- Deadline for Construction Start
Commercial solar projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to qualify for the full 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC). - Tighter Definitions Enforced
The standards for what counts as “beginning construction” have been tightened. Now, substantial on-site physical work—not just paperwork or minimal equipment orders—is expected to qualify.
The Federal Solar Tax Credit in 2025: Business Impacts
Protect Your Inventory.
Power Your Business.
Time Is Running Out.
The 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) remains a powerful incentive for businesses investing in solar energy, but its future is changing. Upcoming deadlines and stricter rules mean companies need to initiate projects to take full advantage of the credit.
Key Business Provisions
Our Integrated Hail Protection + Solar System Delivers:
- Inventory Protection – Prevent costly hail damage and protect every vehicle on your lot.
- Massive Tax Savings – Capture up to 30% back on your entire system investment before the incentive disappears.
- Energy Cost Reduction – Slash your electricity bills with renewable energy that works for you every day. Electricity bills are only going in one direction. Help counteract this for your bottom line!
- Customer Comfort – Provide shaded, cooler vehicles for a better buying experience. Our structures have been shown to reduce interior vehicle temperatures by up to 30% and lower vehicle surface temperatures by up to 50%.
- A Permanent Solution – Our structures are engineered for your local building code requirements and designed to withstand wind, hail, and snow year after year.
Why Act Now?
The 30% federal solar investment tax credit for businesses is scheduled to step down after 2025. Missing it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Lead times for design, permitting, and installation mean you must start now to qualify.
Insurance deductibles and rates are rising sharply in hail-prone markets — every storm season without protection is a gamble.
Don’t wait for the next storm — or the tax credit to disappear. Contact us today to schedule a free assessment and customized ROI analysis for your stores.
Featured Projects
Stapp Interstate Toyota
With frequent storms driving up insurance rates and monthly electricity bills as high as $7,000, a defensive canopy with solar panels from VPS was an investment worth making.
Read Stapp Toyota Case Study →
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Transwest RVs of Frederick, CO
The VPS shade structure installed at Transwest RVs incorporates a fabric canopy to shield high-value RVs from hail, heat, and UV exposure, while an integrated solar panel array atop the canopy demonstrates a sustainable, energy-efficient design.
See the Transwest RV Project →
BMW and Mini of Loveland, CO
Our Integrated Hail and Solar Canopy offered a creative solution for BMW and Mini of Loveland to protect their vehicles from hail, while also generating power to offset the facilities energy consumption.
See the BMW and Mini Project →
Christopher’s Dodge Ram of Golden, CO
Christopher’s Dodge Ram has been leveraging VPS Solar Integrated Hail Protection structures since 2022 as an innovative solution to protect their vehicles from the elements, as well as offset their energy consumption.
See the Christopher’s Dodge Ram Project →
