Commercial Solar

Commercial Solar &
Battery Solutions

SES designs and installs commercial solar systems for businesses, corporations, non-profits, schools, agricultural operations, government buildings, and utilities across the Midwest, Southeast, and Midatlantic. Our NABCEP-certified team handles everything from engineering and permitting to installation and commissioning so you can focus on running your operation.

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Years of Experience

Solar Installations

Fully In-House Team

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NABCEP Certified

Why Choose Us?

Commercial solar panels enhance your bottom line and stabilize your electricity costs, shielding you from rising energy expenses. They offer an excellent return on investment and qualify for valuable tax benefits.

Solar Energy Solutions is the leading commercial solar installer for businesses and non-profit organizations in Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. We are a local, employee-owned business with 20 years of experience. With our team, you get the efficiency and expertise of a large solar company, combined with the personalized service you’ll only find with an employee-owned business.

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1.28 MW Commercial Solar Install on Shopping Mall in Louisville, Kentucky
814 kW Commercial Install on Manufacturing Plant Winchester, Kentucky

Engineering Excellence Makes Us the Right Choice

Engineering is at the heart of good solar design. It can be the difference between a solar system with peak performance and one that doesn’t. Solar Energy Solutions maintains a dedicated in-house engineering and design team, backed by more than 20 years of experience across every aspect of photovoltaic design. That depth means each system is engineered rather than simply installed: sized to the load, matched to the site, and built to perform and last for decades.

From structural and electrical design to production modeling, code compliance, and interconnection, we manage the full engineering scope internally rather than handing it to outside firms. This gives our commercial, institutional, and utility clients a single accountable team from concept through commissioning, and the confidence that their investment is grounded in rigorous, credentialed engineering at every step.

Benefits of Commercial Solar Panels

  • Reduce Operating Costs – Cut monthly electricity bills and utility demand charges from day one, with many commercial systems reaching payback in 5–7 years.
  • Maximize Tax Advantage – Stack the 30-50% federal ITC with MACRS accelerated depreciation and offset 40–60% or more of total project costs.
  • Ensure Business Continuity – Pair your system with battery storage, such as a Tesla Powerpack, to reduce demand charges and/or maintain operations during grid outages, preventing costly downtime.
  • Stabilize Energy Costs – Lock in predictable energy costs and protect your organization from rising utility rates for 25-30+ years.
  • Meet Sustainability Goals – A commercial solar installation can help you meet your corporate carbon reduction targets and strengthen your brand with customers and prospective employees.

Commercial Solar Incentives

Commercial solar panel installations qualify for tax incentives, like 48e and others, that make the payback period quicker and more profitable for your company.

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Investment Tax Credit

The Solar Investment Tax Credit can reduce a business’s federal tax liability by up to 50% of eligible solar installation costs. Tax-exempt organizations may also benefit through a direct payment option in place of traditional tax credit use.
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Production Tax Credit

Production Tax Credits offer ongoing subsidies that pay out based on the actual energy output over time.
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MACRS Accelerated Depreciation

Commercial solar installations are eligible for a 5-year cost recovery period through the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). Currently, many projects are eligible for 100% bonus depreciation in the first year.
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Industries We Serve

 

Commercial

 

Utility

 

Education

 

Government

 

Institutions

 

Agriculture

Featured Projects

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1.23 MW Installation for Distillery in Frankfort, KY

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750.5 kW Installation for Distribution Center in Louisville, KY

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5.5 MW National Retail Distribution Center

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Let's Build a Brighter Future Together

No project is too large or complex. We've completed installations ranging from small rooftop systems for local businesses to utility-scale arrays. Every system is custom-engineered for your roof space, energy load, and financial goals.

Custom-Engineered Systems

Incentives That Maximize ROI

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