October 24, 2013 | Community Solar: It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood | Ross Abbey: Community-shared solar in Minnesota
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The second event of a three-part Solar Opportunities Series, Fresh Energy’s community solar event introduced community leaders and institutions to this promising new solar-development model, providing an objective update on the detailed rules currently being written. Learn more at fresh-energy.org/solarseries.
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October 24, 2013 | Community Solar: It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood | Ross Abbey: Community-shared solar in Minnesota
- 1. Community Shared Solar in Minnesota Solar Opportunity Series | October 24, 2013 Ross Abbey, Fresh Energy www.fresh-energy.org
- 4. Framework Legislation 1) Policy purpose 2) Utility bargain 3) Basic project model 4) Project flexibility 5) Policy benefits
- 5. 1) Policy purpose Supplement net metering with a mechanism that allows all other customers to solar self-generate, too.
- 7. 2) Utility bargain • • • Self-generators must cover their full utility costs* We solve the utility’s revenue erosion concern We make the utility a monopoly buyer
- 8. 2) Utility bargain Yet . . . • Subscriber is also treated as a self-generator • Allows for expansion of self-generation o o Reduced initial cost barrier o • Removes co-location requirement Authorized third-party ownership Commission will regulate
- 9. 3) Basic project model Subscribers (Beneficial Owners) Capital ($/kW) Host /Facility Mgr On-bill compensation (¢/kWh) Utility Electricity
- 10. 4) Project flexibility Photo: Minneapolis, MN (40 kW, 2010) Photographer: Ray Colby
- 11. 4) Project flexibility St. Paul, MN (28 kW, 2012) | Copyright: Sundial Solar
- 12. 4) Project flexibility Marshall, MN (30 kW, 2007) | Copyright: Innovative Power Systems
- 13. 4) Project flexibility Pine City, MN (21 kW, 2012) | Copyright: Dan Williams / Powerfully Green
- 14. 4) Project flexibility Minneapolis, MN (40 kW, 2012) | Copyright: Ray Colby / Sundial Solar
- 15. 4) Project flexibility Blaine, MN (9 kW, 2009 & 2012) | Copyright: Sam Villella
- 16. 5) Policy benefits Solar for Everyone(?)
- 17. 5) Policy benefits Figure 7 (LBNL, Tracking the Sun V, 2012)
- 18. Yet . . . challenges remain • Unproven track record, customer awareness • Administrative and subscriber-acquisition costs • Xcel proposal – ironing out the kinks • Taxation, Security Exchange Commission rules • Local permitting and land-use regulations
- 20. Questions? Solar Opportunity Series | October 24, 2013 Ross Abbey, Fresh Energy abbey@fresh-energy.org
- 21. Xcel Energy proposal • A good step forward • Positive program-design elements • Key areas to consider: 1) Limitation on cumulative generating capacity, number of facilities 2) Project-approval queue, eligibility requirements 3) Compensation for solar production 4) sREC treatment 5) Fee structure
Editor's Notes
- {"12":"Marshall, MN (30 kW, 2007) Copyright: Innovative Power Systems\n","1":"Some cool projects being done by the Coops, but my talk will focus on the framework legislation for IOUs (which sell 70% of the state’s electricity).\n"}