Solar for Manufacturing

Cut Manufacturing Energy Costs with Commercial Solar

Power your plant with clean, reliable solar energy. Solar Energy Solutions designs and installs custom solar and battery systems that lower operating costs and protect your production from grid outages.

Energy is one of your highest controllable costs

Manufacturing runs on power, and rising utility rates eat directly into your margins. A custom solar and battery system from Solar Energy Solutions turns your roof, ground space, or parking lot (canopy) into a long-term asset, reducing your energy bills from day one and shielding your operation from unpredictable rate hikes.

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Why manufacturers choose Solar Energy Solutions

Lower Energy Costs

Reduce operating expenses from day one and reinvest the savings into your business.

Energy Independence

Keep production running through grid outages with integrated battery backup.

Maximize ROI

Custom-engineered systems are built to deliver maximum savings and long-term value.

A Smaller Carbon Footprint

Cleaner energy means fewer emissions and a more sustainable operation your customers can trust.

Solar built for industrial scale

From mid-size facilities to large commercial plants, our turnkey solar systems are designed around your production needs.

Custom solar design & engineering tailored to your facility and load profile
Financial & incentive analysis to determine the best ROI
Turnkey installation & project management from concept to commissioning
Energy storage & backup solutions, including Tesla Powerwall and FRANKLINWH
Ongoing monitoring & support to keep your system performing at its peak

How it works

1. Request a free assessment
Tell us about your facility and energy usage, and we’ll evaluate your savings potential.

2. Get a custom system design
Our NABCEP-certified engineers design a solar and storage system built for your operation.

3. We handle the full installation
From permitting to project management, we manage the entire turnkey installation.

4. Start saving and monitoring
Power your plant with solar, track performance, and enjoy ongoing support.

Proven Results for Manufacturers

Distillery solar in Kentucky: 500 kW bifacial ground-mount array at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky

Distillery Solar in Kentucky: 500kW at Star Hill Farm

1.23 MW Installation for Distillery in Frankfort, KY

5.5 MW National Retail Distribution Center

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Customer Reviews

Each solar installation is unique, and customer results may vary. Contact us for a free, personalized assessment to see what solar can do for you.

Frequently asked questions

What does a commercial solar system cost?

There’s no single price for commercial solar. Your total cost depends on your facility size, energy usage, demand charge reduction goals, available roof or ground space, and the incentives your organization qualifies for. Rather than quote a number that won’t fit your situation, we design every quote from the ground up and provide a transparent, custom estimate with projected savings and ROI. The goal is always the configuration that delivers the strongest financial return, which is not always the largest system.

What’s the payback period and return on investment?

Payback depends on your energy costs, system size, incentives, and financing, so we model it specifically for your facility rather than relying on a generic figure. With immediate energy savings, demand-charge reductions, and local and federal incentives available in 2026, well-structured commercial projects continue to deliver attractive long-term returns. We’ll show you a realistic, incentive-aware financial model before you commit anything.

What incentives can my business claim?

The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) provides a 30% dollar-for-dollar credit on your qualifying project cost, and projects that meet domestic content thresholds qualify for a 10% bonus, and projects built in an energy community qualify for a 10% bonus. This makes the total possible tax credit 50%. On top of the credit, 100% first-year bonus depreciation lets you deduct your system’s depreciable cost immediately, which, together with the ITC, can recover a substantial share of the project cost in the first year. In some locations, local or utility incentives may also apply. SES identifies every program you qualify for and documents it properly.

Our organization is tax-exempt. Can we still benefit?

Yes. Nonprofits, schools, and government entities can receive the same 30-50% credit as a direct cash payment through the federal Direct Pay provision, so the incentive works whether or not your organization pays federal tax.

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