Solar Photovoltaics :Solar Photovoltaics Community Power Ownership,and Solar Distributed Generation Roberto GarciaOntario Sustainable Energy Association


Solar PV Community Action Manual :Solar PV Community Action Manual Technology Overview Systems and Connections Site Assessment Community Ownership Options Financing & Analysis Planning & Installations


Solar Energy :Solar Energy Technology allows energy from the sun to be converted into electric or heat energy Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Solar PV / Electric Technology Solar Panels :Solar PV / Electric Technology Solar Panels Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Solar Energy Solar PV :Solar Energy Solar PV Source: CEL-F Solar Systems Ltd. © SOP Meter AC Current Inverter DC Current PV Modules Power Grid Home Meter


Assessing Site Considerations :Assessing Site Considerations South facing roof, adequate space No shading (time of year, future tree growth) Roof structure, condition More in the Solar PVCommunity Action Manual Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Solar Resource Assessment :Solar Resource Assessment Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Organizational Structure :Organizational Structure Individual Ownership Joint Venture Bulk Purchase Model Co-operative; Large-scale project Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Organizational Structure Individual Ownership :Organizational Structure Individual Ownership Advantages 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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Organizational Structure Joint Venture :Organizational Structure Joint Venture Advantages 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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Organizational Structure Bulk Purchase :Organizational Structure Bulk Purchase Advantages Economies of Scale Cost Efficiency Hands-off for most involved Security Disadvantages Volunteer Inexperience Low transfer of expertise Price/Participation Fluctuation Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Organizational Structure Co-operative Model :Organizational Structure Co-operative Model Advantages Low cost of energy Democratic Community Building Limited Liability Access to Profit RRSP Eligibility Disadvantages Diversity of Investment Timeliness Low Organizational Growth Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Organizational Structure :Organizational Structure OSEA has recently completed the Solar Thermal Community Action Manual http://www.ontario-sea.org/pdf/SolarThermalCommunityActionManual.pdf Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Price & Financing Options Price of Solar PV :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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Price & Financing Options Price of Solar PV :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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Price & Financing Options Government Incentives :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) Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Price & Financing Options Financing Options :Price & Financing Options Financing Options Leasing Home Equity Line of Credit Mortgage Re-Advance Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


The SOP and Metering for Solar Net Metering :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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


The Standard Offer Program www.powerauthority.on.ca/SOP :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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


The SOP and Metering for Solar Standard Offer Program Continued… :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 Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


The SOP and Metering for Solar Accessing the SOP :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 Home Meter SOP Meter Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Rationale for the SOP Price Why is Solar Electricity So Great? :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… Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


Rationale for the SOP Price Peak Demand Leveling :Rationale for the SOP Price Peak Demand Leveling Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 12am 3am 6am 9am 12pm 3pm 6pm 9pm 12am Nuclear Hydro Coal Solar


Other Solar Groups / Programs :Other Solar Groups / Programs SolarShare Sustainable Ottawa OurPower WISE RISE Lots ofmomentum;we’re allpioneers in this together! TAF Funded Toronto Program Other Communities Technology Structure Price SOP Other Programs Site


The Future of Solar Where is the Canadian Solar Industry Going? :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 :Thank You! Question & Comments To contact OSEA: 416-977-4441 or info@ontario-sea.org Roberto GarciaMember Servicessimon@ontario-sea.org