GLBR Solar Aggregation Project
The More Solar We Install, the More $$$ Everyone Saves
January 22, 2014
By: Trevor Keyes
The More Solar We Install, the More $$$ Everyone Saves
The project encourages the adoption of small- to medium-scale
photovoltaic systems by aggregating the purchase of the
equipment. The savings from the bulk purchase will decrease
the per-watt cost of solar thereby making purchasing and
installing solar energy more affordable for property owners.
Utilizing a tiered pricing structure means the more solar
installed; the more money customers will save. For example, if a
total of 80 kilowatt (kW) worth of solar were installed the price
per watt would drop from $3.39/watt to $3.25/watt. However, if
more than 200kW of solar were installed within the project period
the price per watt would be $3.08/watt!
Clean Energy Coalition has selected Midland Solar
Applications, Inc., a regionally based company, as the
designated installer for the program. The project is only available to
commercial properties in the following counties: Arenac, Bay, Clare,
Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and
Tuscola. For a free solar site assessment or more information email
glbrsolar@cec-mi.org or visit http://cec-mi.org/communities/programs/joinglbrsolar.
Project Timeline
Fall/Winter 2013
Identify sites and educate the property owners on the benefits
and financial value proposition of solar PV. Midland Solar
Applications is offering free solar site assessments for interested
properties.
Winter/Spring 2014 Final project sites will be confirmed. System and
installation costs will be finalized and communicated to the
property owners.
Summer 2014 All installations will be completed.