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Solar 101Practical Applications of Solar Energy

for Residential and Commercial Applications

Appalachian State University

Brandon LeavittBrandon Leavitt847-677-0950847-677-0950

www.solarserviceinc.comwww.solarserviceinc.com

Solar 101 OverviewSolar 101 Overview

Advantages of solar energyAdvantages of solar energy Solar thermal technologySolar thermal technology Residential solar thermalResidential solar thermal Photovoltaic technologyPhotovoltaic technology Solar pool heatingSolar pool heating Multi-unit buildingsMulti-unit buildings Commercial ApplicationsCommercial Applications Non-profit & school ApplicationsNon-profit & school Applications Government incentivesGovernment incentives

Celebrating Thirty Years of Celebrating Thirty Years of SolarSolar

Tales from a solar survivorTales from a solar survivor

Solar PotentialSolar Potential

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

in a year!in a year!

Paradigm Shift in Paradigm Shift in Energy GenerationEnergy Generation

Mining Energy: Petroleum, Coal, Natural Gas, Uranium, Oil

Harvesting Energy: Solar, Wind, Water, Earth, Biomass

Living off savings Living off income

Uses Unlimited Energy SourceUses Unlimited Energy Source

Reliable and Proven TechnologyReliable and Proven Technology

Improves Air & Water QualityImproves Air & Water Quality

Free Fuel Deliveries DailyFree Fuel Deliveries Daily

Pays for Itself Over and Over Pays for Itself Over and Over AgainAgain

Keeps Energy $$ Close to HomeKeeps Energy $$ Close to Home

Significant Advantages

High, volatile pricesHigh, volatile prices U.S. spends $440 billion annually on energyU.S. spends $440 billion annually on energy Natural gas prices gone up 350% since ’95Natural gas prices gone up 350% since ’95 IL exports $6 billion for natural gas annuallyIL exports $6 billion for natural gas annually

PollutionPollution Therm of natural gas emits 11.6 lbs. of COTherm of natural gas emits 11.6 lbs. of CO22

kWh of electricity emits 1.3 lbs. ofkWh of electricity emits 1.3 lbs. of COCO2 2

(national average)(national average) 120, 000+ people die from air pollution 120, 000+ people die from air pollution

annually in USannually in US 30 billion barrels of oil consumed in ’06 30 billion barrels of oil consumed in ’06

globallyglobally

High Cost of Fossil Fuels

ProducesProduces electricityelectricity Can use batteries or Can use batteries or

electric gridelectric grid Can sell excess Can sell excess

power through power through electric grid electric grid

Rapidly evolving Rapidly evolving technologytechnology

Heats water & Heats water & living spacesliving spaces

Has been used Has been used throughout timethroughout time

More economical More economical than PVthan PV

Solar Thermal & Solar PVSolar Thermal & Solar PV

Solar Thermal Solar Thermal Technology Is Heating Technology Is Heating

Water, Homes And Water, Homes And Buildings In Over 150 Buildings In Over 150

CommunitiesCommunities

4 Hours of SUN

Can Produce A 24-hour Supply

Of Hot Water

Lifetime supply of hot water:

$5,000 to $7,000*

THE MORE YOU USE, THE MORE YOU SAVE!THE MORE YOU USE, THE MORE YOU SAVE!

Solar Heat and Hot WaterThe Affordable Alternative

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

Fully AutomaticFully Automatic

Maintenance-freeMaintenance-free

Stored Energy Available 24-hours A DayStored Energy Available 24-hours A Day

Virtually Every Home and Building Has Virtually Every Home and Building Has Solar Thermal Potential Solar Thermal Potential

Works With Existing Water Heaters, Works With Existing Water Heaters, Forced-air furnaces and Radiant FloorsForced-air furnaces and Radiant Floors

How Easy Is It?

Solar Heat AssistSolar Heat Assist

Gas Forced Gas Forced AirAir

Radiant floor Radiant floor Independent Independent

Space HeatSpace Heat

Solar Hot Water with Heat Solar Hot Water with Heat AssistAssist

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 waterProduces a lifetime supply of heat and hot waterProtects against energy price increasesProtects against energy price increasesSaves up to 70% of annual water-heating expenseSaves up to 70% of annual water-heating expenseWorks with existing furnace - day or nightWorks with existing furnace - day or nightIncreases home resale valueIncreases home resale valueExempt from Illinois property taxesExempt from Illinois property taxesQualifies for State Rebates and Federal Tax CreditsQualifies for State Rebates and Federal Tax Credits

