1. Delta SunEnergy Economic Benefits of Solar for Arkansas Farmers
Presented by Justin Cleveland & Douglas Hutchings of
Delta SunEnergy
“Harvest the Sun”

2. Solar Becomes Economically Attractive in Arkansas
Falling Costs
Modules Costs Dropped
99% since 1976
80% since 2008
¢/kWh
Solar Becomes Economically Attractive in Arkansas

3. Ideal Location The Arkansas Delta is ideal due to:
Flat land (with no rocks!)
Plenty of sun
Higher than average electric costs
Available labor
Easy to Install
Highly Scalable

4. Grain Bins 200kw solar system on 1 acre 312,000 kWh generated annually
Equivalent of 31 homes powered for a full year
380,640 lbs of CO2 emissions saved yearly
$26,520 estimated annual savings

5. Irrigation Wells 179kw solar system 279,000 kWh generated annually
Equivalent of 27 homes powered for a full year
340,380 lbs of CO2 emissions saved yearly
$25,000 estimated annual savings

6. Other Applications 150kw solar system 230,000 kWh generated annually
Equivalent of 23 homes powered for a full year
280,600 lbs of CO2 emissions saved yearly
$20,125 estimated savings annually

7. Attractive Financials
$600,000 Project Cost
$196,980 Other Tax Benefits (Depreciation)
$180,000 Federal Tax Credit
$223,020 Final System Cost
$39,015 Annually in Electric Production
19.20% Annual Returns
***Additional Potential Savings Through USDA REAP Grant

8. Real-Time Monitoring Actively Monitor Your System
Real Time Energy Production
Daily, Monthly, Yearly & Lifetime Production Reports
Savings Calculated Based on Your Customized Metrics
Individually Monitor Panel Production
Full Accountability

9. Delta SunEnergy Justin Cleveland – justin@deltasunenergy.com
Douglas Hutchings –
Delta SunEnergy
“Harvest the Sun”