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Powering and Empowering Communities with Resilient Solar April 5, 2018
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Powering and Empowering Communities with Resilient Solar
April 5, 2018
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About ISC
The Institute for Sustainable Communities is an international nonprofit organization.
Our mission is to help communities around the world address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by all.
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www.iscvt.org
Where We Work
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Currently, we have 12 offices worldwide and a staff of 53
Founded in 1991 by Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin and George Hamilton, ISC has managed 116 projects in 30 countries.
ISC U.S. Program
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Featured Projects
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Partnership for Resilient Communities
http://www.iscvt.org/program/partnership-resilient-communities/
Solar Market Pathways
http://solarmarketpathways.org/
Resilient Solar: Powering and Empowering Communities
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Publication Funders
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Agenda Deb Perry
Institute for Sustainable Communities
Kathryn Wright
Meister Consultants Group
Jessica Tse
City and County of San Francisco
John Huffington and Krystle Starvis
Living Classrooms Foundation
Discussion 9
Overview of DG Hub + Resilient SolarKathryn Wright, Meister Consultants Group
DG Hub
Hurricane Sandy’s Power Outages
Photo: Iwan Baan/New York Magazine
Sandy Fast FactsOutages
5 million NY & NJ residences
Total cost $50 billion
Cost to NYC$19 billion
State of NYC Solar PV During RecoverySolar in affected area in 2012:
5,500 kW 281 installations Nearly 50% of NYC
installations
Estimated untapped solar energy per day after the storm:
6,500 kWh
Solar in affected area in 2015: 15,500 kW 1,571 installations
Solar arrays in NYC with daylight emergency power plug via SMA inverter in 2015:
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Resilient Solar
System Overview- System Components
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) arrays generate on-site
direct current (DC) energy
Solar Array
•Stand alone inverters are used for off-grid solar systems•Dual inverters (also called bi-directional or inverter –charger) are used for solar systems that function both on and off grid.
Inverters
Batteries (commonly used for PV with Storage)•Lead Acid •Flow batteries•Lithium Ion (Li-ion) •Fused Iron•Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI)
Batteries
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Usage of solar and energy storage system (ESS) will influence the design components:
Emergency power :• Dual function inverter• Batteries with high efficiency• Critical load panel
Demand Management:• Batteries that are deep cycle and have high
number of lifetime cycles• Battery banks with sufficient capacity
Grid Services:• Batteries that have quick response or low
charge/discharge rate• Need control software to communicate with
the service organization
Source: ConEdison & SUNPOWERhttp://www.sunpower.com/ny-solar-storage
System Overview- System Components
DG Hub Structure AD
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Hardware Technologies Working Group
Software Technologies Working Group
Economics & Finance Working Group
Policy & Legal Working Group
Supported by
DG Hub Goals
ObjectiveA more resilient distributed energy system in
NYC, with a path for expansion across the state and country
Develop Platform
Engage Stakeholders
Create Strategic Pathways
Increase Deployment of Resilient PV Systems
ORIGINAL PARTNERSCUNYU.S DOEU.S. DOD/ MITHomeland SecurityNREL Mayor’s OfficeNYSERDANYC EDC NYC OEMGSA FEMACon EdisonNew York Power AuthorityLIPANYC DOBFDNYTSEC GE Global ResearchIBMCity of BostonMeister Consultants Group
Stakeholder Engagement
Hardware Policy & Legal
Software Technologies
Economics & Finance
Smart DG Hub
NEW PARTNERSNY-BESTEPRISEPASMAPataki-Cahill
Demand EnergyTeslaSunPowerFirst SolarPrinceton Power
Roadmap Process
Year 1• Working Group Discussions• One on one interviews• Survey Research• Desk Research
Year 2• Working Group Discussions• In-depth research for
factsheets• Roadmap Drafting and
Feedback Sessions
Year 3 • Roadmap Release• Training, Outreach and
Dissemination• Implementation
Deliverables:1. Initial Roadmap Recommendation
Documents2. Research Survey
Deliverables:1. Factsheets 2. Guidance
Documents
Deliverables:1. Roadmap
2. Tracker Tool3. Training Series
Example: Marcus Garvey Microgrid
10-block affordable housing complex in NYC, 400 kW solar, 300 kW/1.2 MWh li-ion battery, 400 kW fuel cell
• Frequently suffered brownouts and blackouts• Targeted by utility for major renewable project to improve grid stability• 15% savings on electric and heating bills, 6.6 year payback
A battery generates revenue for the building from serving the grid, and provides emergency power for keeping critical medicines cool and offering cell charging.
The energy savings and revenue has enabled the developer to provide expanded tenant services and after school programming.
The complex utilizes electric heat, as such solar is used for electricity and thermal support.
MICROGRID SYSTEM COMPONENTS FUNDING & REVENUE SOURCE(S)Property rehabilitation • NYS HCR tax exempt bondsEnergy efficiency upgrades • A grant from the NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program
• Low income tax creditsSolar PV • Federal investment tax credit allocations supported by Wells
Fargo • Incentives from the NYSUN program
Lithium ion battery • Energy Services Agreement (ESA) loan from New York Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC)
• Third party ownership under a shared savings agreement• Performance payments from Con Edison for the BQDM and
DLRP programs, and NYISO DADRP for demand responseFuel cell • Third-party ownership under a Power Purchase Agreement
(PPA)
Example: Solar for SandySeries of projects by Global Green developed across New York• Augments shelter site systems
• Early and frequent collaboration with fire department and building department on installations
• Utilized a variety of technologies for resiliency
Storage provides resiliency support to sites for resiliency ranging from cell phone charging to critical load support.
