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

2. “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

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

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

5. Modules make up PV Arrays

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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

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

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

14. 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

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

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

17. Typical Project

18. 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
15₡/KWH $ 4,239 $ 8,177
System Payback years years
System Life 40 Years

19. 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

20. Thank You !