Revenue Grade Commercial Solar Energy Systems
Establishing a Commercial Solar Energy System is a major undertaking with millions of dollars at stake. In order to understand the scope of such a project, and the costs involved, you need a lot of information to make the proper decision.
At Premier Solar we develop for you an objective proposal that details the complete scope of the project. Everything from realistic ROI (return on investment) and solar energy yield projections, installation schedules, equipment procurement, warranties & maintenance, monitoring programs to installation agreements are detailed and set out for you in a comprehensive and concise manner.
We perform this consultation service for an hourly fee and it requires about 40-80 hours to complete. With this proposal, you can then shop the market and make an objective comparison with other solar providers.
Armed with the proper information, you will be able to make an informed decision that will provide you with the maximum benefits.
Comprehensive Commercial Solar Energy System Proposal
Below we have provided a sample of an actual proposal that we developed for our client. Although we have obscured the confidential details, it demonstrates the thoroughness with which we approach these projects.
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Revenue Calculator for Ontario FiT Program
Note: The above calculations are based on optimum output based on our manufacturers specs and the solar hours published by the Natural Resources Canada. Your results may vary.
- Annual kWh Output:
- Kyocera 210 watt panels rated at 184.6 watts PTC (Click to see PVUSA Rating) multiplied by...
- Mean Daily Insolation of 4.6 hours (average of 4.2 - 5.0 hours) (Click to see Can Gov Website) multiplied by 365 days.
Our Choices for Commercial Solar Equipment
Premier Solar Panels - "Exceptional Value"
At Premier Solar, our focus is on providing the best value for our customers. We have the choice of selling products in any price range but always make our choice based on the best overall combination of price to performance value.
How to Determine Performance
When solar modules are manufactured, the final yield of each panel may vary. For example, a 230 watt panel is made up of 60 solar cells, each with a slight variance in performance, so the final yield of the solar panel could vary between 210 watts and 250 watts. Some manufacturers actually specify that their panel outputs will vary up to plus or minus 10%.
In a typical solar array grouping (12-14 panels), the output is determined by the lowest performing panel. Therefore, it is possible that this array of panels that is spec'd at 230 watts each, might only be outputting 220 watts each. In a large commercial installation, this could have a dramatic effect on the total performance of the system.
Manufacturing to the Highest Standards for the Highest Profits
In our quest to provide maximum value for our customers, we only manufacture solar panels to a plus specification. Yes! What that means it, our solar panels are tested and rated at a plus only tolerance of 2%. Therefore, when you purchase a Premier Solar module rated at 230 watts, you are guaranteed that it will output at least 235 watts. On a large commercial installation, this will add up to many additional dollars in your pocket during the course of your contract.
Solectria Inverters - Superb Quality and Efficiency at an Extraordinary Price.
Solectria Renewables is a leader in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of inverters for renewable power applications including 1.8kW to 500kW grid tied PV inverters for systems from 1kW to multi-Mega Watts. Solectria Renewables has a 20-year background in inverters and other electronic power systems for harsh environments.
Made in Ontario
Solectria was one of the first inverters company to establish a manufacturing and assembly plant in Ontario and becoming MicroFiT and FiT compliant for local content.
The Solectria Renewables PVI 60kW, PVI 82kW and PVI 95kW are rugged, DSP-controlled PV inverters for grid connected commercial, industrial and utility 3-phase PV systems. The core of the inverter, a 600VDC version of Solectria Renewables' proven DMGI 660 distributed generation inverter, uses state of the art control techniques and devices including space vector PWM, a precision MPPT algorithm, and low-loss trench-gate IGBT. With peak inverter power electronics efficiency up to 98% (96.5% including the transformer) and fully integrated packaging, these inverters set a new industry standard for efficiency, ease of installation, reliability and installed cost.
SolrenView Monitoring
SolrenView Inverter Direct monitoring allows you to see detailed inverter data (DC and AC) using your web-browser. Go back in time and flip through day, weekly and monthly graphs up to 5 years in the past to view single events or long-term trends. The package includes email alarms with detailed descriptions of sudden system problems and a recommended course of action. This service is only available for the industry-leading Solectria PVI series inverters.
SolrenView SolZone Monitoring enables you to detect underperformance of your commercial PV array down to a single non-contributing string, that might otherwise have gone undetected for years. A must-have tool to back up your PPA deliverables.
Channellox Racking - Simply the Best!
Our Channellox Racking is simply the best racking product in the industry. Manufactured in Ontario from high grade, high strength aluminum and stainless steel, Channellox Racking will last a lifetime - therefore we offer a Lifetime Warranty on the materials.
Three different height and strengths of rail can be used to achieve a wide range of spans and loading requirements up to and exceeding 1000 lbs / sq ft. Mounting systems can be completely hidden under the array and array size or complexity is only limited by roof size.
- The unsurpassed benefits of Channellox Racking are:
- the same materials can be used for any configuration, for ease and economy of installation, and adapt to any roof shape and/or obstructions,
- double rail system increases array strength as well as increases venting for cooler operating panels,
- mounting clips use solar panel manufacturers' pre-drilled holes thereby ensuring that module warranties remain intact,
- universal mounting can be used for any type of solar panel, and allows for ease of upgrading in the future,
- can be configured as flush mount for aesthetics, or tilt or tilt-adjustable for maximum performance,
- ideal for either sloped roofs with penetrators, or flat roofs with ballast mounting.
Power Series Pole Mounts - Rugged & Robust!
When roof space is not available, our Power Series pedestals and pole mounts offer a robust solution for ground mounts. Designed to withstand 130 mph winds, these high grade units will provide optimum performance with a pleasing aesthetic. The Azimuth trackers increase solar energy output by up to 40%, resulting in maximum yield for your installation. Maximum yields translate into higher profits for your FiT and MicroFiT contracts.
