4EARTH FARMS ROOFTOP COMMERCIAL SOLAR

Project Location:
Commerce, CA

Description:
Rooftop Commercial Solar

System Capacity:
1273.34 kW-AC

System Size:
~2,500 Solar PV Modules

Solar Modules:
545 Watt

Est. Lifetime Energy Generated:
$10 Million

Est. Power Savings (after):
57% Energy Offset

Sustainable Produce Grower and Packer Powered by Commercial Solar in Commerce, CA

The Challenge: Stabilizing Costs in High-Demand Cold Storage

4Earth Farms is a premier produce grower and packer in where “sustainability” is a core brand pillar. However, maintaining the integrity of the cold chain requires massive, 24/7 energy consumption for refrigeration and processing.

Operating in a dense industrial corridor in Commerce, CA, the facility faced the dual challenge of rising California utility rates and the inability to “power down” during peak pricing periods, enter commercial solar as a solution. To protect margins and reinforce their commitment to environmental stewardship, 4Earth Farms needed a large-scale energy solution that could be implemented without slowing down their around-the-clock warehouse and dock operations.

The Solution: A Precision-Engineered Rooftop Portfolio

Revel Energy designed a coordinated rooftop system totaling 1,273.34 kW-AC across the facility’s extensive roof surfaces. To ensure maximum reliability and granular performance monitoring, the system utilizes:

2,568 High-Efficiency 545W Solar Modules
8 Industrial Inverters
1,293 Micro-inverters for optimized power output

The project was executed with a “zero-disruption” strategy, allowing 4Earth Farms to stay fully operational throughout the installation process. By leveraging detailed interval data and refrigeration demand patterns, Revel Energy ensured the system was sized perfectly to handle the facility’s unique load profile.

The Results: $10M in Lifetime Value

The 1.27 MW system is a powerful financial engine for 4Earth Farms, transforming their rooftop into a high-yield asset.

Significant Offset: The system generates enough clean energy to offset approximately 57% of the facility’s annual electricity usage.
Rapid ROI: With a payback period of just over 4 years, the project provides immediate cash-flow relief.
Long-Term Value: The system is projected to deliver over $10.3 million in lifetime electricity value, shielding the business from future rate hikes for the next 25+ years.
Strategic Tax Benefits: By structuring the project to maximize federal clean energy incentives and accelerated depreciation, the installation serves as a powerful tax-mitigation tool.

Beyond the numbers, this on-site generation supports a stronger sustainability story for 4Earth Farms’ retail and food service partners, proving that what is good for the earth is also good for the bottom line.

4Earth Farms Commercial Solar Rooftop Case Study – PDF

Is Your Industrial Facility Solar-Ready?

High-load operations like cold storage and food distribution are the best candidates for commercial solar in Commerce, CA and across California. However, the window to maximize your return is narrowing.

Deadline Alert: To secure the full 30% Federal Tax Credit (ITC) under current guidelines, most projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026.

Find out how much your roof can save you. Revel Energy provides no-obligation analyses including projected bill reductions and custom system sizing.