Jay   P
Returning Member

2024 Energy tax credit & portable solar equiptment

Hi.  A couple of questions about what equipment qualifies for 2024 Energy tax credits.

1. Does a portable solar generator with a 2048wh battery qualify if you connect  an expansion battery to increase the capacity to 3kwh ?   I f  my interpretation is correct,  it is eligible as Solar Property , since it has a built in  solar charger, inverter,  regardless of the internal battery capacity, & can be connected to expansion batteries.  This does not require solar panels to generate electricity, but can be charged several ways.   I use this as Emergency Backup power for my primary residence, in conjunction with the external battery bank that raises the battery capacity way beyond the 3kwh minimum requirement. 

2. Can I claim the energy tax credit for a  bank of  energy storage batteries that exceed 3kwh purchased in 2023 that were not in service until 2024 when I purchased the solar generator & solar panels ?  Publication 5695 does not state  that the " qualified battery storage technology " has to be an individual battery.

3. Is the 3kwh battery minimum a requirement of each battery in a bank, or is it a combined total of the bank ?