Commercial Solar
Get up to
60% back in Year 1
Three stacking federal incentives make 2026 to 2029 the most profitable window ever for commercial solar in Canada. 30% tax credit. 100% write-off. 5% GST recovery.
Federal Incentives
Three incentives. They stack.
For the first time in Canadian history, three separate federal programs combine to cover the majority of your commercial solar investment.
Refundable Tax Credit
30%
Clean Technology ITC
A 30% refundable investment tax credit for Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs). Full 30% with prevailing wage compliance, 20% without. Cash back from CRA on your next tax filing.
cash refund on a $200K system
Active through 2033. Drops to 15% in 2034. Gone after.
Immediate Write-Off
100%
CCA Class 43.1
Full capital cost allowance in Year 1 thanks to Bill C-15 (Royal Assent March 26, 2026). Write off the entire net cost of your solar system against taxable income the year you install it.
tax savings at 27% rate on $140K net
100% through 2029. Drops to 75% in 2030-31, 55% in 2032-33, 30% after.
Input Tax Credit
5%
GST Recovery
As a GST-registered business, you recover the 5% GST paid on your solar system as an Input Tax Credit. This applies to the full purchase price including installation costs.
GST recovered on a $200K system
Permanent for GST-registered businesses.
The Math
A $200,000 system. Year 1.
100kW commercial system. Real numbers based on current SaskPower rates and federal tax programs.
System Cost
$0,000
100kW commercial rooftop or ground mount, fully installed
Total Year 1 Benefit
$0,220
59.6% of your investment recovered in the first year
CT ITC (30% refundable tax credit)
Cash refund from CRA
$60,000
CCA 100% write-off on $140K net (27% tax rate)
Tax savings in Year 1
$37,800
Year 1 energy savings ($1,785/mo)
Reduced power bills immediately
$21,420
Total Year 1 Benefit
$119,220
Current SaskPower Bill
$3,289/mo
20,000 kWh at $0.156/kWh Tier 1
After Solar
$1,504/mo
Net metering offsets the majority
Monthly Savings
$1,785/mo
SaskPower increasing 3.9% per year
System Options
Built for your operation
Every business is different. We design systems to match your building, your land, and your energy profile.
Rooftop Solar
Mounted directly on your commercial building. No land required. Utilizes existing structure and can improve building insulation. Ideal for warehouses, retail, and office buildings.
- No additional land needed
- Reduces roof heat load
- Hidden from street view
- Maximizes existing space
Ground Mount
Free-standing arrays positioned for optimal sun exposure. Perfect for businesses with available land. Easy to maintain and expandable as your energy needs grow.
- Optimal angle positioning
- Easy maintenance access
- Scalable over time
- No roof modifications
Return on Investment
Payback in ~4 years
After payback, every dollar of energy savings is pure profit. With SaskPower rates increasing 3.9% per year, your savings accelerate.
Payback Period
~4 years
Including all three incentives
10-Year Benefit
$363,888
182% return on $200K investment
25-Year Benefit
$998,000+
Panels warranted 25 years, last 30+
Incentive Timeline
The clock is ticking
Every year you wait costs real money. The incentives phase down on a fixed schedule set by the federal government.
Waiting until 2030 costs your business $9,450+ in lost CCA savings alone
CCA drops from 100% to 75% in 2030. On a $200K system, that is $9,450 less in tax savings. Plus three more years of rising power bills you could have avoided.
How to Buy
Three ways to go solar
Whether you want to own it, finance it, or pay nothing upfront, there is a path that works for your business.
Cash Purchase
Maximum returns
Own the system outright. Maximize all three incentives. Fastest payback and highest lifetime returns.
- Full 30% ITC tax credit
- 100% CCA write-off in Year 1
- Full GST recovery
- ~4 year payback
- Own the asset from day one
Financed
$0 down
Finance the full system cost. Monthly payments often lower than your current power bill. Cash flow positive from month one.
- No upfront capital required
- ITC refund pays down principal
- CCA write-off still applies
- Positive cash flow from day one
- Own the system at term end
Power Purchase Agreement
$0 investment
We install and own the system on your property. You buy the power at a fixed rate below SaskPower. Zero risk, guaranteed savings.
- No capital investment
- Guaranteed lower rate than SaskPower
- No maintenance responsibility
- Fixed rate protects from increases
- Option to purchase later
FAQ
Common questions
What business owners say
“Absolutely stellar service from Prairie Sun Solar! They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all our questions with patience, and delivered exactly what they promised. On time and with top-notch quality. Special shout out to Brenden, Catlin, Trevor and Chase for your outstanding work!”
Natalie Chutcher
Commercial customer
Commercial portfolio
Commercial systems built to last
Featured commercial installs across Saskatchewan — businesses, Crown corps, and multi-site operators powered by Prairie Sun.
Regina + Saskatoon, SK
Welldone Mechanical Commercial Solar — 40 kW, Regina & Saskatoon
5.5 years, 250,488 kWh, $44,562 in avoided SaskPower bills. Sean trusted us with his commercial install, then called us back to fix the home system another installer had botched.
kWh produced since 2020
kWh per kW / year
Craven, SK
Craven Country Campground Solar — 62 kW Rooftop
62 kW commercial rooftop powering a Saskatchewan campground near Craven — Year 2 outproduced Year 1 at 75,265 kWh.
kWh produced since 2024
kWh per kW / year
Grenfell, SK
Dandilee Spice Commercial Solar — 100 kW Ground Mount, Grenfell
100 kW bifacial ground mount producing 145,000+ kWh per year — one of the highest-yielding installs in the entire fleet, with a measurable winter advantage when snow reflects light onto the back of the panels.
kWh produced since 2022
kWh per kW / year
2026 to 2029 is your best shot
All three federal incentives at full value. 30% tax credit. 100% write-off. 5% GST recovery. This window will not come around again.
Free site assessment. No obligation. We will show you the exact numbers for your building.