Solar tracker systems provider FTC Solar, Inc. announced it will be offering a Safe Harbor program to enable utility-scale developers/IPPs to establish “full construction” status in time to secure full ITC eligibility under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and new “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) rules.
Due to recent policy shifts, many developers are facing ambiguity in terms of meeting qualifications for the 30% ITC and bonus domestic content adder.
FTC Solar is providing two viable paths to safe harbor qualification: Capex Safe Harbor through early procurement of FTC’s tracker components and Physical Work Safe Harbor.
The latter is available for developers via early-stage foundation procurement and installation, guided by the expertise of FTC’s internal civil and geotechnical engineering teams.
FTC Solar’s 1P “Pioneer” trackers utilize universal torque tubes with Python Clip rail designs, eliminating the need to puncture torque tubes and accommodating any variation in module form factor. They allow developers and EPCs the ultimate flexibility for module changes late in the design process.
“FTC Solar’s products are not just safe harbor eligible – they are optimized for safe harbor,” said Yann Brandt, CEO of FTC Solar, in a statement. “Today, we have our widest and most robust product offering to date, across both 1P and 2P technologies, optimized for wind speed, stow angle, module type, civil costs, and installation speed. Whether developers pursue a hard money investment or an early works construction start, FTC Solar is ready to support with proven tracker technology, engineering expertise, and domestic capacity. As the market and regulatory environment shifts, we stand ready, and well-positioned, to support customers with smart tracker options to help maximize project flexibility.”
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