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Turn your
energy bill into
an asset.

Your energy cost is variable, unpredictable, and always climbing. Shinnova designs and installs commercial solar systems that convert that operating expense into a fixed, depreciating asset — with a return you can forecast.

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Shinnova commercial solar installation
NABCEP Certified · ITC Resource Guide
7 yrAvg. Payback
30%ITC Credit
25 yrWarranty
100+Comm. Installs
30%
Federal ITC
Investment Tax Credit reduces your total project cost immediately
5 yr
MACRS Depreciation
Accelerated depreciation schedule reduces taxable income over 5 years
6–9%
Annual Rate Increase
Midwest commercial utility rates — locked out once you own your array
25+ yr
System Life
Tier-1 panels producing at 80%+ after 25 years, backed by our warranty
The Business Case

Energy is your #2
operating cost.

After labor, energy is the operating cost most businesses can actually control — yet most simply accept annual rate increases as inevitable. They're not. Businesses that go solar fix one of their largest variable costs for the next 25 years.

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Rates that
never stop rising

Midwest commercial rates have climbed 6–9% annually since 2018 with no signs of slowing. Every kWh you generate yourself is one you'll never pay for again.

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Complex financing
no one explains

ITC, MACRS, REAP grants, PPAs, solar loans — the incentive landscape is genuinely complicated. Most commercial buyers don't claim what they're owed because nobody walked them through it.

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Installers who
disappear after install

Commercial systems need ongoing monitoring, O&M contracts, and a real escalation path when something trips an alert at 2am. We're still here in year 20.

Shinnova commercial solar installation at Westport Presbyterian Church
Your Guide

We cut
through complexity.

100+ commercial installs across Kansas City and St. Louis. We know how to structure the financing, navigate municipal permitting, and commission a system your operations team can actually run. We handle the complexity so you don't have to.

Expertise
NABCEP
Certified commercial designers
Incentives
ITC +
MACRS, REAP, local rebates
Scale
100+
Commercial installs completed
Support
25 yr
O&M contracts available
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Who We Serve

Every industry can
cut their bills.

We've designed commercial solar systems for businesses, nonprofits, churches, industrial facilities, and multi-site operators. The financing structure changes by entity type — we know them all.

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Small Business

Fix your largest variable cost, reduce overhead, and demonstrate sustainability to employees and customers.

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Industrial

High-consumption facilities see the fastest ROI. We engineer large-scale ground-mount and rooftop arrays for industrial sites.

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Nonprofit & Faith

Nonprofits may not pay taxes — but they benefit from PPAs, direct-pay incentives, and dramatically lower operating costs.

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Schools & Gov.

Public entities qualify for direct pay under the IRA. We handle the paperwork and compliance so your team doesn't have to.

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Agricultural

USDA REAP grants cover up to 50% of system costs for rural ag businesses. We're experienced with rural utility interconnection.

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Retail & Property

Solar increases property value, reduces CAM charges for tenants, and adds EV charging to attract the next generation of customers.

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Healthcare

Battery + solar backup keeps critical systems running during outages. We design resilience into every healthcare install.

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Multi-Site

One design team, one project manager, one warranty — across multiple properties. We've done it. We know what can go wrong.

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Your Commercial Stack

Six tools.
One ecosystem.

Commercial systems are rarely one-size-fits-all. We assemble the right combination of solar, storage, smart panels, and EV from the EcoFlow Ocean Pro line — designed and commissioned by Shinnova as one system, under one warranty.

EcoFlowEnphaseCommercial solar arrays
01 · Generation

Solar Arrays

Ground-mount or rooftop arrays sized for high-consumption facilities. Tier-1 panels, 25-year production warranty, designed for your specific load profile.

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EcoFlowEcoFlow commercial battery storage
02 · Storage

Battery Storage

Peak shaving, demand-charge reduction, and outage continuity. Storage often delivers the fastest commercial ROI after solar itself.

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EcoFlowEcoFlow Ocean Smart Electrical Panel finishes
03 · Intelligence

Smart Panels

Circuit-level monitoring and control your ops team can actually use. Real-time visibility into every load across your facility.

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EcoFlowEcoFlow EV charging station
04 · Mobility

EV Charging Stations

Attract tenants, signal sustainability, and capture additional tax incentives. Compatible with every commercial EV on the road today.

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EcoFlow
05 · Resilience

Backup Power

Battery + generator integration for facilities where downtime isn't an option — healthcare, food service, data, manufacturing.

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EcoFlowEcoFlow Ocean battery with appliance run-times
06 · Mobile

Portable / Fleet Power

Delta and River stations for jobsites, fleet operations, and emergency response. Bring reliable power where the grid can't reach.

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The Numbers

A return you can
actually forecast.

Solar isn't a feel-good expense. It's a capital investment with measurable, predictable returns. Here's how the incentive stack looks for a typical Midwest commercial project.

ITC 30%
Federal Investment Tax Credit 30% of total system cost as a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Claimed in year one. Largest single incentive available.
MACRS 5-yr
Accelerated Depreciation Businesses can depreciate 85% of system cost over 5 years, significantly reducing taxable income during early project years.
ROI 7–12 yr
Full Payback Period Most Midwest commercial systems fully pay back in 7–12 years, then generate free electricity for another 15+ years.
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Aerial view of a Shinnova commercial rooftop solar array on a large warehouse
Our Process

From assessment
to commissioning.

Commercial projects are more complex than residential — but our process is designed to remove that complexity from your plate. Here's how we run a commercial install from start to finish.

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Phase One

Site & Load
Assessment

We audit your utility bills, model your roof or ground area, and produce a detailed feasibility study — including projected savings, incentives, and financing options. No obligation.

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Phase Two

Design &
Financing

Your NABCEP designer builds the full system specification. We handle utility interconnection applications, and all permitting. ITC paperwork and MACRS structuring, no problem, You review and approve.

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Phase Three

Install &
Commissioning

Our in-house team handles the full installation. After final inspection, we commission the system, train your team on the monitoring dashboard, and set up your O&M plan.

Ready to see the numbers for your building?We'll start with a no-obligation site assessment and have a full feasibility study back to you within one week.
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Commercial Customers

Businesses that
own their power.

4.9
Avg. Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★

"From quote to flipping the switch was 23 days. Our church now generates more power than it uses on Sundays. Shinnova handled every piece of paperwork — we just signed."

PV
Pastor V. Holcomb
St. Louis · Commercial · House of Worship
★★★★★

"The ITC and MACRS combination made the financials work better than I expected. Shinnova's team walked our CFO through everything. We're tracking an 8-year payback on a 25-year system."

MR
Marcus R.
Kansas City · Industrial · Manufacturing
★★★★★

"We compared three commercial installers. Shinnova was the only one who came back with a full feasibility study, not just a quote. That's who you want on your roof."

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Sandra L.
Lee's Summit · Commercial · Multi-tenant
Certified, insured & authorized.
NABCEP
Board Certified
EcoFlow
Authorized Dealer
A+ BBB
Accredited 2024
KS·MO·IL
Licensed & Bonded
5★ EM
EnergySage Top-Rated
Your Move

Stop paying
the utility.
Own your energy.

Start with a free, no-obligation site assessment. We'll analyze your usage, model your roof or ground area, and return a full feasibility study — including projected savings, incentives, and financing options — within one week.

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Or call (913) 339-8641 · Real People Answering Real Questions