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Commercial solar from $1.10-2.55/W before project-specific incentives. The July 4 begin-construction window has closed; projects starting now generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
6% or 30%
Federal ITC Base
$1.10-2.55/W
Installed Cost
Site-Specific
Project Payback
9 States
States Served
Commercial solar costs $1.10-2.55 per watt installed in 2026, depending on system size, mount type, site conditions, and utility requirements. Small business systems (25-100kW) are modeled at $1.80-2.55/W, mid-size systems (100-500kW) at $1.40-1.90/W, and large rooftop systems (500kW-2MW) at $1.10-1.50/W before project-specific incentives. The 30% Section 48E credit requires prevailing-wage and apprenticeship compliance; additional bonuses require separate documentation. Projects starting after July 4, 2026 generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
The July 4, 2026 begin-construction window has closed. Projects starting now generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2027. Learn how the July 4 timing works →
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%.
Model payback from the facility's tariff, demand charges, site, financing, tax appetite, and verified incentives.
Accelerated 5-year depreciation with 100% first-year bonus, permanent under the OBBBA. Significant additional savings off net cost.
Offset 50-80% of electricity consumption. Protection against rising utility rates.
Evaluate roof, lease, ownership, financing, and operating-savings effects for the specific commercial property.
Projects that began construction by July 4, 2026 locked in the longer timing pathway. Projects starting now generally must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
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 is modeled at $1.10-2.55/W before project-specific incentives, depending on system size, mount, site conditions, equipment, and interconnection. Small systems (25-100kW) are modeled at $1.80-2.55/W, mid-size systems (100-500kW) at $1.40-1.90/W, and large rooftop systems (500kW-2MW) at $1.10-1.50/W. Incentive-adjusted cost requires documented eligibility and project-specific tax review.
Site-specific pricing with exact incentive calculations. No obligation.