Comments on: Hey, White House! Where’s the Solar PV?

By: martin

martin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:00:15 +0000

“One way or another, it’s possible.” You are correct.

A wise decision. It seems to me, a number of other buildings in the district can also use sunlight?

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred" — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:39 +0000

All great ideas, Martin! One way or another, it’s possible. They just have to get in gear and get the ball rolling!

By: martin

martin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:57:40 +0000

In other words, … an area dedicated to equivalent energy of a the capital. The location may be in another state – as CA:)!?

For example, a specific number of modules dedicated to a building …

By: martin

martin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:46:33 +0000

What is the thinking about a proposal for a specific location where there is now lawn for a PV array to provide up to ~20% of the energy requirements a distance away from the point of coupling (PCC)?

In other words, for instance, a PV array in the general vicinity dedicated for the purpose of renewable energy. A sign may be posted, NEC 690.53, … and UL 969 compliant ! indicating the purpose of the array.

http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/scopes/scopes.asp?fn=0969.html

Energy is shared right ? Or build an array somewhere which is equivalent to 100% of the energy requirements somewhere …

What do you think?

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By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred" — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:47:22 +0000

Emil, thanks for responding. I realize the Feds aren't eligible its own grants and rebates. I was hoping that a solar company might offer the equivalent of those rebates and tax credits. Perhaps even a mock PACE program? Of course, you're right the most practical solutions would be a solar power purchase agreement (PPA). So what's stopping it from happening?

By: Emil

Emil — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:55:17 +0000

Tor, the federal government isn’t eligible for the District Department of the Environment’s PV rebates. However, there have been many discussions on this topic here in DC. Though there is already some PV and thermal on the grounds, we’d all love to see more. PPAs seem to be gaining ground in this region, so that may be one approach.

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Home Solar Panels Reviews — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:25:31 +0000

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By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred" — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:57:12 +0000

Thanks, Liz. If Obama can please the nuclear folk (see today’s news) then surely he can find some solar panel symbolism on the WhiteHouse.

By: Liz M

Liz M — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:52:19 +0000

Awesome idea SolarFred! I just know we can get a ground mount system designed such that it resembles a flag somehow. Anyway, can’t wait to go to the White House Energy Production solar website to see how the building is generating kWh and therms.