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Statement of Methodology

Application	Method
Energy Audit	A whole house energy audit was provided to align the sizing of the unit with the home energy demands. Recommendations were made where deficiencies were found. A whole house energy audit was provided to align the sizing of the unit with the home energy demands. Recommendations were made where deficiencies were found.
Selection of Site and Application	SES worked closely with the homeowner and vendor in both the site selection and application. SES worked closely with the homeowner and vendor in both the site selection and application.
Wind Installation	A 5 kW wind turbine was selected
Inverter	The inverter was installed to meet IEE standards and integrated with a sub-metering installed by the utility to gather data. The inverter was installed to meet IEE standards and integrated with a sub-metering installed by the utility to gather data.
Net Metering	Meters power at the connection point to the utility grid, subtracting energy produced from energy consumed. Meters power at the connection point to the utility grid, subtracting energy produced from energy consumed.
Battery Backup	Stores energy for use during outages and/or non-production times. Stores energy for use during outages and/or non-production times.
MySource Integration	MySource is an open architecture system developed to allow integration with all data gathered at the end user level. This data is accessible and displayed to the end user and the utility for purposes that are useful to the specific user and organization. MySource is an open architecture system developed to allow integration with all data gathered at the end user level. This data is accessible and displayed to the end user and the utility for purposes that are useful to the specific user and organization.

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Home Energy Consumption Comparison

Return on Investment Analysis

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Production Output

Each solar array is designed to produce a specified amount of energy. Smart Energy Source will analyze how much the generator is actually producing in order to determine the actual efficiency of the generator in a specific location.

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Home Energy Consumption Comparison

It has been noted that with the installation of any renewable generator, consumers change behaviors in an effort to maximize their return on investment. This case study will compare energy use before and after the generator installation in order to further analyze this theory.

This data is on the SES gateway on MySource and is available to SES Partners. To become an SES parner, click here.

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Return on Investment Analysis

Using actual production output, home energy consumption comparisons, and the installation and maintenance costs of the solar array, Smart Energy Source will conduct feasibility studies of the installation. The most commonly asked questions about DG installation are how long will it take for the system to pay off, and is it more economically feasible to implement energy efficiency measures or install a DG system?

This data is on the SES gateway on MySource and is available to SES Partners. To become an SES parner, click here.

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AE 4.0 Wind 7.5 kW

This SES case study will focus on a 7.5 kW wind turbine system and will attempt to identify challenges and opportunities faced by both the consumer and the utility involved. The case study will provide information leading to understanding the current technologies, advances and/or challenges in technologies, standards, policies and additional costs. Not only will this SES case study evaluate information concerning the consumer, but also will look into the effects the wind turbine system may have on the utility involved.

Case Study Objectives
♦ Evaluate the requirements of interconnection as identified in IEEE standards and other interconnection procedures.
♦ Examine costs and benefits. What are the implications for utility rate structures?
♦ Identify the impact on distribution engineering and planning and maintenance costs.
♦ Identify how DG will impact utilities’ all power requirements contract.
♦ Create a knowledge base of best practices and best applications for the consumer.

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