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U.K. Self-Storage Facility Brittania Premier Invests $1.6M in Expansion, Solar Panels

Britannia Premier Self Storage, a facility in Burton-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom, is in the process of expanding its facility and adding 50-kilowatt solar panels, about a £1 million (about $1.6 million) total investment. The solar conversion and new storage building ...More
3 weeks ago
Posted in News, Construction
Advancements in Self-Storage Site Design: Projects Evolve Through Technology Sustainability and More

Self-storage has evolved into a more sophisticated product since the first facilities were built in the late 1960s. Now advanced construction materials, techniques and technology have elevated self-storage facilities into safe and secure places for customers to leave their ...More
April 23, 2012
Posted in Articles, Development
Solar Self-Storage Design: Size, Location, Placement and Aesthetics of a Solar-Panel Array

There are many factors to consider when adding solar panels to a self-storage facility. This article addresses system design, including the general size, location, placement and aesthetics of a solar array, as well as the building requirements needed to host a system. ...More
April 15, 2012
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Financing a Solar Self-Storage Project: Options and Opportunities

For many self-storage owners, solar makes economic sense. The hurdle, however, remains the upfront capital costs, sometimes in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's difficult to imagine funding such a project with cash. However, there are several ways to either forego ...More
December 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management
StorageMart Installs Solar Panels on Toronto Self-Storage Facilities

StorageMart, a self-storage operator with more than 130 facilities across the United States and Canada, recently signed an agreement with JCM Capital to install 640,000 square feet of solar collectors on the roofs of its Toronto properties. ...More
October 26, 2011
Posted in News, Construction
Extra Space Storage Releases Infographic About Solar Sustainability Initiatives

Self-storage real estate investment trust Extra Space Storage has created an infographic that illustrates the affect of the company’s solar sustainability efforts on the environment. ...More
September 8, 2011
Posted in News
Experts Provide Information on Solar Roofing for Self-Storage Facilities

This fall, experts on the use of solar panels will present live information on how this technology can be used at self-storage properties to generate additional income, improve the environment and create greater consumer appeal. ...More
August 25, 2011
Posted in News, Construction
A-1 Self-Storage of New Mexico Installs Solar Photovoltaic Systems at 16 Facilities

New Mexico self-storage operator A-1 Self-Storage is installing rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on all of its 16 storage facilities. ...More
August 24, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Inside Self-Storage Releases 2011 Buyer’s Guide, Directory of Product/Service Providers

Inside Self-Storage has released its 2011 Buyer’s Guide, a directory containing hundreds of self-storage product and service suppliers. In the guide, users will find detailed information about industry associations, builders, management companies, security providers, ...More
July 15, 2011
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Finance, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Technology
Extra Space Storage Installs Solar Panels on 21 NJ Self-Storage Facilities

Extra Space Storage, a self-storage real estate investment trust, will install solar panels on the rooftops of 21 of self-storage facilities in New Jersey. ...More
June 27, 2011
Posted in News, Management

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