Sunlight is free and available in endless supply. As the price of fossil fuels (oil, coal, gas) continues to increase, the economic incentive to switch to renewable energy sources grows stronger. Additionally, more and more people recognize the environmental advantages of switching to non-carbon emitting, renewable energy sources like solar. Governments around the world have introduced various measures to improve solar affordability and incentives to encourage households and businesses to switch to solar.

The incentives are offered by governments at the both the national and regional levels and the range of incentives is very large. It is important to check all relevant public agencies to determine the incentives available in specific localities. Their value can be very significant for both homeowners and businesses.

A specific case study may be helpful for readers. In Florida, a homeowner installing fifty or sixty thousand dollars worth of energy product can expect to receive tax credits and rebates valued at over fifteen thousand dollars. The precise amount will depend on the particular products installed. Solar water heaters, a solar pool heaters and solar power (photovoltaic) systems attract particularly strong incentives.

In the USA, Federal government offers tax incentives to support the installation of a range of solar products including PV systems and water heaters. And Florida offers rebates to support the installation of a range of solar products including water heaters and pool heaters.

Subsidized financing is also available. Several finance companies provide green loans at loan rates subsidized by government to support the purchase of approved solar products. Fannie Mae, for instance, offers green financing to home owners where the purchase price of approved products is rolled-up into to the existing home mortgage loan.

Photovoltaic systems that have back-up storage in a battery bank have the advantage of being able to maintain electricity supply to a household even when there is an outage on the public grid. Solar pool water heaters can supply up to 100 percent of the heating needs for many family pools, significantly extending their swimming season.

In summary, homes and businesses are increasingly making the switch to solar energy products. Solar affordability and incentives offered by governments help the transition. Solar hot water systems are popular because they are relatively simple to install. Solar hot water can supply about 90 percent of the hot water needs of a typical family, the remaining 10 percent being fueled by an alternative like grid electricity.

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