jes49
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Slowly built a solar/battery system over 3 years. Question about when I have to claim credit under Residential Energy Credit?

In 2022, I purchased two solar generators, each having 1024 kWh capacity.  Solar panels were also purchased.  I also had an electrician install a manual transfer switch and a local government who permitted it in November.  I started to use the system in the new year, 2023.

In 2023, I purchased a larger solar generator, having 2048 kWh power capacity.   

In 2024, I purchased an Extra Battery for the 2023 listed above, having 2048 kWh power capacity.  

 

I have not applied for a Residential Energy Credit for any of these expenses.   What is the best approach?   Put the entire expense on my 2024 taxes or list each separately.   Note, I did not have "system" capacity of over 3 kWh until 2023.