Skip to content

Commercial Solar Panel Installation
and Design

Good news! Now is an excellent time to consider solar for your business. The cost of solar has fallen significantly in the past five years, making it more affordable than ever before.

WHY SHOULD BUSINESSES GO SOLAR?

Businesses are going solar for a number of reasons, including

There are many reasons why a company might decide to go solar, but for many businesses, the main reason is financial. That’s understandable. The good news is that an investment in commercial solar power can provide a strong internal rate of return (IRR) and a favorable payback period due to all of the federal and local incentives including tax credits, depreciation, potential grants, and rebates that may be available.

The Business Case For Solar

1. HOW CAN SOLAR POWER HELP HEDGE RISING ENERGY COSTS?

Modern businesses are energy intensive. Think about your lighting, HVAC, production, computing. This energy usage translates into a large expenditure on energy. The good news is that it can be one of the biggest controllable expenses in your business.

Solar provides long-term price certainty, which reduces your exposure to energy market volatility. Think of it as a way to hedge a portion of your energy load at a stable rate for 20+ years, making it easier for you to effectively budget expenses each year and reinvest any savings back into your business.

2. FEDERAL TAX CREDIT

The new Inflation Reduction Act increased the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to 30% of the total cost of your solar panel system. This allows you to deduct it from your federal income tax. The ITC can be taken all at once or in increments over 20 years until the full amount is reached. Please keep in mind that solar folks are not accountants, so please consult your tax advisor regarding eligibility.

Commercial Solar Installation, Texas

3. ACCELERATED DEPRECIATION

In addition to the federal tax credit, businesses can spread the cost of their solar panel system over a five-year period through depreciation under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). If you take advantage of available federal income tax credits for solar, MACRS will let you recoup most of your total project investment via depreciation write-offs on your federal taxes. (Again we’re solar folks so please consult with a qualified tax professional).

4. Additional Incentives

GRANTS AND LOANS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL BUSINESSES

Agricultural producing businesses, such as a ranch, or other small businesses located in rural areas, may qualify for the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program grant and loan program (REAP). Rural business owners can use these funds to help pay for the cost of installing solar panels on their facilities. This can further offset the total cost of your project.

Eligible businesses can receive a grant of up to 25% of the total project cost and/or a loan of up to 75% of the total project cost. A combined loan and grant may cover up to 75% of the total project cost.

aerial view Solar Carport-Texas Direct Solar

5. Sustainability Goals

More and more companies are choosing solar power for their businesses, including Apple, Proctor & Gamble, and Toyota. Why? Because being environmentally responsible is not only a good PR move, but it’s also good for business. It’s not only a visible reminder to the community, your customers and employees of your commitment to sustainability it also a signals that your business is resilient and looking at creating long term value. By going solar you are also helping reshape our energy future by adding to the renewable mix in Texas

6. The Texas Direct bonus

In addition to solar and battery storage, Texas Direct Solar, through our partners, can offer additional benefits with energy efficiency upgrades. Additionally, we work with Cost Segregation specialists that may be able to identify additional tax savings and more potential improve your cash flow.
New Solar Savings

WHY FULL-SERVICE SOLAR ENERGY PARTNER

We’re more than a commercial solar panel installer. At Texas Direct Solar, we offer comprehensive end-to-end solar solutions and full project management from the very beginning to finish. Our extensive list of services include free site analysis, engineering and design consultation, financing options, permit acquisition , inspections coordination ,monitoring setup as well as ongoing service and maintenance plan options.

Serving the Houston & Surrounding Areas since 2017

77002 – 77099, 77204 – 77289, 77301 – 77345, 77356 – 77380, 77382 – 77429, 77449 – 77484, 77486 – 77498, 77511 – 77547, 77550 – 77598, 77623 – 77650, 77650 – 77873, 77873 – 77905, 77901 – 77968

Let’s work together

Certified Generac Clean Energy Installer

Let’s Get Social

832-905-8974
12333 Sowden Rd Ste B Houston, TX 77080
3610-2 N Josey Lane, Suite 223 Carrollton, Texas, 75007 

Electrical Contractor License #: 34757