Market Barriers to Solar in Michigan

Miller, E. ; Nobler, E. ; Wolf, C. ; Doris, E.

关键词: MANUFACTURERS;    MARKET;    MICHIGAN;    SOLAR INDUSTRY;    SOLAR ENERGY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY;    DOE;    MICHIGAN;    MARKET BARRIERS;    RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT;    REC;    RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD;    RPS;    PV;    PHOTOVOLTAICS;    BOS;    BALANCE OF SYSTEM;    MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION;    MPSC;    Market Transformation;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1050113
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP-7A30-54574
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1050113
Others  :  TRN: US201218%%638

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

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.