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by sumang 3195 days ago
This is what happened in Spain too.
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DiThi 3195 days ago
Only for installations that are connected to the grid, which pays taxes (the so called "sun tax"). AFAIK installations not connected to the grid are legal and don't have to pay taxes.

The difference seems to be that in Florida you can't live in a house that is not connected to the grid.

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ndespres 3195 days ago
I'm looking over my balcony in Spain and can see quite a few solar panels! Maybe they are for hot water heaters or something then.
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jvannistelrooy 3195 days ago
Why is it forbidden in Spain?
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loopbit 3195 days ago
It's not forbidden, but you have to pay extra taxes and there's way more limitations.

This gives a bit more background: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2015/10/spain-a...

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emodendroket 3195 days ago
Knowing nothing about the situation in Spain I'm going to guess because power plants see it as a threat to their business.
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