Commercial solar power is supported by various incentives in the form of state rebates and federal tax credits, as well as business development grant programs. These programs individually, or combined when applicable, provide immediate savings, or even cash payments for most commercial solar power installations.
Commercial Solar Systems
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Commercial solar systems, also known as photovoltaic systems, are made of solar cells that capture light energy from the sun and convert it directly into electricity that is distributed throughout the building.
Commercial solar power requires specially designed solar systems that are capable of handling large loads of electricity. It is important to consult with a reputable and experienced commercial solar panel installation company, like Kirberg Company in St. Louis, Missouri, who is capable of not only guiding you through the selection and purchase process, but also able to install the solar panels on your commercial building's roof.
Solar Power Utility Credits
When solar panels are operating in optimal conditions excess power can be produced. When this occurs the power flows from the converter into the utility grid via the electric meter, causing the meter to run backwards, resulting in a credit with the utility company.
Additionally, utility companies will provide guidelines on the use of a time-of-use-meter, which applies varying rates of credit according to the time of day, week and month that your solar panels send electricity back into the grid. For example, higher credit rates are applied during times of high energy consumption, such as during the afternoon in summer months. Kirberg recommends that you install a time-of-use-meter with the commercial solar panels as most building owners will benefit and increase their energy credit.
Commercial Solar Energy Tax Credit
All residential solar panel systems that are installed and operational by December 31, 2016 are eligible for a 30% tax credit on the cost of the materials and labor expenses with no cap. However, tax credit policies differ for commercial solar panels than residential.
Below is an outline of the commercial solar power tax credits for building owners in St. Louis and Kansas City.
St. Louis, MO Solar Energy Tax Incentives
AmerenUE - Photovoltaic Rebate Program
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Photovoltaic systems
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Fed. Government, Agricultural, Institutional
Amount: .00/W DC
Maximum Incentive: ,000
Eligible System Size: Maximum capacity of 100 kW (the limit for net metering in Missouri)
Equipment Requirements: Equipment must be new; modules and inverters must have a minimum warranty of 10 years; lockable external disconnect switch required
Installation Requirements: System must be grid tied, net metered, and permanently installed on the customer's property
Kansas City, MO Solar Energy Tax Incentives
Kansas City Power & Light - Solar Photovoltaic Rebates
Incentive Type: Utility Rebate Program
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: Photovoltaic system
Applicable Sectors: Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Nonprofit, Schools, Local Government, State Government, Tribal Government, Fed. Government, Multi-Family Residential, Agricultural
Amount: per watt (CEC-AC)
Maximum Incentive: ,000
Eligible System Size: Maximum capacity of 100 kW (the limit under Missouri's net metering law)
Equipment Requirements: Equipment must be new and certified by the California Energy Commission (CEC); modules and inverters require 10-year manufacturer's warranty; lockable external disconnect switch is required.
Installation Requirements: Systems must be permanently installed, grid-tied, and net metered
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