Serves as a first responder hub and provide resources for areas with fewer resources available due to current siting of emergency shelters.
While all projects are not completed, Global Green targets 25% savings for renewables and energy conservation.
Support Resilient PV
Roadmap Implementation Tracker
Thank You!
To view the roadmap, case studies, and supporting resources, visit:https://www.nysolarmap.com/resources/reports-and-guides/solarplusstorage/For questions or comments, e-mail:[email protected] and [email protected]
San Francisco Solar + Storage for ResiliencyOverview
Jessica TseDistributed Energy Resources Specialist
Background
Outside of San Francisco
Image Credit: http://www.crisishq.com/
Partnerships
Site Selection
Critical Loads Assessment
System Sizing
Financing, Permitting & Safety Concerns
Roadmap
LibraryRec
CenterSchool
Solar Resilient Overview
Partners
Site Selection
Site Selection
Building Loads
Determine Operational
Characteristics
• What is the role of the facility in disaster situations?
• What hours will it operate?• How many occupants will be there and
what is the nature of the occupants?
Identify Electrical
Loads
• What electrical equipment/appliances will be used?
• For what duration and at what times of the day?
• What are the loads of the equipment?
Develop load profiles
• Produce load profiles based on the information above
SolarResilient.org – FREE Load Sizing Tool
Outcomes
Roadmap
Best Practice Guide
Planning Tools and Education (SolarResilient.org)
Next Step: Economic Analysis
School Library
Rec Center
Microgrids to Individual Systems
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Jessica TseDistributed Energy Resources SpecialistSan Francisco Department of the [email protected]
Contact Information
John HuffingtonKrystle Starvis
INSTALL ING SOLAR…
o P O W E R H o u s e ( P e r k i n s H o m e s C o m m u n i t y )
o U A H o u s e a t F a y e t t e( P l e a s a n t V i e w G a r d e n s )
o P A R K H o u s e ( P a t t e r s o n P a r k )
• T h r e e C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r s
• S t a r t i n g w i t h P O W E R H o u s e
o P r o v i d e s a f t e r s c h o o l p r o g r a m s , w o r k f o r c e t r a i n i n g , a n d s a f e h a v e n f o r P e r k i n s H o m e s C o m m u n i t y
o S e r v e s 6 0 + k i d s a n d a d u l t s d a i l y
BECOMING RESIL IENT…M u l t i p l e P a r t n e r s h i p s
o P o w e r 5 2 E n e r g y I n s t i t u t e ( t r a i n i n g )
o P o w e r 5 2 E n e r g y S o l u t i o n s ( s o l a r i n s t a l l a t i o n )
o B a l t i m o r e C i t y ’ s O f f i c e s o f S u s t a i n a b i l i t y a n d E m e r g e n c y M a n a g e m e n t
o ( l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t s u p p o r t )• C h a l l e n g e s t o O p e r a t i o n a l i z e
o W h o m a k e s t h e c a l l f o r h u b s t o a c t i v a t e ?
o H o w t o m a n a g e e m e r g e n c y o p e r a t i o n s p l a n s w i t h n o r m a l o p e r a t i n g p r o c e d u r e s t h a t m a i n l y i n v o l v e c h i l d r e n ?
BECOMING RESIL IENT…
P O W E R 5 2 E n e r g y P r o f e s s i o n a l T r a i n i n g P r o g r a m
E n e r g y p r o f e s s i o n a l t r a i n i n g w i t h a f o c u s o n s o l a r p a n e l
i n s t a l l a t i o n
E d u c a t i o n & T r a i n i n gC o m m u n i t y E m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s e
T e a m ( C E R T ) T r a i n i n g
S k i l l s a n d c o n c e p t s t h a t p r e p a r e r e s i d e n t s t o a s s i s t v i c t i m s a n d
o r g a n i z e v o l u n t e e r s i n t h e a f t e r m a t h o f d i s a s t e r
Community Engagement
Barrier Mitigation + Goal Setting
Essential + Occupational
Skills Training
Job Placement + Career Support
Duluth, MN: Connecting Solar Goals to Community Values and Disaster Preparedness
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Learn more and watch a recorded webinar: http://bit.ly/HartleyMN
Using the Hartley Nature Center as a model, Ecolibrium3 is working to advance Duluth’s solar market toward its first megawatt of solar by connecting the concept of energy resilience with existing community goals of independence and preparedness.
Q & A
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Deb PerryInstitute for Sustainable Communities
Kathryn WrightMeister Consultants Group
Jessica TseCity and County of San Francisco
John Huffington and Krystle StarvisLiving Classrooms Foundation
Thank you!
Slides and a recording will be made available online:
http://us.iscvt.org/resource/resilientsolarwebinar
To learn more and to access the publication:
http://us.iscvt.org/resource/resilientsolar
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