Technologies 1 Solar Power
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Overview Solar Feasibility (Is solar an option?) Mounting Options Things to consider Module Options Inverter Options Interconnection Options Purchasing Options (PPA vs. Owner Finance)
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Solar Feasibility Geographic Location (Peak Sunlight Hours) Utility Costs Utility Rate Structure Overall Goal Probable Locations/Interconnection Incentives Funding Options
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Mounting Options Roof Mount – Flat (Rubber) Ballast Mechanically Attached – Slope (Standing Seam/Shingle) Mechanically attached Pentrating vs. Non-Penetrating – Structural/Wind Loading Considerations – Warranty Concerns
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Ballast Mount
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Mechanically Attached
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Standing Seam
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Shingle
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Mounting Options Ground – Ballast – Fixed Tilt – Top of Pole – Tracking Single Axis Dual Axis – Parking Canopy
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Ballast
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Fixed Tilt
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Top of Pole
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Single Axis Tracking
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Dual Axis Tracking
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Parking Canopy
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Things To Consider Accessibility Roof Condition/Warranty Interconnection Points/Voltage Source/Load Management
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Module Types Traditional Silicon Wafer Modules – Monocrystalline – Polycrystalline Thin Film (Amorphous) Specialty
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Traditional Silicon Modules MonoPoly
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Thin Film (Amorphous) CIGS
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Specialty Transparent/Frameless
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Specialty Flexible
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Inverter Options Centralized Inverters String Level Inverters Micro Inverters
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Centralized Inverters
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 String Level
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Micro Inverters
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Interconnection Options Load Side – Utilize existing Distribution Panel – Typically 480V Line Side – Grid side tie in at grid voltage – Requires HV transformer – Utility typically specifies additional required safety features. Typically depends upon system size and location
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Financing Options Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) – Property owner purchases the power at a reduced/premium rate under a long term contract. Site Lease Agreement – Property owner leases the site to the system owner. System owner must finance the system. Traditional Financing – Traditional loan – Bond Issue
Proprietary Information Of Energy 2013 Questions?