PLANNING & DECISION GUIDE FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEMS
Procedure for Solar Designers, Builders and their Design Teams to Quickly Define Solar PV Requirements
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Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV Systems
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recently funded the creation of a Planning and Decision Guide for Solar PV Systems. Ben Giudici of Riverside Energy Systems, a leading expert expert in Solar PV systems co-developed the guide with Terry Strack of Strack and Associates.
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What is the Guide?
The Guide assists consultants, builders and homeowners in integrating solar PV technologies into residential applications.
Why Builders Need the Guide?
• Provides a framework to improve performance, affordability and value of a new home.
• Reduces risks and costs to ensure a seamless integration of PV Solar System into the new build.
• Leverages “lessons learned”, enhancing technology and performance and reducing cost and risk.
How does the Guide help Builders/Developers?
• Demonstrates forward thinking to potential buyers
• Creates additional value
• Provides long term sustainability benefits to offer to the environmentally conscious new home buyer.
What’s in the Guide?
• Roles and Responsibilities of Planning and Installing a PV Solar System.
• Design Considerations and Requirements
• Utility Connection, Requirements and Net-Metering
• Equipment Types and Options
• Siting, Sizing and Mounting.
• Installation methods
• Specifications
• Worksheets
• Technical Resources
• Best Practices
• Energy Monitoring.
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