While cheaper fuel beckons for the US and Europe, weak oil-producing nations face hardship from the vast transfer of wealth.
Long Islandâs high electric costs have made it an attractive market for solar. About 40 percent of all systems installed in New York are on Long Island, according to the stateâs Energy Research and Development Authority.esearchers found that buyers were willing to pay a premium of $15,000 for a home with the average-size solar photovoltaic system (3.6 kilowatts, or 3,600 watts), compared with a similar home without one. Put another way, that translates to about four additional dollars per watt of solar power.
The drop in the average price of 1 kW of installed solar since 2008 in New York state after rebates and incentives are factored in. Increase in Average Size of Home Solar Installations in NY State Since 2008. The increase in the average size of home solar installations in NY since 2008.rices for solar have dropped significantly in New York state since 2008, with homeowners paying, 21% less on average per KW of installed solar after tax incentives and rebates are factored in. As the Cost of Solar Drops, New Yorkers are Installing Larger Solar Installations.