Market barriers to solar in Michigan / Emily Miller [and three others].

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Miller, Emily (Writer on solar energy), author.

Contributor:

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), issuing body.

Series:

NREL/TP ; 7 A 30-54574.

NREL/TP ; 7A30-54574

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Solar energy--Economic aspects--Michigan.

Solar energy.

Photovoltaic power systems--Economic aspects--Michigan.

Photovoltaic power systems.

Solar energy--Economic aspects.

Michigan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 21 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Golden, Colorado : National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 2012.

Summary:

The solar industry in the United States is at a turning point; the cost of PV hardware has declined substantially in recent years, placing new attention on reducing the balance of system (BOS) costs of solar that now contribute to a growing percentage of installation expenses. How states address these costs through the creation of a favorable policy and regulatory environment is proving to be a critical determinant of a thriving statewide solar market. This report addresses the permitting and tax issues that may stimulate the solar market growth in Michigan. By making PV installations easier to complete through reduced BOS costs, Michigan would become a more attractive location for manufacturers and installers. As PV module costs decline and BOS costs make up a greater share of the cost of solar, action taken today on these issues will prove beneficial in the long term, providing Michigan an opportunity to establish a leadership position in the solar industry.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed Nov. 8, 2012).

"August 2012."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 19-21).

OCLC:

816508856

Publisher Number:

1050113 OSTI ID

Access Restriction:

Publicly released