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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems ABOUT ME THE GOAL IS TO BE NET-ZERO Net-zero
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ABOUT ME
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THE GOAL IS TO BE NET-ZERO Net-zero Net metering Net billing
- Limited by:
– Space – Budget
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THE FIRST STEP TO BEING NET-ZERO IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GETTING YOUR USAGE DOWN
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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems
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Shingles Thin film Monocrystalline Polycrystalline
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INVERTERS CONVERT THE DC PRODUCED BY PANELS INTO AC
Optimizers Central inverters String inverters Microinverters
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STORAGE IS BECOMING INCREASING COMMON
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LARGER INSTALLATIONS CAN REQUIRE EXTRA COMPONENTS
Transformer Batteries Air brake switch
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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems
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SOLAR R PERFORMS RMS BEST WHEN EN IT IT FACES ES SOUTH AT A 15 15-30 30 DEGREE REE ANGLE LE AND IS IS UNSHA HADED. DED.
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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems
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PANEL EFFICIENCIES HAVE DOUBLED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS
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INSTALLATION COSTS HAVE HALVED IN 7 YEARS
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UTILITY IS THE FASTEST GROWING SECTOR
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THERE ARE POLICY AND CODE CHANGES THAT CAN LOWER SOLAR COSTS EVEN FURTHER
Australia US
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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems
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THERE ARE MULTIPLE FINANCING OPTIONS
HELOC through local bank PPAs and leases (not available, might be available in a few years) Commercial financing is hard to find Energy Savings Contracts are one of the few ways
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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems
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THERE ARE STATE AND FEDERAL INCENTIVES FOR SOLAR
Property tax exemption (Indiana) MACRs depreciation (businesses only)
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FINAL VERSION OF SB 309
Applies to investor owned utilities, not Municipals or REMCs Grandfathered until 2032 if installed by the end of 2022 After grandfathering, wholesale is credited instead of retail Interconnection agreement is transferable Cap raised from 1% to 1.5%
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PRESENTATION Introduction Components of a solar energy system Optimal location for solar Changing Costs of Solar Financing Options State and Federal solar incentives Examples of net-zero systems
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RICHARDSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
First net-zero public school in the nation In Bowling Green, KY Built in 2010 350 kW of solar installed Other efficiency measures:
- Insulated concrete blocks
- Occupancy sensors
- Use of natural light and solar lights
- Geothermal heating and cooling
- LED lighting
http://www.hydro-temp.com/richardsville-elementa
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CHRISNEY LIBRARY
Built in 2009 Energy Efficiency measures
- 6” insulation
- Geothermal heating and cooling
- Florescent or LED lighting
Solar
- 48 Sanyo 186 Watt panels
- 9 kW DC (size needed for average
house)
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SANDY’S PIZZA
Lighting and Solar
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Tsune America Vuteq Old National Bank People’s Trust and Savings Bank Obermeier Hardware Kenny Dewig Meats Fehrenbacher Cabinets Vaal Farm Hasting Farms Medical Staffing Solutions Orthopaedic Associates Schneider Funeral Home Vectren Hoosier Energy (10+) Bethlehem UCC Anabaptist Mennonite Seminary Carver Community Organization Indiana American Water Plymouth Airport Louisville Fire Station #10 Howell Wetlands Bloomington South High School Ohio Township Public Library Austin Peay State University
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US AS A SOLAR PIONEER?
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THANK YOU!
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QUESTIONS?
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HOW MUCH OF THE ENERGY IS USED IMMEDIATELY?
https://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/a bout-solar-power/residential/solar- power-self-consumption/
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