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Trade show brochure for Suntech Hawaii, now Sunetric.TRANSCRIPT
Suntech Hawaii is helping businesses like yours convert from
petroleum-derived electricity to clean, economically-feasible
solar electricity. Our success is based on our ability to manage
each project from start to finish, providing complete control and
accountability over each stage of the process, from analysis and
design to installation and beyond.
If solar is right for you, Suntech Hawaii
will use our knowledge of the solar
energy industry to help you select the
system that delivers the best value for
your particular circumstances. And,
we’ll help you secure the appropriate
financing option for your firm’s goals,
needs, and constraints.
For businesses that prefer to purchase
systems outright, we can install solar
systems that eliminate much or all of
your electricity bill with equipment that
has a functional life of 25 years, and
provides generous tax incentives along
the way. For those who want to avoid
capital expenditures entirely, we offer
power purchase agreements (PPAs) that
allow users to simply purchase electricity
produced on-site for a fixed period of
time at a guaranteed rate. In between
these extremes, an array of debt, lease,
and lease purchase options are also available.
All of these solutions share several important benefits. First, they
lower energy costs now and provide a hedge against future price
increases from grid power. Second, they provide the stability of
self-generated electricity without giving up access to the grid
as a backup power source. Finally, they yield timely marketing
opportunities for businesses like yours to take advantage of the
pro-environment shift in consumer consciousness.
At Suntech Hawaii, we stand behind the quality of our work.
We provide reliable solar technology, economically feasible
systems and financing, and renewable, non-polluting electricity
that helps your business—and our state—become more energy
independent. Let us help you initiate change.
oil prices are chipping away your profits
Nowhere in the country are business profits so closely tied to
electricity rates. According to the Department of Energy, Hawaii’s
commercial electricity rates are the highest in the country and
more than double the national average (Fig. 1a).
Neighbor island rates are especially high (Figure
1b). Statewide, retail electricity rates rose 130
percent from 1991 to 2006.
Whereas the rest of the country gets just 3 percent
of its electricity from petroleum, Hawaii gets 78
percent (Fig. 2). This imbalance leaves electricity
rates unusually vulnerable to the future oil price
increases predicted by leading investment firms
and energy industry groups. Looking further ahead,
the National Petroleum Council predicts that—due
to population increases and improving living
standards—global demand for oil will substantially
exceed supply for the next 25 years.i
In addition to market-driven price growth, Hawaii’s
electricity costs are also vulnerable to regulatory
changes such as the imposition of carbon taxes
intended to shift the country’s energy supply
away from fossil fuels. Such taxes are gaining
momentum internationally, and one U.S. city,
Boulder, Colorado, imposed such a tax in 2006.
Another recent report by Goldman Sachs argues that regulatory
risk associated with greenhouse gas emissions is a “significant
investment risk.”ii
is solar right for your business?
electricity costs and Hawaii’sbusiness community
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ResidentialAverage Business Rate
We need more laws to enforce energy efficiency
The environment in the U.S. is getting worse
Would consider buying and alternative fuel vehicle
Global warming is a “serious problem”
It is a “good idea” to build more solar power facilities
Dependence on foreign oil is a “serious problem”
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We need more laws to enforce energy efficiency
The environment in the U.S. is getting worse
Would consider buying and alternative fuel vehicle
Global warming is a “serious problem”
It is a “good idea” to build more solar power facilities
Dependence on foreign oil is a “serious problem”
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petroleum78%
coal14%
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Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy EIA.
Fig. 2: Petroleum Dominates Electricity Production
U.S. HAWAII
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ResidentialAverage Business Rate
We need more laws to enforce energy efficiency
The environment in the U.S. is getting worse
Would consider buying and alternative fuel vehicle
Global warming is a “serious problem”
It is a “good idea” to build more solar power facilities
Dependence on foreign oil is a “serious problem”
percent of respondents
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petroleum78%
coal14%
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coal49%
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Fig. 1b
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ResidentialAverage Business Rate
We need more laws to enforce energy efficiency
The environment in the U.S. is getting worse
Would consider buying and alternative fuel vehicle
Global warming is a “serious problem”
It is a “good idea” to build more solar power facilities
Dependence on foreign oil is a “serious problem”
percent of respondents
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petroleum78%
coal14%
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Source: Fig. 1a: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration, data for 2006. Fig. 1b: HECO, KIVC, schedule J, general service demand January 2008
Hawaii’s Electric Rates by island (cents/kWh)
Hawaii Electric Rates vs. U.S. Mainland/California
power your business with solar
An equally important challenge facing Hawaii businesses is
the need to keep up with changing cultural attitudes favoring
greener, lower-impact lifestyles and an evolving mandate that
business activities be “socially responsible.” A recent Yale
University study found that 83 percent of Americans consider
global warming a “serious” problem and that 63 percent think
the country is in as much danger from environmental hazards
as from terrorists (Fig. 3). Fully 96 percent of the study’s
respondents also said that dependence on Middle East oil
is a “serious problem.” The director of the study concludes
that “the U.S. is in the midst of a revolution” and that a public
“frustrated with the limits of government action increasingly
wants business to solve environmental problems.”iii
social responsibility brings a greener bottom line
Solar energy has finally come of age
and is now a proven technology.
