Cold Storage Solar: Attack Your Single Biggest Operating Cost

Cold storage — commercial solar in Ontario

Why this fits your situation

In cold storage, electricity isn't just an expense, it's often the single largest line on the operating statement. Refrigeration runs continuously, which means a relentless, year-round power draw that solar is well positioned to offset during daylight hours.

Because the load is so high and so constant, the savings case is frequently stronger than in a comparable dry warehouse. With the capital financed and recovered from those savings, you reduce your biggest cost without committing capital to do it.

Why cold storage sees outsized value

Your biggest cost, reduced

Refrigeration dominates the energy bill. Cutting even part of it materially improves margin.

Around-the-clock demand

Continuous load means a high share of daytime generation is consumed on-site.

Hedge against rate increases

Locking in a lower effective rate on a portion of a huge load protects margins as prices rise.

No capital diverted from operations

Financed and repaid from savings, so working capital stays in the business.