Southwest Metro // Commercial Solar Installation
Commercial Solar
in Edina, MN.
Edina 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
95+
Commercial Installs
8-11yr
Typical Payback
Edina Commercial Solar Calculator
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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.
Edina Commercial Solar by Property Type
Southdale Area Retail
Edina's premier retail district around Southdale Center features high-value commercial properties ideal for solar ROI optimization.
France Avenue Office
Class A office buildings along France Avenue reduce operating costs while attracting premium corporate tenants with sustainability credentials.
Centennial Lakes Business
The Centennial Lakes district's modern office complexes are prime candidates for commercial solar installations.
Medical District Properties
Edina's concentration of medical offices and clinics benefit from solar to stabilize energy costs and demonstrate healthcare leadership.
50th & France Mixed-Use
Boutique retail and office properties in the 50th & France district leverage solar for operating cost reduction.
Grandview District
Redeveloped commercial properties in the Grandview area incorporate solar as part of modern building standards.
Edina Solar Incentives & Rebates
Edina 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)
- ✓Edina Green Building Incentive 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 Edina for Commercial Solar?
Edina'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