Commercial rooftop solar 7 15-15
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THE “PERFECT” ROOFS ARE GONE:Making Solar Viable for Commercial Rooftops
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Industry research predicts growth of commercial segment by 21% in 2015*
• State programs • Community solar• Onsite corporate solutions
SunLink foresees ongoing challenges in expanding the commercial rooftop market segment
• Investor interest• Challenging rooftops
Overall market segment upside• Potential total addressable commercial rooftop market in the US: 125GW**
Overview
*Source: SEIA/GTM**Source: U.S. Census Bureau via PV Magazine
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Commercial turnkey system pricing has traditionally been 25-30% higher than utility scale.
Pricing
Source: SEIA/Morgan Stanley Research
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$1.75
$2.00
$2.25
$2.50
Turnkey System Pricing
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Commercial project size has trended up, likely moving toward commercial fixed tilt. Market segment projections do not separate roof from ground.
Project Size
Source: SEIA/GTM
2010 2010.5 2011 2011.5 2012 2012.5 2013 2013.5 20140%
10%
20%
30%
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1MW+
500-1000kw
100-500kw
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Rooftop Solution
33%
6%5%
7%
10%
5%
33%
Percent of Project Cost – Commercial Systems
Overhead & MarkupDesign, Engineering, Permitting, In-terconnectionDirect LaborStructural BOSElectrical BOSPV InverterPV Module
Focus on reducing direct labor costs (10% of total project cost) and Structural BOS (7% of total project cost) through product solutions. Reduce design and permitting (5% of total project cost) through product solutions and state initiatives.
Source: SEIA/GTM
SunLink’s focus to reduce project cost and improve investor interest.
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OBSTRUCTIONS
Products must be more nimble to design around roof obstructions and maximize installed power capacity on each roof.
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EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
For projects to succeed in high seismic, snow and wind regions while still meeting project economic objectives, the racking structure must be efficiently designed.
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WEAK ROOF DECKS
Roof Structure
Foot Position Adjustable
Panelized roofs often require systems to align with roof structure to meet building requirements.
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VARIED ROOF TOPOGRAPHY
Variations in roof slope, both constant and undulating, require innovative product solutions and connection details.
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“SOLAR-READY” ROOFS
California Energy Commission requires new buildings to have solar-ready roofs.