Regent Renewables Blog
What is an Accredited Investor?
To be an accredited investor, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), someone would need to meet one of three requirements. These three requirements are either income, professional experience or net worth.
What are Investment Tax Credits?
According to IRS regulations the Tax Equity investor (the party who claims the 26% Federal Tax Credit) needs to be a bona fide owner of the project, or actively involved in the running of the project, meaning they must have at least a 5% stake in the project.
Solar Farm Design and Construction
Solar energy can be generated almost anywhere. The main considerations are the amount of sunlight and the value of the electricity being used or sold. What is best for one area may not be best for another. This article will discuss the process that solar farm developers typically follow as well as some key aspects of solar farm design and construction.
What is a Partnership Flip?
The Partnership Flip is a legal mechanism that enables a three-party contract to be established, the first party being the developer of the solar farm, the second is the tax equity investor and the third party is the special-purpose entity that has been created or set up for the purpose of the solar project.