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Solar Energy
Community Power Ownership,and Solar Distributed Generation Roberto GarciaOntario Sustainable Energy Association
Community Power Ownership,and Solar Distributed Generation Roberto GarciaOntario Sustainable Energy Association
Solar PV Community Action Manual
Technology Overview Systems and Connections Site Assessment Community Ownership
Options Financing & Analysis Planning & Installations
Solar Energy
Technology allows energy from the sun to be converted into electric or heat energy
Technology Structure Price SOP Other ProgramsSite
Solar PV / Electric Technology
Solar Panels
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Solar EnergySolar PV
Source: CEL-F Solar Systems Ltd. ©
SOP Meter
AC Current
Inverter
DC Current
PV Modules Power Grid
Home Meter
Assessing Site Considerations
South facing roof, adequate space No shading (time of year, future tree growth) Roof structure, condition More in the Solar PV
Community Action Manual
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Solar Resource Assessment
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Organizational Structure
Individual Ownership Joint Venture Bulk Purchase Model Co-operative; Large-scale project
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Organizational Structure
Individual OwnershipAdvantages Exclusive Internal
Benefits Social Positioning
Benefits Increased Cost
Certainty
Disadvantages Risk High amount of
knowledge required High Capital Cost
may be a deterrent Cannot take
advantage of Economies of Scale
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Organizational Structure
Joint VentureAdvantages Spread out initial
costs & Diversify Risk
Can combine skills and knowledge of different parties
Slightly better able to achieve economies of scale
Disadvantages Risk Possible conflicting
views
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Organizational Structure
Bulk PurchaseAdvantages Economies of Scale Cost Efficiency Hands-off for most
involved Security
Disadvantages Volunteer
Inexperience Low transfer of
expertise Price/Participation
Fluctuation
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Organizational Structure
Co-operative ModelAdvantages Low cost of energy Democratic Community Building Limited Liability Access to Profit RRSP Eligibility
Disadvantages Diversity of
Investment Timeliness Low Organizational
Growth
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Organizational Structure
OSEA has recently completed the Solar Thermal Community Action Manual
http://www.ontario-sea.org/pdf/SolarThermalCommunityActionManual.pdf
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Price & Financing Options
Price of Solar PV Photovoltaic Panels (1, 2, 3kW)
Mounting Rack (flat / pitched roof)
Grid-tie inverter Electrical disconnect,
cable, connectors, and installation hardware
Installation Safety inspection
SOP Meter
AC Current
Inverter
DC Current
PV Panels
Power Grid
Home Meter
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Price & Financing Options
Price of Solar PV Connection ready system SOP Connection Fee: Approx. $ 575.00
+ $ 14.00 per month
Prices for: Victorian Peak Flat Roof
1 kW: $11,575 $11,725 2 kW: $19,250 $19,5503 kW: $27,200 $27,650
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Price & Financing Options
Government Incentives http://www.cansia.ca/government.asp
Solar Thermal: Provincial Rebate of $500 for residential system Federal Rebate of $500 for residential system
Solar PV SOP Accelerated CCA (Class 41.3)
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Price & Financing Options
Financing Options Leasing Home Equity Line of Credit Mortgage Re-Advance
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The SOP and Metering for Solar
Net Metering Use your solar electricity first, then grid electricity
If you produce more than you use, you’re account is credited
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The Standard Offer Program
www.powerauthority.on.ca/SOP• Initiated the campaign in 2004 due to RFP
barriers• Program announced March 2006• Contract available November 2006• 42¢/kWh for Solar Electricity
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The SOP and Metering for Solar
Standard Offer Program Continued…
Toronto Hydro and other Provincial LDCs are finalizing their processes for administering the SOP
2 year review period underway OSEA’s role: Provide feasibility analysis
under SOP
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The SOP and Metering for Solar
Accessing the SOP Your Solar PV System is metered separately from your home
Local LDC may charge a monthly generators fee – we are working to eliminate this
Excellent tax implications with SOP
HomeMeter
SOPMeter
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Rationale for the SOP Price
Why is Solar Electricity So Great?
Clean energy, offsets pollution sources Increases the efficiency of energy supply
(alleviate 9% line losses estimated through transmission)
Peak demand leveling…
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Rationale for the SOP Price
Peak Demand Leveling
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Nuclear
Hydro
CoalSolar
Other Solar Groups / Programs SolarShare Sustainable Ottawa OurPower
WISE RISE
Lots ofmomentum;we’re allpioneers in this together!
TAF Funded Toronto Program
Other Communities
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The Future of Solar Where is the Canadian Solar Industry Going? Revision of the Standard Offer Program Currently ~14 MW PV in Canada,
Currently almost 50 MW have secured SOCs.
Other Provinces considering a SOP Everyone present in on the leading
edge of a huge shift toward urban solar The future is bright for solar!
Thank You!Question & Comments
To contact OSEA:
416-977-4441 or [email protected]
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