The latest 2026 solar market update covering FEOC compliance, Section 232 tariffs, safe harbor deadlines, domestic manufacturing growth, and utility-scale solar trends.
Tag: Solar Policy
Sections 232 & 301 Are Reshaping Solar Procurement: What You Need to Know
Changes to Section 232 and Section 301 solar tariffs will be effective this year. What solar importers and developers need to know.
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 long-standing 5% safe harbor for establishing the “beginning of construction” under Sections 45Y and 48E.
For developers managing projects larger than 1.5 MW, this ruling creates a short-term strategic window to re-evaluate how projects qualify for federal tax credits before the July 4, 2026 deadline.
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.