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Commercial Solar Calculator
Commercial solar calculator with research-backed O&M costs and federal and state incentives
Estimate your savings with research-backed calculations, including federal and state incentives.
System & savings
250 kW
$3,000
90%
Incentives & location
Locked averages
Utility increase/yr avg
3.5%
O&M rate NREL avg
$17/kW-yr
Cost per watt tiered
$1.65/W
Cost deductions
| Gross system cost | $412,500 |
| Federal ITC (30%) | −$123,750 |
| MACRS benefit (5-yr) | −$87,655 |
| State incentive (New Jersey) | −$82,500 |
| Net cost to owner | $188,719 |
Recovery: 54% of gross cost recovered through incentives
Auto-calculated system and maintenance
| Estimated system cost | $412,500 |
| Estimated panels (~440W each) | 569 panels |
| Annual O&M ($17/kW-yr) | $4,250/yr |
| Monthly O&M | $354/mo |
Cash purchase analysis
System cost (after incentives)
$188,719
Annual energy savings
$28,150
Simple payback period
7 yrs
25-year net savings
$907,719
Return on investment
481%
25-year cumulative cost
Cumulative electricity cost (no solar)System cost + O&M - energy savings
Financing disclaimer
This calculator shows estimated savings based on a cash purchase. Apex Commercial Systems does not provide, arrange, or recommend interest-based financing. Property owners who require financing should consult independently with their preferred financial institution. Sharia-compliant and conventional financing options may be available through third-party providers.
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