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SOLAR UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEMS

ATTN: MENDOCINO, LAKE AND SONOMA COUNTIES.
Because of hard economic times we are again seeing many System Prices and Performance Quotes based on STC and not PTC. This can mean a price difference of up to $10,000 for a 5kW System and that System's actual performance will be up to 1.5kW less. We are also seeing many Systems quoted based on 5.5 Average Daily Sun Hours. That implies up to 1000kWh more production per year than the System will actually produce.

HOW TO SIZE YOUR UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM

Get the last 12 months utility bills. Make sure it's your electric service only, not the gas service. Calculate your average monthly electric Kwh Usage by adding them up and dividing by 12 or get the figure from your utility. Then select the option to the right that approximates your Average Monthly Kwh Usage. Clicking on that option will take you to an Advance Power Inc. Utility Interface System that will eliminate your electric utility bill. If you have questions don't hesitate to call us at 1-888-228-9694 (toll free) or 707-485-0588 or E-mail us.

ADVANCE POWER INC. GRID TIE SYSTEMS COMPONENTS
USING SMA INVERTERS AND KYOCERA SOLAR PANELS:

We can sell Complete System Components including Solar Panels, Inverters, Disconnects MC Cables and Mounts if you want to install the System yourself or hire your own Contractor.
Our Component prices are usually below $3.50 per Watt and we will help you with permitting, design and engineering as well.

ADVANCE POWER INC. INSTALLED GRID TIE SYSTEMS:

1. All systems quoted below are based on their CEC PTC-AC Rated output. A Cost of $7.00 per Watt based the PTC-AC Rating of a system is equivalent to $6.04 per Watt based on its STC-DC Rating.
2. All systems quoted include at least 2 Solar Panel High Voltage Disconnects. (Outdoor, 30 Amp at 600vdc). Most municipalities now require disconnects on the roof (Fire Department).
3. All systems quoted include SMA Inverters with display and AC-DC Disconnects.
4. Mounting specifications quoted are fully engineered for 50 lbs per square foot and 125 mph wind. Engineering specifications available upon request. Any special equipment needed for installing the rail mounting system on your roof will be added to our quote after a site inspection. For more information see Utility Interface Components for Solar Mounting Kits and System Installation. Ground Mounts are also available.
5. CSI Incentive amount includes a Geographical Correction for Redwood Valley, Ca. (94.6%)
5. All systems quoted carry a 10 year warranty.

Solar Utility Interface Systems listed below can be installed in any combination to fulfill your energy needs. Please call if you don't see what you need at 1-888-228-9694 (toll free) or 707-485-0588. Prices subject to change without notice.

329 KWH (CEC-AC Rating) PER MONTH UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM:

2,356 Watt System (PTC-AC) = 10,810 Watts/day
System Components:
1 SMA SB-3000US Grid Tie Inverter w/display
13 KD-210GX-LP solar panels
4.3 Mounting Systems
1 High Voltage DC Disconnect (non fused)
1 MC Cable

Total Installed Cost for this System: ($7.00 per PTC-AC watt)$16,492.00

CSI Incentive based on $1.10 per watt will be $2,456.00

30% Federal Tax Credit on Installed System Cost will be $4,947.60
Your Total Savings from Incentives will be $7,403.60 (44.9%)

708 KWH (CEC-AC Rating) PER MONTH UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM:

5,075 Watt System (PTC-AC) = 23,276 Watts/day
System Components:
1 SMA SB-6000US Grid Tie Inverter w/display
28 KD-210GX-LP solar panels
9.3 Mounting Systems
1 High Voltage DC Disconnect (fused)
2 MC Cable

Total Installed Cost for this System: ($7.00 per PTC-AC watt)$35,525.00
CSI Incentive based on $1.10 per watt will be $5,290.00
30% Federal Tax Credit on Installed System Cost will be $10,657.50
Your Total Savings from Incentives will be $15,947.50 (44.9%)

759 KWH (CEC-AC Rating) PER MONTH UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM:

5,438 Watt System (CEC PTC-AC) = 24,956 Watts/day
System Components:
1 SMA SB-6000US Grid Tie Inverter w/display
30 KD-210GX-LP solar panels
10 Mounting Systems
1 High Voltage DC Disconnect (fused)
2 MC Cable

Total Installed Cost for this System: ($7.00 per PTC-AC watt)$38,066.00
CSI Incentive based on $1.10 per watt will be $5,668.00
30% Federal Tax Credit on System Cost will be $11,419.80
Your Total Savings from Incentives will be $17,087.80 (44.9%)

1043 KWH (CEC-AC Rating) PER MONTH UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM:

7,471 Watt System (CEC PTC-AC) = 34,277 Watts/day
System Components:
2 SMA SB-4000US Grid Tie Inverters w/display
41 KD-210GX-LP solar panels
13.6 Mounting Systems
1 High Voltage DC Disconnect (fused)
3 MC Cable

Total Installed Cost for this System: ($7.00 per PTC-AC watt)$52,297.00
CSI Incentive based on $1.10 per watt will be $7,788.00
30% Federal Tax Credit on System Cost will be $15,689.10
Your Total Savings from Incentives will be $23,477.10 (44.9%)

1392 KWH (CEC-AC Rating) PER MONTH UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM:

9969 Watt System (PTC-AC) = 45,750 Watts/day
System Components:
2 SMA SB-5000US Grid Tie Inverter w/display
55 KD-210GX-LP solar panels
18.6 Mounting Systems
1 High Voltage DC Disconnect (fused)
4 MC Cable

Total Installed Cost for this System: ($7.00 per PTC-AC watt)$69,783.00
CSI Incentive based on $1.10 per watt will be $10,392.00
30% Federal Tax Credit on System Cost will be $20,934.90
Your Total Savings from Incentives will be $31,326.90 (44.9%)

If your needs require a specific configuration based on size requirements and site layout we'll design your system to meet your specific needs.

