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Green Garage PV LAB - Pilot Program for El Moore Photovoltaics

PV Lab Goals

• Pilot Program for El Moore installation

PV Parameters

• Selected panel mfg. & model? See El Moore PV Selection info
• PV system capacity (KW)?
• Review previous work; PV System Design

DTE SolarCurrents Program - FOR EL MOORE ONLY

• SolarCurrents Program Overview
• Specific DTE Requirements
• Schedule Requirements - Apply in June, has to be done by ??

Tax Credits - FOR EL MOORE ONLY

• Tax Credits Overview

Resources

• PV System Design
• Labs Tool Box

TO DO

• Plan / Do / Check / Act / Repeat

Session Notes

• Initial Overview - 2/21/2014
  • Review what will be used at El Moore first, then look at historical work on PV topic
  • DTE SolarCurrent program usually has 2 sessions per year with definite timeline to hit
  • First DTE application batch is in selection process now, so too late to join
  • Next application batch starts in June 2014; may not work with GG Pilot program schedule
  • DTE program refers to Tax Credits for PV also
  • See above outline for references

• Discussion with Tom - 3/7/2014
  • Install planned for around April 2014
  • Likely to be 6 panels
  • Use same panels that will be used on El Moore; see El Moore design Wiki page
  • Panels to be PV only, not integrated with hot water
  • Don't puruse DTE or Tax Credits for GG Pilot Program, but do for El Moore
  • When roof clear, go up and measure/survey for installation
  • Create order list and allow approximately 2 weeks for delivery upon order
  • Install on Saturday, then have electrician come to complete wiring/terminations
  • To Do:
    • Find panel mfg/model/design & install info; utility requirements; net metering
    • Take measurements on roof to plan for order/install
    • Create order for PV panels and associated materials (may need to check with electrician at this point?)
    • Submit proposed order list to Tom
    • Prep for install Saturday
    • Review how/what metering and parameters will be available from microinverters
    • What and how to monitor output, metering, etc.
    • Document lessons learned as we go
    • Post Mortem after install, after initial operation

• Planning Session - 3/21/2014
  • Panel Mfg/Model:
  • Panel Size:
  • Panel Weight:

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