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 qualifies for the 2026 ITC before the deadline.
4.6
Peak Sun Hours
$0.12
Avg Commercial Rate
120+
Commercial Installs
2-4yr
Typical Payback
Bloomington Commercial Solar Calculator
Estimate ROI for your Bloomington commercial property
2026 ROI Forecast
Property Valuation Model
System Estimate
System Size
400 kW
Gross Cost
$1,333,333
Financing Option
Estimated Payback
4.2 Years*
Building Value Increase
$150,000
*Payback assumes full 30% ITC and MACRS. Individual tax positions may vary.
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 Investment Tax Credit (ITC) - must begin construction by July 3, 2026
- ✓5-Year MACRS Accelerated Depreciation
- ✓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 2026 ITC deadline creates an optimal window for asset owners to act.
30%
Federal ITC
5yr
MACRS Depreciation
$0
Property Tax on Solar
4.6
Peak Sun Hours