Renua Energy Completes 267.85 kW DC Rooftop Solar Installation for Lia Honda Albany
Renua Energy is proud to announce the successful completion of a 200 kW AC / 267.85 kW DC rooftop solar PV system for Lia Honda Albany, finished on schedule and on budget in August 2026. This behind-the-meter installation was designed to offset the dealership’s on-site energy usage, helping reduce operating costs and support a more sustainable future for the business.
The project is another example of how commercial solar can be integrated into an active business environment without disrupting day-to-day operations. From planning and coordination through installation and commissioning, the Renua Energy team worked closely with Lia Honda Albany to keep the project moving efficiently.
Project Overview
The system was installed entirely on the rooftop of the Lia Honda Albany dealership, sized specifically to offset the building’s energy consumption. As a behind-the-meter system, the solar array feeds directly into the dealership’s electrical infrastructure, allowing Lia Honda to draw on clean, self-generated power and see a meaningful reduction in utility costs going forward.
For commercial facilities with significant daytime electricity demand, rooftop solar can turn otherwise unused roof space into a productive energy asset. By generating electricity directly where it is consumed, businesses can reduce the amount of power they need to purchase from the grid while gaining greater control over long-term energy costs.
Working Around a Live Dealership
Installing a large-scale rooftop system on an active car dealership comes with a unique set of logistical considerations — the lot is full of vehicles, customers are coming and going, and business doesn’t stop for construction. To keep operations running smoothly for Lia Honda, we scheduled the utility shutdown after hours, ensuring it didn’t interfere with regular business hours or customer traffic.
This approach required extensive coordination with the Lia Honda team, from scheduling around dealership operations to managing site logistics. Safety fencing was installed throughout the project to secure the work area, and our team maintained strict safety and quality controls at every stage — from material unloading to utility shutdowns — to ensure a smooth, incident-free installation.
Careful planning is especially important for commercial solar projects where the property needs to remain fully operational throughout construction. The goal isn’t simply to install the system — it’s to complete the work safely and efficiently while minimizing the impact on the client’s employees, customers, and normal business activities.
Smooth Sailing from Start to Finish
Despite the complexity of working on an operating commercial property, the project came together without a hitch. Weather cooperated for the vast majority of the build, with only a handful of wet days that had no impact on the overall timeline. The Renua Energy team self-performed the complete installation from start to finish, and the project was delivered on time and on budget.
Self-performing the installation allows our team to maintain direct control over project quality, safety, scheduling, and execution throughout the build. For Lia Honda Albany, that meant one team managing the work from start to finish and remaining accountable for delivering the completed system.
A Win for Lia Honda
With the system now operational, Lia Honda Albany is positioned to significantly offset its power usage and reduce its utility bills for years to come. Beyond the immediate energy savings, this project reflects the kind of close collaboration and reliable execution that Renua Energy brings to every installation.
Renua Energy is proud to deliver turnkey solar solutions that fit seamlessly into our clients’ business operations — and we look forward to continuing to support local, successful companies’ clean energy goals in the future.
For businesses across Albany and Upstate New York considering commercial solar, projects like Lia Honda Albany demonstrate how a properly designed system can make use of existing rooftop space while helping offset facility energy consumption. From system design and electrical work to construction and commissioning, Renua Energy provides the capabilities needed to take commercial energy projects from concept through completion.
Renua is a customer-centric energy infrastructure company focused on doing the work ourselves and standing behind it. We evolved into turnkey delivery of commercial solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging stations, in order to offer broader capability while remaining disciplined, accountable, and intentionally right-sized.