This, together with a multitude
of financing options, generous
tax incentives and a change in
consumer consciousness, are
compelling many businesses to make the shift.
At Suntech Hawaii, we can help you seamlessly convert to solar
power. For a free on-site cost and benefit analysis, contact us
at 808-262-6600 or [email protected].
sustainable &economicallyfeasible
Taken together, Hawaii’s high and unstable electricity prices pose a
variety of challenges to the state’s business community. High rates
severely undermine the competitiveness of those firms that compete
nationally and internationally. And, the inability to control or anticipate
costs makes formulating and implementing long range strategies
extremely difficult for businesses with significant power demands.
In this context, alternative energy offers a hedge against future price
fluctuations and can make business planning much more manageable
for Hawaii firms.
predictability to anunpredictable world
National Petroleum Council. Facing the Hard Truths about Energy. July 2007. http://www.npc.org/Facing_Hard_Truths-summary.pdf. Cohen, Abby. Goldman Sachs and Co. Portfolio Strategy. Capital Markets at the Crossroads: Sustainable Investing: Environmental Focus. September 2006. http://www2.goldmansachs.com/insight/research/reports/report40.html. Quote from Dan Esty, Director of Yale University’s Center for Environmental Law and Policy regarding results from the Center’s poll of environmental attitudes and behavior. The poll was conducted in February 2007 and released in March.
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905 Kalanianaole Hwy. Bldg. 28A | Kailua, HI 96734 | 808-262-6600 | [email protected] | suntechhawaii.com
Source: Yale University Center for Environmental Law and Policy, 2007.
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California Hawaii
ResidentialAverage Business Rate
We need more laws to enforce energy efficiency
The environment in the U.S. is getting worse
Would consider buying and alternative fuel vehicle
Global warming is a “serious problem”
It is a “good idea” to build more solar power facilities
Dependence on foreign oil is a “serious problem”
percent of respondents
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petroleum78%
coal14%
other7%
naturalgas1%
petroleum3%
coal49%
other29%
naturalgas
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Fig. 3: Changing Environmental Attitudes Research by Goldman Sachs argues that issues related to climate change pose risks
Project ContextActus Lend Lease holds 50-year contracts to own, manage and maintain 3,500 housing units on five Army and Air Force installations on Oahu. They approached Suntech Hawaii for solar solutions to significantly lower operating costs by converting from grid power to solar electricity, maximize tax benefits and inspire their tenants to conserve energy through individualized billing—all while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the neighborhoods.
Our SolutionSolar power holds many advantages for Actus Lend Lease. Because of their long-term ownership of the individual housing units there was a natural match between the long life of solar power systems and the company’s ability to capture the full value of its investment. Suntech therefore focused on two issues - 1) achieving the necessary electricity production capacity with minimal aesthetic intrusions; and 2) designing the systems to take maximum advantage of available tax incentives.
In order to preserve the aesthetic vision of the original architectural plans, we recommended building-integrated PV laminates which adhere directly to the standing seam metal roofing. This decision saved Actus the cost of installing conventional mounting hardware. Each of the 3,500 homes included in the project will produce roughly 65 percent of its own electricity, yet appear indistinguishable from those in adjacent neighborhoods.
Our plan addressed the tax issue by phasing the project over seven years (2006-2014) so that Actus could maximize their state and federal tax incentives. We were also able to meet their need for individualized billing by metering each home/system and allowing both power generation and power consumption to be measured individually.
