Can the monthly fee for solar panels be deducted as Clean Energy Improvements?

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The monthly fee for solar panels typically cannot be deducted as Clean Energy Improvements. The Residential Clean Energy Credit covers the cost of purchasing and installing solar panels, but not ongoing lease payments

For more detailed information, you can refer to the IRS guidelines on the Residential Clean Energy Credit and TurboTax's help article on solar tax credits