Solar 101

Practical Applications of Solar Energy for Residential and Commercial Applications Appalachian State University

Brandon Leavitt 847-677-0950 www.solarserviceinc.com

Solar 101 Overview

         Advantages of solar energy Solar thermal technology Residential solar thermal Photovoltaic technology Solar pool heating Multi-unit buildings Commercial Applications Non-profit & school Applications Government incentives

Celebrating Thirty Years of Solar Tales from a solar survivor

Solar Potential

More solar energy hits the earth in one hour than all of humanity consumes in a year!

Paradigm Shift in Energy Generation

Mining Energy:

Petroleum, Coal, Natural Gas, Uranium, Oil

Living off savings Harvesting Energy:

Solar, Wind, Water, Earth, Biomass

Living off income

Significant Advantages

Uses Unlimited Energy Source Reliable and Proven Technology Improves Air & Water Quality Free Fuel Deliveries Daily Pays for Itself Over and Over Again Keeps Energy $$ Close to Home

High Cost of Fossil Fuels

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High, volatile prices

U.S. spends $440 billion annually on energy   Natural gas prices gone up 350% since ’95 IL exports $6 billion for natural gas annually

Pollution

Therm of natural gas emits 11.6 lbs. of CO 2 kWh of electricity emits 1.3 lbs. of CO 2 (national average) 120, 000+ people die from air pollution annually in US 30 billion barrels of oil consumed in ’06 globally

Solar Thermal & Solar PV

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Heats water & living spaces

Has been used throughout time More economical than PV     Produces electricity Can use batteries or electric grid Can sell excess power through electric grid Rapidly evolving technology

Solar Thermal Technology Is Heating Water, Homes And Buildings In Over 150 Communities

4 Hours of SUN Can Produce A 24-hour Supply Of Hot Water

Solar Heat and Hot Water

The Affordable Alternative

Lifetime supply of hot water: $5,000 to $7,000*

Lifetime supply of heat & hot water:

$10,000 to $14,000*

*Includes complete standard installation 30% state rebate** & 30% federal tax credit (maximum residential credit $2,000) ** Based on availability THE MORE YOU USE, THE MORE YOU SAVE!

How Easy Is It?

Fully Automatic Maintenance-free Stored Energy Available 24-hours A Day Virtually Every Home and Building Has Solar Thermal Potential Works With Existing Water Heaters, Forced-air furnaces and Radiant Floors

Solar Heat Assist

Radiant floor Independent Gas Forced Air Space Heat

Solar Hot Water with Heat Assist

One 4’ X 8’ solar panel heats over 10,000 gallons of hot water annually in Chicago.

Produces a lifetime supply of heat and hot water Protects against energy price increases Saves up to 70% of annual water-heating expense Works with existing furnace - day or night Increases home resale value Exempt from Illinois property taxes Qualifies for State Rebates and Federal Tax Credits

Wilmette

Winthrop Harbor Evanston

Solar Service Inc

Zion Burr Ridge Arlington Heights

Naperville

Wilmette

Arlington Heights Highland Park Zion Arlington Evanston

Naperville

Wilmette

Zion Arlington Westchester

Naperville Deerfield Arlington

Solar Service Producing Solar Energy Since 1977

Lincolnwood, IL

ComEd Questions Substantial Drop in Energy Use

Solar Savings – Case Study

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My first (gas) bill for two months was $29…After the solar system was installed for approximately four months, my gas company recalculated my budget amount and reduced it to $70 per month (from $158).” Antioch, IL

“ It’s like having a gold mine on my roof. Our solar system supplies more than enough hot water for my family and tenants .” -Susan Besson Evanston, IL

• Four 4’ x 8’ Panels • Heats 200 gallons of hot water daily for two families • Prevents 6,000 pounds of CO 2 annually emissions

Wilmette, IL System Installed: 1985 System Type: Solar Hot Water and Heat Assist

•Saved: 1.2 billion BTUs in 20 years •Heats: 270 gallons of water daily •Heated: 1.4 million gallons in 20 years •CO 2 emissions Saved: 60 tons since 1985

