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Solar Energy Savings Program. Solar Energy Savings Program. Project initiated by Middlesex County Improvement Authority in 2010 Middlesex County sites with high electric usage were targeted
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Solar Energy Savings Program • Project initiated by Middlesex County Improvement Authority in 2010 • Middlesex County sites with high electric usage were targeted • Apple Orchard Lane site selected for initial evaluation – Bids for power purchase agreement to be advertised shortly • Middlesex County is now looking to expand program to include Middlesex County Municipalities and Boards of Education.
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar power systems convert energy in sunlight directly into electrical energy • This conversion (based on PV effect) occurs within solar cells which are electronically interconnected into solar modules
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar Candidates / System Sizing • Available UNOBSTRUCTED roof space (i.e. typical obstructions include exhaust fans, rooftop HVAC equipment, etc.) • Southern Exposure • Existing conditions on roof • Shading • Existing electric demand / usage
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Sloped roof mounted • Flat roof mounted – flat • Flat roof mounted – tilted • Ground mounted • Parking lot
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Sloped roof mounted
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Flat roof mounted - flat
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Flat roof mounted - tilted
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Roof-integrated
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Ground Mounted
Solar Energy Savings Program • Solar System types • Parking Lot
Solar Energy Savings Program • Information requested for initial feasibility study • Property address and block / lot numbers • One (1) year of electric bills • Roof age / warranty information for potential roof mounted sites • Existing site plan of the property if available • Size of building electric service