Commercial Solar Power

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Commercial Solar Power

Solar power is a great option for powering up your business because it’s nearly free to create and abundantly available. No fossil fuels need to be obtained and burned to create the energy—all you need is a sunny day!
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Common Solar Power Questions.

We’ve been asked a lot of questions about solar power throughout our years in the industry. Here are some of the ones we get most frequently.
Is solar energy the best solution for my business?

Business owners may consider many upgrades to diminish operational costs and market progressive practices to customers. In the case of energy management, solar is a great universal solution that fits any business. Often, after business owners install solar power, the also upgrade other aspects of their business sites such as insulation, heating, and air quality control in tandem to double down on their business property efficiency.

Will solar energy actually save my business money?
Yes! In Massachusetts, business owners experience a full payback on their solar investments in 3-5 years, depending on panel sizing, net metering, and applied incentives. Businesses with solar power rely less on utilities over a 30-year system lifetime. As an example, if your business pays $1,000 per month in energy costs prior to installing a solar power system, it is estimated that your business will save $360k in energy costs over 30 years after installing solar panels that cover up to 100% of the business’s energy consumption- and that is not including the abundant solar incentives available for business owners to utilize, which help save even more money.
Do solar panel systems need to be regularly maintained?
Solar systems are long term investments, and it is important to ensure you receive the full benefit of renewable energy by protecting those assets from potential breakdowns and repairs. Our team suggest that customers enroll in our O&M Program, which offers proactive system monitoring and competitive pricing for preventative system maintenance and inspections.
Will my business be able to use solar energy during a local power outage?

Yes and no. Not all solar power systems will be able to stay running during a local power outage, but some can. Solar inverters run off electricity, so if your local grid is down, the solar energy system will be off as well. Comparatively, some systems are built so that they can “island” during the day when the sun is out. This means that they will remain producing electricity with the current available sunlight even though grid power is down. Solar energy systems that can perform this process typically cost more than their simpler counterparts, but many business owners consider their abilities worth the price. If your business prioritizes having power during outages, we recommend a battery system to keep you powered both night and day, using stored solar energy.

Are there any federal or state initiatives for businesses who utalize solar energy systems?
Yes. The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a current US federal tax credit available to business owners at 26%. This credit can be claimed during tax season, in which owners receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on 26% of their solar construction costs. Additionally, the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is available to business owners to utilize. With MACRS, renewable energy investments can be recovered for federal tax purposes. Massachusetts also has state specific initiatives, such as the SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) program.
Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System
For business owners who switch to solar, the MACRS program allows for lower taxes based on the cost of the solar panel system. This program allows most business owners to receive the best tax benefits possible over the course of just five years.

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BD Electrical & Solar takes the guesswork out of “going green”. We’ll handle every part of your solar panel project, from initial inspections to flipping the power switch.
Our team works hard to make sure that you don’t have to worry about a thing. You’ll work with the same people from beginning to end so you can always get answers from someone you know and trust.
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Testimonials

What our clients say about our Solar services?

BD Electric is a quality company!

They installed solar panels on our house. They were prompt, professional, informative, diligent about working with the power company and saw the project through to the end. I have recommended them to a few friends and family members. We live on Martha’s Vineyard Island and they were more than accommodating to come down with a crew and get the job done quickly and efficiently…

5
Residential Client
Martha’s Vineyard

I will only use them for my electrical needs going forward

I had BD Electrical & Solar work on my house and the work he did was superb and ahead of schedule. If any of you have old houses on the south coast you know nothing is easy yet these guys got the job done quickly and fixed the bad work that was done by the previous electrician we hired.

5
Teresa Dunguay
South Shore, MA

Rated 5 Stars because that is the max

It is more than deserving. These folks know how to do business. They completed a solar panel installation on-time and on-budget. The entire team from Brett, to Joe, and the whole installation crew were top-notch – Professional, respectful, and very focused on making the customer happy. Post installation, the great service and support continues…

5
Mitch Mac Donald
Electrical Services Client

Really professional and very responsive!

BD Electrical & Solar installed a solar energy system in our home. It’s a multistep process that takes place over several months, and involves not only the electrical work and panel installation, but a lot of coordination and interaction with the town and the electricity provider. BD kept us informed the whole time, and shepherded the process through seamlessly. Highly recommended!

5
Maureen Lewis
Residential Solar Client