Long Island Solar
Advances in technology and the availability of local installers have reduced the cost of going solar. For potential Long Island Solar customers, extensive tax 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 January 2019. There are currently approximately 50,000 solar panel installations on Long Island, with the number increasing dramatically each year!
Long Island Solar: Estimated Number of Installations
Suffolk County |
Nassau County |
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| Babylon | 3,100 | Hempstead | 6,900 |
| Brookhaven | 9,900 | North Hempstead | 2,700 |
| East Hampton | 2,700 | Oyster Bay | 4,700 |
| Huntington | 3,900 | Total for Nassau Co. | 14,300 |
| Islip | 7,400 | ||
| Riverhead | 1,800 | ||
| Shelter Island | 150 | ||
| Smithtown | 2,300 | ||
| Southampton | 3,100 | ||
| Southold | 1,700 | ||
| Total for Suffolk Co. | 36,050 | Estimated Total # of Installations on Long Island | 50,350 |
