need, how much you will potentially save, and the rebates you can avail of and present our findings to you

Approve

Our engineering team creates electrical and mechanical drawings for you to review and if you’re happy, we perform all permitting and inspections required before beginning the installation process

Deliver

Our in-house solar power engineers and installers execute your solar energy project with meticulous attention to detail, manage local authority and utility sign-offs and providing detailed reports

Solar energy helped this
SELF STORAGE BUSINESS, are you next?

Case study

Why we are the #1 solar panel company

5

441 Google Reviews

Working with 8M Solar was awesome. Extremely professional and squared away. They did not try to add gimmicks or unnecessary complications regarding financing to the solar project. The financing was easy to do and I good a great rate on my loan. They did an accurate assessment of my electricity needs with projections for future electricity requirements when I purchased an electric vehicle. Their projected kilowatt energy production of my solar panels was extremely accurate. My project was 13-panels, Tesla Power Wall and 240V EV charger. The quoted price was accurate from the start of the contract until completion. There were no hidden fees or financial surprises. Installation went great, it was done in a day and with the Duke Energy approvals I was up and running within a week after installation. Lastly, they provided a veterans discount which gave me one panel for free. Simply an excellent group to work with. 8M Solar rocks!
Peter Clemens
Peter Clemens
a month ago
I’ve got my solar installation done from 8MSolar. Signed for the project in June & installation was complete by September 2025. They were prompt in all their communications, setting expectations & all the due diligence in getting all the approvals. I recommend them for any of your Solar Project needs.
Venu Amudala
Venu Amudala
in the last week
BLUF: Great Experience. Excellent Installation. Highly Recommend 8MSolar and will absolutely go with them again for any future needs. The sales process was transparent, the proposal well thought out, and pricing very fair. Exceptionally professional…no gotchas, nothing hidden, exactly as expected. We needed a new roof and HOA architectural approval; both added time to the project. All in all it took us 5 months from quote to receiving final “permission to operate” from the power company. The actual system installation was completed in one day and the install team (who were great) did everything possible to minimize disruption and noise. The final workmanship is exceptional. Throughout our project 8M remained engaged, responsive, and communicative and we couldn’t have asked for better service. From quote to completion the 8M team was awesome.
M. McKay
M. McKay
a week ago
8MSolar was a 5 star pick for our solar installation. 1) Friendly and genuine, 2) they answered all of my questions, no matter how redundant or obvious, 3) they worked with me to design a system that was specific to our needs - not too much, not too little, 4) they walk through each step of the process with clear instructions on what to expect, what to fill out, when they were coming and how to prepare for the permits, inspections and more ,5) they handled all the paperwork work, forms, inspections, permits and etc. If there were any that I needed to submit, they provided the form and instructions on what to do, 6) install was quick and well done - and in 1 day, and 7) they followed up to make sure everything was to our expectation, tested and that we knew how to operating/monitor it. While they do not finance themselves, the credit union they work with was just as easy, reasonable rates and options to adjust 3x and no penalties to pay off early.
Joseph O'Donnell
Joseph O'Donnell
2 months ago
I had a great experience working with 8M Solar for my solar installation. Right from the sales and design phase through installation and post-installation support, the entire process was handled very professionally. At every step, there was clear communication, timely updates, and helpful guidance, which made the experience smooth and stress-free. The team was knowledgeable, responsive, and ensured that everything was completed as planned. I’m very happy with the overall service and would highly recommend 8M Solar to anyone considering going solar!
Sridhar Parvathala
Sridhar Parvathala
in the last week

Frequently asked QUESTIONS

  • Net metering
    In North Carolina, Duke Energy offers renewable energy customers a net metering program. Net metering is a service that rewards renewable energy customers with credits for sending power back to the grid. Excess energy sent back will be exchanged for credits that offset the monthly electricity bill.
  • Federal tax credit
    These systems are eligible for the Solar Investment Tax Credit to provide guaranteed savings of up to 26% of the project value. These credits will continue throughout 2020, 2021, and 2022, only with less money back with each consecutive year. The sooner you install the system, the more money you will save with this federal tax credit.
  • Depreciation earnings
    Solar PV systems installed on storage facilities can be depreciated down to 0% over 5 years much like other commercial systems. This can supercharge savings by providing higher tax savings—especially within the first year.
  • USDA Reap Grants
    For qualified customers, you can receive up to 25% of the project value in a USDA REAP Grant. 8MSolar can provide feedback on whether your business qualifies for this grant.
  • Duke Energy solar rebates
    Duke Energy offers rebates for local businesses. You can claim $0.50 per watt on a new commercial solar panel installation up to 100kW.  This results in rebates up to $50,000 per account.

Installing systems for residential areas with bolted racking systems onto triangle roofing typically takes a couple of days.

On average, residential solar panels contain 72 cells and reach 65 inches in length and 39 inches in width. Most homeowners select black panels with black backing for blending in with dark roof shingles, and white provides another option for color customization.

Storage units provide excellent locations for solar panels due to their large, flat roof sizes. On average, commercial panels offer 78 inches in length by 39 inches in width with 96 cells and a greater panel size provides high energy efficiency.

Storage unit businesses often select white paneling and backing and black offers another option for your preferences. Installation usually takes about a month.

After typical rebates and incentives are applied – the payback on most self storage solar projects is about 3.5 years. Since solar panel systems are guaranteed to last at least 20 to 25 years, your solar panel energy for self storage will become a valuable long-term investment.

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Attention: With the 30% tax credit expiring after this year, it is highly recommended you book a time slot for a virtual meeting and/or call; so that one of our consultants can contact you at your preferred day/time.