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GIVING YOU THE POWER

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

TYPES OF SOLAR SYSTEMS


Most financially economic, + commonly

used PV system today

No need for batteries

Seamlessly integrates with the utility grid

to provide constant power

Net metering options with utility provider

GRID-TIE

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Provides constant, reliable power

No power outages when grid goes down

Integrates with the utility grid seamlessly

Net metering options with utility provider

GRID-TIE, BATTERY BACK-UP

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Operates without connecting to a utility grid

Requires battery back-up

Requires a secondary energy source (wind

power, generator, etc)

No net metering or incentives with utility

OFF-GRID, REMOTE POWER

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SOLAR IN FAIRFIELD


COMMERCIALARRAYS


AMYRAM OFFICE BUILDINGTuesday, June 19, 2012

AMYRAM OFFICE BUILDING

• First commercial solar

array in Southeast Iowa

• Provides 30% energy on

meter

• 20.240 kW solar array

• Enphase Micronverter

technology

• 88 panels, 88 inverters

GRID-TIE


AERON LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGYTuesday, June 19, 2012

AERON LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGY

• Provides 35% of the

building’s energy needs



technology

• 68 panels, 68 inverters

GRID-TIE


SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTERMUM


SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER

• 10.81 kW photovoltaic

array

• 10 kW wind turbine

• 3 grid-tie SMA inverters



GRID-TIE, BATTERY BACK UP


SKY FACTORY


SKY FACTORY• First net-zero solar

business in Iowa, 3rd

largest array in the state





technology

• 230 panels, 230

GRID-TIE, NET-ZERO


RESIDENTIALARRAYS


ABUNDANCE ECOVILLAGE


ABUNDANCE ECOVILLAGE


village’s energy needs

with solar & wind

energy

• 7 kW solar array

• 10 kW wind turbines

• Battery bank stores

excess power &

provides energy on

cloudy days

GRID-TIE, BATTERY BACK-UP


MUELHMAN COTTAGE


MUEHLMAN COTTAGE

• Renewable energy was

more affordable than

connecting to the utility

grid!

• 1.84 kW solar array with

battery bank

• 8 panels, 1 SMA inverter

• Designed to cover 100%

of daily energy needs

OFF-GRID, REMOTE POWER


IOWA SOLAR INCENTIVES


Section 1630-ARRA (American Recovery

& Reinvestment Act)

MACRS(Modified Accreted Cost Recovery

System)

Utility rebates (Alliant Energy)

SF-2342-Iowa Solar Energy Tax Credit

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WHAT MAKES SOLAR SO AFFORDABLE?


SECTION 1603 ARRA

• Available for both residential and commercial arrays

• Tax credit -30% of the gross system cost

• Credit can be used immediately or amortized over 10

years

AMERICAN RECOVERY + REINVESTMENT ACT


MACRS

• Available for commercial installations only

• MACRS allows for more recovery earlier in the life of

the solar array. Meaning, you can write it off quickly.

• Tax credit-50% depreciation is given up front, the rest

is amortized

MODIFIED ACCELERATED RECOVERY SYSTEM


ALLIANT ENERGY

• Available for commercial and residential arrays

• Commercial rebate: $1.00 per kilowatt generated in

the first year, up to $25,000

• Residential rebate: $1.25 per kilowatt generated in the

first year, no cap.

• Rebate is paid in cash, 30-60 days after system is

complete and rebate paperwork is submitted

PHOTOVOLTAIC REBATE ALLIANT ENERGY


SF-2342

• Available for commercial and residential arrays

• Commercial tax credit: Up to $15,000, 50% of the

30% Section 1603 ARRA tax credit

• Residential tax credit: Up to $3,000, 50% of the 30%

Section 1603 ARRA tax credit

IOWA SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT


SAMPLERESIDENTIAL

ARRAYSTuesday, June 19, 2012

Alliant Energy rebate: $3,222

SECTION 1603 ARRA: $2,348.10

SF-2342: $1,174.05

NET COST, ALL YEARS: $1,082.85

2 KW SAMPLE ARRAYTYPICAL SYSTEM COST: $7,827

EXPECTED PAYBACK: 2-3 YEARS

Estimated annual utility savings: $447



SECTION 1603 ARRA: $6,534.60

SF-2342: $3,000.00


5 KW SAMPLE ARRAYTYPICAL SYSTEM COST: $21,782EXPECTED PAYBACK: 3-4 YEARS

Estimated annual utility savings: $967


SAMPLECOMMERCIAL

ARRAYSTuesday, June 19, 2012


SECTION 1603 ARRA: $24,205.80

SF-2342: $12,102.90

MACRS: $10,029


20 KW SAMPLE ARRAYTYPICAL SYSTEM COST: $80,686EXPECTED PAYBACK: 3-4 YEARS

Estimated annual utility savings: $2,578


TURN-KEYSERVICE


WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Analysis & Design

Incentive & Rebate Application

Customized Proposal

System Installation

Performance Verification & Commissioning

Customer Support & Annual Maintenance Options


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