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I own a small golf course i would like to put Solar Panels on some of my barns?

Then use the power to run my electric carts and pumps for the irrigation and get off the the power grid. How much would this cost? And where could I get a grant and who could I talk to about this project?

There are no grants for this, but there are incentives available through both the Federal government and many states. In most states, they are available for commercial as well as residential users. The link below is an article that discusses what is available.

Please note that the Federal incentives were put into place as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (more commonly known as the “Stimulus Bill”). and were originally set to be in place for the next several years. However, they now are available through next year, which means that any purchase and installation this year would be reflected in your 2011 tax returns filed next spring. Also, make sure you check out the www.dsireusa.org, which is a comprehensive database of programs available through states and counties.

To find a solar panel installer in your area, the best thing to do is google.com. Be aware that many people are jumping on the bandwagon, so make sure that contractors who give you estimates provide the following:

1) References and pictures of projects — if you can see any, that is even better
2) They should have electricians background, with at least one person having a valid electrical license
3) Liability and workers comp insurance
4) A knowledge of the incentive programs available from your state and the Federal government and a willingness to explain this to you — what is covered, what is not and how to file.

Again, this is a new business and most are legitimate, however a lot of people are taking internet courses on this and setting up in business.

In terms of having Solar Lights in barns themselves, there are solar lights available that can run up to 8-10 hours, as well as those that are motion detection that are often placed in barns and sheds. They work via a cord between the solar panel (located on the roof or a sunny wall), and a fixture on the inside. These come with hardware that keeps a weather-tight seal so as not to interfere with the roofing or siding.

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