Part B · Startup-relevant scheme
Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (Section 45X) (45X Credit)
Internal Revenue Service / US Treasury
Other
Growth / Scaling
ManufacturingEnergy & Clean Tech
Section 45X gives manufacturers a tax credit for each eligible clean-energy component they produce in the US and sell, with credit amounts varying by component type, applying to production after December 31, 2022.
Type of support
Other
Best suited for
Growth
Headline amount
Varies by component and volume produced
How much
Per-unit credit, varies by component
Objectives
Rebuild domestic clean-energy manufacturing capacity by rewarding actual production volume rather than upfront capital investment — the complementary role to the 48/48E investment credits.
Who can apply?
- Must manufacture solar, wind, battery, inverter, or critical-mineral components within the US.
- Components must be sold to an unrelated party.
- A facility that claimed the related 48C credit cannot also claim 45X for the same investment.
What do you get?
- Per-unit credit amount set by component type under IRS/Treasury final regulations.
- Credit is fully refundable via direct pay for many entities in the first years, or transferable to another taxpayer.
How to apply
Claim on your federal tax return following IRS final regulations; consult a tax advisor on documentation and the direct-pay/transferability elections.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.