Power Your Profits

  • Key Assumptions & Variables:

    Cost of Installation:
    The approximate cost of commercial solar in Nevada;
    522 kW = $783,000 - $1,305,000 (before incentives).

    Incentives & Tax Benefits:
    Federal ITC (Investment Tax Credit): 30% off system cost.

    Direct Pay Option for nonprofits & certain entities.

    Accelerated Depreciation (MACRS):
    ~20-25% additional tax savings.

    Energy Savings & Revenue:
    Based on Nevada’s commercial electricity

    Annual energy savings:
    785,000 kWh = $94,200 - $109,900 annually.

    Potential Revenue Streams:
    Transferring energy credits

  • ROI Calculation:

    Initial Investment After ITC:
    Low Estimate: $783,000 - 30% ITC = $548,100
    High Estimate: $1,305,000 - 30% ITC = $913,500

    Simple Payback Period:
    Low Estimate: $548,100 ÷ $109,900 = 5.0 years
    High Estimate: $913,500 ÷ $94,200 = 9.7 years

    ROI Over 25 Years (Typical Lifespan):
    Total Savings: $94,200 - $109,900 × 25 years = $2.36M - $2.75M

    ROI = (Total Savings - Initial Cost) ÷ Initial Cost × 100

    Low Estimate ROI: (~330% over 25 years)
    High Estimate ROI: (~200% over 25 years)

  • Drive Revenue with Solar

    Combine solar with storage to increase control and revenue. Batteries store solar energy daily and discharge during peak utility rates, lowering demand charges.
    Store excess solar power instead of exporting at low rates.


    Nevada’s energy landscape is evolving, increasing demand for grid stability and energy independence. Solar + storage projects can play a key role.

 Metric Value

Total System Cost (Low) $783,000

Total System Cost (High) $1,305,000

ITC Savings (30%) $234,900

MACRS Depreciation Savings $195,750

Final Net Cost (Low) $352,350

Final Net Cost (High) $587,250

Annual Energy Savings (Low) $94,200

Annual Energy Savings (High) $109,900

Simple Payback Period (Low) 3.2 years

Simple Payback Period (High) 6.2 years

Total Savings Over 25 Years (Low) $2,355,000

Total Savings Over 25 Years (High) $2,747,500

ROI Over 25 Years (Low) 301.00%

ROI Over 25 Years (High) 679.80%

Annual Loan Payment (Low) $45,631

Annual Loan Payment (High) $76,052

Net Cash Flow After Loan (Low) $18,148

Net Cash Flow After Loan (High) $64,269

  • 4 Hotel Properties

    Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and Tru by Hilton:

    457MWh Annual Energy Production
    362.52 kW System Size
    $44,362 Savings per year

  • Preschool

    49 MWh Annual Energy Production
    35.38 kW System Size
    $4,753 Savings per year

  • Family-owned restaurant

    588 MWh Annual Energy Production
    114 kW System Size
    $55,000 Savings per year

  • Organ Procurement Organizations

    65 MWh Annual Energy Production
    51.6 kW System Size
    $9,000 Savings per year

  • Multifamily and Self-Storage Properties

    246 MWh Annual Energy Production
    168.5 kW System Size
    $23,889 Savings per year

  • Spiritual and Cultural Center 

    206 MWh Annual Energy Production
    144.72 kW System Size
    $22,040 Savings per year

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