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 qualifies for the 2026 ITC before the deadline.
4.6
Peak Sun Hours
$0.12
Avg Commercial Rate
95+
Commercial Installs
2-4yr
Typical Payback
Edina Commercial Solar Calculator
Estimate ROI for your Edina 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.
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 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)
- ✓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 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