PearlX has announced new solar installations at two multifamily communities in Central California.

The large-scale rooftop solar installations will be located at Bordeaux Apartments in Atascadero and Dry Creek Apartments in Paso Robles. The rental communities are home to 800 residents, all of whom will have access to the PearlX solar program.  

Bordeaux’s 866kW system begun construction in September, while Dry Creek’s 1.1 MW system has begun in October. Both systems are expected to be fully operational by late Q4 2023 or early Q1 2024. 

The new installations will provide renters with access to discounted power at no upfront cost to them, with PearlX financing the entire system. Building owners Vandenberghe Properties will benefit from increased cash flows through lease payments from PearlX.

The installation will utilize California’s Virtual Net Metering program to allow the solar generation at the community to be credited to the resident’s utility accounts. On average, residents will have roughly 80% of their annual electricity consumption served by the installation. The local utility, PGE, also benefits as much of the power generated at the communities will be consumed onsite, reducing grid demand. 

The two projects become the latest developments to break ground in PearlX’s California program. 

PearlX CEO Michael Huerta commented “These new installations are a prime illustration of PearlX's community solar + storage and financing model which has gained recognition as a “win win” for all stakeholders. Multifamily owners, such as Vandenberghe Properties, receive enhanced cash flows via lease payments from PearlX. Subscribing residents gain not only access to clean energy and reduced utility expenses but also the assurance of backup power during grid disruptions.