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Solar Market Insight Report 2018 Q3
U.S. Solar Market Insight™ is a high-quality, solar-specific analysis and forecast to industry professionals in the form of quarterly and annual reports. Released September 13, 2018
100 Solar Districts Maps
There are roughly 100 Congressional Districts that rank in the top 50 for the four main indicators of a strong solar market: installed capacity, companies in operation, number of jobs, and number of installations. Below you can explore the top 50 Congressional Districts for each of these categories.
New IRS Commence Construction Guidance for Sec. 48 Solar Projects
Since Congress enacted a commence construction standard for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in December 2015, SEIA has been working with the IRS and Treasury Department to write rules governing how projects qualify for the new provision under Sec. 48 of the Internal Revenue Code. On June 22, 2018, the IRS published the long-awaited guidance defining this new standard (Notice 2018-59).
Solar Developers Get a Breath of Certainty with New Commence Construction Guidance
Since its historic extension in late 2015, the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been a critical mechanism for the rapid growth of solar power in the United States. The only thing missing was clear rules for when solar projects in development begin to qualify for the credit. That clarity finally came last Friday when the IRS released crucial ‘commence construction’ guidance establishing rules for ITC qualification.
IRS Commence Construction Guidance
Beginning of Construction for the Investment Tax Credit under Section 48. Click above to read the full guidance.
SEIA: IRS Investment Tax Credit Guidance Will Help Solar Projects Take Off
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released guidance establishing when construction starts for solar projects under tax law, allowing developers to invest with confidence in new solar projects.
Investment Tax Credit for Energy Storage
Energy storage systems are being deployed with residential, commercial and utility applications, helping all generation sources connected to the grid become more efficient and cost-competitive. Encompassing a multitude of technologies, including chemical batteries, thermal, and pumped hydro, energy storage stores excess energy and converts it back to electricity when most needed. This inherent flexibility is critical to building a resilient, reliable and sustainable electrical grid.
Solar Means Business 2017
Tracking Corporate Solar Adoption in the U.S.
Ahead of Tax Day, SEIA Reminds Consumers of Eligible Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With April 15 quickly approaching, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is reminding eligible solar consumers to claim the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on their federal tax returns and urging them to take care when seeking professional tax advice. Consumers who purchased a solar system and installed it on their home in 2017 may be able to claim a 30 percent federal income tax credit under Section 25D of the internal revenue code. Commercial entities are eligible to claim a credit under Section 48 of the code.
SEIA Announces Release of Two Documents to Open Commercial & Industrial Solar
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced today the release of two documents designed to spur investment in commercial solar projects. The first document is a contract that combines the benefits of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) to provide customers with a valuable new financing option.