Commercial · ROI Calculator

See What the Numbers Look Like.

Enter your project details and get an instant estimate of your tax benefits, net cost, and payback timeline. This is a planning tool — not a quote. We'll build a precise model for your property.

System Cost
Tax Rate

Used to calculate the value of MACRS depreciation. Pass-through entities use individual rates.

Monthly Electricity Bill

Used to estimate annual energy savings. Assumes ~85% offset. Actual offset varies by system size and usage.

Bonus Credits (Stackable)
Your Estimate
$239,250
in Year 1 tax benefits on a $500,000 system
Federal ITC (30%)$150,000
MACRS Depreciation (21% rate)$89,250
Net cost after Year 1 benefits$260,750
Effective cost as % of original52%
Est. annual energy savings$40,800/yr
10-year cumulative savings$591,052
Payback period~6 years

Estimates only. MACRS assumes full 5-year schedule at stated tax rate. Payback uses 8% annual utility escalation. Not tax advice — consult your CPA before making investment decisions.

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Beyond the Calculator

What a real financial model includes.

This calculator is a starting point. A full Sentinel financial analysis goes deeper: actual utility rate data for your account, site-specific solar production modeling, NOI improvement for income-producing properties, system sizing based on your roof and usage, and a full year-by-year projection over 25 years.

System sizing

Right-sized based on your actual energy consumption and roof/land constraints — not a generic estimate.

NOI improvement

For income-producing properties, we model the effect of reduced operating expenses on your net operating income and cap rate valuation.

25-year cash flow

Year-by-year projection of energy savings, maintenance reserves, and cumulative ROI versus alternatives.

Incentive qualification review

We'll evaluate your project for domestic content and energy community eligibility before you commit to procurement.

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