“If more people used solar we would save energy and make the world cleaner for our children’s future. But for us, we went solar so we could take a long hot bath in our 80 gallon tub.” Dr. Kalal Skokie, IL “After using the system for 6 months I estimate we have saved 50% to 60% on our gas bill this winter.” -A.I., Northbrook, IL

Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic

Zion, IL Chicago, IL

Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic

Antioch, IL

Building Integrate Photovoltaic Evanston, IL

1.2 kWh Photovoltaic System “I think what is the most fun is watching our power meter running backwards.” Harry Drucker Wilmette, IL

Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic

“After we saw Al Gore’s movie, An Inconvenient Truth, we were inspired to do our part. We thought solar energy was the way to go.” The Walsh Family Chicago, IL

Solar Pool Heating

Most efficient use of solar energy 20-30 year life of equipment Minimum or no maintenance needed Simple, automatic operation Extends life of conventional heating equipment Suitable for indoor and outdoor pools

Residential Indoor Pool

Inverness Inverness

Residential Outdoor Pool

Northbrook

Schiller Park - Municipal Pool

Reduces hot water energy expense up to 70% annually Protects against future energy cost increases Reduces maintenance costs and extend the life of the conventional water heater 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit + 5-year Accelerated Depreciation Eligible for State Rebates & Grants Increases property value Helps keep rent & overhead affordable

12-Unit Apartment Building

Chicago

• System Installed: 1985 • Heats: 600 Gallons of hot water daily & 150,000 gallons annually • Saved 32,300 therms in 22 years • CO 2 emissions Saved: 376,000 pounds since 1985

2 and 3 Unit Apartments

Multi-Family Housing

Oak Park, IL System Type: Solar Hot Water Heats: 550 gallons daily for about 25 people

“In the future, the price of energy is going to go up. It is better to get a solar system now and you can save as much as possible later on. ” Dr. Eugene Anandappa

Substantially reduce energy expense Protects against future energy cost increases Illinois State Grants up to $400,000 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit + 5-year Accelerated Depreciation Free Publicity and community good-will

Restaurant Hot Water Systems Niles and Chicago, IL System Type: Solar Hot Water Heats: 680 gallons daily Saves: 163 million BTUs annually “We looked for ways to reduce the energy cost, and solar was the answer.” Salvador Lamas Owner, Electrical Engineer

Greenworks

Christy Webber Landscapes - Chicago, IL Solar Hot Water and Assist for Heat Pump

Laundromat Hot Water System

2,000 Gallons Per Day

Chicago

Laundromat Hot Water System

Berwyn

New Rebuilt World’s Largest Laundromat Berwyn

“ Despite natural gas prices going up, my solar hot water system enables me to maintain lower prices for my customers.” •

485,000 gallons of hot water annually

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Saves 68,000 pounds of CO 2 emissions per year

Solar Publicity Pays!

Not-for-profit Solar Application

Resurrection Lutheran Church

Chicago, IL

Notre Dame High School

Niles, IL

“There will be tens of thousands of jobs in renewable energy in the future. Why not put the boys in this school in the front of this industry? If this is the future, let it start here.” Tim Herling Director of Operations

Illinois’ LARGEST institutional Solar Thermal Installation - 4,400 gallons per day

Chicago Fire Department – Installed in 1980

for NON-PROFIT organizations, Schools, Local and State Government Agencies For the purchase and installation of Solar Thermal Systems

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity GIVES…

REBATES

up to

$10,000

for homeowners, businesses and municipalities

GRANTS

up to

$400,000

larger solar installations for

For owners or buyers of certified Historic Chicago Bungalows Energy Savers Grant For the purchase and installation of Solar Thermal Systems

Five-Collector Solar Thermal System – Certified Bungalow - Chicago Solar Service Inc Solar Service Inc

after State incentives For the purchase and installation of Solar Systems

Example:

Residential

Solar Thermal Energy System: $18,000 State Rebate: -$ 5,400 Federal Solar Tax Credit: -$ 2,000 $18,000 Solar Thermal System =

$10,600

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