Solar electric commercial
Large scale, commercial installations
Occidental Power installs commercial-scale solar electric (photovoltaic or PV) systems. If you own a business, multi-family building or if you manage a school or other non-profit facility, our experience and expertise will benefit your project.
We are recognized in the Bay Area for our high-quality installations for commercial and non-profit buildings. We can make your project a reality.
Featured Installation
French American International School
Time-lapse video of our solar energy system installation on the rooftop of the French American International School in San Francisco. We designed, engineered, and built this system on 6 rooftops equaling about 11,340 square feet. The National Center for International Schools (NCIS) implemented this project in the summer of 2015. The NCIS manages the operations of the Chinese and French American International Schools.
See current data readings showing how much energy the school is saving. (Wait for site to load.)
Examples of our work
Solar electric installations for commercial, non-profit and multi-family apartments
The Rosebud Agency, Haight-Ashbury
San Francisco’s first commercial net-metered solar electric system is located in the Haight-Ashbury District. The Rosebud Agency, with a 10kW system, was the first company in the music industry to go solar on such a large scale in 2000. Rosebud Agency’s press release
Glissade Snowboards, Inc
PG&E recognized our 11kW photovoltaic installation for Glissade Snowboards, Inc. in South of Market as the 10,000th system to interconnect to the utility.
Non-Profit
Moscone Center
Occidental Power was sub-contracted for quality control on the 16,000 square foot 650 kW solar installation on San Francisco’s largest convention center in the Financial District.
Norcal Recycle Center
Occidental Power provided quality control on this 200,000 square foot plan on Pier 96. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is responsible for the installation, maintenance and operation of the City of San Francisco's 17 municipal solar installations.
St. Francis Square Cooperative
In 1982, our solar thermal installation on St. Francis Square Cooperative was considered one of the largest in San Francisco. In 2013, the owner-occupied residential complex, located in the Japantown-Western Addition neighborhood, commissioned us to design and build a solar PV installation, powering 299 apartments housed in 12 three-story buildings. We are proud to maintain these incredible energy systems.
Commercial
First solar-powered billboard in San Francisco
Solar-power, designed and installed by Occidental power, lights up this billboard in the Marino/Cow Hollow district. Standout Outdoor Solar Billboard and Milt Seropan lower the carbon footprint to zero.
Jumpslide Strategies
Jumpslide Strategies, a New Orleans-based, woman-led consulting firm specializing in cultural research and strategies, selected a 2.4kW common load photovoltaic system for their combination business and residential building in San Francisco.
San Francisco Central City Dispatch
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission hired Occidental Power in conjunction with union contractor, A.S.F. Electric, to install this open energy 102 kW, lightweight, high-efficiency system in the Bayview Neighborhood.
Good Samaritan Family Resource Center
This solar PV system generates electricity on the roof of local non-profit, Good Samaritan Family Resource Center, located in the Potrero District of San Francisco.
Hill Castle Apartments, Oakland
This 30 kW solar PV system, located on a multi-unit property in the Lake Merrit neighborhood, is considered one of the largest solar photovoltaic installations in Oakland.
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative has a commercial solar electric installation on a vaulted roof. This certified SF Green Business uses a 13.3 kilowatt solar panel system for electric usage and hot water heating. Rainbow Grocery Cooperative green information
Mission Fiesta Laundry
The first solar installation that doubled as an awning was built in San Francisco’s Mission District. Mission Fiesta Laundry has a 5kW net-metered installation with 300W ASE modules mounted on both the roof and the custom awning.
San Francisco Civic Center
Shell Solar donated this photovoltaic system to the City of San Francisco for the 2005 World Environment Day. Occidental Power installed the panels on the roof of the United Nations Plaza elevator building.
North Point Water Facility
Occidental Power permitted and installed this 180 kW installation for San Francisco's Northpoint Water Facility in conjunction with union contractor, A.S.F. Electric.
This important agency facility serves the residents of San Francisco during wet weather by treating wastewater and storm water. The equipment was designed to resist corrosion from the salt air and other harsh environmental factors.
Multi-family apartments and other commercial buildings
Senior Housing Complex
Occidental Power installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation on the rooftop of a senior housing complex in downtown San Francisco.
Chronicle Books Publishing Company
Chronicle Books, an independent publisher, is based in an old maritime machine shop and warehouse next to the San Francisco Giants ball park in the South Beach District. Occidental Power built their 50 kW installation in conjunction with union contractor, A.S.F. Electric.
Folk (formally Yoga Garden and Moxie)
Yoga Garden hired Occidental Power to install this 3 kW photovoltaic installation, resulting in substantial savings in electrical costs. Picture courtesy of San Francisco Solar Map.
The San Francisco School
The San Francisco School in the Potrero District has a 24kW solar PV system which provides 65% of the electricity for the school's main building.
"…the students have been very aware of the power that is being generated on-site and the potential for even more..."
The Eco Center at Heron’s Head Park
The EcoCenter, located in Heron’s Head Park, serves as a classroom for many local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. The “living” building is self-sustaining and generates its own electrical energy via 24 solar photovoltaic panels (4.6 kilowatts) and a battery storage bank.
Broadway Street Multi-Family Property
A 20 kW solar electric installation powers this 6-story, historic building constructed in 1931. The 17,070 square-foot, multi-family property is located in the Pacific Heights District in San Francisco.
Grant Hotel and adjacent buildings
The 10kW solar electric installation on the roof of the Grant Hotel in Union Square, San Francisco is adjacent to two apartment buildings with solar thermal systems installed by Occidental Power.