Commercial & Industrial Solar Power Solutions
Did you know your commercial building could be a valuable, untapped asset for collecting solar energy? Put your rooftop or adjacent lot to work and reduce your operating costs with a commercial solar installation.
Comprehensive Solar Design, Installation, and Maintenance
Commercial solar power systems can generate a significant amount of electricity and reduce your electricity costs. Tick Tock’s skilled service team provides full lifecycle support from start-to-finish, installation services through long-term O&M services. We can facilitate an array of financing options to help you make purchase solar affordable and without upfront capital. Lowering operating costs such as electricity through solar can increase the value of your business.
Most solar systems last 30+ years, and with Tick Tock, you have a partner prepared to support your needs throughout the lifetime of your solar solution. You can transform the value of your business in five simple steps:
1. Developing Your Solution
From solar system planning, energy and financial modeling, budgeting, and advising on all aspects of a solar project, we take the steps necessary to develop a cost-effective solar proposal.
2. Interconnection Approval & Final Engineering & Permiting
Obtaining utility interconnection approval is a necessary hurdle before construction can begin. This process can take 1 to 3 months or longer. The utility could require downsizing of the array, require other investment in the local grid or additional metering equipment.
3. Final Engineering & Permit Approval
After utility interconnection approval obtained, system engineering and construction documents are finalized. Permits are obtained and construction commences.
4. Turnkey Installation
Tick Tock handles all procurement of major solar equipment, hires installation subcontractors, manages all facets of construction through commissioning, startup and final utility energization.
5. Monitoring and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Support
Tick Tock solar installations include detailed solar monitoring systems that report real-time power, energy and performance data. Our Solar Service Department then provides long-term O&M services to ensure top performance from your solar asset.
Custom Financing Options
Tick Tock offers flexible solar loan or lease financing options to help you make purchasing affordable, efficiently monetize tax incentives, and customize a payment plans to make your solution affordable. See also our Commercial Solar Financing Page for more information.
Commercial Solar Power Incentives
Federal and State incentives, solar rebates, can help tremendously in recouping your solar investment. In addition to modeling solar system electricity production and cost savings, our team helps you understand available incentives. When necessary, we can refer you to energy tax accounting specialists that can work with your accountants. Top solar incentives available for commercial building owners include:
Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The ITC has existed since 2005 via the federal government and is an offset of tax liability. Up to 30% solar tax credit is available with potential 10% bonus adders available for sites in an “energy community” or another 10% when a certain percentage of the solar equipment is made of US manufactured domestic content.
5-Year Accelerated Depreciation (MACRS)
Another popular federal tax incentive is accelerated depreciation. Solar equipment is defined by the IRS as 5-year property enabling use of the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) to rapidly depreciate the solar investment Some commercial facilities might be able to use “Bonus Depreciation” when available to write-off a solar investment even faster.
Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
SRECs provide an outstanding solar incentive that helps an owner recoup a solar system’s investment. In Illinois, SRECs can potentially cover 20% to 40% of your total solar investment. SRECs accrue as solar electricity is generated and are typically paid out quarterly or at other intervals defined by each State.
Illinois Smart Inverter and Distributed Generation (DG) Rebate
As Illinois makes a strong push to get more energy from renewable sources, Ameren and Comed offers these incentives in the form of a rebate when purchasing smart inverters or including battery energy storage with your solar panel installation.
Available Solar Power Options for Commercial Businesses
There are many creative ways to make your commercial solar installation a reality. Explore our popular installation options and see how you can make your sustainability and utility goals a reality.
Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
From angled to flat, commercial buildings often feature expansive roof space that can host your solar panel system. With many mounting and placement options available, Tick Tock can help you determine if roof-mounted panels are right for you.
Ground-Mounted Solar Panels
For commercial properties with available land, installing a large ground mount system may be the perfect option for you. Plus, a visible solar project could be an important element to your company’s image and commitment to sustainability.
2-Axis Solar Trackers
Tick Tock can also install solar trackers on commercial properties, which can increase energy production while also serving as a conversation piece. AllEarth solar trackers can also act as a visible reminder of your business’s commitment to sustainability.
Solar Carport Systems
Often an under-utilized asset is a business’s parking lot area. Solar carports can convert your parking lot to a power plant, and your employees and visitors are sure to appreciate convenient shade or shelter from the bright sun, rain, snow, or ice!
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Tick Tock Energy is ready to help you invest in a clean solar energy system on your property, capture lucrative solar incentives, reduce long-term electricity costs, and and enhance the value of your property. To discuss your power needs with one of our solar consultants, request an initial consultation and quote today.
Tick Tock has helped businesses across Illinois and in Indiana, and Missouri to enhance the value of their property and reduce their electricity costs with solar power systems. Explore our recent installations below.
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