Solar for businesses: savings, depreciation and payback
Why commercial and industrial solar often pays back in three to five years.
Businesses use most of their electricity in the daytime, exactly when solar generates. That makes commercial and industrial solar one of the best-returning investments a company can make.
Where the savings come from
- Energy charges: every unit generated replaces a unit bought at commercial or industrial tariff.
- Tariff protection: your cost of solar power is fixed once the plant is built, while grid tariffs tend to rise.
- Depreciation: solar plants usually qualify for accelerated depreciation under income tax rules, reducing taxable profit in the early years. Confirm the current rate and your eligibility with your chartered accountant.
Typical payback
Depending on tariff, roof and usage, payback for commercial and industrial rooftop systems commonly falls between three and five years, with 25 years of generation after installation.
Ways to pay
Own the plant outright (CAPEX), finance it through a bank or NBFC loan, or explore third-party models where available. See finance options.
Before you decide
Ask for a load study based on 12 months of bills, a structural check of your roof, and a generation estimate. See industrial solar or commercial solar.
Have a question about your own roof or bill? Book a free site visit and our engineer will answer it on site.
Find out what solar can save you
Book a free site visit. Our engineer checks your roof, load and bills, and gives you a written proposal.