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If you're exploring commercial solar for 2025 or beyond, Safe Harbor offers two major advantages: It locks in today’s full 40% Investment Tax Credit, It secures the equipment you need before new federal restrictions potentially make certain components ineligible.With FEOC rules tightening and several manufacturers at risk of losing eligibility next year, Safe Harbor has become not just a tax strategy— but a procurement strategy.The businesses that act now can preserve their incentives, avoid costly redesigns, and protect project ROI. Here’s how it works.

New federal sourcing rules are coming — and they may dramatically affect which commercial solar projects qualify for the full 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC). For businesses considering solar in 2025, the most important takeaway is simple: Waiting could cost you money — and contracting earlier could preserve your incentives. Here’s what every property owner, CFO, and sustainability leader needs to know.

Why 2025 Solar Buyers Are Acting Fast — and What Happens If You Wait The clock is ticking for businesses that want to capture maximum value from solar energy. The 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and current solar incentive structure won’t last forever — and upcoming FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) restrictions could make future projects more expensive and less flexible. That’s why smart commercial property owners and CFOs are signing contracts now, before the rules change.

Discover how California businesses can cut energy costs with solar, tax incentives, and efficiency upgrades. Learn proven strategies to maximize savings.

If you’re planning a commercial solar installation, there’s a crucial update that could dramatically impact your project — as much as the Safe Harbor itself. Congress has just passed the One Big Beautiful Bill (signed into law July 4, 2025), and it accelerates the phaseout of solar tax credits and introduces tighter construction deadlines. But don’t panic—Safe Harbor may help you lock in savings before changes hit.

Find out from Sungreen Systems the costs associated with solar panels and the ROI and how to calculate payback period for investing in commercial solar.