Autonomous Energy Presentation to the ESSSN August 2014

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1 Autonomous Energy Presentation to the ESSSN August 2014

2 Introduction Sustainable Energy Engineering company In business since 2003 Mission: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate the transition to sustainable energy systems as quickly and efficiently as possible Strong & Consistent track record with leading independent schools, ASX 100 Companies, Government Agencies and Multinational Companies Winner 2013 Clean Energy Council: Best Grid-Connected Solar PV Power System Design and Installation Award

3 Introduction Core services and products include: Renewable Energy Engineering & Turnkey Solar PV systems Energy Efficiency Upgrades Energy Efficiency Certificate Provisions Services (ESS & VEET) Professional Energy Audits

4 Autonomous Energy A Safe Bet Meet some of our Clients ANZ Bank Toyota Jones Lang LaSalle Kyocera Blue Scope Steel Iveco Google Australia ABB Sydney Markets The Westin NSW Police Johnson & Johnson Medical Orchard Funds Management Sydney Olympic Park Toga Group of Companies General Electric CSIRO Hornsby Shire Council Randwick City Council Pittwater Council Warringah Council Lane Cove Council Willoughby Council Blacktown Workers Club Ltd NSW Office of Environment & Heritage Mosman Council Christadelphian Homes Southern Cross Care Mittagong RSL SNP Security City Tattersall's Club Sydney Masonic Centre Over 80 Independent Schools

5 About Solar Photovoltaics Solar Photovoltaics (PV) convert sunlight directly to electricity through the use of a semiconductor material Radford College - Largest PV solar power system in Canberra, 2009

6 About Solar Photovoltaics Radford College - Largest PV solar power system in Canberra, 2009 KEY ADVANTAGES OF PV: Silent operation Very high reliability Proven track record Safe Virtually maintenance free Allows distributed, on site generation Zero GHG emissions during operation

7 Key Components: PV Modules Types of PV modules: Mono-crystalline Silicon / Multi-crystalline Silicon Account for majority of all PV modules Mature technology, proven performance Amorphous Silicon Thin film silicon PV modules Low efficiency (~50% of crystalline silicon) Mature technology (developed in 1970s) Other Thin Film Includes a range of technologies such as Cadmium Teluride, Copper Indium Diselinide

8 Key Components: Inverters Convert DC electricity to 240V AC electricity Highly sophisticated equipment which functions as the brains of the system Measures and records data Ensures that the system disconnects from the grid in the case of a black out to prevent islanding the energisation of part of an inactive grid

9 Key Components: Data Monitoring Solar Data Monitoring systems are one of the most complex parts of the system Data must be transferred through the school s IT network to avoid ongoing costs associated with external solutions such as GSM modems Data should only be sent out from the device with no external data sent into the network for security Data logging must include: Solar electricity generated (green data) Electricity consumed at the site (black data) Ambient and PV module cell temperatures Solar irradiation

10 Key Components: Data Monitoring

11 Visualisation with Sunny Portal Key Components: Data Monitoring

12 Net Metering PV system is connected to any distribution board at the site Power generated by the PV system is fed into this distribution board and the loads running from that board If the system produces more power than is consumed from the board, the excess solar power feeds back upstream Any power generated in excess of the site s total requirements is exported through the bi-directional meter and is credited to the account Advantage: solar power system can be connected to any distribution board

13 Rising Electricity Prices Electricity prices will continue to rise over the next 5-10 years Conservative estimates project an increase of 53% - 78% by 2020, not including increasing network charges. (Institute of Sustainable Futures report commissioned by OEH) Gas prices increase 39% - 54% over next 10 years in real terms. This presents a real price risk exposure for schools to increasing energy costs, for the foreseeable future. The truth is that no one knows what the price of anything will be in the future though why take the risk?

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15 Real Strategies to Reduce Electricity Costs 1 Reduce energy consumption directly by implementing Energy Efficiency Measures. 2 Generate your own electricity onsite at a fixed price through Solar PV. 3 Reduce Peak Demand through the above and further Energy Management.

16 Energy Consumption (kwh/year) Emissions (tonnes CO 2 /year) Where Schools use electricity Electricity Consumption by Load Type 350, , , , , ,000 50,

17 Example Energy Efficiency Measures for Schools Energy Efficiency Upgrade Projects ~ Avg. Pay Back (yrs.) Energy efficient lighting upgrades (lamps and occupancy sensors) 1.9 Mechanical services upgrades (e.g. VSD s on pumps & fans) 2.7 Reduce heat losses from swimming pools 2.4 Boiler upgrades 7.4 Higher Efficiency Hot Water Systems e.g. Solar Thermal or Heat Pumps 4.5 Adjustments/upgrades to control programs / BMS / time-clocks 2.1 Activating energy saving settings on computers Immediate Thermal improvements to Building Envelope 4.2

18 Benefits of Solar PV Fixed cost for solar electricity well below current retail prices e.g. 6.8cents/kWh for 100kW system at MLC Burwood (using best quality panels) Payback period now only ~ years Mature, cost effective technology now viewed by the banks as Conservative Infrastructure No CAPEX required with Asset Finance packages No risk with performance guaranteed by Autonomous Energy Silent, almost maintenance free, zero GHG emissions

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20 Attractive Government Incentives and Finance Available For implementation of Energy Efficiency & Solar PV Energy Efficiency: NSW Energy Saving Scheme (ESS) creating Energy Saving Certificates Solar PV: Commonwealth Government Renewable Energy Target Bipartisan (originally John Howard s idea though expanded under K. Rudd) Abbott doesn t like it because it is not in the interests of his financial backers in the fossil fuel industry furthermore he does not understand renewable energy.

21 Toyota 500kW Largest Solar Power System in VIC Ace Gutters 225kW Blacktown Workers & Sports 200kW (CEC Award for this project) Southern Cross Care 150kW Example Case Studies Pymble Ladies College System expanded to 115kW Sydney Corporate Park (93 O Roidian Street, Alexandria) 120kW ANZ Global Headquarters Melbourne (>$1M lighting upgrade) + several more buildings in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Melbourne Johnson & Johnson Medical (Energy Efficiency Upgrade Nth Ryde Australian Headquarters)

22 ACE Green Gutters PV Workers Layout 3d Southern Blacktown Solar Cross Solutions Sports Care 100kW 150kW Image 120kW Pymble Ladies College 60kW system Pymble Ladies College 55kW system

23 Toyota Motor Corporation Largest Solar PV System in VIC

24 In house Installation Team In house Engineering Team Autonomous Energy A Safe Bet Key Benefits of Working with us Have worked with over 80 Independent Schools Certified Management Systems Commitment to leading the industry in terms of Quality, Safety & Environmental Mgt. Unrivalled Experience & Reputation in Sustainable Energy Industry Direct Commercial Relationships with the highest quality, most reputable Manufacturers in Solar and Energy Efficiency (e.g. Kyocera, LG, Philips, GE) Autonomous Energy is Independent

25 All Systems Designed, Supplied and Installed by Autonomous Energy Questions & Answers