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4. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com 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

5. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com 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 building's current electrical system.

6. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com 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

7. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com 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

8. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com What is the best roof direction? Does My Building Work For Solar? Orientation Factor For Annual Energy Production in California - Source Endecon Engineering FACING Flat 4:12 7:12 12:12 21:12 Vertical South 0.89 0.97 1 0.97 0.89 0.58 SSE, SSW 0.89 0.97 0.99 0.96 0.88 0.59 SE,SW 0.89 0.95 0.96 0.93 0.85 0.6 ESE,WSW 0.89 0.92 0.91 0.87 0.79 0.57 E,W 0.89 0.88 0.84 0.78 0.7 0.52 1

9. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com For Example: 60KW Commercial Solar System Commercial systems vary greatly in size and scope. For this discussion we will use a 60KW DC solar electric system. 6000 sq ft of roof space 9,000 kWh a month on average in solar electricity production. 360 – 167w solar panels For a total of 60,120 DC watts 10 SMA Sunnyboy Inverter 6000 W with meter Spins the meter backwards

10. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com What Solar Means to You? This system will: Produce/save 108,000 kWh of electricity in the first year (@.20 per kWh that is $21,600 a year) Eliminate 102,000 lbs of CO2 emissions in the first year

11. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Example System Estimates Product Total$326,963 Installation Est. $ 56,753 Before Rebate $ 383,716 CEC Rebate$172,137 Grand Total $211,579 Simple ROI -- 10 years. The solar panels have a 25 year power warranty They warranty that the panels will be making energy at above 80% of what they are doing today.

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13. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com How much electricity will a 60KW system produce? System size in watts 60,120 System size in KW 60 daily kWh 301 Monthly 9,018 Yearly 108,216 Lifetime (30 years) 3,246,480

14. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com 60KW Solar Electric System Value of your Solar Electricity $0.10 $0.15 $0.20 $0.26 $0.30 $30 $45 $60 $78 $90 $902 $1,353 $1,804 $2,344 $2,705 $10,822 $16,232 $21,643 $28,129 $32,465 $324,648 $486,972 $649,296 $843,858$973,944 Rates Daily Monthly Yearly Lifetime

15. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com The Process What is the Rebate Process in California? determine size of system you want fill multi-page forms signed sales agreement for equipment signed construction agreement Include copy of current electric bill submit all papers and wait once you get your reservation you and ABC Solar will execute binding agreements and install your system.

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17. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Composition Shingle Roof – 3KW 18 Kyocera Solar 167w Panels 1 SMA Sunnyboy SWR2500 SBD Inverter One day install – 5 man crew

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19. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Basic Installation Composition Shingle Roof mounts Rails Panels Inverter Fuses Meter

20. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Basic Installation – During Construction 18 Sharp Solar 167w Panels 1 SMA Sunnyboy SWR2500 SBD Expandable System

21. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Basic Installation – Concrete Shingle

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31. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Additional Installation Images The following images have not been constructed or supervised by ABC Solar Incorporated. These images are provided to give you more ideas and verification about your solar investment. Our team and sub-contractors have extensive commercial experience. ABC Solar is ready, willing and able to install and maintain your solar system.

32. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com Example of large scale installations 100kW PV System at Mauna Lani Resort, Hawaii Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Electric Company 18-kW System at Hickam Air Force Base, Oahu Solar tower To heat Oil to run turbine

33. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com More commercial Examples images from US Government websites

34. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com More commercial Examples – images from US Government websites

35. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com One of the largest military-owned solar electric systems in the Eastern U.S. Now completed at Fort Dix Shown are Sr. Master Sergeant John Hastings, NJ DMAVA Energy Manager and Major Eric Myhre, National Guard More commercial Examples – FORT DIX images from US Government websites

36. ABC Solar Incorporated www.ABCsolar.com August 16, 2005 -- Trenton, NJ, USA: Photovoltaic System Completed at Army National Guard Facility As part of the ongoing effort to harness renewable energy technology, optimize efficiency and conserve natural resources, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) has completed installation of one of the largest military-owned solar electric systems in the Eastern U.S., at the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Fort Dix Joint Training and Training Development Center in Wrightstown, N.J. One of the largest military-owned solar electric systems in the Eastern U.S. now completed at Fort Dix Shown are Sr. Master Sergeant John Hastings, NJ DMAVA Energy Manager and Major Eric Myhre, National Guard The 181 kilowatt solar array, furnished by PowerLight Corporation, will generate the equivalent electricity during the day to power 150 homes.