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films, are making solar electrical systems easier to put into homes, and less expensive

than they were before.

Did you know: If one minutes worth of all the suns energy that falls on the Earth was

captured, it would be enough to provide the world with enough power for an entire year.

2. Alternative Energy as Wind Power

Wind energy has been utilized as an energy source for thousands of years. For example,

the earliest sailors realized that putting sails on their boats to catch the wind made their

boats go faster. More than 100 years ago, many farms used wind power to pump water

from underground up to a container where it could be used for their homes or to water their

animals. Today, wind power is used to turn large propeller blades that are put on top of

towers. As the blades turn, their movement turns a generator, which changes the

movement into electricity, which is sent to power stations or stored in batteries. Today,

more people are buying small wind towers that make enough electricity to run their homes.These days, very large windmills (known today as windfarms) are built in large groups.

These windfarms are located miles away from where people live, and when the power is

generated, the power is sent back to the cities and towns. Because wind patterns vary

from location to location, some windfarms wont work very well. But in windy areas,

windfarms provide an efficient amount of electricity.

3. Alternative Energy as Water Energy (Hydro Electricity)

Water energy is another type of alternative energy that has been utilized for many years.

Have you ever seen a water wheel next to a mill in an old painting or picture? The wheelwas turned by the flowing water in a creek. The turning wheel was connected to a large

millstone, which was used to crush grain to make flour and cornmeal. Today, electricity is

generated using water. Large walls (dams) are built with tunnels to block flowing rivers so

that the water can navigate through them, and, as the water goes through these tunnels,

propellers turn a motor, which then generates electrical power. The generated power either

is stored in batteries or is sent to a power station. Technology has developed enough that

a small home can generate its own hydro power.

If a home is next to a creek or stream, a micro hydro system can turn a very small wheel,

which then generates electrical power. Activists, scientists and some government officialshave voiced their concerns that building large dams interrupt ecosystems, despite the fact

that it generates millions of watts of power. However, the micro hydro technology can be

used without hurting a small stream or the plants and animals that live there.

4. Alternative Energy as Biomass Energy


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The farming industry, among other industries, are using corn and other plants as a

biomass alternative energy source that can be put into the gas tanks of cars and trucks

that can replace earth-damaging fossil fuels.

The oldest type of biofuel is called biodiesel, which was first made out of plants and

vegetables. Today, biodiesel is made out of old cooking oil and other types of plantmaterials that are not needed for other things. When its burning biodiesel made out of old

cooking oil, the exhaust from a cars tail pipe smells like french fries.

Ethanol, a second biofuel, is made by distilling plant materials (eg. corn) into grain alcohol,

which is then mixed with small amounts of fossil fuel. When finished, this form of

alternative energy can be used in cars, trucks and vans. While the farming industry is

utilizing this readily available alternative energy resource, studies show that unless farms

stop using petroleum-based chemicals for fertilizer and for killing pests, growing crops to

make ethanol fuels may be more damaging to the environment than other forms of

alternative energy.

The energy sector is in the midst of transformational change. Emerging technologies and

societal demand promise to reshape not only the energy we use, but also how we use it.

Navigant helps clients to deploy and integraterenewable energy,energy storage, and

otheremerging technologies; to understand the potential of Smart Grid; and to addressconsumer andregulatory demands.

In the midst of these changes, energy industry players are looking for ways to strengthen

their enterprises to increase performance, opportunity, and growth. To help clients across

the energy spectrum achieve these goals, our experts deliver an extensive understanding

of regulatory processes, pricing, supply-and-demand dynamics, market design, fuel

sourcing, financing, technologies and operations.

Our energy consulting services are designed to benefit owners, manufacturers, regulators,

and investors as we help them minimize risk and optimize performance in this critical,

complex, and ever-evolving industry.
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1. Find out how to become certified in your state. Most states require certification

for most rebates and incentives. These certifications can take up to two years for

approval, especially in states like Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Make

sure you know what you're getting into prior to anything else.

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Create your business plan.The business plan will need to include financing options as

well as where you will find customers at a minimum.

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Include Costs, Customers, Contacts and Contracts in your business plan.

Costs is pretty self explanatory. They will include money to start your

business as well as how you are going to collect from your customers and in

what time frame these will happen.

