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Regulation

IRS Safe Harbor Reinstated: Latest Developments and What They Mean for Utility-Scale Solar 

In a significant development for the U.S. solar industry, a federal court has overturned IRS Notice 2025-42—effectively restoring the 5% safe harbor as a valid method for establishing “beginning of construction” under Sections 45Y and 48E.  For developers managing projects above 1.5 MW, this creates a time-sensitive opportunity to re-evaluate tax credit strategies ahead of the July

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June 9, 2026 12:55 pm
Case Study: O&M

Capacity Restored to Solar Farm After Severe Damage

49 MW Total panels sourced $250 million Capital investment protected When a once-in-a-lifetime violent hail storm decommissioned more than one-third of the solar panels at a solar farm in the southwestern United States, the farm’s owner and operator turned to Kinect Solar to source a large quantity of replacement panels.

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May 5, 2026 2:45 pm
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Regulation

New FEOC Rules in Effect For Current Tax Year

If you’re planning to claim 45Y, 45X, or 48E tax credits for solar projects beginning this year, you must comply with the new Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Find answers to common questions about the new FEOC rules for solar projects and manufacturers in this post.

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March 5, 2026 10:00 am
Solar Industry

Solar Industry Update: Q4 2025

What to know going into 2026: We’ve rounded up Q4 2025 developments around solar industry policy changes, market growth, and electricity prices.

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January 29, 2026 2:25 pm