Commercial & Industrial Solar in Michigan
Solar Benefits
Whether it's your goal to maximize benefits or provide positive cash flow, we can help determine a package that delivers the financial results you desire.
Solar Security
You can own your own solar system for $0 down and a lower monthly payment than you pay to your utility company.
Solar Incentives
In addition to federal incentives, each state may have its own renewable energy incentives.
Solar Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our trained staff. We will be happy to help!
Commercial and Industrial Solar Installation in Michigan
Quality Solar is Michigan’s preferred solar panel installer. We specialize in solar panel installation for commercial and industrial uses so you can start racking up savings from government benefit programs, protect against rising utility costs, help the environment, and even increase the value of your home.
Some industries operate in areas without easy access to energy sources. Solar energy is very beneficial, because it’s a renewable energy source that can be generated in remote areas at a low cost.
Commercial solar power systems are becoming more popular due to their ability to save you money. Reduce the environmental impact of your business and enhance your brand by choosing clean, renewable energy.
Accelerated Depreciation
Under current federal tax law, qualifying solar equipment is eligible for 100% bonus depreciation in the first year it's placed in service. This permanent provision, enacted under 2025 federal tax legislation, replaced the previous 5-year MACRS depreciation schedule, allowing businesses to deduct the full qualifying cost of a system in its first year rather than spreading the deduction over five years. When combined with the federal investment tax credit, this can allow many businesses to recover a substantial share of total project cost in year one. Tax treatment depends on your specific situation, so we recommend confirming details with your accountant.
Grants
Renewable Energy for America Program – (REAP) grants are part of the Energy Title of the 2014 USDA Farm Bill. It provides grant and loan guarantees to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to help purchase renewable energy systems. It also supports energy efficiency improvements and beneficial studies for renewable energy. For qualifying businesses, a REAP grant can be sought from the United States Department of Agriculture. If approved, 50% of the project cost is settled by the grant.
Investment Tax Credit
Federal tax credit of 30% of total project cost with no cap on the amount a company can claim. The ITC may also be rolled forward into the following tax year if it cannot be used in the current year.
How Do I Know If Going Solar is Right for My Business?
At Quality Solar, we consider our primary customer service to be education. Once our customers understand solar as it is applied to their unique situation, they can then make the wise decision to go forward. Please contact us with any questions you may have, and we will respond within two business hours.
The reliability of using solar for commercial energy makes it a smart investment.
Commercial solar is considered a smart investment because it protects a major operating expense, electricity, from market volatility and rising utility rates while offering a predictable energy cost for the 25 to 30 year life of the system. Businesses also benefit from tax incentives like accelerated depreciation, which can improve first-year returns.
Savings vary by building size and energy use, but sustainable buildings have been shown to lower operating and maintenance costs by an estimated $50 to $70 per square foot over time. A site-specific quote from Quality Solar will give you an accurate savings estimate for your property.
Yes. Businesses that adopt solar and other sustainability practices often see a positive effect on brand perception, since a growing share of consumers prefer to support companies that demonstrate environmental responsibility.
Yes. Businesses that run multiple shifts and see high charges during specific times of day can often offset those costs with a properly sized solar system, particularly when paired with battery storage.
Businesses can access loan programs, including PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, which helps cover the upfront cost of a solar installation and other efficiency improvements through a structured repayment plan tied to the property.
Remote Electricity Supply
We have a number of off-grid products that can supply power to remote locations, such as solar trailers for charging and lighting, as well as solar powered monitoring stations.
Peak Demand / Time of Use Charges
If your business runs multiple shifts and you find that charges are very high during certain times, you can likely offset that with solar.
Solar Thermal
Solar thermal collects heat right from the sun and delivers it at a desirable temperature for commercial and industrial uses.
Loans
There are a number of loan programs available where the customer can borrow some or all of the required capital.
PACE: Property Assessed Clean Energy is a financing structure that provides funding for efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects. PACE programs help pay for the upfront costs of green initiatives, such as solar panels. Their goal: To reduce local greenhouse gas emissions by offering affordable loans so owners can enjoy energy efficiency as well as clean the air.
