1. SolarWorld
VCEDA Business Outlook Conference 2011
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2. About SolarWorld
35 years of Solar Manufacturing Experience
• ARCO Solar .. Siemens Solar … Shell Solar
America’s Largest Solar Manufacturer (500 MW)
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3. SolarWorld History
1970s 1980s 1990s 2009 2011
• SolarWorld has a long, successful history in the U.S.:
– ARCO Solar (1977), Siemens Solar (1990), Shell Solar (2001)
• SolarWorld AG, Germany’s top solar company, acquired Shell Solar in
2006
• U.S. headquarters and manufacturing in Hillsboro, OR
• Sales and marketing hub for the Americas in Camarillo, CA
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4. SolarWorld Products
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5. Manufacturing sustainability
 Manufacturing and
sourcing comply with strict
environmental standards
 1st to fully recycle PV
modules
 Virtually all process waste
is reclaimed
 Minimize toxic materials in
modules
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6. Workplace sustainability
 Employee programs
 Public transit passes and carpool
assistance
 100% education reimbursement
 Recycling
 Cafeteria composting
 Mugs and water bottles for
in-office use
 Recycled, sustainable office
products
 Paper and supplies
 Cleaners
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7. Social sustainability: Solar2World
10 kW system on PIH clinic in Haiti
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8. Why go solar?
1. Excellent investment: up to 200%+ ROI over 25 years
2. Save money by dramatically lowering utility bills
3. Protect against rising energy costs
4. Reduce your carbon footprint
5. Conserve natural resources
6. Energy independence
7. Increase your property value
8. Solar is affordable
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9. Solar considerations for businesses
Energy Consumption
• Average yearly electric bill
• Energy savings goal – zero out bill or reduce consumption
• Other energy saving opportunities
o Lighting
o Windows
o Insulation
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10. Solar considerations for businesses
Physical Space
• Building ownership
• Available space – roof, ground, parking lot
• Property orientation and sunlight exposure
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11. Solar considerations for businesses
Financial payback
• Total system cost
• Available incentives and rebates:
o 30% Federal Tax Credit
o Performance-based incentive through CA Solar Initiative
through SCE
• Financing options
o Cash payment or loan
o Operating lease
o Capital lease
o Commercial PPA
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12. Sample Projects
Cincinnati Zoo, OH: 1.6 MW Pearl Harbor Navel Base, HI: 2.4 MW
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13. Sample Projects
Boys and Girls Club, CA: 12 kW Cass Winery, CA: 58 kW
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14. SolarWorld
VCEDA Business Outlook Conference 2011
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