Solar Rural Alberta s Opportunity. David Vonesch, P.Eng

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1 Solar Rural Alberta s Opportunity David Vonesch, P.Eng

2 SkyFire Energy Inc! Founded in 2001 in Calgary! Offices and staff in Edmonton and Calgary! Western Canada s leading solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) firm. Hundreds of installations across 8 provinces and territories including:! >45% of all grid tied solar in Alberta including the design, supply and installation of the Green Acres 2MW project! ~50% of all grid tied solar in BC! Management Team has more than 50 years of combined solar experience

3 Alberta s solar resource Germany Source: Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Solar Industries Association

4 Solar PV Worldwide Potential Ranking of Major Cities Worldwide in Terms of Yearly PV Potential City! Ontario is by far largest solar industry Yearly PV Potential (kwh/kw) Cairo, Egypt 1635 Los Angeles, USA 1485 Sydney, Australia 1343 Calgary, Alberta 1292 Rome, Italy (Italy has 3 rd most solar installed worldwide) 1283 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1253 Edmonton, Alberta 1245 Beijing, China (China has 2 nd most solar installed worldwide) 1148 Washington, DC., USA 1133 Paris, France 938 Tokyo, Japan (Japan has 4 th most solar installed worldwide) 885 Berlin, Germany (Germany has 1 st most solar installed worldwide) Moscow, Russia 803 London, England 728 Source: Natural Resources Canada for PV potential, SkyFire Energy research for installed capacity ranking 848

5 Costs have Declined Dramatically Year-on-Year Solar PV module costs fell from $4 per watt in 2006 to less than a $1 per watt today Data Source: Bloomberg, New Energy Finance

6 SkyFire Energy Inc Source: AESO; Howell Mayhew Engineering

7 Microgeneration How it Works Save on retail + T,D, & LAF Credit at hourly power pool price or retail rate

8 Micro-Generation (MG)! Simplified application process specifically designed to streamline connection of renewable energy projects (<1MW) connection process is quick, simple and low/no cost! No application or metering costs:! Free application! Free bi-directional meter! No on-going metering charges! Quick approval Micro-Generation eligibility must be approved within 14 days! No or minimal taxes on system typical

9 Solar is Unique! Deployable at any scale, almost anywhere! Investment scale is within reach for many individuals, businesses, and small communities! Very reliable no moving parts!! Very long product warranties! 60 year old proven technology! Time of day production matches higher power pool prices and thus receives better value for energy produced! Opportunity for GHG Offset credits! Self reliance and independence

10 Why Now?! Great investment opportunity:! You are already carrying the debt burden of future electricity costs this money could be working for you and providing a return! Take an existing expense and turn it into an investment! Reduce financial risk and hedge against rising energy prices! Demonstrate leadership and reduce GHG emissions

11 2 MW Solar Farm Bassano, Alberta Largest PV system in Western Canada

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16 1.05MW SunMine Kimberley, BC Largest system in British Columbia Direct utility tied (DG)

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19 Landmark Group of Builders, Edmonton, AB 130kW roof and wall mounted system

20 Okanagan College Penticton, BC 259kW system installed in 2011

21 Okanagan College Kelowna, BC 194kW Solar Canopy

22 NTPC Fort Simpson, NT 104kW Largest system in Northern Canada

23 Larch Park Edmonton, AB 140kW - Largest residential system in Western Canada

24 How to encourage solar development! Update municipal bylaws to include solar provide clarity for developers and contractors! Minimize system soft costs Best practices 1. Permitting info easily available online in one location 2. Expedited review for simple systems 3. Electronic and online permitting 4. Ensure a fast turnaround (<3 days) 5. Fair, flat permit fees ($400 or less) 6. No community specific licenses 7. Train staff in solar 8. See also and Lead by example

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34 Alberta Solar Co-op! Local economic development officer from championing project! History of solar development experience! County providing the land and removing the municipal tax burden! Benefits to Municipalities:! Job creation! US 174,000 jobs in solar; 2x coal industry! New potential tax base*! Keep investment dollars local RRSP, TFSA eligible! Encourage future development

35 Alberta s New Energy Reality 50 kw Grid Tied Solar Array Operating Oil Lease Site

36 Contact:( David(Vonesch( ( (