Energy Cost Relief for 931+ Manufacturing Companies • SolSmart Gold Certified City
SCE commercial rates continue rising above inflation • Solar provides energy independence for critical operations
Serving aerospace, automotive, chemical manufacturing & warehouse operations throughout Torrance
Critical operations requiring reliable power and energy cost stability for competitive defense contracts and commercial aerospace production.
High-energy industrial processes with excellent solar economics from consistent daytime operations and large facility footprints.
Advanced technology companies and biotech facilities leveraging solar for operational cost reduction and corporate sustainability goals.
Growing flex space market serving diverse industries with adaptable facilities perfect for scalable solar installations.
Manufacturing facilities in Torrance benefit from solar through reduced energy costs, predictable budgeting, and energy independence. With daytime operations aligning perfectly with solar generation, manufacturers achieve maximum savings while protecting against continuing SCE rate increases.
Torrance offers exceptional solar conditions with 6.11 kWh/m²/day irradiance and 285+ sunny days annually. The city's SolSmart Gold certification provides streamlined permitting, while the concentration of 931+ manufacturing companies creates economies of scale for solar installations.
Aerospace manufacturers typically achieve 5.76-year payback periods with $85,000+ in 25-year savings. Large facilities can install 200-1,000 kW systems, dramatically reducing SCE electricity costs while providing energy security for critical defense contractor operations.
Torrance businesses can access up to 50% tax credits (30% ITC + adders), 100% bonus depreciation, and various financing options including solar loans, PPAs, and leases. The combination of incentives and favorable solar economics creates multiple pathways to solar adoption.
Torrance's SolSmart Gold certification streamlines the permitting process. Typical commercial installations take 2-6 months from design to interconnection, with permitting often completed within 30 days thanks to the city's solar-friendly policies and online application system.
Major business hub with LADWP municipal utility advantages and diverse commercial districts.
View Details →Major port city with logistics, aerospace, and healthcare sectors driving commercial solar adoption.
View Details →PWP municipal utility territory with research institutions, aerospace, and technology businesses.
View Details →Torrance provides exceptional conditions for commercial solar with superior solar irradiance, SolSmart Gold certification, and a thriving manufacturing ecosystem. The city's aerospace and industrial businesses achieve optimal returns through reliable energy production and streamlined installation processes.
With 931+ manufacturing companies and rising SCE energy costs, Torrance businesses increasingly turn to commercial solar for competitive advantage and energy independence. The combination of excellent solar resources and municipal support creates ideal conditions for successful solar investments.
From aerospace facilities to automotive manufacturing, Torrance's diverse industrial base benefits from custom commercial solar solutions designed for critical manufacturing operations and long-term energy cost stability.
