The Solstex® facade system, a state-of-the-art BIPV solar system that doubles as premium exterior cladding, can qualify for the federal clean electricity investment credit, the successor to the solar investment tax credit (ITC).
Shorten your payback period by using federal solar tax credits for Solstex® BIPV solar facade system installation.
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Fulfill local environmental requirements for your commercial building projects with a Solstex® BIPV solar facade system.
The clean electricity investment credit is a federal tax incentive for the owner of a qualifying solar system on a commercial building. It applies to projects placed in service from 2025, replacing the solar investment tax credit (ITC).
The credit is designed to boost the use of renewable solar energy in commercial buildings by easing the financial burden of installation, including the cost of materials.
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, solar projects that begin construction now must be placed in service by December 31, 2027 to qualify. The governing guidance is IRS Notice 2025-42.
The credit is based on the cost of the qualifying solar equipment and its installation. The rate depends on the project, including labor and domestic-content requirements.*
Generally, the credit covers the material and labor associated with the solar system.
*Consult your accountant or tax advisor for information about eligibility and use of federal and state solar tax incentives. Rules changed in 2025; confirm current eligibility before relying on any figure.
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are solar-energy-capturing modules that replace building components in commercial construction, including facades, windows and shingles.
BIPV products like Solstex® facade provide unique dual functionality, serving as building components and generators of electricity. As a result, BIPV components can pay for themselves over the lifetime of a commercial building.
While structural components do not typically qualify for the credit, Solstex® BIPV facade is an exception because it is specifically engineered as part of a solar system.
When installed in a commercial building, a BIPV product like Solstex® generates electricity for that building, so the facade earns back part of its cost over the building’s life.
With incentives applied, Solstex® can cover its installation cost in 8 to 10 years. Results depend on the project. See the full business case for building owners →
Solstex® BIPV solar facade systems help commercial projects meet green building requirements enforced by state, municipal and county governments.
An increasing number of U.S. cities, municipalities and counties more regularly enforce regulations that require commercial projects to reduce carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. These include major cities like New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Boston and St. Louis.
The Solstex® facade system is your ideal solution. Solstex® lessens a commercial building’s dependence on energy generated by fossil fuels. Solstex® panels have a small carbon footprint and low water usage in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing.
Find green incentives and policies in your area using the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE).
Our page for building owners and developers explains payback, incentives and the current deadline in plain language.
Architecture Masterprize 2019 – Building Envelope & Construction Materials Category – CSTM project
2017 Commercial Building Award
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