Solar Insights for Arkansas Businesses
News, project updates, and insights on commercial solar energy, tax incentives, and renewable energy in Arkansas.
Does Home Solar Still Make Sense in Arkansas Without the 30% Tax Credit?
The federal residential solar credit expired at the end of 2025. Here is what that does to payback for an Arkansas home, and which homes are still a good fit.
USDA's New REAP Rules: Build First, Apply Later
USDA's new REAP rule takes effect October 16, 2026. Projects now apply after a year of operation, grants top out at $500,000, and owners cover at least 75% of cost. Here is how to plan around it.
My Solar Company Went Out of Business. Now What?
If the company that installed your solar system has closed, your system can still be serviced. Here is how to sort out ownership, warranties, and repairs.
Commercial Solar After July 4, 2026: What the 2027 Deadline Means for Your Project
The construction-start date for the commercial solar credit has passed. New projects now have to be placed in service by December 31, 2027, and that leaves less room than it sounds.
Net Billing in Arkansas: Why System Size Matters More Than It Used To
New Arkansas solar customers now get the full retail value only for power they use as it is produced. Exports earn a fraction of that. Here is what that means for system size and savings.
Buying a House with Solar in Arkansas: What to Check Before You Close
Buying an Arkansas home with solar already on the roof? Here is what a homebuyer should check before closing, from ownership status and monitoring access to common code issues a general inspection will miss.
Replacing a Roof Under a Solar Array: How It Should Actually Work
A practical guide for Arkansas roofers and homeowners on how solar removal and reinstall should actually run during a roof replacement, including scope, timing, documentation, and what to ask before signing.
What Arkansas Homeowners Should Know Before Going Solar in 2026
A practical guide for Arkansas homeowners weighing solar in 2026, covering roof condition, bill size, financing, long-term value, and how the landscape has changed after the residential tax credit expired.
Solar in Arkansas for 2026: What Buyers Are Asking Right Now
The most common questions Delta Solar is hearing in 2026, from homeowner payback and battery interest to commercial project timing, poultry economics, and long-term service support.
What Operations and Maintenance Really Looks Like After a Solar Project Goes Live
Solar ownership does not end at commissioning. This guide explains what ongoing monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and service support should look like after a project is turned on.
How to Compare Solar Proposals Without Getting Misled
The best solar proposal is not always the cheapest or the one with the biggest savings number. This guide shows what homeowners and businesses should compare before signing.
Residential Solar Tax Credit Checklist for 2025 Filers
A plain-English checklist for homeowners preparing to claim the residential solar tax credit, including what records to keep and what questions to sort out before tax season.
What to Do Before the End of the Year if You're Considering Solar
If you are thinking about solar near year-end, the smartest move is to get organized early, understand the true timeline, and avoid making a rushed decision based on tax-season pressure alone.
How Arkansas Businesses Use Solar to Stabilize Operating Costs
A look at how Arkansas businesses are using well-sized solar projects to reduce operating cost pressure, improve planning confidence, and keep more value inside the business.
A Fall Solar Planning Guide for Arkansas Homeowners
Fall is a practical time for Arkansas homeowners to plan a solar project, review roof condition, organize utility records, and understand what needs to happen before year-end.
Battery Storage for Business: When It Helps and When Solar Alone Is Better
Battery storage can be useful for the right facility, but many businesses still get better value from a strong solar-only project built around their actual load and goals.
Solar for Poultry Farms: Where the Savings Usually Come From
Poultry farms can be a strong fit for solar, but the real savings depend on load profile, system sizing, utility structure, and a proposal that matches how the farm actually operates.
Commercial Solar for Arkansas Manufacturers: When Does It Actually Pencil?
For manufacturers, solar makes the most sense when the project is built around load profile, rate structure, and long-term operating cost rather than generic savings claims.
REAP Grant Program: Current Status and What to Expect
A practical look at where the REAP program stands, including the October 2026 rule that requires projects to be built before applying, the new $500,000 grant ceiling and 75% owner cost share, and what rural businesses should plan around.
