Block Portrait Studios — Commercial Rooftop
- City: West Saint Paul, MN (Dakota County)
- Installed: January 2026
- System: 24 panels / 14.04 kW DC
- Utility: Xcel
- Mounting: Flat Roof Ballasted
The Project
In January 2026, iSolar installed a tilt-racked rooftop array for Block Portrait Studios on Smith Avenue in West Saint Paul — a perfect small-business solar story. A photography studio runs lights, climate control, and equipment during business hours, so daytime solar lines up beautifully with the load.
Why small-business owners love it: predictable energy costs for decades, the 30% federal ITC + accelerated depreciation, and a system sized to the building (not oversold). The tilt racking optimizes a flat urban roof for Minnesota’s sun angle. Installing in January proves we build year-round.
Quick answers
Is my small commercial roof big enough? Often yes — even a modest flat roof hosts a meaningful array. How disruptive is it? Minimal — most installs finish in days with no interruption to business.
Own a building, farm, or facility? Let’s model your roof or land — including the 30% federal ITC, accelerated depreciation, and (for working farms) USDA REAP. Free feasibility review. 📞 (651) 565-1140 · Request a free consultation
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