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ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABC ABC Solar Incorporated Government, Not-For-Profit, Commercial and Residential Solar Energy Systems A Step by Step Guide Prepared for South Bay Energy Fair 2006May 20th, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA What am I going to Solar on about today? Introduction Solar Power Basics The Technology The Market Stakeholders California’s New Gold Rush Residential Solar Examples You Can Make It Happen Things to ask Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Going Solar Is A Mission Encourage Energy Awareness Encourage Wide Solar Participation Encourage Job Growth What is today’s Solar technology? Today’s solar technology comes in two basic forms: Framed Solar Panels 75w to 205w 36” x 48” to 52” x 60” 24v to 48v nominal DC voltage We use Sharp, Shell, BP Solar, Kyocera Mitsubishi Flexible Solar Panels 64w to 128w 15.5” x 9’ to 15.5” x 18’ 12v compatible DC voltage We use the Unisolar peel Stick solar panels ROCKS THAT MAKE ELECTRICITY Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells are silicon-based solid-state semiconductor devices that convert light from the sun directly into electricity. There are no moving parts and no external fuel is required. The phenomenon occurs when photons of light provide the electrons enough energy to create a current flow. The current produced is DC, which is then converted to AC via an inverter (solar electric interface) for use in your buildings current electrical system.  How do you determine what size of solar system do you need? Typical home can be run with a 3KW solar system (1400 sq. ft.) Typical Elementary School can be run with a 60 KW Solar System 1KW = 150 kWh a month in production What are the Incentives? California Energy Commission $2.80 per ac watt. $7,000 for a 2.5 Kilowatt AC Solar System Federal Tax Credit 30% after rebate fed tax credit (max $2000) $2,000 for a 2.5 Kilowatt AC Solar System $9000 In Total First Year Incentives What is the best roof direction?Does My Building Work For Solar? Orientation Facto