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"National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), a major player in the self-storage
industry, has partnered with community solar developer Solar Landscape to roll
out 100 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity across 8.5 million square feet of
NSA’s rooftop space.
That’s enough solar panels to cover roughly 1,000 of NSA’s self-storage
properties scattered across 42 states and Puerto Rico.
Here’s why this matters: these rooftop solar installations won’t just power
NSA’s facilities – they’re set to generate clean energy for nearby homes and
businesses at a discount, thanks to the community solar model. This setup means
energy gets produced right where it’s needed, reducing strain on the grid and
cutting down on energy costs for locals.
NSA isn’t shelling out any upfront cash for these projects. That’s because
Solar Landscape, which has been working alongside NSA since 2022, will handle
the development, ownership, and operation of the solar systems, with NSA
benefiting from monthly lease payments. Development of the first sites is
already in the works."
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