With solar capacity in the US surging, project financing models are evolving rapidly in the face of shifting tax incentives, interconnection delays, and rising merchant risk. As we move toward 2026, both traditional and new funding sources are being tested, with market adaptability and creative deal structures taking center stage. This panel will explore what’s changing, what’s working, and what’s next in solar finance.

• How are shifting tax credits and incentive structures shaping the way solar projects will get financed in 2026?
• What innovative financing models are emerging for utility-scale, C&I, and distributed solar as merchant risk grows?
• How are grid bottlenecks and market uncertainties impacting investor appetite and deal structuring for US solar assets?