Solar Service IncLincoln WoodZionEvanston

Arlington Heights

Wilmette Winthrop Harbor Arlington Heights

Arlington HeightsBurr Ridge

Evanston

Palatine

Solar Service IncLincoln WoodZionEvanston

Arlington HeightsWilmette

EvanstonWilmette

NapervilleSpring Grove Evanston

Carol Stream Chicago

Highland Park

Deerfield

Evanston

Michigan City, IN

Arlington Heights Evanston

Hawthorn Woods

Solar Service IncLincoln WoodZionEvanston

Arlington HeightsWilmette

EvanstonWilmette

NapervilleSpring Grove

Carol Stream Chicago

Winthrop Harbor

Evanston

Westchester

DeerfieldDeerfield

Chicago Westchester

Deerfield EvanstonArlington Heights

Solar Service IncLincoln WoodEvanston

Arlington HeightsWilmette

EvanstonWilmette

NapervilleSpring Grove Spring Grove

Carol Stream ChicagoChicagoDeerfield

Deerfield

Solar ServiceProducing Solar Energy Since 1977

Lincolnwood, IL

ComEd Questions Substantial

Drop in Energy Use

Solar Savings –Solar Savings –Case StudyCase Study

“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 CO2 emissions annually

•Saved: 1.2 billion BTUs in 20 years

•Heats: 270 gallons of water daily

•Heated: 1.4 million gallons in 20 years

•COCO22 emissions Saved: emissions Saved: 60 tons since 1985

Wilmette, IL

System Installed: 1985

System Type: Solar Hot Water and Heat Assist

“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

Zion, IL

Chicago, IL

Solar Thermal & Solar Thermal & PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic

Antioch, IL

Solar Thermal & PhotovoltaicSolar Thermal & Photovoltaic

Evanston, IL

Building Integrate Building Integrate PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic

1.2 kWh Photovoltaic System

“I think what is the most fun is watching our power meter running backwards.”

Harry DruckerWilmette, IL

“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 Thermal & Solar Thermal & PhotovoltaicPhotovoltaic

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 PoolResidential Indoor Pool

Inverness Inverness Inverness Inverness

Residential Outdoor PoolResidential Outdoor Pool

NorthbrookNorthbrook

Schiller Park - Municipal PoolSchiller Park - Municipal Pool

Reduces hot water energy expense up Reduces hot water energy expense up to 70% annuallyto 70% annuallyProtects against future energy cost Protects against future energy cost increasesincreasesReduces maintenance costs and extend Reduces maintenance costs and extend the life of the conventional water heaterthe life of the conventional water heater30% Federal Investment Tax Credit + 5-30% Federal Investment Tax Credit + 5-year Accelerated Depreciationyear Accelerated DepreciationEligible for State Rebates & GrantsEligible for State Rebates & GrantsIncreases property valueIncreases property valueHelps keep rent & overhead affordableHelps keep rent & overhead affordable

12-Unit Apartment Building12-Unit Apartment Building

• System Installed: 1985System Installed: 1985• Heats: 600 Gallons of hot water daily & 150,000 gallons Heats: 600 Gallons of hot water daily & 150,000 gallons annuallyannually• Saved 32,300 therms in 22 yearsSaved 32,300 therms in 22 years• COCO22 emissions Saved: 376,000 pounds since 1985 emissions Saved: 376,000 pounds since 1985

Chicago

2 and 3 Unit Apartments2 and 3 Unit Apartments

Multi-Family HousingMulti-Family Housing

“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

Oak Park, IL

System Type: Solar Hot Water

Heats: 550 gallons daily for about 25 people

Substantially reduce energy expense Substantially reduce energy expense

Protects against future energy cost Protects against future energy cost increasesincreases

Illinois State Grants up to $400,000Illinois State Grants up to $400,000

30% Federal Investment Tax Credit + 5-30% Federal Investment Tax Credit + 5-year Accelerated Depreciationyear Accelerated Depreciation

Free Publicity and community good-willFree Publicity and community good-will

“We looked for ways to reduce the energy cost,and solar was the answer.”

Salvador LamasOwner, Electrical Engineer

Niles and Chicago, IL

System Type: Solar Hot Water

Heats: 680 gallons daily

Saves: 163 million BTUs annually

Restaurant Hot Water Systems

GreenworksGreenworks

Christy Webber Landscapes - Chicago, ILChristy Webber Landscapes - Chicago, ILSolar Hot Water and Assist for Heat PumpSolar Hot Water and Assist for Heat Pump

Laundromat Hot Water SystemLaundromat Hot Water System 2,000 Gallons Per Day2,000 Gallons Per Day

Chicago

Laundromat Hot Water SystemLaundromat Hot Water System

Berwyn

New Rebuilt World’s Largest LaundromatNew 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

• Saves 68,000 pounds of CO2 emissions per year

Solar Publicity Pays!

Not-for-profit Solar ApplicationNot-for-profit Solar Application

Resurrection Lutheran Church

Chicago, IL

Notre Dame High SchoolNotre Dame High School

Niles, IL

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

Tim HerlingTim Herling

Director of OperationsDirector of Operations

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

Chicago Fire Department – Chicago Fire Department – Installed in 1980Installed 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…

REBATESREBATES up to $10,000$10,000 for homeowners, businesses and municipalities

GRANTSGRANTS up to $400,000$400,000 for larger solar installations

For owners or buyers of certifiedHistoric Chicago Bungalows

Energy Savers GrantFor the purchase and installation of Solar Thermal Systems

Solar Service Inc

Solar Service Inc

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

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

after State incentives

For the purchase and installation of Solar Systems

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