Solar in 2026 — Life After the Tax Credit
What changed when the 30% federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) expired on December 31, 2025 — and whether solar still pays off in 2026. Below are the Ballpark Lab guides in this topic — each one pairs plain-English answers with the calculator that gives you the number.
Solar Tax Credit in 2026: What's Left After 25D Expired
The 30% federal solar tax credit (25D) expired December 31, 2025. Here's what that means for cash and loan buyers in 2026, and how the 48E credit still applies to leases and PPAs.
Updated June 30, 2026
After the tax creditSolar Incentives & Taxes by State in 2026: What's Left
The 30% federal solar credit (25D) expired Dec 31, 2025. In 2026 your savings come from a state-by-state patchwork: tax credits, rebates, SRECs, and exemptions.
Updated June 30, 2026
After the tax creditIs Solar Worth It in 2026? An Honest Answer
With the 25D federal tax credit gone, is home solar still worth it in 2026? Here's the math on payback, the lease vs. buy shift, and when it pays off.
Updated June 30, 2026