photovoltaic systems
Photovoltaic systems deliver building or sub-division benefits of fixed priced electricity during peak demand periods when electricity is most expensive. When PV’s are combined with battery storage, power resiliency is established and power hedging is achievable. US power utility providers repeatedly endorse solar microgrids investments due to low maintenance costs compared to other renewable energy systems.
government grants for energy projects
Legislation has allocated significant funds across the United States with Department of Energy managing various funding sources in solar energy. Threadgold Architecture + Construction maintains professional relationships with grant writers, grant administrators and electrical engineer sub-consultants. Government grant funding can significantly reduce the capital stack for PV investors. Following a traditional design and bid, the photovoltaic systems construction is Superintended by licensed Architect Threadgold Architecture + Construction.
Threadgold Architecture + Construction incorporates the design and sizing of photovoltaic systems in building projects and sub-divisions. The firm utilizes patented solar industry software to determine daily power generation and relevant financial data for photovoltaic systems. The practice identifies potential sites during the feasibility stage for clients to maximize project tax benefits.
solar microgrid revenue streams
Photovoltaic systems typically utilize US manufactured photovoltaic panels for maximum tax benefit to investors. Income streams include; feed-in Tariff via a Power Purchase Agreement at Locational Market Price (“LMP”) and Income Tax Credits. Carbon Offsets and Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (“SRECS”) are also income streams for microgrid investors. The US government has not formalized SREC trading as other international jurisdictions like Australia. However, private trading platforms can be utilized for trading SREC’s in the US jurisdiction. Power hedging income may also be achievable when combining photovoltaic systems with battery storage. Hedging is achieved by importing power into the battery storage from the mains power grid during low demand. The stored mains power is fed back into the mains power grid at peak demand at a higher kwh rate.
US States comprise of regulated and deregulated electricity markets. Feed-in-tariffs/Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s) are typically negotiated on various factors. Factors that effect PPA’s are; location, proximity to market demand and cost of generation by the utility company. The Texas ERCOT grid is not saturated with solar microgrids in comparison to the California market. Through patented software and professional relationships, Threadgold Architecture + Construction liaises with clients to determine the best jurisdiction. The optimum locations for photovoltaic systems to generate positive cash flow are predominantly effected by state legislation.
