Solar Energy for Business, Non Profits, and Municipalities
Southern Vermont Solar is a licensed, full-service, turnkey commercial installer that has designed, permitted and constructed over 40 commercial PV arrays around Southern Vermont.
We don’t subcontract, so we are able to ensure Southern Vermont Solar’s high quality standards. We are a local business, so we can install at a lower cost.
Each commercial and business project takes a specific approach from start to finish. We focus on productivity, site optimization, durability, and efficient processes. Our team handles each step, from design and engineering to the permitting and procurement of materials, to the construction and interconnection with the utility.
Our diverse portfolio of commercial clients will give you the reassurance of our expertise, ranging from small businesses to large-scale investors and municipal entities.
If you are thinking about solar power for your business or commercial property, we will start the process with a no-obligation solar site assessment. From there, as we get to know your site, budget, and long-term clean energy goals, we will discuss the various financing possibilities, and prepare a preliminary design including cost benefit analysis which will then be refined until permit-ready.
Learn About Commercial Tax Incentives Below
We are here to support sound decision making and our process is education-based and pressure free. Give us a call, send an email, or fill out the form on the Contact page.
St Michael School, Brattlboro
School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT, 150 kW
Brattleboro Landfill, Lead DC Electrical Team, 5 megawatts
Putney Coop, 30 kW
Commercial Products for Businesses, Schools, Non-Profits, and Municipalities
Roof-Top Arrays
Roof-top solar arrays are often the most efficient means for a business to profit off their solar potential, especially within towns or urban areas. Southern Vermont Solar intelligently designs roof-top solar arrays that ensure roof integrity, minimizing business disruptions and maximizing solar gains.
Ground-Mounted Arrays
Ground-mounted solar arrays are our specialty. Southern Vermont Solar has in-depth knowledge and history of designing, procuring and installing large ground mounted arrays in Southern Vermont. We are fluent in all types of systems, including single and three-phase distribution, primary or secondary voltage line extensions, 600 Volt and 1000 Volt DC design, as well as energy monitoring systems and communications.
Commercial Operations and Maintenance
Our commercial operations and maintenance contracts cover over 4MW of solar installations and include daily electronic monitoring systems, semi-annual maintenance site inspection visits, and guaranteed rapid response procedures to diagnose and correct any issues that may arise.
Harlow’s Organic Farm, Westminster, VT, 80 kW
Zpots Ceramic Studio, Brookline, VT, 13.2 kW on the studio roof—(33) LG 400 watt PV modules with 33 1Q7A Enphase microinverters
2025-2026 Tax Incentives for Businesses, Non-Profits, and Municipalities
NEW! Direct-Pay Option for NonProfits, Schools, and Municipalities:
The direct-pay portion of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows tax-exempt organizations and government entities to claim a direct payment from the IRS equal to 30% of project costs, increasing to 40% of project costs when minimum thresholds of domestically-produced content are met within the installed product mix. The same rules outlined above (relating to commercial ITC project timelines) apply to these projects as well.
For Profit Business Incentives:
Bundled up, the combination of the 30% federal tax credit, depreciation, and 7.2% state tax credit can make a quick and solid ROI!
Federal – 30% tax credit
Federal – Solar and battery installations qualify for accelerated depreciation
Vermont State – 7.2% state investment tax credit*. Unused tax credits can be carried forward for up to five years. The state credit is equal to 24% of the Federal credit. (24% of 30% = 7.2)
We are not tax experts and recommend talking with your tax adviser and seeing how your business or non profit can benefit from these available incentives.
Sideland Sugarbush, Westminster West, VT, 50 kW
Westminster Center School: A ballasted 50-kW AC solar array was installed on the gymnasium rooftop at the elementary school, in addition to a 100kW ground-mounted array.
We are a trusted partner in the collective investment in the local Vermont economy.
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