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Solar Incentives

SunPower works closely with regional utilities, government agencies and public policy advocates to reduce the cost of solar power.

The following policies may be relevant in your region and may lower the cost of solar power to you:

Public Policies at a Glance

Tax Credits
Specific federal, regional, and state tax laws permit homeowners to credit the purchase price of their solar power systems against their annual tax bill

Solar Rebates
Regional utilities may offer solar rebate payments to homeowners based on the size of the solar power system

Net Metering
Regional utilities may offer a credit on a homeowner's bill for excess solar electricity provided to the utility but not used by the home

For More Information on Solar Incentives

Use these resources to learn more about regional-specific public policies:

United States
www.dsireusa.org - comprehensive source of information on U.S. state, local and federal incentives that promote renewable energy.

Germany
www.solarwirtschaft.de - German Solar Energy Association

Italy
www.grtn.it - Italian grid operator with solar related information

Spain
www.asif.org - Spanish Solar Energy Association


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