Renewable Rides Ep 98: Navigating the New Solar and Storage ITC Requirements
What’s really changed in the solar market since the “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed? In this episode, Dan Roberts and Marc Palmer, Founder and CEO of Conductor Solar, break down how the act’s tax credits, FIAC compliance, and construction timelines are reshaping the landscape for solar developers and investors.
You’ll learn how to navigate new ITC and depreciation rules, what’s required for “beginning of construction,” and how developers can position projects to avoid compliance pitfalls. Marc and Dan also discuss real-world implications for EPCs, manufacturers, and financiers, as well as what smart players are doing now to prepare for 2026 and beyond.
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” affects solar project tax credits.
- Key deadlines and rules for ITC qualification.
- What “beginning of construction” really means under new guidance.
- How FIAC compliance impacts solar and storage projects.
- Strategies to safe harbor projects before 2026.
- How 100% bonus depreciation improves short-term project economics.
- The growing importance of domestic content requirements.
- Why smaller projects may face fewer compliance challenges.
- How to avoid legal and financial friction in project deals.
- Why now is the best time to start upcoming solar projects.
Resources in Today's Episode:
- Marc Palmer: LinkedIn
- Navigating the New Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
- Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
- Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
- VECKTA: News
You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/mtcs9cs7