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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