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The 2016 presidential race is in full swing with a range of candidates who have dramatically different stances on solar.

With the South Carolina primary coming up and Super Tuesday soon to follow, TecHome Builder shines light on where the top presidential candidates stand on rooftop solar and other renewable energy sources. We will be sure to stay on top of any occasion where the topic arises in an official presidential debate.

After all, energy generation and storage have become major players in the TecHome of today, so these decisions could affect your business and your bottom line.

Presidential Candidates’ Stances on Solar:

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Donald Trump

Donald Trump has captured the media’s attention this election season, but we haven’t heard much about his views on solar and green energy on the campaign trail.

In a 2012 interview with Fox News, Trump claimed that solar technology was not a viable clean-energy source because of his belief that solar requires a 32-year payback to recuperate installation costs.

The reality-star turned politician has not yet stated a position on federal tax credits for renewable energy sources such as solar, so there is still a possibility he will switch to a pro-solar opinion.