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Commercial Solar Services
Why Commercial Solar is a Smart Investment
United Solar Solutions helps businesses, non-profits, and agricultural producers unlock powerful financial and environmental benefits through commercial solar energy. With federal tax credits, bonus incentives, and innovative financing options, there has never been a better time to invest in renewable energy.
Why Business Owners Choose United Solar
Communication is our bread and butter. We take pride in answering questions quickly and honestly. Transparency is the key to providing our clients with the most accurate proposals and a solar system that will work to their specific needs. We want business owners to save money, have a reliable source of energy, and spread the joy solar has brought to their company.
We work diligently with businesses throughout the design process offering them options to customize their system to fit their budget. Every system is unique to the owner’s wants and needs, it cannot be handled as a ‘cookie-cutter’ process.
FAQ
Learn about specific benefits and grants available to business in Virginia.
What is the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)?
Businesses can claim a 30% ITC for qualifying solar installations:
- Start construction before June 2026
- Complete installation by Dec. 31, 2027
- Use only FEOC-compliant equipment (no materials from prohibited foreign entities)
48E ITC Provision: Projects starting within 12 months of the bill’s enactment and completed within four years can still receive the full ITC if equipment meets FEOC rules.
What is the Domestic Content Bonus?
Earn an extra 10% ITC by using U.S.-made materials:
55% U.S. content – Install after Jan. 1, 2027
40% U.S. content – Install before June 16, 2025
45% U.S. content – Install between June 16–Dec. 31, 2025
50% U.S. content – Install after Jan. 1, 2026
What are Non-Profit Solar Benefits?
The IRA now allows tax-exempt organizations to receive Direct Pay—a refund from the IRS equal to the ITC amount.
Additional benefits include:
- SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Certificates)
- Net metering credits
- Local solar incentives
- Property tax exemptions
What are battery credits?
Solar plus storage improves resilience, reduces peak demand costs, and ensures critical operations continue during outages—all while qualifying for the 30% ITC.
What Commercial Solar Tax Incentives Are There?
MACRS Depreciation
- Recover system value in five years
- Combined with ITC, can offset 70%+ of installation costs
Bonus Deprecation
Claim 100% of depreciation in the first year for immediate tax benefits.
What Are REAP Grants?
For agricultural producers and rural small businesses, the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) can cover up to 50% of solar project costs. When combined with the ITC, qualifying businesses can fund up to 80% of system costs.
Quick Facts:
- Max grant: $1 million
- Eligible for both Renewable Energy Systems (RES) and Energy Efficiency Improvements (EEI)
- Grant is taxable income
- Applications reopen October 1, 2025
Can C-PACE Financing Help My Business?
The Virginia C-PACE program offers up to 100% financing for solar and energy efficiency upgrades with 20–25 year repayment terms. Payments are made through property tax assessments—keeping capital free for other investments.
Benefits:
- Immediate positive cash flow
- No personal or business guarantees
- Works for new construction and existing buildings