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 • Limited by: Net metering – Space Net billing – Budget
THE FIRST STEP TO BEING NET-ZERO IS ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GETTING YOUR USAGE DOWN
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
Monocrystalline Polycrystalline Thin film Shingles
INVERTERS CONVERT THE DC PRODUCED BY PANELS INTO AC Microinverters String inverters Central inverters Optimizers
STORAGE IS BECOMING INCREASING COMMON
LARGER INSTALLATIONS CAN REQUIRE EXTRA COMPONENTS Transformer Batteries Air brake switch
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
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.
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
PANEL EFFICIENCIES HAVE DOUBLED OVER THE LAST 30 YEARS
INSTALLATION COSTS HAVE HALVED IN 7 YEARS
UTILITY IS THE FASTEST GROWING SECTOR
THERE ARE POLICY AND CODE CHANGES THAT CAN LOWER SOLAR COSTS EVEN FURTHER Australia US
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
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
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
THERE ARE STATE AND FEDERAL INCENTIVES FOR SOLAR Property tax exemption (Indiana) MACRs depreciation (businesses only)
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%
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
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
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)
SANDY’S PIZZA Lighting and Solar
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS Vectren Tsune America Hoosier Energy (10+) Vuteq Bethlehem UCC Old National Bank Anabaptist Mennonite Seminary People’s Trust and Savings Bank Carver Community Organization Obermeier Hardware Indiana American Water Kenny Dewig Meats Plymouth Airport Fehrenbacher Cabinets Louisville Fire Station #10 Vaal Farm Howell Wetlands Hasting Farms Bloomington South High School Medical Staffing Solutions Ohio Township Public Library Orthopaedic Associates Austin Peay State University Schneider Funeral Home
WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US AS A SOLAR PIONEER? wikipedia
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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/
SOLAR REDUCES DEMAND IN MIDDLE OF DAY Source: California Independent System Operator 2013
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