How It Works: Tax Savings + Cashflow
100% deduction in Year 1. ~16% net annual returns. Early exit at 18 months.
100% Tax Deduction in Year 1
Commercial solar qualifies for 100% bonus depreciation. Invest $100K → deduct $100K from your income. Save up to $37K in taxes — legally.
Earn ~16% Net Cashflow for 10 Years
Get quarterly payments from electricity + SRECs. 22% gross returns minus 27% platform fee = 16% net annual cashflow. $16K/year per $100K invested.
Cash Out Early at 18 Months
Need liquidity? Get 70¢ back per $1 via bank loan at ~18 months. Plus, keep all your cashflow earned to date and your full tax deductions.
Detailed Breakdown
| Benefit | How It Works | Your Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Deduction | IRS allows full write-off in Year 1 | $100K → $37K tax savings |
| Post-Tax Cashflow | 22% gross returns, 27% platform fee deducted | Keep $16K/year net |
| Early Exit | Bank loan at ~18 months | Get $70K back per $100K |
State SREC Data
| State | SREC ($/kWh) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL | $0.075 | 15 yrs |
| NJ | $0.220 | 10 yrs |
| MA | $0.285 | 10 yrs |
| CT | $0.35 | 10 yrs |
| DC | $0.40 | 10 yrs |
We use $0.075 average for conservative modeling
$100K Investment Example
Year 1:$37,000 tax savings
Years 1–10:$160,000 net cashflow
At 18 Months:$70,000 back via loan
Total Return:$197,000
IRR:18%
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