Solar in NYC – Pratt SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS David Buckner President Solar Energy Systems, LLC. 1205 Manhattan Ave. Suite1210 Brooklyn, NY 11222 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS www.solarEsystems.com

“Turnkey” Solar Project Site Assessment / Project Feasibility NEC Compliant System Design Mechanical Design Rebate / Grant Applications Permitting / Approvals Equipment Procurement Installation Utility Interconnection Monitoring / Maintenance Financing  

Photovoltaics (PV) Photo is Greek for Light Voltaic is defined as electricity produced by chemical action. Photovoltaics (PV) literally means Electricity from Light.

Photovoltaic Cell A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is the device that converts light energy into electrical energy. PV cells make up modules .

Modules make up PV Arrays

Inverters and Balance of System Components Zip Code: 10001 (Manhattan) Customer Type: Commercial System Size: 10kWdc

Grid-tied PV systems PV (photovoltaic) arrays utilize sunlight to produce DC electric power Power is converted from DC to AC through inverter System connects to utility grid and reduces the speed of the electrical meter or spins it backwards

NYS Net Metering Your power flows into grid and runs the meter backwards when you generate more electricity than you use No Batteries Limit of last 12 month peak usage

Main Benefits of Solar PV Non-polluting Renewable Energy Low Maintenance Lock in future electrical rates Produce power at critical peak times Save Money

NYSERDA A public benefit corporation Funds research in energy supply and efficiency, and energy-related environmental issues Offers Incentive and Loan Programs for Renewable Energy Technologies http://www.PowerNaturally.org

Eligibility Requirements Only grid-connected PV systems eligible for funding Must sign interconnection agreement w/ your utility PV systems must be installed at a site that pays into the System Benefits Charge (SBC) Provisions for net metering must be in interconnection agreement Only systems <10kW eligible for net metering

“SBC” is the… System Benefits Charge Appears on your utility bill Makes you eligible for NYSERDA incentive

Typical Project Assess and Design Site Visit - Shading Study Roof Assessment Electrical Consumption Profile

Typical Project Filings - Submissions DOB Submission Structural Electrical NRTL Third Party Field Evaluation – UL or Equivalent NYC DOB Requirement NYSERDA Incentive Application Con Edison Utility Interconnection Application

Typical Project Install - 2 Weeks Structural Mechanical Electrical Provisions for net metering must be in interconnection agreement Only systems <10kW eligible for net metering

Typical Project Commission/Test/Inspect asdfa U.L. DOB Buildings – Self Certify DOB Electrical Con Edison NYSERDA SES

Typical Project

Commercial Solar Electric Systems Estimated Costs for Commercial Solar Electric Systems System Size 25KW 50KW Total Project Cost $225,000 $400,000 Net Investment < $20,000 < $40,000 NYSERDA Incentive Federal ITC Federal MACRS NYC Property Tax Abatement Estimated Annual Production 28,257 KWH 54,514 KWH Savings @ 15₡/KWH $ 4,239 $ 8,177 System Payback 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years System Life 40 Years

Environmental Benefits Annual Production – 50,514 Kilowatt-hours annually Avoided CO2 Emissions – 73,035 lbs per year Equivalent to carbon uptake of 3654 trees annually SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

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