[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-11347":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"11347","What are Qualified Battery Storage Technology costs?","Qualified costs generally include:\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The purchase price of the battery storage system\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Labor costs for onsite preparation, assembly, or installation. For example, mounting the battery unit, connecting it to your home's electrical system, and integrating it with solar panels or other energy sources.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Necessary piping, wiring, and related materials directly used in the installation.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\u003Cbr>\nTo qualify for the credit:\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>The battery storage technology must be installed in your residence in the United States (can be your principal or secondary home).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>It must have a capacity of at least 3 kilowatt-hours.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>It does not have to be connected to solar panels; standalone battery systems can qualify.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>The installation must be completed and placed in service during the tax year for which you are claiming the credit.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ca href=\"/freefile2025/answers?faq=11479\">What if I received a subsidy?\u003C/a>",1777391517098]