Customers is also pretty straight forward. Without customers, you have no

business, and you need to figure out which customers you are going to target

as well as how you are going to get those customers. There are several

target markets for your solar business. Are you going to target residential or

commercial customers? Will you be selling to the high end or going after

middle class? These are questions you must answer because you can't just

open your business and think the customers will come, you have to target a

specific market and then go after them.

Contacts refers to several different types of people. These will include

companies you will turn to that will help you start your business including

capital and training sources. There are many capital sources including

venture investors, banks, angel investors and friends and family.

Contracts. One of the most overlooked part of any business is having proper

contracts in place. Contracts do cost a little money to get done, but not doing

them can cause your business to fail from no fault of your own. We aren't

suggesting that you have to have all your contracts written up before you

start your solar business, but you need to have a good idea of the contracts

you will need and how you will get these contracts written and executed.

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Get started with your business.A few Solar Power related businesses are:

Solar Installation Business - Installation of the entire solar system


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Solar Sales Business - Market the systems to homeowners and business and

get paid a commission on each sale after installation

Solar Manufacturing Business - Manufacture the panels and all other

associated parts including racks, inverters, etc.

Solar Parts Business - Sell solar systems and parts purchased from

wholesalers and manufacturing companies

Solar Tax Credit Expert - Help mostly business figure out the solar tax credit

maze to make sure they get the proper tax credits

Solar Consultant - Knows all parts of the business and helps individuals and

companies understand the business and how they can helped by going solar

Solar Maintenance Business - Offer a annual maintenance check on installed

systems to make sure they are working properly and look for other ways tocut down on electricity usage

Energy Consultant - Focuses on all types of alternative energies and other

ways to conserve energy and sells their services to both homeowners and

businesses

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Do the installation.There are numerous types of solar systems but in this course, we are

talking about rooftop PV systems. These are the most popular types of systems and are

the most requested by homeowners. A few other types of systems are ground mount, polemount and solar thermal systems. The systems all work the same in that you are trying to

replace electricity usage.

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Get a solid customer base.Basically the only way to get customers for your solar

installation business is to go out and explain the benefits of solar and show potential

customers pictures of different systems. Advertising does little beyond getting your name

out, and solar systems get sold through personal interaction, not through a yellow pages

ad.

Meeting potential customers can be done in a variety of different ways. You

will be mostly marketing to the affluent in your community, so you need to

figure out where these people spend their time and what activities they like to

do. Maybe there is a home show in your area where you could set up a small

table advertising your services. Or, you could visit some of the local clubs

and pass out some brochures or sponsor an event. The local Chamber of


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Commerce is a really great way to get customers for your installation

business. You will not only meet business owners in the area, but will get

some press coverage. Don't forget about the press when you start your

installation business. They are always looking for great stories and there

aren't many solar businesses out there and many would love to do a story

about your business, giving you a good name and a lot of free advertising.

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Develop a website.Another must for your marketing efforts is having a website. No high

tech business can do without a website and contrary to popular belief, they don't costs

thousands of dollars to build. One helpful tip is to go to Elance.com or Guru.com and put

out a bid for a web designer. You will receive many bids and can work with whoever you

choose. It is best to have a layout of your website and this can easily be done in Microsoft

Word. Just view other solar business websites and use those as a basis.

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Utilize social media.This is a must with any solar business. By social media, we mean

Facebook, Twitter, MySpace along with numerous others. You can open an account for

free and then just post updates about what you are doing and the progress your business

is making. You don't want to be spamming potential customers, but it is fine to provide

them with discounts and even pictures of other installations you are doing.

Executive Summary

With the recent social emphasis on environmentalism and the movement toward

alternative energy, SI Co is committed to providing quality and excellence in the solar

installation industry. With rising utility costs and financial incentives, offered by both state

and federal governments, we will meet the demand for alternative energy- namely solarpanel installation.

SI Co is a family owned and operated Limited Liability Company offering over 40 years of

combined electrical experience. In conjunction with the governmental promotion of

alternative energies and the social emphasis demanding green environmentalism, we will

establish ourselves as the southern Illinois solar installation experts.


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Our competitive advantage rests primarily on being the first mover into our

market. However, we recognize that it takes more than being first mover to establish a

profitable business with longevity. We will also place an emphasis on quality service and

products, care through building professional relationships with our clients, and

workmanship with passionate enthusiasm. We will practice a competitive pricing strategy,

utilizing quality products backed by both our company and the producer. Our promotional

plan is fairly aggressive, placing an emphasis on educating our potential clients of the

numerous benefits of converting to solar energy. There are several options available to

ensure we receive our products in a timely manner, with little to no overhead requirement.

