Florida Solar Energy - The Sunshine State
With its abundance of sunshine and state initiatives, the Florida solar energy industry is really starting to boom. Any resident of Florida who installs a new solar power system of 2 KW or larger for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system or a solar water heating system that provides at least 50% of a building’s hot water consumption, is eligible for a rebate of up to $20,000 and $5000 respectively. This forward thinking initiative makes it affordable for the ordinary household to invest in a Florida solar power system. And it needs to as well.... The Energy Information Administration (EIA) has recently stated that approximately 244 million metric tons of energy-related carbon dioxide is produced annually. Electric power is responsible for 51% of the emissions. Think about it! These are staggering figures and obviously something needs to be done about it. Fortunately, in Florida there is something being done. And it doesn't just stop at residential households. Even Florida's schools are getting in on it and using the states free supply of solar energy to light classrooms. Florida’s SunSmart Schools Program, is installing 29 solar electric systems in schools throughout the state. But the biggest difference has to be the uptake of solar power systems in residential households. Then the Florida solar energy incentives will really begin to bear fruit. If you are interested in having solar power installed, I've compiled a list of Florida solar installers below.
SolarPowerUSA are based in Orlando and also have a New York office. They specialise in PV panels and inverters. Harrimans are family run solar installers based in Venice that supply and install solar water heating and solar PV. All Solar Florida - solar installers located in Kissimmee and serving central Florida, they install the full range of PV solar power systems, solar hot water systems and pool heaters.
Sun Electronics - located in Miami they are suppliers of PV solar power systems.
Useful resources
Florida Solar Energy Center
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