By converting to solar electricity, Actus will reduce their carbon footprint by about 381 billion tons and enjoy bottom line savings expected to exceed $150 million over the project’s life. Now that’sa lot of green goodwill.
“We knew there were economic
benefits to building energy
systems into the homes we were
constructing at the five Hawaii
military bases. What surprised
us was that as the homes
were occupied, the residents
started taking the lead on other
environmental issues in their
communities. The benefits of our
relationship with Suntech go far
beyond the bottom line goals we
had initially established for the
project.” — James Sullivan VP of
Sustainability, Actus Lend Lease
905 Kalanianaole Hwy. Bldg. 28A | Kailua, HI 96734 | 808-262-6600 | [email protected] | suntechhawaii.com
Actus Lend LeaseIsland of Oahu
Residential PV on New ConstructionSchofield Barracks, Fort Shafter, Hickam Air Force Base,Bellows Air Force Station, Aliamanu Military Reservation
Project ContextHonda Windward approached Suntech Hawaii about powering its new Auto Spa and Truck Wash using solar electricity. Honda Windward’s goal was twofold: to reduce their combined monthly electricity bill of $5,000, and increase “green” awareness of their new auto spa. Both facilities are located on Oahu’s Windward Coast in an area with persistent cloud cover.
Our SolutionFrom the start, our goal was to maximize energy production due to the customer’s high power demand and the intermittent generating capacity due to the weather. This meant covering a variety of small roof surfaces with photovoltaic panels in addition to the main roof planes. The result is a 106 kW array that not only identifies Honda Windward as an environmental leader among its fellow auto retailers, but is the largest commercial rooftop solar facility on the island.
The total system contains 20 sub arrays. Panels are mounted to the roof via stand off mounts in order to provide sufficient wind flow to keep the panels cool and running efficiently while keeping wind loads manageable. Because it covers more than 85 percent of the roof surface it also reduces the structure’s cooling load substantially by eliminating heat gain through the roof. The installation is fully leak-proof. And, in keeping with Honda Windward’s good neighbor policy, we selected non-reflective panels, eliminating concerns from neighboring homes and business, property owners in the hills above the site and low-flying aircraft—a concern especially for tourist helicopter flights on the scenic Windward Coast.
The power produced on its roof eliminates over 40 percent of Windward Auto Spa’s power bill—saving approximately $2,000 per month—even after a significant expansion in operations following the project’s completion. It’s equivalent to removing about 18 cars from the road each year.
“Honda Windward looked into
solar power to address our
rising energy costs. We also
saw an opportunity to make a
statement about our commitment
to alternative fuel use. The system
Suntech Hawaii designed and
built at our Kaneohe site makes
economic sense, makes our
customers feel good about dealing
with Honda Windward, and makes
my employees feel good about
working here.” – Morrie Stoebner,
Owner, Honda Windward
905 Kalanianaole Hwy. Bldg. 28A | Kailua, HI 96734 | 808-262-6600 | [email protected] | suntechhawaii.com
Windward Auto SpaKaneohe, Oahu
Commercial Retrofit and Power Upgrade
Suntech Hawaii is a full-service solar energy company that is committed to helping
sustainability-minded businesses and homeowners save money while reducing their
consumption of petroleum-derived electricity. We provide a complete range of
services, from power use analysis to design, installation and even rebate paperwork.
Together with our solar energy finance partners, we’re also able to offer a wide range of
financial options that make converting to solar economically feasible as well as socially
responsible. Suntech Hawaii is a HECO-approved contractor.
As a general rule, solar power is cheaper than grid power and provides an excellent
hedge against future electricity rate hikes. Hawaii has the highest commercial power
rates in the country with 78 percent of the state’s electricity generated by burning
petroleum. When oil prices rise, so do your rates.
Companies that make an environmental commitment attract green customers.
Research conducted earlier this year by Yale University shows that 83 percent of
Americans view global warming as a ‘serious problem’ – up 19 percent from just three
years earlier and, in a study conducted in 2006 by researchers at MIT, respondents
identified global warming as their number one environmental concern. By embracing
consumers’ changing attitudes, you can lower your electric bill and improve the green
credentials of your brand.
Can solar energy eliminate my existing power bill?
The answer depends on several factors including your monthly power demand,
the amount of land and/or roof space you have to devote to your solar system
and the size of the system that we install. All systems differ but under typical
conditions a company will need about 2,500 square feet of roof and/or ground
space to offset each $1,000 of monthly electricity expenditures on Oahu. Because
neighbor island electrical rates are higher, the electricity generated by 2,500
square feet of space is worth well over $1,000.
