SolarKal Builds Simplified ITC Safe Harbor Visual Guide for CRE Owners and Developers

SolarKal, the nation’s leading commercial solar marketplace, released a visual guide breaking down the Treasury’s updated Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Safe Harbor rules. With the goal of helping CRE owners, developers, and investors quickly grasp key deadlines and requirements that could impact millions in tax credits, the graphic highlights the two compliance paths for small-scale projects (≤1.5 MW AC) and large-scale projects (>1.5 MW AC).

(credit to SolarKal)

Key Highlights

● Small-scale projects (≤1.5 MW AC): Either 5% safe harbor or physical work test; must start before July 4, 2026, with service deadline Dec 31, 2030.

● Large-scale projects (>1.5 MW AC): Physical work test only; must start construction before July 4, 2026.

● Continuity safe harbor: All projects must be in service within four years of start (unless excused).

“After the Treasury’s update, CRE owners and developers are asking what qualifies, and by when. By translating policy into a simple visual, we’re helping the market see the two paths available and the deadlines that can’t be missed,” said Neil Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer at SolarKal.

Key Highlights

● Small-scale projects (≤1.5 MW AC): Either 5% safe harbor or physical work test; must start before July 4, 2026, with service deadline Dec 31, 2030.

● Large-scale projects (>1.5 MW AC): Physical work test only; must start construction before July 4, 2026.

● Continuity safe harbor: All projects must be in service within four years of start (unless excused).

“This tool helps to visualize how project timelines will impact tax credit benefits, so CRE owners and developers can optimize the NOI delivered from any given solar project,” he added.

For additional insights from the webinar or to understand how these rules impact CRE portfolios, contact [email protected].

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