Your load curve decides the value
Solar generates during the day. A business whose consumption peaks between 10am and 5pm captures far more value per installed kW than one operating primarily at night, because self-consumed units offset the full retail tariff.
Tariff category matters more than panel brand
Commercial and industrial tariffs are typically higher than residential ones, which raises the value of every self-consumed unit. Demand charges, however, are generally not reduced by solar alone, and that distinction should be clear in any projection you review.
Execution risk on a live site
For operating facilities, the real project risk is disruption. Phased execution, defined shutdown windows and safety planning are as important to the outcome as the equipment selected.