How long will a photovoltaic system last?
At Suntech Hawaii, we use the most durable and efficient products in the industry,
relying exclusively on components that have been extensively tested. Our solar
photovoltaic modules are under warranty to collect energy for at least 25 years.
905 Kalanianaole Hwy. Bldg. 28A | Kailua, HI 96734 | 808-262-6600 | [email protected] | suntechhawaii.com
Can my business benefit from green marketing?
Who is Suntech Hawaii?
Can solar energy save my business money?
FAQs For an on-site, customized assessment of the cost and benefits of switching to
renewable energy, call us at 808-262-6600.
Who performs the installation? We do. Everything from your initial energy analysis to the installation and maintenance
of your system is performed by experienced Suntech Hawaii personnel. We do not use
subcontractors.
Who handles the permitting? Suntech Hawaii handles all permitting and project coordination. Once a design is
agreed upon between your company and Suntech Hawaii, we arrange for drawings
and other information required by the City and/or State. We also handle the
interconnection between your system and the existing power grid.
What finance options existto enable firms to convert to
solar power?
A range of financing options are available, from funding the system outright to making
no upfront investment at all via a power purchase agreement. Specialized leasing and
debt options, as well as hybrid arrangements, are also available. The costs and benefits
of the various approaches vary substantially and no single solution is appropriate to the
needs of all businesses. In general, however, the range of alternatives available is such
that financing issues are rarely an impediment for firms converting to solar electricity.
Are there tax incentives for solar energy systems?
Both the State of Hawaii and the Federal government offer substantial tax incentives
to businesses installing solar electricity systems. Federal tax credits equal 30 percent
of the total project cost. Hawaii offers a 35 percent tax credit. Both state and federal
governments also offer accelerated depreciation schedules.
How do I get started? We begin with a site visit to discuss location characteristics, power usage and system
options. Based on this information, we will recommend the system that is most
appropriate for your business, then plot costs and savings over the economic life of
the equipment.
905 Kalanianaole Hwy. Bldg. 28A | Kailua, HI 96734 | 808-262-6600 | [email protected] | suntechhawaii.com
FAQs continued...
Client
MacNaughton Group
Actus Lend Lease
Enova & US Air Force
ABC Stores
Heide and Cooke
D’ Otani Produce
Forest City & US Navy
Honda Windward
US Coast Guard
AMG Energy
CCOH
Pacific Health
Alan Shintani
US Air Force
Elite Pacific Construction
JK Investment Trust
Bering Sea Eccotech
Benedictine Monastery
Pankow Construction
Metcalf Construction
Project
Kona Commons
Schofield Barracks
Bougaineville
Red Hill
Plumeria
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Facility
Island Gourmet Foods
H & C Warehouse & Office
D’Otani Warehouse & Office
Halsey Community Centers
Windward Auto Spa
Aliumanu Military Reservation
Sigs Body Shop
Convalescent Center of Honolulu
Maui Cancer Center
Shintani Warehouse & Office
Hickam Air Force Base
Nawiliwili US Coast Guard
The Sullivan Estate
BSE Warehouse and Offices
Monastery Retreat Center
Hawaii Loa Neighborhood
State of HI Homeless Shelter
System Discription
803 kW Roof Mount - Non-penetrating
773 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
516 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
268 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
60 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
146 kW Ground Mount Array
107 kW Roof Mount - Non-penetrating
232 kW Roof Mount - Penetrating
223 kW Roof Mount - Non-penetrating
107 kW Roof Mount - Penetrating
106 kW Roof Mount - Penetrating
376 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
120 kW Roof Mount - Penetrating
2,500 Gallon Solar Water Heating
78 kW Covered Parking / Roof Mount
61 kW Roof Mount - Non-penetrating
62 kW Roof Mount - Penetrating
40 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
50 kW Roof Mount - BIPV
Multiple Solar Water Heating Systems
36 kW Roof Mount - Penetrating
22 kW Roof Mount - Non-penetrating
247 Home Solar Water Heating Retrofit
2,500 gallon Solar Water Heating
905 Kalanianaole Hwy. Bldg. 28A | Kailua, HI 96734 | 808-262-6600 | [email protected] | suntechhawaii.com
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