Brightworks Solar Educational Seminar

SOLAR
EDUCATION
SERIES
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HISTORY OF SOLAR
Rest of the World
Ontario
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ONTARIO’S GREEN ENERGY ACT
• Launched September 2009
• Administered by Ontario Power Authority
(OPA)
• Promotes renewable electricity generation in
Ontario
• Feed-in Tariff Program is cornerstone of the
program
• North America’s first comprehensive program
• Provides standardized processes and
agreements
• Paid a fixed-price for electricity generated
• FIT and microFIT contracts (i.e. solar, wind,
bio) are for 20 years
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WHERE ARE WE TODAY?
TREMENDOUS
GROWTH
SOLAR IS
EVERYWHERE
RATES HAVE
STABILIZED
PRICES ARE
ECONOMICAL
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ENERGY RATES AND YOU!
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ELECTRICITY – SINCE ‘06
Source: Ontario Energy Board
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OTHER FOSSIL FUELS
OIL (+257%)
GASOLINE (+76%)
PROPANE (+62%)
NATURAL GAS (+58%)
Source: Ministry of Energy
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MEANING FOR AVG. HOUSEHOLD
• Current bill= $125/month
• 8 year rate = 195/month
• 55% INCREASE!
WITHOUT
ACCOUNTING FOR
FOSSIL FUEL
COSTS!
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So…
WHAT’S
THE
PLAN?
SOLAR
ENERGY.
NOW IS THE TIME!
HOW SOLAR WORKS
Sunlight
absorbed
by modules
Inverter
converts
DC to AC
power
Power flows
through
meter into
grid
Homeowner
receives
payment
from LDC
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HOW SOLAR WORKS - MICROFIT
Generation Meter
Consumption Meter
Sunlight
absorbed
by modules
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ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES
SOLAR SYSTEM
Fuel
Carbon Emissions
Sunlight
None
Impact on Carbon footprint
Reduces reliance on fossil
fuel generation
None
Silicon, aluminum, glass
laminate
Minimal
Noise pollution
Solar Module composition
Glare
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ENVIRONMENT – 10KW MICROFIT
10 KW SOLAR SYSTEM ANNUAL
TERM
Lb CO2
16,850
337,000
Trees
340
6,800
Cars off the road
2
40
Distance Driven (km)
500,000
10,000,000
Litres of Water Saved
335,000
6,700,000
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EXAMPLE – 10KW MICROFIT
SOLAR SYSTEM
Total Size
10 KW
Number of Solar modules
40
Total electricity production
240,000 kWh
System Life
25-35 years
Approximate roof coverage
1000 square feet
MAJOR COMPONENTS
Solar Modules
Jinko Solar Inc.
Micro Inverter
Enphase
Racking (closed rack)
Spyder
Balance of System
Tech cable (aluminum, copper)
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EXAMPLE – 10KW MICROFIT
4-5 day
construction
cycle
ESA Safety
Inspection and
Local Utility
Inspection
Preconstruction
consultation w/
customer
Equipment
delivery and
panel mapping
performed in
one day
No offsite
construction
required
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YOUR SOLAR POWER EXPERTS
MONITORING,
MAINTENANCE AND
SUPPORT
COMPETITIVE PRICING
DIRECT FINANCING
• TD Financing through our financing
partner
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
MASTER ELECTRICIANS
EXPERIENCED INSTALLERS
TOP-TIERED EQUIPMENT
HONEST, EXPERT ADVICE AND
INFORMATION
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ADVANTAGES – WHY SOLAR?
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EMERGENCY BACKUP POWER
UTILITY POWER
OUTAGES
• In December 2013, over
600K houses lost power
• The electrical grid is old and
unstable
SOLAR BACKUP POWER
• With new advantages in
technology, solar can provide
you with backup power –
without batteries
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RISING ENERGY COSTS
COST OF
ELECTRICITY
AND FOSSIL
FUELS
Source: Ministry of Energy
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HOW MUCH ARE WE TALKING?
SYSTEM SIZE DC
(KW)
SQUARE
FOOTAGE
ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
PRODUCTION
(KWH)
ESTIMATED
ANNUAL
REVENUES
($)
20 YEAR
ACCUMULATED
REVENUES
($)
5
500
6000
$2,304.00
$46,080.00
6
600
7200
$2,764.80
$55,296.00
7
700
8400
$3,225.60
$64,512.00
8
800
9600
$3,686.40
$73,728.00
9
900
10800
$4,147.20
$82,944.00
10
1000
12000
$4,608.00
$92,160.00
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
FREE
CONSULTATION
CUSTOM
DESIGN
CUSTOMER +
REGULATORY
APPROVALS
PROFESSIONAL
INSTALLATION
GRID
CONNECTION
ENJOY YOUR
SAVINGS
MONITORING
AND SUPPORT
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BEST TIME TO GO SOLAR
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CONTACT US
Brightworks Solar Inc.
7271 Warden Ave.
Markham ON L3R 5X5
Adam Nutson
647-990-4572
adam@brightworkssolar.com
Bobby MacCannell
647-868-6837
bobby@brightworkssolar.com
TOLL-FREE:
1-844-359-0098
WEB:
brightworkssolar.com
TWITTER:
@BW_Solar
FACEBOOK:
facebook.com/brightworkssolar
LinkedIN:
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