Solar Power World 2024 Top Solar Contractors
Delta Solar recognized again on the Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list, highlighting our continued growth in commercial and agricultural solar installations across Arkansas.
Heartland Challenge 2024
Delta Solar participates in the Heartland Challenge, showcasing solar energy solutions for agricultural and rural communities across the region.
Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
What the total solar eclipse means for solar energy production in Arkansas and how solar installations handle temporary shading events.
SE Arkansas College Solar Partnership
Delta Solar partners with Southeast Arkansas College to bring solar energy education and installation to the campus, supporting workforce development.
Solar Power World 2023 Top Solar Contractors
Delta Solar earns a spot on the 2023 Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list, reflecting our expanding portfolio of commercial projects.
REAP Grant Increased to 50%
The USDA REAP grant program increases maximum coverage to 50% of project costs, making solar even more accessible for rural and agricultural businesses.
EV Charging & ChargePoint Partnership
Delta Solar announces a partnership with ChargePoint to offer commercial EV charging solutions alongside solar installations for Arkansas businesses.
Woodlawn School Goes Solar
Woodlawn School District completes a 512 kW solar installation with Delta Solar, becoming one of the largest school solar projects in the region.
Maximize Your REAP Savings
A guide for agricultural businesses on how to maximize savings through the USDA REAP grant program combined with federal tax incentives.
Woodlawn Groundbreaking Ceremony
Delta Solar breaks ground on the Woodlawn School solar project, marking a milestone in educational solar adoption in Arkansas.
Green Gets Greener: AGUP Equipment Partners with Delta Solar on Solar Array
AGUP Equipment added a 256 kW solar array expected to meet about 80% of facility demand and deliver nearly $1 million in projected energy savings over 30 years.
What the Inflation Reduction Act Changed for Commercial Solar
Written in 2022, this post explains how the Inflation Reduction Act set the federal solar Investment Tax Credit at 30% for commercial and institutional projects. Tax law has changed since then, so check our Tax Incentives page for the current rules.
Delta Solar Named to Solar Power World 2022 Top Solar Contractors List
Delta Solar earned a spot on the Solar Power World 2022 Top Solar Contractors list after installing 630 kW in 2021, an early milestone in the company's national growth.
Solar Energy Is Changing the Face of Local Poultry Production
Arkansas poultry growers are using solar to reduce electric costs, with one Delta Solar client highlighting the value of a 180 kW array serving a six-house poultry farm.
Imperial Ice Cools Down Its Electric Bill by Going 100% Solar
Imperial Ice installed a 320 kW array designed to offset 100% of plant demand, using Arkansas remote net metering to connect an off-site solar field to its main operation.
The Heartland Challenge 2022
Delta Solar supported the Heartland Challenge entrepreneurship competition and awarded its innovation prize to KLAW Industries for a materials solution with environmental impact.
Delta Solar Named Best Solar Company by Arkansas Readers
Delta Solar was recognized as Best Solar Company through reader polls conducted by Arkansas Money & Politics and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Reader's Choice Awards.
Peoples Bank of Sheridan Partners with Delta Solar to Go 100% Solar
Peoples Bank installed a 56 kW system designed to offset 100% of headquarters usage, positioning itself as an early Arkansas community bank powered by solar.
Delta Solar Clients and Employees Featured by AAEA
AAEA recognized Delta Solar team member Stacey Svendsen with its Rising Star award, while Delta Solar clients also shared their on-the-ground solar experience at emPOWER Arkansas.
How Long Do Solar Panels Take to Pay for Themselves?
Solar payback depends on system cost, incentives, utility rates, and how much power you use on site. Under Arkansas's current rules, a typical home system pays back in roughly 13 to 17 years.
Commercial Solar 101
A practical introduction to how commercial solar works, how net metering offsets utility costs, and why federal incentives improve project payback for Arkansas businesses.
City of England Pioneering New Solar Power Model
Delta Solar partnered with the City of England on a model that uses city-owned land for solar development while keeping ownership and long-term savings with the city.
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