SOLAR ENERGY IN PHILADELPHIA

Most traditionally think of solar as belonging in California, Texas and Florida. The solar revolution in the Northeast is changing that.

Northern states, just like southern states, can benefit from solar energy. Although the South can optain more energy from sunlight thanks to longer days and more intense radiation, the North can reap enough energy to make installing photovoltaic solar panels worth the investment.

Part of the Northern drive for solar comes from city rebates like Philadelphia's solar power tax credit. It is boosting interest in technology advances of solar, energy costs, and installation options.

A myth exists that solar would not work in the Northern states. How can this be true when Germany, the country with the most deployed photovoltaic solar panels, is farther north than Washington State, Minnesota, and Maine? As it turns out, solar is viable anywhere that is not subject to frequently cloud days. Photovoltaic solar panels still work through the clouds, they just do not produce as much electricity.

This is just part of the green movement happening in the Northeast. This movement is being encouraged by the state governments. This is being done through tax credits: 30% federal tax rebate on solar systems and Pennsylvania State rebate program and the Philadelphia solar power tax credit. Also,rising energy costs are also encouraging consumers to go green. Thanks to economic changes and stimulus from the government, things are finally beginning to look green.

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