Commercial solar
We design and construct solar energy systems for building owners. These systems provide high returns on investment while locking in power costs, increasing building value and lowering carbon footprint.
More about commercial solarCommercial solar,engineered,procured and built.
Entero Energy is a commercial solar EPC in Austin, Texas. We work with building and land owners to develop, design and build solar energy systems that deliver strong financial returns and a lower carbon footprint.
- commercial solar projects delivered by our team
- 200+
- of community-scale solar power plants developed
- 50+ MW
- states with Entero commercial installations
- 12
- founded in Austin, Texas
- 2008
What we do
Two ways to put sunlight to work: systems on the buildings you own, and power plants on land that can earn for decades.
Solar power plant development
We develop and own solar power plants. They provide low-cost, carbon-free energy for leading organizations and long-term revenue streams for land owners and impact investors.
More about solar power plantsBattery Energy Storage (BESS)
We design and install battery energy storage systems for businesses and power plants, always paired with solar. A battery stores power when it is cheap or plentiful and releases it when it is expensive or the grid goes down.
- Peak demand charge reduction
- Backup power for critical loads
- Storing midday solar for evening use
- Storage paired with solar power plants
17.75 MW
of battery storage paired with our representative solar power plants
One team from first audit to final inspection
As a full-service commercial solar EPC, Entero carries a project through every phase under one contract, so owners have a single point of accountability from feasibility to flipping the switch.
Phase 1
Develop
Site assessment, energy audit and financial modeling. We map incentives and financing, including SBA and PACE, before a design is drawn.
Phase 2
Engineer
System design, structural and electrical engineering, permitting and utility interconnection, tuned to your roof, load profile and returns.
Phase 3
Procure
Modules, inverters, racking and storage sourced for performance and bankability, from bifacial panels to east-west high-density racking.
Phase 4
Construct
Installation, commissioning and inspection run by our project management team, coordinated with your contractors and your schedule.
Solar is an investment, not an expense
Take control of day-to-day operating costs and lock in predictable energy pricing. A well-structured commercial solar project can return a large share of its cost in the first year through tax benefits and depreciation, then keep paying for decades.
Every Entero proposal starts with a pro forma like this one, built around your building, your financing and the incentives available to you.
Example pro forma
Commercial rooftop system
| Project cost | −$196,100 |
|---|---|
| Loan proceeds (80/20 debt to equity) | $156,880 |
| Equity required to purchase | −$39,220 |
| Value of investment tax credit | $58,830 |
| Value of accelerated depreciation | $43,338 |
| Net benefit, year one | $62,948 |
| IRR on equity over 20 years | 190% |
| IRR cash on cash over 20 years | 20% |
| Increase in building value, year 7 | $355,194 |
| Net present value at 5% | $244,549 |
Where our experience counts
Our focus in commercial solar is putting our experience to work on the parts of a project that are hardest to get right.
New construction projects
New construction is the best chance to optimize a solar design, but it adds options and stakeholders. With more than 50 new construction projects behind us, owners get a smooth, efficient solar installation that is coordinated with the rest of the build.
SBA financing
SBA borrowers can use the SBA Energy Loan, which can triple a small business owner's SBA borrowing eligibility, from $5,000,000 to $16,500,000.
PACE financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing ties repayment to a building's property taxes. That improves credit worthiness and helps owners cover the upfront cost of solar and other green energy investments.
Solar hybrid technology
Hybrid systems pair Solar Electric with Solar Thermal and/or battery storage for maximum power density. Owners looking to go carbon neutral, and to get the most from limited roof space, are turning to hybrids.
New and replacement roofs
We deploy bifacial panels, which rely on reflective roof surfaces that can be treated as part of the solar system for tax purposes. That can raise returns considerably when an owner is building new or nearing the end of an existing roof’s useful life.
An experienced team for a changing industry
To navigate the complex and changing landscape of the solar energy industry, Entero has assembled a team with the collective experience of 200+ commercial projects and 50+ megawatts of community-scale solar power plant development.
Meet our leadership- Texas
- New York
- California
- North Carolina
- Colorado
- Hawaii
Case studies
From hotels to working farmland, a few projects that show how design choices turn into returns.
Davie, Florida
Staybridge Suites
Solar Hybrid: Photovoltaics + Solar Thermal
- System
- 56 kW Solar Electric + 32 kW Solar Thermal
- Estimated Return on Equity
- 124%
- CO2 Avoided
- 2,742 Metric Tons
Hybrid technology offsets electricity and natural gas, helping this customer meet carbon offset goals while delivering more power per square foot of roof.
Carver, Massachusetts
Cranberry Bog
Ground-Mount Solar Power Plant
- System
- 1.2 MW Solar Electric
- Estimated Return on Equity
- 25%
- CO2 Avoided
- 25,819 Metric Tons
A ground-mounted array in an eco-sensitive wetland and working cranberry bog. This project helped initiate the Agricultural Adder in Massachusetts' SMART program.
Elko, Nevada
Home2 Suites
Rooftop, East/West Racking
- System
- 74 kW Solar Electric
- Estimated Return on Equity
- 150%
- CO2 Avoided
- 1,516 Metric Tons
An east-west high-density racking system yields more energy from each square foot of roof space.
New York State
New York Solar Power Plants
Solar + Storage in Opportunity Zones
- System
- 7 MW Solar Electric + 3.5 MW Storage
- Estimated Return on Equity
- 10%
- CO2 Avoided
- 140,178 Metric Tons
Sited in Economic Opportunity Zones to increase financial returns and viability, and to create jobs and tax base in the region.
Who We Build For
- Hotels
- Schools
- Utilities
- Municipalities
- Land Owners
- Multifamily
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Self-Storage
- Medical Facilities
- Movie Theaters
- Golf Clubs
- Car Washes
- Manufacturing
- Auto Dealerships
- Office/Warehouses
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Family Entertainment Centers
- Truck Stops & Gas Stations
- C-Stores
Join us
Entero was founded in 2008 in Austin, Texas. We have team members in Texas, New York, California, North Carolina, Colorado and Hawaii, and we support a diverse group of self-starters and innovative thinkers from all backgrounds.
We are growing our team with solution-oriented people who have a passion for improving our world.
Find out what solar would return on your building
Book a free consultation. We will look at your property, energy use and financing options, and tell you plainly whether commercial solar makes sense.