Commercial solar
Put your roof to work for your bottom line.
Solar is the best capital improvement a commercial property can make. Cut energy costs, reduce carbon reporting obligations, and generate steady ROI for 25+ years.
3–6 yr
Typical payback for commercial systems
30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
5-yr
MACRS accelerated depreciation
25 yr
Panel performance warranty
Solar for any commercial property
Every commercial property is different. HELIO engineers rooftop, ground-mount, and carport solutions optimised for your site.
Rooftop Arrays
Ideal for flat or low-slope commercial roofs. Ballasted racking (no roof penetrations) or mechanically attached systems. 50 kW to 1 MW+.
Ground-Mount Systems
For properties with available land. Optimal tilt and orientation without roof constraints. Ideal for agriculture, utilities, and large campuses.
Carport Canopies
Dual-use solar over parking. Generates power while shading vehicles and improving the property experience. Popular for retail, medical, and offices.
Industries we serve
Commercial solar works across every sector
- Manufacturing & warehousing
- Retail & hospitality
- Healthcare & medical offices
- Agriculture & food production
- Education & non-profits
- Multifamily & HOAs
Sustainability reporting
Your carbon data, automatically tracked
Every HELIO commercial system includes a monitoring dashboard that exports monthly CO₂ offset reports compatible with GHG Protocol Scope 2 reporting. Whether you're filing a B Corp report, an ESG disclosure, or just tracking your sustainability goals — we've got the data.
- Monthly kWh generated & CO₂ offset reports
- Scope 2 GHG Protocol compatible data export
- Historical trend charts by month and year
- API access for enterprise integrations
Financing structures
Whatever works for your balance sheet
We're capital-structure-agnostic. Our job is to match you with the financing that maximises after-tax ROI for your situation.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
HELIO owns, operates, and insures the system. You agree to buy the electricity generated at a fixed per-kWh rate — typically 15–25% below your current utility tariff. No capital outlay; positive cash flow from month one.
Ideal for: non-profits, tax-exempt entities, businesses without appetite for capital expenditure.
PACE Financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy financing attaches to the property, not the business. Low fixed rate (7–9%), paid through property tax assessment. Repayment transfers with building sale.
Ideal for: commercial property owners who want ownership without using credit lines.
Commercial Solar Loan
Own the system and maximise the financial benefit — 30% ITC, MACRS 5-year accelerated depreciation, and full savings retention. Competitive rates from our lending partners.
Ideal for: profitable businesses with federal tax appetite and a long planning horizon.
Cash Purchase
Fastest payback. Lowest total cost of ownership. Combined ITC + depreciation can recover 50–60% of system cost in year one for qualified businesses.
Ideal for: businesses with cash reserves and high current-year tax liability.
Ready to cut your largest operating expense?
Get a custom commercial solar proposal including system design, 25-year cash flow, and recommended financing structure.