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Finding your Solar Solution
Toronto Atmospheric Fund – TowerWise Renewable Seminar
February 4th, 2010
The Canadian Solar Industries Association (“CanSIA”)
• National Trade Association that represents over
• 500 + solar organizations in Canada
• Mission and strategic objectives • Strengthen the Canadian solar industry; • Develop and expand solar markets;• Remove market barriers;• Strengthen labour force training and expertise; and,• Improve awareness and understanding across Canada
and globally.
Solar Works in Canada! Solar Resource Comparisons
Canada Avg: 1150 kWh/kW
Solar Technologies- Many flexible Options
• Solar Photovoltaics (“PV”)– Generates electrical power– Multi-crystalline / thin film / BIPV– Roofs, walls, ground mounted poles,
etc.
• Solar Hot Water Heating– Generates hot water / space heating– Flat plat panels / evacuated tubes
• Solar Air Heating– Generates heat – Perforated metal cladding– Combi-systems (i.e. PV) now available
Solar Thermal Industry
• Approx. 100% growth in 2008
• Federal Incentives ended 2007 / reinstated 2008
• Federal Residential Pilot Projects starting in 2009
» 2009 (Est.) 25 – 50% growth
Solar ThermalIncentives & Support
• Federal Incentives– ecoEnergy Renewable Heat Program
(Commercial/Industrial)• Water and Air• Eligible funding rebate: Up to $400,000 (approx. 20% of project
cost)
– ecoEnergy Retrofit Incentive for Building • Commercial/Industrial Buildings• Eligible funding rebate: Up to $50,000/project
($250,000/organization)
• Ontario Solar Thermal Heating Initiative (OSTHI) – Matches Federal ecoEnergy Renewable Heat Program
• Water and Air• Eligible funding rebate: Up to an additional $400,000
•Additional Provincial Support
– Ontario Solar Thermal Task Force (Report on MEI Website)
Solar Economics for Buildings- Solar Hot Water
• General Information• Approx. M² costs
• New Construction: $1,100 /M²• Retrofit: $1,900 / M²
• Approx. ROI: 5 – 15%• Both Fed. and Prov.
incentives can cover up to 50% of costs
• Energy savings depends on what energy source is being displaced.
• Approx. reduces 30 – 50% of heating fuel cost associated with hot water heating
Solar Economics for Buildings- Solar Air Heating
• General Information• Efficient and cost
effective technology• Approx. Break Even
• New construction ( 0-3 Yrs)• Retrofit (3 – 6 Yrs)
• 30 – 40 year life span• Approx. Reduces 30 – 50%
of heating fuel demand
Solar PV Industry6 Year Annual Growth=35%
» 2009 (Est.): 50+ MW installed (Ontario)
Solar PV Incentives and Support
• Ontario Green Energy Act
• Ontario Feed in Tariff (“FIT”) Program – Launched Oct. 1, 2009– 20 year contract terms
• Multi-tiered solar PV tariffs 10 kW: 80.2 cents/kWh 10 – 250 kW: 71.3 cents/kWh 250 – 500 kW: 63.5 cents/kWh > 500 kW: 53.9 cents/kWh Large scale ground: 44.3 cents/kWh
Ontario…Challenges Going Forward
• Ongoing Stability– Sending the right signal to the marketplace– Continuous monitoring and program improvements
• Domestic Content Requirements– FIT Program: Start at 50% & increase to 60% Jan. 2011
• Developing Industry Capacity– New entrants to the solar PV markets– CanSIA developing Installer Certification Program
(NABCEP)– Best Practises (for building owners, consumers,
municipalities, etc.)
Solar Economics for Buildings- Solar PV
• General Information– Capital Cost: $6000 - $9,000 / kW– Simple break even: 7 – 10 yrs– ROI: 10% - 15% – Financing Options
• Up front capital investment• Leasing Rooftop Area
– Benefits to building owners;» No upfront costs» No financial risk» No maintenance responsibilities » Option for guarantee supply of solar sourced electricity
– Payment Methods;» Per Sq Ft (Approx. 30 cents annually)» Percentage of annual electricity revenues (Approx. 5 – 10%)» Guaranteed electricity rate (lower than current bill)
Building Criteria
• Access to sunlight (rooftop/walls)• Space (rooftop/walls)
• i.e. PV 250 kW: 70,000 sq ft• i.e. PV 500 kW: 140,000 sq ft
• Strong structural support– Roof: At least 20 year life span
• Large hot water usage / storage space– Heated pools, showers, car wash, etc.
Remember!!!Solar has a number of flexible options
- Solar PV, Solar Hot Water, Solar Air Heating
Selecting Solar Partners
• Beware of “fly by nighters”• Contact multiple companies• Partner Qualifications
– Project development experience– Commercial insurance– Credible business partners
– (i.e. proven financial capabilities, etc.)
– Properly licensed sub-contractors– Warranty / continuous service– Testimonials / Project site visits– Follows safety standards
Selecting Solar Partners
• More information
– CanSIA Website• www.cansia.ca
– CanSIA Online Industry Directory• www.cansia.ca/membership/member-
directory
– CanSIA Industry Leaders• www.cansia.ca/membership/industry-leaders
Solar Canada 2010CanSIA Solar Conference and Tradeshow
Join us!!
Metro Toronto Convention Center
December 6-7 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.cansia.ca
Contact Information
Wes JohnstonDirector of Policy and Research
[email protected] ext. 224
www.cansia.ca
