{"id":77054,"date":"2026-02-03T12:04:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/vde-americas-releases-solar-project-start-of-construction-guidance-ahead-of-critical-tax-credit-eligibility-deadline\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:04:59","slug":"vde-americas-releases-solar-project-start-of-construction-guidance-ahead-of-critical-tax-credit-eligibility-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/vde-americas-releases-solar-project-start-of-construction-guidance-ahead-of-critical-tax-credit-eligibility-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"VDE Americas Releases Solar Project Start of Construction Guidance Ahead of Critical Tax Credit Eligibility Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ahead of the fast-approaching July 4 deadline, technical advisory firm publishes actionable guide to help solar project developers satisfy Treasury\u2019s \u201cbeginning of construction\u201d requirements and optimize federal tax credit eligibility<\/em><\/p>\n

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VDE Americas<\/a>, a global leader in technical advisory and catastrophic risk assessment services for the solar industry, today released practical guidance designed to help project owners and developers meet the July 4, 2026, deadline to qualify for sunsetting clean energy tax credits. The conclusions in its technical memorandum, \u201c<\/a>Navigating Beginning of Construction Requirements for Solar Projects,<\/a>\u201d represent VDE\u2019s assessment based on its interpretation of published guidance and expert understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction best practices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), solar project developers and owners have been working diligently to understand Treasury\u2019s new regulatory requirements and guidance while simultaneously accelerating project management decisions to establish beginning of construction ahead of the impending deadline. Importantly, the OBBBA eliminated the long-standing five percent safe harbor allowance for some commercial solar projects. As a result, solar projects over 1.5 MW must now meet a more rigorous tax credit eligibility threshold by performing qualified \u201cphysical work of a significant nature.\u201d<\/p>\n

Developed by trusted engineering subject matter experts at VDE, the newly released technical memorandum empowers stakeholders to take decisive actions that maximize the number of solar projects qualifying for tax credits, ensuring the industry continues to thrive. It also compiles strategic recommendations that developers can use to rightsize capital expenditures before project financing closes while reducing exposure to regulatory risks. The memo pertains to all commercial market sectors, provides guidance for utility and community solar projects, and covers both the investment tax credit (ITC) and production tax credit (PTC).<\/p>\n

In addition to the detailed guidance in its technical memorandum, VDE offers the following high-level strategic recommendations:<\/p>\n