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Workforce Development

Workforce Development. April 3, 2012. Today ’ s Discussion. About Tipping Point Introduction to Solar PV Solar by Soldiers Workforce Development The Ohio Solar Communities Consortium. February 16, 2012. Business Confidential. About Tipping Point Renewable Energy. Our Customers.

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Workforce Development

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  1. Workforce Development April 3, 2012

  2. Today’s Discussion • About Tipping Point • Introduction to Solar PV • Solar by Soldiers • Workforce Development • The Ohio Solar Communities Consortium February 16, 2012 Business Confidential

  3. About Tipping Point Renewable Energy Our Customers Tipping Point Renewable Energy is an energy services company dedicated to helping our customers save money on energy costs via clean technology while creating jobs for veterans. • 5 MWe of Power Purchase Agreements with high-profile, credit worthy clients • Solar By Soldiers℠ • Strong supply chain partnerships, financial models and industry experience • Understanding of complex market challenges and opportunities February 21, 2012

  4. Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic Systems • Solar Array: Powering your business with the Sun starts here. The solar array is comprised of a series of solar panels. The bigger the array, the more electricity it is capable of producing. When sunlight hits the solar array, DC electricity is generated. • Inverter: The DC electricity from your array travels to the inverter, where it is converted from DC to AC electricity. AC electricity is identical to the type of power you receive from the utility power grid. • Electric Meter: AC electricity from your inverter passed to the electric service panel where it is routed to power your facility’s various electric loads. • Utility Power Grid: When your solar electric system generates more power than your business is consuming, excess electricity is routed to the power grid. When you feed electricity back to the grid your meter will spin backwards, earning you credits on your bill (net metering). Typical Roof Mount Typical Ground Mount February 21, 2012

  5. Solar by Soldiers • Unemployment rate for returning young veterans 70% higher than rest of population • Skills learned in military are often undervalued, missing certifications, etc • Solar energy fast growing field nationwide, slower in Ohio • Lot’s of pres- BBC, Dispatch, Associated Press, Readers Digest • We want to keep the military approach- Execution, teamwork, mission February 21, 2012

  6. Some of our Veterans

  7. Workforce Development- Our Perspective** • Create Demand First • Too much training without enough jobs • Learning grows “cold” • On the Job Training • Allows us to assess workers • Promote along merit path • Get started somewhere,somehow ** We have a very narrow view February 21, 2012

  8. Ohio Solar Communities Consortium Current Members • A group of mid sized projects grouped together to achieve economies of scale • Participants sign MOU with Tipping Point for right to develop projects • Contract only follows if terms are agreeable to members • Goal is 10 MW of projects with per kwh electricity cost savings for all members • City of Columbus • City of Upper Arlington • City of Dublin • Lakewood Local School District • Southwest Licking School District • Southwest Licking Water & Sewer February 21, 2012

  9. A Few Projects February 21, 2012

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