Solar power in Maryland is supported by country law on the Renewable Portfolio and Renewable Energy (SREC) Standard program. The target for renewable energy by 2017 is 20% by 2020, including 2% of solar power.
According to the Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland is exposed to approximately 5.3 kW per square meter of solar energy every day, and by 2016, the state has 508 MW installed that is ranked 11th in the country for installed solar capacity.
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State and Local Incentives
Various tax credits are available for the installation of Maryland solar systems, as of January 2017 most of the property tax credits area has expired, a complete list of available tax credits is available from DSIRE. The Maryland Energy Administration offers a $ 1,000 grant for residential PV systems between 2 and 20 kW DC power at STC and $ 500 for solar hot water. Commercial installations are given $ 60/kW (max 100 kW) for solar panels and $ 20/ft (max 250 square feet) for solar thermal systems.
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Net measurement
Consumer net measurements and SREC are available in the state of Maryland for solar PV system owners and, on May 22, 2012 signing of S.B. 791, solar hot water system. The solar hot water system has a limit of 5 SREC. Part of H.B. 1187, also on May 22, 2012, accelerates the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards of the country with a 20% target by 2020, of which 2% must be solar. Currently, there is no limit on the size of the system for photovoltaic systems.
In the state of Maryland, an SREC equals one MWh of electricity production, and can be swapped for three years. In January 2017, an SREC is worth $ 18, and if RPS is not increasing it is expected to decrease as solar/renewable energy is increasingly saturating power supplies. In addition, solar heat installed for recreational purposes, such as heating the swimming pool, is not eligible for incentives.
Legislation
Economic impact
Maryland's goals for the Renewable Portfolio Standard have led to various monetary incentives, and have led to the expansion of local companies offering solar panel installations and services. In addition, Gov. Martin O'Malley stated that he aims to add 100,000 local green jobs by 2015. There are at least 183 companies in Maryland involved in the installation, distribution, design or sale of solar systems.
Installed Capacity
Big Solar Companies in Maryland
Maryland has a diverse mix of both regional solar installers and most of the national installers. Many companies specialize in certain types of transactions such as large-scale commercial projects or rental housing systems. There are about 183 companies in Maryland involved in diesel.
- American Sentry Solar
- Solar Standard
- Direct Solar Energy
- Maryland State Solar
- Vivint
- Solarcity
- Trinity Solar
- The World of Solar Energy
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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