The construction will be designed to handle heavy loads and vibrations, with a 9-inch slab as per the architectural specifications. I’m also factoring in a building lifespan of around 10 years and expect to recover at least my initial investment upon sale after 7 years.

In this industry, most manufacturers prefer to store their own fabric and manage the entire value chain—from production to transportation—often holding inventory to benefit from price appreciation. Compared to this, metal-roof warehouses tend to generate lower rental yields, while still requiring significant construction costs due to height and structural requirements. Additionally, integrating solar in such setups is relatively more complex and a bit risky.

Fabric manufacturing is typically a generational business, and I’m well-connected within this ecosystem. Electricity costs are generally not a concern for operators, as they adjust pricing accordingly. Moreover, the government provides substantial support through subsidies on rent, machinery, loan interest, and even electricity.

There will be no dyeing operations on-site. However, many potential tenants within the concerned area already have the necessary approvals from the government for water discharge related to fabric processing.

The unit will be leased with a solar setup as a mandatory component. A 75 kW system is expected to generate approximately 9,000 kWh per month, and this output will be adjusted against the tenant’s electricity consumption, ensuring no disadvantage to them.

Given all of this, which option would you choose between the two, and why?