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Richard Matsui, founder and CEO of kWh Analytics, is back to give us an update on their Solar Lendscape from the asset owners’ perspective.

Investing in US Solar: US Tax Aspects for Japanese Investors

David Burton gave a presentation at the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment on US tax fundamentals for Japanese investors investing in US solar projects.

ITC extension?

An investment tax credit extension is back before Congress.

Extending the four-year window

The four-year window to finish some renewable energy projects to qualify for federal tax credits will be extended in one situation, the IRS said.

Reportable transactions

Some transactions must be reported to the IRS as potential corporate tax shelters.

Section 195 deductions

Start-up companies can be actively engaged in business even though there are no sales.

Inverted leases

Base case models in tax equity deals can take a person quickly into the weeds, but the details are important.

Data points

Moody’s said in early July that it expects coal to account for as little as 11% of US power generation by 2030.

California on edge

What does the PG&E bankruptcy suggest for the utility business model? Some banks have stepped back from financing new projects in California for fear that future wildfires may threaten other utilities.

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