Copyright Ideal Energy, Inc. 2012

1. GIVING YOU THE POWER
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2. TYPES OF
SOLAR SYSTEMS
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3. GRID-TIE
+ Most financially economic, + commonly
used PV system today
+ No need for batteries
+ Seamlessly integrates with the utility grid
to provide constant power
+ Net metering options with utility provider
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4. GRID-TIE, BATTERY BACK-UP
+ Provides constant, reliable power
+ No power outages when grid goes down
+ Integrates with the utility grid seamlessly
+ Net metering options with utility provider
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5. OFF-GRID, REMOTE POWER
+ Operates without connecting to a utility grid
+ Requires battery back-up
+ Requires a secondary energy source (wind
power, generator, etc)
+ No net metering or incentives with utility
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6. SOLAR IN
FAIRFIELD
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7. COMMERCIAL
ARRAYS
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AMYRAM OFFICE BUILDING

9. AMYRAM OFFICE BUILDING
GRID-TIE
• First commercial solar
array in Southeast Iowa
• Provides 30% energy on
meter
• 20.240 kW solar array
• Enphase Micronverter
technology
• 88 panels, 88 inverters
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10. AERON LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGY
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11. AERON LIFESTYLE TECHNOLOGY
GRID-TIE
• Provides 35% of the
building’s energy needs
• 15.980 kW solar array
• Enphase Micronverter
technology
• 68 panels, 68 inverters
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12. MUM SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER
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13. SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER
GRID-TIE, BATTERY BACK UP
• 10.81 kW photovoltaic
array
• 10 kW wind turbine
• 3 grid-tie SMA inverters
• Provides 100% of the
building’s energy needs
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14. SKY FACTORY
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15. SKY FACTORY
GRID-TIE, NET-ZERO
• First net-zero solar
business in Iowa, 3rd
largest array in the state
• Provides 104% of the
building’s energy needs
• 54.050 kW solar array
• Enphase Micronverter
technology
• 230 panels, 230
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18. RESIDENTIAL
ARRAYS
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19. ABUNDANCE ECOVILLAGE
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20. ABUNDANCE ECOVILLAGE
GRID-TIE, BATTERY BACK-UP
• Provides 100% of the
village’s energy needs
with solar & wind
energy
• 7 kW solar array
• 10 kW wind turbines
• Battery bank stores
excess power &
provides energy on
cloudy days
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21. MUELHMAN COTTAGE
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22. MUEHLMAN COTTAGE
OFF-GRID, REMOTE POWER
• Renewable energy was
more affordable than
connecting to the utility
grid!
• 1.84 kW solar array with
battery bank
• 8 panels, 1 SMA inverter
• Designed to cover 100%
of daily energy needs
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23. IOWA SOLAR
INCENTIVES
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24. WHAT MAKES SOLAR SO AFFORDABLE?
+
Section 1630-ARRA (American Recovery
& Reinvestment Act)
+ MACRS(Modified Accreted Cost Recovery
System)
+ Utility rebates (Alliant Energy)
+ SF-2342-Iowa Solar Energy Tax Credit
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25. SECTION 1603 ARRA
AMERICAN RECOVERY + REINVESTMENT ACT
• Available for both residential and commercial arrays
• Tax credit -30% of the gross system cost
• Credit can be used immediately or amortized over 10
years
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26. MACRS
MODIFIED ACCELERATED RECOVERY SYSTEM
• Available for commercial installations only
• MACRS allows for more recovery earlier in the life of
the solar array. Meaning, you can write it off quickly.
• Tax credit-50% depreciation is given up front, the rest
is amortized
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27. ALLIANT ENERGY
PHOTOVOLTAIC REBATE
• Available for commercial and residential arrays
• Commercial rebate: $1.00 per kilowatt generated in
the first year, up to $25,000
• Residential rebate: $1.25 per kilowatt generated in the
first year, no cap.
• Rebate is paid in cash, 30-60 days after system is
complete and rebate paperwork is submitted
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28. SF-2342
IOWA SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT
• Available for commercial and residential arrays
• Commercial tax credit: Up to $15,000, 50% of the
30% Section 1603 ARRA tax credit
• Residential tax credit: Up to $3,000, 50% of the 30%
Section 1603 ARRA tax credit
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29. SAMPLE
RESIDENTIAL
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ARRAYS

30. 2 KW SAMPLE ARRAY
TYPICAL SYSTEM COST: $7,827
EXPECTED PAYBACK: 2-3 YEARS
Alliant Energy rebate: $3,222
SECTION 1603 ARRA: $2,348.10
SF-2342: $1,174.05
NET COST, ALL YEARS: $1,082.85
Estimated annual utility savings: $447
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31. 5 KW SAMPLE ARRAY
TYPICAL SYSTEM COST: $21,782
EXPECTED PAYBACK: 3-4 YEARS
Alliant Energy rebate: $8,055
SECTION 1603 ARRA: $6,534.60
SF-2342: $3,000.00
NET COST, ALL YEARS: $4,192.40
Estimated annual utility savings: $967
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32. SAMPLE
COMMERCIAL
ARRAYS
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33. 20 KW SAMPLE ARRAY
TYPICAL SYSTEM COST: $80,686
EXPECTED PAYBACK: 3-4 YEARS
Alliant Energy rebate: $25,000
SECTION 1603 ARRA: $24,205.80
SF-2342: $12,102.90
MACRS: $10,029
NET COST, ALL YEARS: $9,348.30
Estimated annual utility savings: $2,578
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34. TURN-KEY
SERVICE
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35. WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
Analysis & Design
Customized Proposal
Incentive & Rebate Application
System Installation
Performance Verification & Commissioning
Customer Support & Annual Maintenance Options
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