Our solar guide for businesses


Lower your operating costs and hedge against utility rate hikes

Solar power can provide a significant reduction in an organization’s operating costs. However not all solar is created equal. Only Maxeon delivers the lowest cost of energy over time compared to standard solar panels.

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    Return on investment

    A Maxeon solar system will produce more energy over its lifetime than a standard solar system, delivering the lowest cost of energy and best ROI for your business.

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    Environmental impact

    Whether you want to meet sustainability goals or appeal to eco-conscious consumers, we’ve got you covered. As a top 100 most sustainable company, you can rest assured Maxeon panels are as clean as the energy they produce.

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    Reliability

    Maxeon’s industry-low degradation rate, patented hot-spot protection, and proven resistance to shade, soiling, heat, wind and hail means more reliable power and lower O&M costs for your business.

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Understanding solar for businesses

Some of the largest organizations in the world - including Toyota, Google, Apple and the U.S. Department of Energy - have chosen Maxeon to power their operations and lower their capital expenditure.

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Why invest in solar now?

Electricity prices continue to rise, and the best time to go solar was yesterday. The second-best time is today. When you install a Maxeon solar system, you will lower your cost of energy and protect your business against future rate hikes.

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Solar panel performance

Maxeon panels are uniquely designed to protect against the common causes of panel failure (like micro-cracks and hotspots) and provide the highest warranted power output in the solar industry.

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Technology that can grow with you

For business owners, solar offers modularity. Start with what you need today and expand as demand grows. Coupled with state-of-the-art inverters, the energy harvested is seamlessly integrated into your existing electrical grid.

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Warranties and durability

When investing in a solar solution, you need assurances that your investment will stand the test of time. Our flagship Maxeon solar panels come with a 40-year power, product, and service warranty, making it the best warranty in the solar industry by a longshot.

Financial benefits

Solar is one of the soundest financial investments you can make for your business. Explore the myriad of tax incentives, operational cost reductions, and protections against volatile energy prices that businesses can capitalize on.

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    Tax incentives and grants

    Taking advantage of the Federal Investment Tax Credit and MACRS depreciation can reduce the upfront cost of solar by as much as 50%. Also make sure to ask your installer about any local incentives that may be available to your business.

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    Cutting your operational costs

    Solar energy presents businesses with a tangible way to reduce operating costs and increase revenue. By harnessing the sun's power, you can substantially decrease your business’ energy expenses for decades to come.

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    Protecting your business against volatile energy costs

    In today's dynamic energy market, prices are anything but static. With growing demand for electricity, costs are only expected to increase. By going solar now, you can secure a predictable cost of energy, allowing your business to plan and budget with greater certainty.

Sustainability

Whether you want to meet sustainability goals or appeal to conscientious consumers, we’ve got you covered. As a top 100 most sustainable company, you can rest assured Maxeon panels are as clean as the energy they produce.

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    Long-term economic stability

    By producing your own power, you shield your business from fluctuating energy costs, ensuring predictable operational expenses. Plus, there's the added benefit of being able to sell excess energy back to the grid and generate additional revenue.

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    Quality and reliability

    Dupont estimates that up to 30% of standard solar panels may see reliability issues within their first 10 years of operation – leading to production loss and panel failure. Maxeon panels are uniquely designed to protect against the common causes of panel failure.

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    Positive brand perception

    Every choice you make tells a story about your business. When you opt for solar energy and prioritize sustainability, you send a clear message to customers. As Boulder Nissan GM Ted Christiano said about the dealership’s Maxeon solar system, “Our solar project is actually gaining us customers.”

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