Commercial Solar Calculator
Estimate how much your Ohio business could save with a commercial solar installation.
Calculate Solar Savings
System Specifications
System Size
- kW
Annual Production
- kWh
Costs & Savings
Estimated Cost
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$- after ITC
Annual Savings
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Simple Payback Period
- years
$- savings over 25 years
Solar in Ohio: What to Know
Despite not being the sunniest state, Ohio offers solid solar potential for businesses, especially with favorable federal incentives and net metering policies.
Ohio Solar Facts
- • Average 4.2 peak sun hours/day
- • 1,100-1,300 kWh/kW annual production
- • Net metering available (varies by utility)
- • No state solar tax credit currently
Federal Incentives
30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal tax liability by 30% of system cost. Available through 2032, then steps down gradually.
Best Candidates
- Warehouses: Large flat roofs, daytime usage
- Manufacturing: High energy use, stable demand
- Retail: Peak usage aligns with solar production
- Office: Good fit if roof space available
Space Requirements
Commercial solar typically requires about 100 sq ft per kW of capacity. A 100 kW system needs roughly 10,000 sq ft of unshaded roof space.
2024 Ohio Commercial Solar Costs
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