Solar Development

Turnkey solar that delivers measurable returns

From rooftop community solar to large-scale ground-mount arrays, Countryside Energy manages every aspect of your project: design, permits, incentives, construction, and O&M.es, construction, and long-term operations.

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Countryside Energy solar array
110%
Max offset of annual usage
50%
Cost offset via ITC + bonus credits
17%
Avg IRR on PA solar portfolio
25 yr
Panel performance warranty
Our offerings

Solar solutions for every site

We work with commercial and industrial property owners, agricultural operators, municipalities, and investors.

Rooftop Solar

Ballast-mounted arrays with no roof penetrations. Full design-build including structural engineering, permitting, utility interconnection, and 10-year workmanship warranty.

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Ground-Mount Solar

Large-scale arrays for agricultural and investment-grade sites. Single-axis tracking available. Offset up to 110% of annual usage with 100% domestic equipment.

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Community Solar

Rooftop community solar generating passive income for property owners while delivering discounted energy to local households. We manage subscriber enrollment and billing.

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Federal incentives

The ITC bonus credit stack: up to 50% off

The Inflation Reduction Act created a layered incentive structure that can dramatically reduce your net project cost. Countryside Energy structures every project to capture the maximum available stack.

30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC). Base credit for all qualifying solar installations
10% Domestic Content Bonus. US-manufactured modules and inverters; we spec domestic
10% Energy Community Bonus. Available in qualifying census tracts; we verify eligibility
Bonus Depreciation. Year 1 accelerated depreciation on the full installed value
Safe Harbor by July 4, 2026. Begin construction to lock in current rates before potential policy changes.y changes
Illustrative 500 kW Project
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Gross installed cost$750,000
ITC (30%)–$225,000
Domestic Content Bonus (10%)–$75,000
Energy Community Bonus (10%)–$75,000
Net effective cost$375,000

Safe-Harbor Deadline: July 4, 2026. Beginning construction before this date preserves current ITC rates. Contact us now to understand your eligibility and move quickly.

Our process

From site walk to energization

A typical commercial solar project moves through five phases. We manage all of it.

1

Site Assessment

Free site visit, utility review, and preliminary production model.

2

Proposal & Incentives

Custom financial model with ITC bonus stacking, payback, IRR, and 25-yr cash flows.

3

Design & Permitting

Structural engineering, electrical design, AHJ permitting, and utility interconnection application.

4

Construction

Equipment procurement, subcontractor management, safety oversight, and commissioning.

5

Operations & M&A

Remote monitoring, preventative maintenance, warranty management, and annual reporting.

Additional funding

Grant programs we pursue on your behalf

Available Programs

USDA REAP Grant (Unavailable)

Up to 40% of project cost for rural agricultural businesses and rural small businesses. Countryside handles the full application.

Michigan EGLE Grants

State clean energy funding for eligible commercial and municipal projects. We track open cycles and submit on your behalf.

EPA Environmental Justice

Additional incentives available in designated disadvantaged communities. We verify eligibility during site assessment.

See what solar can do for your property

A free site assessment takes less than an hour and gives you a full financial picture: net cost, payback, and long-term returns.

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