Actual system performance may be affected by orientation, tilt, shading and other factors.
Larger Systems are quoted individually. Call or E-mail us us for more details.

Quotes are valid for Lake, Sonoma, Mendocino and many other California Counties. We will do a free site survey to verify that the system you need can be installed at your location and that your site has no outstanding issues that might change the price. Our Solmetric test and measurement analysis will show you, at a simple glance, your monthly and yearly sun exposure including time of day and percent of total sun available at the site. We will also verify solar panel placement, proper mounting, and connection to your main electric service panel.

We can also design the system specifically to meet your needs. We will file for your rebate and permits. We will do all the legwork and paperwork for you.

UTILITY INTERFACE SYSTEM INSTALLATION:

We are licensed solar and electrical contractors (C-10 and C-46 #620243) and do all aspects of the installation with our highly trained crews. We do not sub out any part of the installation to outside contractors. We have our own fleet of trucks and we are the largest stocking distributor in Northern California.

UTILITY INTERFACE COMPONENTS

SMA INVERTERS:

MPPT tracking. Sunny Central and SB-3,4,5,6,7000US are active cooling. All other units passive cooling. Optional fan kit is available. Can be mounted indoor or outdoor. LCD display lists daily power production, PV array voltage, MPPT tracking, Grid current, voltage and frequency, Power fed to grid, PV earth fault, PV current and total operational hours. Multiple SMA inverters can be installed in one system. 5 year warranty. For more information go to www.sma-america.com.

Sunny Boy Specifications:

SB-3000US
  • 3000 watts, 208, 240, 280 vac, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • MPPT Input Voltage 250-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 95.5%
 SB-4000US
  • 4000 watts, 208, 240, 280 vac, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • MPPT Input Voltage 250-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 96%

SB-3000US
SB-5000US
  • 5000 watts, 208, 240, 280 vac, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • MPPT Input Voltage 250-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 95.5%
 SB-6000US
  • 6000 watts, 208, 240, 280 vac, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • MPPT Input Voltage 250-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 95.5%
 SB-7000US
  • 7000 watts, 208, 240, 280 vac, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • MPPT Input Voltage 250-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 96%
 SB-8000US
  • 8000 watts, 208, 240, 280 vac, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • MPPT Input Voltage 300-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 96%

SB-5000US
SUNNY TOWER
  • 36kW or 42kW
  • 208, 240, 277 3 phase vac
  • Field Stable
  • MMPP Input Voltage 250-480 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 96%

Sunny Tower
SUNNY CENTRAL
  • 125kW, 480 vac, 3 phase, 60Hz
  • Field Stable
  • Input Voltage 275-600 vdc
  • Inverter Efficiency 95%

Sunny Central

SOLAR PANELS:

KYOCERA: KD-210GX-LP www.kyocerasolar.com.
Kyocera Solar KD-210GX-LP is their premier Grid Tie Solar Panel. 210 Watts, UL listed, 25 year limited warranty. Kyocera's advanced cell processing technology and automated production facilities produce a highly efficient multicrystal photovoltaic module. The conversion efficiency of Kyocera's solar cell is over 16%. These cells are encapsulated between a tempered glass cover and a pottant with back sheet to provide efficient protection from the severest environmental conditions. The entire laminate is installed in an anodized aluminum frame to provide structural strength and ease of installation.

Model: Watts: Volts: Amps: Sys Volts: CEC Rating:
KD-210GX-LP 210 26.6 7.90 600vdc 189.8

SILRAY SOLAR PANELS: www.silray.com
Excellent for small Utility Grid Tie Systems as they achieve higher voltage with smaller string sizes. Max volts 600 vdc. Also used for Offgrid Solar Electric Systems. Monocrystalline with MC Connectors. UL Listed. CEC approved with 159.7W CEC Rating. Full 5 year, 25 year limited Warranty.

Model: Watts: Volts: Amps: Sys Volts: CEC Rating:
SilRay 180W 180 36.0 5.0 600vdc 159.7

SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING KITS:

We are distributors for Professional Solar Products.

UTILITY INTERFACE REBATES:

To calculate the CEC Power Rating, multiply the Solar Panel PTC Rating by the number of panels. Multiply this result by the Inverter Efficiency. This gives you the CEC System Power Rating. Multiply this number by 5 (average sun hours) to get the CEC System Daily Power Rating.
To calculate the rebate for systems under 30kW use the CSI Calculator which gives the Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) amount. It reduces the incentive for geographical and/or design shortfalls. The maximum rebate for Residential Systems is currently $1.10 per watt. For Commercial Systems it is also $1.10 per watt.
For New Residential constuction go to the NSHP Solar Calculator to determine your incentive. The maximum is $2.50 per watt. In either case the actual production must be field verified and the incentive adjusted.
For systems larger than 30kW the rebate is paid monthly by the Utility according to how much power you actually produce. That Performance Based Incentive (PBI) is $0.15 per kWh produced for Residential and Commercial Systems. It includes the power you use as well as the power you send to the grid but requires purchasing a Performance Meter and paying for a Monitoring and Recording Service (PMRS)for five years. The PBI is paid monthly for five years at the starting rate.
There is also a Federal Tax Credit or Cash Grant based on 30% of the System's installed cost.
For more information on Rebates go to our Solar Incentives page. For Federal Tax Credit information go to our Tax Tips page.


We Test All Our Products
And Use Them at Our Home and Business
All Prices are Subject to Change

For more information or to Place an Order please call
1-888-228-9694 (toll free) or 707-485-0588 or E-mail us

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