SI Cos target market is small to medium sized businesses and high -end residential

homes. As there are currently no competitors within the region we seek to operate within,

Madison and Macoupin counties, we are certain this area will be sufficient to establish a

presence.

SI Co offers over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry as well as experience

with the multitude of responsibilities that come with administrative operations. Susan Trip

will carry out the administrative responsibilities, while Brendon fulfills all external

activities. He has 14 years of experience as an electrician and his father, Al, will provide

additional counsel when necessary. Al has 25 years of experience as an electrician.

SI Co will require an initial investment of $11,000. However, as a result of the construction

industries standards of operation, we are seeking an initial loan of $100,000. This initialoutlay will allow our company to purchase all required solar materials for our first project,

insurance, bonds when drawing employees from the union, a vehicle, required tools,

promotion, and employee wages. Fortunately, we will not have any initial overhead

expenses due to existing local distribution channels. Our business has minimal

requirements during the start-up phase. Currently, we cannot offer an in depth exit

strategy for potential private investors.


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Solar Business Plans

There are tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs and existing owners of solar

businesses that vary nationwide on a state by state basis. We know how to prepare and

modify solar business plans that resonate with investors and lenders, from asolar

business planto a comprehensive approach as asustainable construction orenergyconservation. Our support can bridge the gap in getting a PPA funded or help an

entrepreneur start up a local solar sales company.

Solar Services

Our deep national solar consulting team offers a wide array ofsolar services.Are you well

established and looking to grow your business in developing EPC contractor relationships,

supply,capital access and expanded team solutions to fuel rapid expansion? Or perhaps

just thinking of entering the solar business and need ahow to guideline to establish a

solar businesswith a custom business plan tailored to your market and goals? Our accessto thousands of local installers and suppliers can bridge all gaps.

Solar Brokers

As per this article,The Benefits of Utilizing a Solar Broker, this is a great option for

commercial property owners. Utilizing our solar applications that include remote roof top

analysis to any site in the US, we provide solar pricing, cost benefit analysis, act as the

owners agent in coordination of the RFQ/RFP for solar installers, panel and material

options, assessing funding options and project management as a one stop shop for the

property owner. We provide multiple bids and options in a one stopsolar

broker agreement that saves business owners and investors time and money!

Solar Business Opportunities

From solar installation to solar sales services,energy conservation, or a comprehensive

approach as a green contractor, we have many opportunities for entrepreneurs. There is

great support for many solar business plan opportunities, including solar sales and

installations or energy conservation. We not only research and write top shelfsolar

business plans, but provide advice and services to those seeking to be a solar

entrepreneur.Just ask!

Capital for Solar Business Plans!

We have a database of over 450 institutional or venture capitalequity sourcesand

thousands of angel investors. We see a dramatic increase in investment capital in green

business plans over the last year including a quality solar business plan and more in the

green space. Private capital is available as well as SBA capital, where our clients have

also had great success. From a residential solar integrator to a large scale PPA, our
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custom solar business plans have great detail and flexibility for varied grant, equity or debt

sources.

Green Business Plans

Solar is only one important component of sustainable building. We understandLEEDStandards,but we also know LEED is not the only standard and that renewable energy

and green business choices vary state by state for green contractors or green business

owners. See more details on our affiliated site, www.green-businessplans.com.

Fromsustainable constructiontoenergy conservation togreen businesses togreen

products togreen servicesto agreen web site business plan, we have a depth of

experience.

Renewable Energy

Solar is not the only renewable energy answer with wind to geothermal among other

renewable energy options. However, it is the best option to the majority of consumerswhere it is cost free when factoring in utility savings for close to half of the US population.

Other energy options are cost effective in much more limited areas. We understand equity

and debt requirements and how to access capital with qualitysolar business planstowind

farm business planstobiomass business plans.

Solar Market Analysis

As solar business plan consultants, we conduct due diligence on our clients behalf as if we

were the investor in the entire solar business plan, starting with theSolar Market and

Competitive Analysis We assess your experience and capabilities with added capitaland/or support, and help you add to your team locally or with our interim or permanent

support. Then, we can develop a detailed and custom marketing plan and forecasts that

have depth and viable assumptions that investors can believe in.
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