Agri-Voltaic Solar Project

C&I | Off-Site | 1.2 MW

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Developed a first-of-its-kind agri-voltaic solar project model to support a C&I customer with limited on-site solar potential. The project combined off-site solar generation, agricultural land use, utility coordination, regulatory approvals, and commercial feasibility review to create a scalable renewable energy solution.

ROLE

Analyzed customer energy requirements, on-site limitations, off-site solar feasibility, regulatory options, and project economics to support project development.
Reviewed generation estimates, expected yield assumptions, project capacity, CAPEX, payback, and IRR inputs to support commercial decision-making.
Coordinated with the customer, land stakeholders, utility/LDC, consultants, EPC teams, and internal leadership to move the project from concept to execution planning.
Supported utility and regulatory coordination, including interconnection requirements, approvals, land-use considerations, and project development documentation.
Contributed to execution readiness by aligning technical inputs, site constraints, stakeholder requirements, project assumptions, and handover expectations before construction planning.

RESULT & IMPACT

1

CAD 300K annual cost savings, improving operating margins

2

1,500 ton CO₂ emissions reduction/year

3

Established a first-of-its-kind off-site solar model for C&I consumers, delivering 40% IRR

4

Contributed to regulatory amendments, enabling waiver of network-related charges for the initial 150 MW rollout

PROBLEM

High energy demand of 1.8 GWh/year with rising electricity costs impacting profitability.

Existing rooftop solar of 300 kW could offset only a fraction of demand, with no additional on-site space available.

Facility expansion was constrained due to increasing energy costs, while Open Access was not viable due to unfavorable commercial charges.

Open access was not financially viable due to high wheeling charges, cross-subsidy surcharge, and regulatory costs, making off-site solar uninvestable

SOLUTION

• Implemented an off-site solar model under Group Net Metering (GNM) to offset consumption at par with rooftop solar with no additional charges.

• Identified and secured agricultural land for an Agri-voltaic setup, enabling dual use of land for energy generation and farming.

• Structured the project to convert a non-viable concept into a commercially feasible and scalable solution.

• Coordinated with utility and stakeholders to enable interconnection and energy offset under evolving regulations.

• Supported plant layout and design decisions to maintain farming operations while protecting long-term solar performance.

TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL INPUTS

•Reviewed customer electricity consumption, existing rooftop solar generation, and off-site energy offset requirements.

•Supported generation estimate review by checking expected yield, capacity assumptions, and project performance inputs

•Reviewed commercial assumptions including CAPEX savings, payback, IRR, and regulatory charges.

•Coordinated technical inputs with consultants, utility, land stakeholders, and internal teams before execution planning.

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