South Metro // Commercial Solar Installation
Commercial Solar
in Bloomington, MN.
Bloomington businesses are converting utility expenses into appraised asset value. With 4.6 peak sun hours and Xcel Energy interconnection, your commercial property can qualify for the 30% ITC if placed in service by December 31, 2027.
4.6
Peak Sun Hours
$0.12
Avg Commercial Rate
120+
Commercial Installs
8-11yr
Typical Payback
Bloomington Commercial Solar Calculator
Estimate ROI for your Bloomington commercial property
Solar ROI Forecast
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System Estimate
System Size
400 kW
Gross Cost
$800,000
Estimated payback
about 8.5 years
$52,800 year-1 savings
Potential Value Increase
$754,286
if the owner pays the utility bill
Estimate only. Assumes a 40% federal credit (30% base plus 10% domestic content, which requires documented compliance), 3% annual rate increase, 0.5% annual panel degradation, and savings at the electric rate shown. Optional depreciation depends on your tax situation. Demand savings and utility incentives are not included and are reviewed in your audit. Actual results vary. Not tax advice.
Assumes $2.00/W installed, 1,200 kWh per kW, 11.0¢/kWh rising 3%/yr, 0.5%/yr panel degradation, 40% federal credit, depreciation off.
30% federal ITC available for commercial solar placed in service by December 31, 2027.
Bloomington Commercial Solar by Property Type
494 Strip Retail & Hotels
Bloomington's hospitality corridor along I-494 benefits from solar to reduce 24/7 hotel operations costs and retail overhead.
Airport Area Industrial
Warehouses and logistics facilities near MSP Airport leverage large roof areas for maximum solar production capacity.
Normandale Office Park
Class A office buildings along Normandale Boulevard reduce operating expenses while attracting ESG-conscious corporate tenants.
American Boulevard Corridor
Mixed-use commercial properties along American Boulevard see strong ROI from daytime solar generation matching business hours.
MOA District Properties
Commercial buildings in the Mall of America district benefit from solar as part of Bloomington's sustainability initiatives.
Old Shakopee Road Industrial
Manufacturing and flex space along Old Shakopee Road offer ideal flat-roof conditions for commercial solar installation.
Bloomington Solar Incentives & Rebates
Bloomington commercial properties benefit from federal, state, and utility-specific incentives. Our engineering team ensures you capture every available dollar.
- ✓30% federal ITC available for commercial solar placed in service by December 31, 2027
- ✓Minnesota Solar Energy Production Incentive
- ✓Xcel Energy Net Metering (full retail rate credit)
- ✓Bloomington Sustainability Grant Program
- ✓MN Property Tax Exemption for Solar Equipment
- ✓Hennepin County PACE Financing
Xcel Energy Grid Details
Primary Utility
Xcel Energy
Peak Sun Hours
4.6 hrs/day avg
Net Metering
Available (MN Statute 216B.164)
Interconnection
Standard Commercial Process
Why Bloomington for Commercial Solar?
Bloomington's commercial corridor features ideal roof conditions for solar installation. The combination of Minnesota's solar-friendly policies, Xcel Energy's net metering program, and the December 31, 2027 ITC deadline creates an optimal window for asset owners to act.
30%
Federal ITC
Net
Metering
$0
Property Tax on Solar
4.6
Peak Sun Hours