Like feed-in tariffs, Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) are another type of performance-based incentive (PBI) that reward people with solar panels. Tax credits: These are dollar-for , A recent study found that solar panels are viewed as upgrades, just like a renovated kitchen or a finished basement, and home buyers across the country have been willing to pay a premium of about $15,000 for a home with an average-sized solar array. Additionally, there is evidence homes with solar panels sell faster than those without., The most important solar incentive is the federal clean energy tax credit, which provides up to 30% of the cost to install solar panels back to the taxpayer in the year after installation. State and local governments also offer tax credits and exemptions to complement the federal credit., , , .