New tax credit policy for solar container technology

Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the IRS issued Notice 2025-42 on August 15, 2025, reshaping how solar projects must establish the “beginning of construction” to qualify for federal investment tax credits under the Clean Electricity Production Tax. The Act includes the following significant transition provisions and other changes with respect to energy tax credits: adopts foreign entity of concern (FEOC) rules imposing certain foreign supply chain and ownership restrictions on taxpayers seeking certain tax credits, including ITCs and PTCs. Under this new law, homeowners who purchase their systems with cash or a loan will no longer be eligible for the 30% federal tax credit after December 31, 2025. If you invest in renewable energy for your home such as solar, wind, geothermal, fuel cells or battery storage technology, you may qualify for an annual residential clean energy tax credit. The Residential Clean Energy Credit equals 30% of the costs of new, qualified clean energy property for your.