Solar PV Site Assessment and Proposals A Contractor’s Perspective - SOLR 520 The objectives of this session are to: 1. Provide participants with a solar PV site assessment checklist and demonstrate its use 2. Allow hands-on use of solar assessment tools (e.g. Sun Eye, Solar Pathfinder) 3. Familiarize participants with standard information needed (e.g. codes and zoning, structural and electrical, and home energy requirements) 4. Discuss and provide examples of completion and submission of NYSERDA PONs and utility interconnection agreements 5. Provide participants with a list of equipment/tools needed to meet each of the above objectives 6. Discuss contingency plans for supply and technology changes 7. Review scheduling and timetables for a solar PV installation 8. Demonstrate/explain solar PV economics, including system costs and payback scenarios 9. Provide a hands-on session for proposal development for a solar PV scenario.
• PV Solar Electric • Solar Hot Water • Wind Electric • • Hydro Electric • Geothermal Heating & Cooling •
Pyrus Energy is a family owned and operated company with expertise in the design and installation of renewable energy systems. Through its wholly owned subsidiary New York Wind and Sun, the firm has designed, installed and serviced renewable energy systems and emergency backup power supplies over the past 15 years. Pyrus Energy is headquartered in Weedsport, New York. The principal owners of the company have been in the energy business for over 20 years and through New York Wind and Sun has completed numerous wind and PV projects. Our experience emanates from careers in the management of large scale energy systems in industrial facilities.
Why Do People Choose PV Solar?
Grow a Green Wallet The return on investment for renewable energy systems has risen dramatically within the last few years because now you can receive an abundance of financial support from the State and Federal Governments. Sometimes over half of your proposed total can be paid for!
Grow a Green Earth Renewable energy systems are sustainable, using the energy potential of the earth’s natural resources , such as the earth, wind, sun, and water without depleting or destroying the resource consumed.
Grow a Green Community Choosing renewable energy builds a locally sustainable energy infrastructure for your family and your community. Renewable energy systems create energy independence and lessen our dependence on foreign fossil fuel sources.
PV Site Assessments & Proposals
Step One: Learn To Discern Tire Kickers From Potential Customers • Do they own the house? • Is the utility bill in their name? • Do they know what it may cost? • We charge for our site evaluations many do not • Make sure the customer knows the timeline • Inform customer of incentive changes. It has changed 4 times in the last 12 month. Last January it was $4.00/watt now it is $1.75/watt
Before you Leave the Office Know & Pre-Qualify your customer
Site Visit Questions What to ask the customer for before you arrive: • Survey • Code officer name • Utility bill all pages
Tools for Site Visit Tools needed to do an assessment: • Camera, + spare, batteries • Tape measure • Screw driver • Ladder • Safety Equipment (1 st Impressions) • Graph paper & pencil • Angel finder • Clamp on Amp Probe, VOM meter • Kilo-watt meter • Power Analyzer • Basic understanding of 120/240 1 phase or, 208/480 3 phase • Hand GPS
Site Evaluation Form
Required Site Photos __View of Building from Road __Electrical Utility Meter __Utility Transformer __ Panel Box and all Sub-panels __Close up of Main Breaker __Area Around Panel Box Pictures from Location of Potential Renewable Device in All Directions in the following sequence: __South__Southwest__West__Northwest __North__Northeast__East__Southeast __Additional Photos of Potential Shading __Photo of Attic/Rafters of Roof for any Roof Mounted Projects.
Google As a Tool
Google 3D
Sizing the System 1.Energy Usage 2.Maximize the Incentive 3.What can Fit 4.What can they Afford
Understand the Utility Bill
SMA String Sizing
Electrical Requirements What the inspector is looking for: • Labels • Disconnect Switches • Main Bus Bar Size • Grounding
Codes & Regulations Codes & regulations that you need to be aware of: • Zoning • Permits • Inspections • Covenants (PUDS & deed restrictions) • 3 part electrical inspections
Sizing the System
Pole Mount Will this withstand 100 mph winds? Is 6’’ diameter pole too small?
Flat Roof Mount
Ballast Mount
Sloped Roof Mount Aesthetics, Placement, Accessibility
Ground Mount
Proposals
Grants & Incentives
NYSERDA • Becoming a installer • Proposal • Contract • Grant • Proof of Insurance • Power Clerk • Weekly Conference Calls • Approval Letter • Extensions • 3 Line Electrical Drawing • Technical Review • Packing Slip • 75% submittal • 25% submittal • Key Contacts
NYSERDA NYSERDA Contacts 3 rd party technical review Osha (Photos) Packing list Purchase order 75% 25% Easy read Meter Photos at site, what requires Scan in checklist/requirements insurance Is this a repeat?
Power Clerk
Power Clerk
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A GRID CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY SYSTEM WITH INCENTIVES FROM NYSERDA UNDER PON 1050 THIS Agreement dated October 12, 2009 is by and between NEW YORK WIND & SUN, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “W&S”) having its place of business located at 2737 Erie Drive, Weedsport, New York 13166 and Warren Darby, 5416 Shore Drive, Brewerton, New York 13029 (“Customer”). The installation location is 5416 Shore Drive, Brewerton, New York 13029. For good and valuable consideration receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows: ARTICLE I NYSERDA REQUIRED TERMS This Agreement is for the purchase and installation of a qualified new grid connected photovoltaic energy systems (“PV”) for an end use application. The parties intend to comply with the requirements of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) Program Opportunity Notice 1050 (“PON 1050”) to obtain financial incentives in support of the project. W&S is an “Eligible Installer” duly qualified under the NYSERDA PV program and will assist Customer through each stage of the process. W&S will collect the necessary information, specifications and data; prepare the NYSERDA applications and act as liaison on Customer’s behalf. The parties hereby acknowledge that the following NYSERDA terms and conditions are attached hereto and incorporated in this Agreement: Attachment A: PON 1050 Eligible Installer Agreement. (19 pages) Exhibit A: Standard Terms and Conditions for all NYSERDA Agreements (4 pages) Exhibit B: Part 504 Prompt Payment Statement (6 pages) Attachment B: Addendum to Customer Purchase Agreement (3 pages) Attachment C: PON 1050 Incentive Application Form (2 Pages) Attachment D: PON 1050 Initial Incentive Payment Form-Initial 75% Approved Incentive Payment (1 page) Attachment E: PON 1050 Final Incentive Payment Form-Final 25% Approved Incentive Payment (1 page) Attachment F: PON 1050 Final Invoice Checklist (1 page)
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