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“Community solar” systems may add savings to local, cooperative energy projects
http://oregonstate.edu/ua/ncs/archives/2016/mar/%E2%80%9Ccommunity-solar%E2%80%9D-systems-may-add-savings-local-cooperative-energy-projects[font face=Serif][font size=5] “Community solar” systems may add savings to local, cooperative energy projects [/font]
03/30/2016
[font size=3]CORVALLIS, Ore. – Part of the future of solar energy, especially for residential use, may be small “community-based” systems in which neighbors join together in the construction and use of solar systems to optimize the energy produced in their neighborhood – and share in the benefits.
New research by engineers at Oregon State University indicate that an optimal development of neighborhood solar energy might increase the total electricity produced by 5-10 percent, a significant gain by the standards of solar energy efficiency. At the same time, it can reduce the variability and unpredictability of the solar resource.
With this approach, the use of various rooftops and land used for solar energy production may vary from house to house, depending upon such issues as the home’s orientation, roof slope and shading from trees or other structures. Quite simply, some structures lend themselves better than others to solar energy.
“An approach such as this makes the most sense in a neighborhood where there’s a lot of variation in terms of sun and shadow, and the orientation of buildings,” said Mahmoud Shakouri, a doctoral candidate in the OSU College of Engineering.
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03/30/2016
[font size=3]CORVALLIS, Ore. – Part of the future of solar energy, especially for residential use, may be small “community-based” systems in which neighbors join together in the construction and use of solar systems to optimize the energy produced in their neighborhood – and share in the benefits.
New research by engineers at Oregon State University indicate that an optimal development of neighborhood solar energy might increase the total electricity produced by 5-10 percent, a significant gain by the standards of solar energy efficiency. At the same time, it can reduce the variability and unpredictability of the solar resource.
With this approach, the use of various rooftops and land used for solar energy production may vary from house to house, depending upon such issues as the home’s orientation, roof slope and shading from trees or other structures. Quite simply, some structures lend themselves better than others to solar energy.
“An approach such as this makes the most sense in a neighborhood where there’s a lot of variation in terms of sun and shadow, and the orientation of buildings,” said Mahmoud Shakouri, a doctoral candidate in the OSU College of Engineering.
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http://renovussolar.com/renovus-solar-farm
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[font face=Serif][font size=5]Your system, on our farm![/font]
[font size=3]1. Everyone can go solar. Whether you own your home or business or rent property, we can build your solar electric system on our community solar farm. Your system is attached to your electricity bill, not your roof. If you pay an electric bill to NYSEG, you can go solar!
2. Net metering means your solar system can live anywhere. Net metering is the law that requires NYSEG to credit you the full value of the electricity your solar system produces. Whether it’s on your roof, in your backyard, or on our farm, the energy it produces will offset your NYSEG electric bill to save you money.
3. Your solar system on our farm can cost equal to or less than what you currently pay for electricity. We offer the most competitive price for your system. The Solar Farm model allows us to reduce our costs associated with home installation, such as individual site evaluation and custom design — we pass these savings directly onto you. A solar PV system is one of the best ways to invest your money, a low-risk asset capable of producing significant returns over its 25+ year lifespan. Every system is crafted to award-winning standards supervised by NABCEP-certified solar professionals.
4. Hassle free maintenance and care. You get clean power for decades. With centralized maintenance, we are able to monitor and care for your system without interrupting your schedule or intruding on your home. Your system comes with lifetime service and maintenance. All of the panels have a 25-year manufacturer’s power production guarantee. All associated costs are built into the initial system price. One price, up front, for 25 years of guaranteed clean electricity.
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[font face=Serif][font size=5]Your system, on our farm![/font]
[font size=3]1. Everyone can go solar. Whether you own your home or business or rent property, we can build your solar electric system on our community solar farm. Your system is attached to your electricity bill, not your roof. If you pay an electric bill to NYSEG, you can go solar!
2. Net metering means your solar system can live anywhere. Net metering is the law that requires NYSEG to credit you the full value of the electricity your solar system produces. Whether it’s on your roof, in your backyard, or on our farm, the energy it produces will offset your NYSEG electric bill to save you money.
3. Your solar system on our farm can cost equal to or less than what you currently pay for electricity. We offer the most competitive price for your system. The Solar Farm model allows us to reduce our costs associated with home installation, such as individual site evaluation and custom design — we pass these savings directly onto you. A solar PV system is one of the best ways to invest your money, a low-risk asset capable of producing significant returns over its 25+ year lifespan. Every system is crafted to award-winning standards supervised by NABCEP-certified solar professionals.
4. Hassle free maintenance and care. You get clean power for decades. With centralized maintenance, we are able to monitor and care for your system without interrupting your schedule or intruding on your home. Your system comes with lifetime service and maintenance. All of the panels have a 25-year manufacturer’s power production guarantee. All associated costs are built into the initial system price. One price, up front, for 25 years of guaranteed clean electricity.
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