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Up to 70% tax credits stacked. $1.10-2.55/W installed. ROI in 3-5 years. Only 142 days until July 4 deadline.
30-70%
Federal ITC
$1.10-2.55/W
Installed Cost
3-7 Years
Typical Payback
11 States
States Served
Commercial solar costs $1.10-2.55 per watt installed in 2026, depending on system size. Small business systems (25-100kW) cost $1.80-2.55/W, mid-size (100-500kW) cost $1.40-1.90/W, and large-scale (500kW-2MW) cost $1.10-1.50/W. With the 30% federal ITC, stackable bonuses up to 70%, MACRS depreciation, and state incentives, net costs drop 50-70%. Most systems achieve 3-7 year payback with 25-year savings exceeding $500K-$8M+.
142 days until the July 4, 2026 construction start deadline. Learn about the deadline →
Commercial solar systems range from 25kW rooftop installations to 2MW ground-mount arrays. Choose the tier that matches your business.
Ideal for businesses with monthly electric bills of $500-$2,500. Typically rooftop systems on small commercial buildings.
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Designed for businesses with monthly bills of $2,500-$15,000. Ground-mount or large rooftop systems.
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For large facilities with monthly bills exceeding $15,000. Often multi-phase projects with carport or ground-mount arrays.
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Stack federal ITC bonuses: base 30% + domestic content 10% + energy community 10% + low-income 10-20%.
Most commercial systems pay for themselves in 3-5 years with full incentive utilization.
Accelerated 5-year depreciation with 20% bonus in 2026. Additional 15-20% off net cost.
Offset 50-80% of electricity consumption. Protection against rising utility rates.
Commercial properties with solar see 3-4% value increase. Attract sustainability-minded tenants.
Projects must begin construction before July 4, 2026 for current IRA tax credit rules.
Customized commercial solar for every business type
Large flat roofs and high energy use make warehouses ideal for commercial solar.
Customer-facing sustainability, parking canopies, and SREC revenue for retail businesses.
Process energy offset, demand charge management, and energy resilience for manufacturers.
Energy resilience, backup integration, and ESG reporting for healthcare facilities.
Tax-exempt direct pay, educational value, and community benefit for educational institutions.
Agrivoltaics, irrigation pumping, and USDA REAP grants for agricultural operations.
ITC stacking guide, MACRS, domestic content, energy community bonuses, and Direct Pay for nonprofits.
Explore tax creditsCompare PPA, lease, PACE, and loan options. $0 down available. Find the best fit for your business.
Compare financingDetailed cost breakdown by size and state. Equipment, labor, permits, and interconnection costs explained.
See cost guideCommercial solar costs $1.10-2.55/W installed depending on system size and location. Small business systems (25-100kW) average $1.80-2.55/W, mid-size (100-500kW) $1.40-1.90/W, and large-scale (500kW-2MW) $1.10-1.50/W. After the 30% federal ITC and state incentives, net costs can be 50-70% lower.
Site-specific pricing with exact incentive calculations. No obligation.