Results show that under current incentives for solar PV technologies,solar energy can be economical at today’s prices given that all state and federal incentives are actually obtained. If the cost of solar PV declines, it would be beneficial to research the effects of the declining costs as well as the amount of government support needed to make solar energy economical. Evaluation of solar energy’s potential for poultry operations is best conducted on
a case-by-case basis. Individual poultry producers are advised to analyze their own situation and finances to determine whether solar PV systems are a good investment or not. This research
presents one approach to evaluate solar PV’s potential for Tennessee’s poultry producers.