GameChange Solar is supporting solar developers and EPCs in preserving more than 380 MW of projects after recent Treasury updates eliminated the 5% spend test and introduced new physical work requirements.
The company’s Balance of System (BOS) solutions, including GameChange BOS transformers, are now being used in over 75 distributed generation and community solar projects, allowing them to maintain eligibility for the 30% tax credit.
In addition to helping meet criteria for the tax credit, these solutions often reduce project costs by $2-5 million, despite permitting delays and other factors preventing projects from breaking ground onsite.
The revised Safe Harbor guidance requires physical work to be completed by the end of this year for projects containing Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) equipment, with an additional compliance window for all other projects from January 1 to July 4, 2026. The restrictions create significant challenges for developers and EPCs trying to maintain realistic timelines while receiving the tax credit.
By manufacturing and documenting the installation of custom-built transformers, GameChange BOS is able to address complications caused by the new Treasury rules.
“Especially with the additional start-of-work requirements, developers face uncertainty around financial predictability and viability,” said Phil Vyhanek, President and COO of GameChange BOS, in a statement. “Having a BOS supplier like GameChange manufacture a customized solution creates a reliable, documented pathway to preserve tax credit eligibility and keep projects moving forward.”
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