Jurupa Valley, CA
Marten Transport is a titan of the North American logistics industry, specializing in time-sensitive, temperature-controlled transportation. Operating a high-capacity terminal in Jurupa Valley requires a massive, 24/7 electrical draw to power cold-storage infrastructure, fleet maintenance bays, and administrative hubs. In October 2023, Marten Transport partnered with Stellar Solar Commercial to deploy a state-of-the-art Energy Storage System (ESS) and solar carport solution. This integrated “Microgrid” represents the future of industrial logistics, ensuring that Marten’s Mira Loma operations remain resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable in an increasingly volatile energy market.
Designing an energy solution for a major logistics terminal requires a sophisticated understanding of heavy-duty electrical loads and fleet operations. Stellar Solar Commercial engineered a dual-purpose system that maximizes land use while providing industrial-grade power security.
The technical architecture of the Marten Transport installation features:
-Solar Carport Infrastructure: We installed two massive carport structures equipped with 564 SunPower 350W Modules. These carports serve a dual role: generating clean energy while providing essential shaded protection for Marten’s fleet and personnel vehicles.
-197kW (DC) Installed Capacity: This high-output array, powered by two SMA Tripower inverters, was designed to offset a significant portion of the terminal’s daily operational load.
-Advanced Battery Storage (ESS): The heart of the system is a BYD Chess 60kW / 266kWh Energy Storage System. Controlled by an Acumen EMS Control Center, this battery captures excess solar energy during the day and strategically deploys it during “On-Peak” hours to eliminate expensive demand charges.
In the 2026 energy landscape, industrial utility rates and demand surcharges in the Inland Empire have reached historic highs. For a high-volume carrier like Marten Transport, energy is a major operational variable. By activating this system on October 19, 2023, Marten effectively reclaimed control over its facility’s “fuel” costs.
The integration of the Acumen EMS (Energy Management System) allows for:
-Automated Peak-Shaving: The system intelligence automatically detects when utility rates are highest and switches the facility to battery power, saving thousands in monthly overhead.
-Operational Resilience: Providing an essential layer of backup power for critical terminal communications and security systems during regional grid instability.
-Asset Protection: The solar carports reduce the thermal load on vehicles parked beneath them, lowering maintenance costs and improving driver comfort.
Since 1998, Stellar Solar Commercial has been the preferred partner for California’s most demanding industrial and logistics clients. We are recognized as a Certified Premier Installer of advanced storage technologies, bringing over 28 years of technical expertise to complex “Solar + Storage” projects.
Our in-house team handles the entire lifecycle of these 100kW+ industrial installations—from initial structural carport engineering and soil reports to navigating the rigorous permitting and high-voltage utility interconnection required for MW-scale distribution centers. We specialize in working within “live” logistics environments where fleet movement and operational uptime are the top priorities.
As the transportation industry transitions toward electrification, the infrastructure at Marten’s Mira Loma terminal serves as a blueprint for the future. By combining high-efficiency solar carports with utility-scale battery storage, Marten Transport is not just saving money today—they are building the resilient energy foundation needed for the logistics world of tomorrow.
Stellar Solar Commercial continues to lead this energy revolution, helping California’s industrial leaders turn high utility overhead into a sustainable competitive advantage. We build the energy infrastructure that keeps the supply chain moving.
If your logistics or transportation facility is ready to follow the lead of Marten Transport and secure your energy future, contact Stellar Solar Commercial today at 866.787.6527. We provide comprehensive, free site evaluations to help your terminal lead the way.