stephanie luepp solar world

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SolarWorld

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35 years of Solar Manufacturing Experience

• ARCO Solar .. Siemens Solar … Shell Solar

America’s Largest Solar Manufacturer (500 MW)

About SolarWorld

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SolarWorld History

• SolarWorld has a long, successful history in the U.S.: – ARCO Solar (1977), Siemens Solar (1990), Shell Solar (2001)

• SolarWorld AG, Germany’s top solar company, acquired Shell Solar in 2006

• U.S. headquarters and manufacturing in Hillsboro, OR • Sales and marketing hub for the Americas in Camarillo, CA

1970s 1980s 1990s 2009 2011

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SolarWorld Products

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Manufacturing sustainability

Manufacturing and sourcing comply with strict environmental standards

1st to fully recycle PV modules

Virtually all process waste is reclaimed

Minimize toxic materials in modules

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Workplace sustainability

Employee programs Public transit passes and carpool

assistance

100% education reimbursement

Recycling

Cafeteria composting

Mugs and water bottles for in-office use

Recycled, sustainable office products Paper and supplies

Cleaners

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Social sustainability: Solar2World

10 kW system on PIH clinic in Haiti

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Why go solar?

1. Excellent investment: up to 200%+ ROI over 25 years

2. Save money by dramatically lowering utility bills

3. Protect against rising energy costs

4. Reduce your carbon footprint

5. Conserve natural resources

6. Energy independence

7. Increase your property value

8. Solar is affordable

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Energy Consumption

• Average yearly electric bill

• Energy savings goal – zero out bill or reduce consumption

• Other energy saving opportunities

oLighting

oWindows

o Insulation

Solar considerations for businesses

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Solar considerations for businesses

Physical Space

• Building ownership

• Available space – roof, ground, parking lot

• Property orientation and sunlight exposure

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Solar considerations for businesses

Financial payback

• Total system cost

• Available incentives and rebates: o30% Federal Tax Credit

oPerformance-based incentive through CA Solar Initiative through SCE

• Financing options oCash payment or loan

oOperating lease

oCapital lease

oCommercial PPA

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Sample Projects

Cincinnati Zoo, OH: 1.6 MW Pearl Harbor Navel Base, HI: 2.4 MW

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Sample Projects

Boys and Girls Club, CA: 12 kW Cass Winery, CA: 58 kW

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SolarWorld

VCEDA Business Outlook Conference 2011