Long Island Solar
Advances in technology and the availability of local installers have reduced the cost of going solar. For Long Island, extensive rebates and incentives further decreases the cost. This not only makes it a viable alternative, but a sound financial investment.
The industry has grown rapidly in recent years, with the trend continuing at an accelerating pace. The following table shows the estimated number of installations throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties as of September 2010. There are currently over 3,000 solar panel installations on Long Island, with the number increasing dramatically each year!
Estimated Number of Solar Installations on Long Island by Town
Suffolk County |
Nassau County |
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| Babylon | 280 | Hempstead | 530 |
| Brookhaven | 780 | North Hempstead | 210 |
| East Hampton | 250 | Oyster Bay | 370 |
| Huntington | 340 | ||
| Islip | 490 | Total for Nassau Co. | 1,110 |
| Riverhead | 170 | ||
| Shelter Island | 70 | ||
| Smithtown | 190 | Estimated Total |
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| Southampton | 260 | # Installations |
4,100 |
| Southold | 160 | on Long Island |
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| Total for Suffolk Co. | 2,990 | ||
Related Topics
Benefits of Solar Power | How to Get Solar Power | Solar Rebates and Incentives