Capture the credit — and the truth on REAP.
The 30% ITC and depreciation drive fast farm payback. We'll tell you exactly what's available today — including the real status of REAP — and model your numbers.
What actually funds farm solar in 2026
The headline incentive is the 30% federal ITC on the full system cost, stacked with 5-year MACRS depreciation (often plus bonus) — together they recover a large share of the cost through tax benefits, before you count a single kilowatt-hour of savings. The one most farmers ask about, USDA REAP, is in flux: the grant program is paused and under federal review, while loan guarantees remain. We won't quote you a grant that isn't there — we'll tell you where it stands for your project.
The 30% credit + depreciation are here now.
The commercial credit is time-limited — generally begin construction by July 4, 2026 (or in service by Dec 31, 2027). REAP grants are under federal review. We'll tell you exactly what you qualify for today and model your real numbers.
- 30% federal ITC (begin construction by July 4, 2026)
- 5-year MACRS + bonus depreciation
- USDA REAP: grant window under federal review — ask us
- Xcel / rural co-op production incentives & net metering
Every program that actually applies.
Some are federal, some state, some your co-op — we capture what's real today.
30% federal ITC
30% of the full system cost as a tax credit — time-limited to the 2026 construction-start deadline.
MACRS depreciation
5-year accelerated depreciation plus bonus, on top of the ITC, for the farm business.
USDA REAP (status-dependent)
Historically a major grant for farm solar — grants paused/under review in 2026; loan guarantees remain.
MN exemptions + co-op programs
Sales-tax exemption, property-tax exemption on added value, and Xcel/co-op production incentives where available.
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Frequently asked.
What is the USDA REAP grant — and is it available now?
REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) has historically funded a large share of farm and rural-business solar. For 2026 the grant window is paused and under federal review, and policy is shifting around solar on productive farmland — though REAP loan guarantees remain. We track the status and tell you exactly where it stands before you count on it.
How much can a farm save without REAP?
A lot. Even setting grants aside, ag projects qualify for the 30% commercial ITC, 5-year MACRS depreciation, and decades of lower energy cost on irrigation, dairy, drying, shops and the home. We model your real numbers from your actual bills.
Is the 30% credit going away?
It's time-limited: under current law a project generally must begin construction by July 4, 2026 (or be in service by Dec 31, 2027) to claim the 30% ITC. The sooner we start, the safer your credit — and we'll give you current REAP status at the same time.
How does depreciation work for a farm business?
A solar system used in your operation is depreciable business property — typically 5-year MACRS, often with bonus depreciation in year one. Combined with the ITC, that recovers a large share of the cost through tax benefits. Your tax preparer confirms specifics; we supply the documentation.
Can I put solar on cropland?
You can, but plan it. Federal policy is tightening incentives for large arrays on prime farmland, favoring rooftops, marginal/non-productive ground, and self-consumption. We help you site the system where it performs and protects your incentive eligibility.
What financing is available for farms?
Cash (fastest ROI with the ITC + depreciation), farm/commercial loans, REAP loan guarantees where eligible, and — for some projects — a power-purchase agreement (PPA). We'll lay out the options and model each so you choose on real numbers.
Do you offer a PPA for agricultural projects?
Yes — for some agricultural and commercial projects we offer power-purchase agreement (PPA) options, where a third party owns the system and you buy the power at a lower rate with no upfront cost. It can suit operations that can't fully use the tax credits themselves. We'll show a PPA next to ownership so you can compare the lifetime numbers.
Do co-op or Xcel production incentives apply?
Where available, yes — Xcel Solar*Rewards on Xcel territory, and we check your rural co-op's programs and net-metering rules. Plus the Minnesota sales-tax exemption on solar equipment.
Will solar raise my farm's property taxes?
Minnesota exempts the value solar adds from property tax, and solar equipment is exempt from state sales tax — both trim the real cost.
Does a battery qualify for incentives too?
Standalone and paired storage can qualify for the ITC under current rules, and a 20-year Solar Insure battery warranty backs it. We'll model storage where it earns its keep (livestock, outage-critical loads).
How do we find out what our farm qualifies for?
Book a free farm assessment. We review your meters, land and operation and give you a written, honest breakdown of the ITC, depreciation, current REAP status, co-op programs and financing — no inflated promises.
Commercial & ag solar across all of Minnesota.
Bigger projects justify the drive. Our commercial and agricultural crews install across the entire state — from the Twin Cities metro to greater Minnesota's farm country.
See what your farm qualifies for
Free assessment + a straight answer on the ITC, depreciation, REAP status and financing for your operation.