East Metro // Commercial Solar Installation
Commercial Solar
in Maplewood, MN.
Maplewood businesses are converting utility expenses into appraised asset value. With 4.5 peak sun hours and Xcel Energy interconnection, your commercial property qualifies for the 2026 ITC before the deadline.
4.5
Peak Sun Hours
$0.11
Avg Commercial Rate
70+
Commercial Installs
2.5-4yr
Typical Payback
Maplewood Commercial Solar Calculator
Estimate ROI for your Maplewood 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.
Maplewood Commercial Solar by Property Type
3M Campus Area
Commercial properties near 3M's global headquarters benefit from the area's strong corporate sustainability culture.
Maplewood Mall District
Retail properties around Maplewood Mall see excellent ROI from solar production during peak shopping hours.
Century Avenue Industrial
Manufacturing and distribution facilities along Century Avenue leverage large roof areas for maximum solar capacity.
White Bear Avenue Retail
Strip retail and mixed-use properties along White Bear Avenue reduce operating costs with commercial solar.
Beam Avenue Business
Office and flex space along Beam Avenue corridor benefit from solar as part of property modernization.
I-694 Corridor Properties
Commercial properties with easy highway access offer ideal conditions for large-scale solar installations.
Maplewood Solar Incentives & Rebates
Maplewood 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)
- ✓Maplewood Environmental Programs
- ✓MN Property Tax Exemption for Solar Equipment
- ✓Ramsey County PACE Financing
Xcel Energy Grid Details
Primary Utility
Xcel Energy
Peak Sun Hours
4.5 hrs/day avg
Net Metering
Available (MN Statute 216B.164)
Interconnection
Standard Commercial Process
Why Maplewood for Commercial Solar?
Maplewood'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
4.5
Peak Sun Hours