Commercial Solar Panel Installation
Lock in Energy Savings & Maximize Your Profitability With Solar Power
Solar energy is a force multiplier for your business. It slashes utility costs, lowers peak energy usage, and provides a consistent source of renewable power for decades.
There’s never been a better time to stop overspending on electricity and start reaping the savings of solar energy. As a full-service solar EPC firm, 1 Source Solar will help you maximize your return on investment. We’ll navigate changing regulations and ensure your system is in top shape for its lifetime.
Important Information About the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit
Businesses have a limited time to secure the federal 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit. A new law has shortened the eligibility period and tightened restrictions on qualifying materials.
The best way to qualify: Start your project as soon as possible to get the longest timeline for completion. Projects beginning now must be done by the end of 2027. Projects that began before July 4, 2026, have until the end of 2030 to be placed in service. Our team will do what we can to give you the best chance to qualify for this credit.
The solar tax credit still presents an amazing opportunity for businesses. Combining it with 100% federal bonus depreciation allows you to recover nearly 50% of the cost of a system in its first year.
Why Choose Our Commercial Solar Installation Services?
Award-Winning Quality
We’ve made Solar Power World’s nationwide list of top commercial solar contractors every year since we began.
Midwestern Grid Expertise
Based in Ankeny, Iowa, we have the local and state-level knowledge to quickly navigate permitting with local authorities and utility interconnection with MidAmerican, Alliant, and rural electric cooperatives.
Rapid Response
Never worry about downtime. We offer a free 5-year workmanship warranty, as well as service contracts with comprehensive emergency repair, live monitoring, and annual maintenance.
How Much Will Your Business Save With Solar?
We work with businesses of all sizes to design commercial solar projects that meet their energy needs and increase their long-term financial sustainability. How much could your business save?
One of the largest private solar arrays in Iowa, Homemakers went fully operational in May of 2022. The Urbandale, Iowa, project includes nearly 3,000 rooftop solar modules and offsets approximately 40% of the furniture retailer’s energy usage.
1.33 MW
System Size
6.2 Years
Payback Period
$4M
30-Year Projected
Cash Flow
Peoples Bank, also known as the “Sunshine Bank,” saw the value in converting to solar energy and worked with 1 Source Solar to install rooftop panels on several of their buildings. The Waukee bank uses 77 panels and Tesla Powerwall battery storage.
47.58 KW
System Size
8.6 Years
Payback Period
11.3%
ROI
Industries We Serve
We work alongside companies large and small to add solar power to offices, retail businesses, industrial facilities, and more.
Industrial & Warehousing
Large, flat industrial roofs are an untapped asset for solar power. We’ll help you leverage your roof space to offset a portion of your energy usage.
Large Commercial Facilities
We’ve completed some of the largest private solar projects in the area. From large corporate headquarters to showrooms and event venues, we’ll work with your specific goals.
Agribusiness & Large-Scale Farming
Solar and farming are a perfect pairing. As one of the Midwest’s pioneers in agrivoltaics (agrisolar), we’ll help you maximize your farm buildings and fields. We design systems for livestock confinements, grain bin sites, and open fields, using elevated ground mounts to allow solar to coexist with crops and grazing.
Small Commercial Buildings
Retail storefronts, restaurants, and small office buildings can see incredible cost savings through solar. We’ll help you diagnose your energy needs and determine the best solar plus storage strategy for your business.
How Our Solar Installers Work With You
Not sure where to start? No problem. At 1 Source Solar, we’ll walk you through each step of the installation process, helping you find the best solutions for your business.
Here are the services you can expect from our team.
Design
We conduct a full no-cost analysis prior to starting the project. This will give you an idea of how much you will save if you move forward.
Engineering
Once the project starts, our in-house engineering team will design a custom solar array that fits the needs and dimensions of your business.
Procurement
We fully handle the procurement of solar equipment and materials for your project. You can rest assured that we use only Tier 1 products that provide the best value and quality.
Construction & Project Management
Our team manages the entire solar installation process. We partner with your utility for your interconnection agreement and local permitting requirements, making your role a breeze.
Monitoring & Service
We will monitor your system for up to five years as part of our included workmanship warranty. We also offer service contracts to keep you running smoothly after that.
Your Business Could Take Advantage of These Government Incentives
With Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives still available for a limited time, you can significantly reduce your tax liability while also lowering the gross cost of your commercial solar power project.
You can take advantage of these incentives: