Commercial Solar

Quick Answer: Commercial solar ROI in Alberta typically delivers 6- to 11-year simple payback periods on properly stacked projects, translating to internal rates of return of 9% to 14% after tax. The main drivers are federal Clean Technology ITC capture, demand-charge offset, accelerated depreciation, and electricity rate trajectory. Owner-occupied buildings deliver better returns than tenant buildings without restructured leases. Payback periods quoted shorter than 6 years u

Quick Answer: Calgary commercial solar installations typically run 25 kW to 500 kW+, with payback periods of 6 to 11 years depending on financing structure, demand-charge offset, and current incentive stacking. Federal Clean Technology ITC plus provincial programs can offset 30% or more of capital costs. The decision framework involves array sizing against load profile, roof condition assessment, financing structure (direct purchase, capital lease, operating lease, or PPA), a