Consumer incentives for solar energy

This paper presents several types of solar energy incentives for industrial energy consumers. First, past industrial solar energy costs are reviewed. The discussion then continues with a development of solar incentives. The incentives are formulated using Stackelberg game theory, with the government as a leader offering incentives to the consumer (followers). Finally, the paper concludes with a description of current solar energy incentive programs, including both the current government subsidies and the methods used by industry privately to fund solar energy systems.