Commercial solar that pencils.
Cannon designs, builds, and services commercial solar for building owners, property managers, and GCs. Free feasibility study with real production data, ITC + MACRS savings, and a rough-order-of-magnitude cost - before you sign anything.
- Free 5-day feasibility study
- ITC + MACRS savings modeled
- PPA, lease, loan, or C-PACE
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Who we build for
Whether you own the building, manage the portfolio, or sub it out - we fit the seat.
Building owners & CFOs
Owner-occupied commercial real estate, manufacturers, warehouses. We model ITC, MACRS bonus depreciation, and payback against your actual utility tariff - not a marketing template.
- 6 – 9 yr typical payback
- Section 179 + 60% bonus
- PPA, lease, C-PACE, or cash
Property & asset managers
Multi-site portfolios, REIT-owned retail, industrial parks. Roll up NOI impact, tenant pass-through math, and Scope-2 reporting across every asset under one EPC contract.
- Portfolio PPAs across sites
- Tenant rebill structures
- ESG / Scope-2 reporting
GCs & developers
Bring Cannon in as your solar EPC subcontractor on new construction, tenant fit-outs, or retrofits. We carry our own COIs, manage AHJ + utility, and don't compete for your client.
- MEP coordination from day 1
- Domestic-content sourcing
- On your schedule, not ours
What you get
One EPC, one contract, 25-year accountability.
From the first feasibility PDF to the last inverter swap in year 25 - Cannon stays on the asset.
Free Feasibility Study
Site analysis, roof or land suitability, shading, system size recommendation, production model, ITC + MACRS savings, and ROM install cost - delivered as a PDF.
Engineering & permitting
Stamped structural, electrical, and PV plan sets. AHJ permitting, utility interconnection, and net-metering / tariff filings handled in-house.
Construction & EPC build
Rooftop, carport, and ground-mount. Our W-2 crews self-perform racking, DC field, and AC tie-in. No crew-hopping subcontractors on your jobsite.
Battery & storage (BESS)
Demand-charge management, peak shaving, and resiliency for critical loads. Tesla, Enphase, FranklinWH, and commercial-scale BESS.
Financing options
Cash, commercial loan, PPA, operating lease, capital lease, and C-PACE - through partners like Sunstone Credit and First Climate. We bring multiple lenders to the table so you can pick what fits your balance sheet.
25-year O&M under CANOS
Monitoring, preventative maintenance, inverter swaps, and warranty work - same EPC that built it stays accountable for the life of the asset.
Commercial financing
$0-down options that cash-flow from day one.
Cannon isn't a lender - and we're not tied to one either. We bring multiple commercial-solar financing partners to the table, including Sunstone Credit and First Climate, so your project pencils on day one and your CFO can pick the structure that fits your tax position.
Sunstone Credit
Long-term, fully-amortizing commercial solar loans built specifically for SMB and middle-market projects. Keep the ITC, MACRS, and asset on your balance sheet.
- Up to 25-yr terms
- Owner keeps ITC + depreciation
- Fast credit decisions
First Climate
Third-party ownership, PPAs, and project finance for commercial and portfolio-scale solar + storage. No upfront capital, predictable kWh rate.
- $0-down PPA structures
- Portfolio-friendly
- Tax-equity in-house
C-PACE
Long-term, non-recourse financing tied to the property tax bill. Available in most program states for owner-occupied and investor-owned commercial.
- 20–30 yr terms
- Transferable on sale
- Off balance sheet
Cash · Lease · Loan
Already have a banking relationship? We'll model side-by-side against your line of credit, term loan, or capital/operating lease - whichever wins.
- Side-by-side IRR
- Section 179 modeling
- Bank-agnostic
Financing offered through independent third-party lenders. Cannon Solar is not a lender and does not extend credit. Approval, terms, and rates are determined by the financing partner.
The first ask
Free Feasibility Study - find out if solar pencils.
Tell us your site, your utility, and your project goals. In 5 business days you get a PDF with the math your CFO will ask for. No contract required.
- Year-1 and 25-year production model
- Federal ITC + 60% bonus depreciation savings
- Payback period & lifetime IRR
- Rough-order-of-magnitude install cost
- Side-by-side financing options (cash, PPA, lease, C-PACE)
- Delivered as a PDF you can forward to your team
How we work
From discovery call to PTO - four steps, one team.
Discovery call (30 min)
We walk through your facility, utility bills, and project goals. No deck - just a working session.
Free feasibility study (5 days)
PDF report: production model, ITC/MACRS savings, payback, ROM cost. Yours to keep - no contract required.
Proposal & financing
Firm bid, financing options side-by-side, and a project schedule. Sign when (and only when) the math works.
EPC build & PTO
Engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and utility PTO - all under one accountable EPC.
Why CFOs choose Cannon
The boring stuff that makes commercial projects actually finish on time.
- NABCEP-certified PV installation professionals
- $2M general liability / $1M auto / $1M workers' comp standard
- W-2 crews - no rotating subs on your jobsite
- MSA, NDA, and prevailing-wage projects welcome
- Domestic-content sourcing for ITC adders
- A+ BBB rating, zero lien history
FAQ
Questions we get on every discovery call.
What size commercial solar projects do you take on?+
Our commercial sweet spot is 25 kW to 5 MW - small rooftop SMB through distribution-center mega-rooftops, carports, and ground-mount. We also handle utility-scale up to 100 MW under separate scope.
What does the free commercial solar feasibility study include?+
Aerial / shading analysis, system size recommendation, year-1 and 25-year production model, federal ITC + bonus depreciation savings, payback period, and a rough-order-of-magnitude install cost. Delivered as a PDF within 5 business days. No obligation.
Will Cannon Solar work as a subcontractor for our GC firm?+
Yes - frequently. We sub in as the solar EPC scope on new construction, tenant fit-outs, and retrofits. We carry our own insurance, manage AHJ + utility, and operate under your project schedule and safety program.
What commercial solar financing options can you bring?+
Cash, commercial term loans, PPA, operating lease, capital lease, and C-PACE. We work with commercial-solar lenders like Sunstone Credit and First Climate alongside regional banks and PPA providers, so we lay out 2–3 financing options side-by-side. You pick what fits your tax position.
Do you handle utility interconnection and AHJ permitting?+
Yes. Engineering, stamped plan sets, AHJ permits, utility interconnection applications, net-metering filings, and PTO are all in-house under one contract.
Who services the commercial solar system after PTO?+
We do - under our CANOS service platform. Monitoring, preventative maintenance, inverter swaps, and warranty claims stay with the same EPC for the 25-year life of the asset.
Find out what your roof is worth.
Free feasibility study, 5-day turnaround, no obligation. The PDF is yours to keep - sign with us only if the math works.