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    This proposal suggests installing solar panels on the new science buildings being constructed at Anderson High School. A 1000 square foot solar panel system is estimated to produce 42 kilowatt hours per day, saving the school $613 per year at current energy rates. However, the total installation cost of $87,457 would not be recouped until after 142 years of energy savings. While solar energy is becoming more viable, the small scale of this project does not yet make it a highly conducive investment for the school. Larger solar panel systems or future cost reductions could improve feasibility.

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    This proposal suggests installing solar panels on the new science buildings being constructed at Anderson High School. A 1000 square foot solar panel system is estimated to produce 42 kilowatt hours per day, saving the school $613 per year at current energy rates. However, the total installation cost of $87,457 would not be recouped until after 142 years of energy savings. While solar energy is becoming more viable, the small scale of this project does not yet make it a highly conducive investment for the school. Larger solar panel systems or future cost reductions could improve feasibility.

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    This proposal suggests installing solar panels on the new science buildings being constructed at Anderson High School. A 1000 square foot solar panel system is estimated to produce 42 kilowatt hours per day, saving the school $613 per year at current energy rates. However, the total installation cost of $87,457 would not be recouped until after 142 years of energy savings. While solar energy is becoming more viable, the small scale of this project does not yet make it a highly conducive investment for the school. Larger solar panel systems or future cost reductions could improve feasibility.

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    This proposal suggests installing solar panels on the new science buildings being constructed at Anderson High School. A 1000 square foot solar panel system is estimated to produce 42 kilowatt hours per day, saving the school $613 per year at current energy rates. However, the total installation cost of $87,457 would not be recouped until after 142 years of energy savings. While solar energy is becoming more viable, the small scale of this project does not yet make it a highly conducive investment for the school. Larger solar panel systems or future cost reductions could improve feasibility.

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    The proposal is to install a 1000 sq ft (12.5 kW) solar panel system on the new science buildings at Anderson High School to help power the buildings and lower the school's energy costs over the long run.

    Two new science buildings are being constructed and the proposal is to install solar panels on the rooftop of these buildings to help power them. The estimated system size is 1000 sq ft which would produce around 12.5 kW of power.

    The estimated annual power production of the 12.5 kW system is 15,330 kWh per year, which would save the school approximately $613.20 per year at current electricity rates.

    SOLAR ENERGY PROPOSAL FOR

    ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

    Rita Chen
    22 May 2015

    ABSTRACT
    The project is to propose a plan for Anderson
    High School to partially adopt solar energy
    power. The solar panels will be installed on the
    new science buildings projected for construction.
    If conducive, solar panels can also be installed on
    existing buildings. The ultimate goal is to lower
    the energy bill for the school in the long run and
    adopt a more environmental friendly form of
    energy.

    INTRODUCTION
    Anderson High School was built in 1929
    Improvements have been continuously
    implemented, but many components of the
    building remains outdated.
    The cost of improvements and investments can
    only become more expensive for the district,
    therefore the district should consider
    implementing changes that will save money in
    the long run.

    SOLAR ENERGY
    Rapidly becoming cheaper and increasing feasibility.
    Quickly spreading as a reliable form on energy around
    the country.
    Renewable, clean, environmentally friendly.
    Though the costs of installation are still very
    expensive, the savings from using solar energy will
    pay itself off and save the district money in the long
    run.

    PROPOSAL
    Two new science buildings are projected for
    construction as early as June 2016.
    New buildings will be 50X100, flat rooftop
    Solar panels can be installed on the rooftop to
    contribute to powering the new buildings.
    The estimate is for a 1000 ft^2 system, which
    equates to a 12.5 kW system.

    ESTIMATE

    This is an approximate estimate quoted from Green City


    EcoStruction, a local solar energy installer.

    HOW MUCH POWER WILL IT


    PRODUCE

    Cincinnati, Ohio is part of Zone 5 for a


    solar hours resource map
    Zone 5 gets an average of ~4.2 solar
    hours p/ day over one year

    Commercial rate of cost for energy is 4


    cents per kW hour
    Due to physics, there are losses when
    converting energy from the sun to DC
    power, and then to AC power. The derate
    factor is usually around 80% of theoretical
    maximum.
    .80*(12.5kW*4.2hours/day)=42kW*hr/day
    42kWhr/day(365 days)=15330 kWhr/year
    15330kWhr/year(.04$)= $613.2 p/ year

    FEASIBILITY
    $87,457.12/($613.2/yr)= 142.6 years
    Payoff period: approximately 142 years
    After 142 years, the district saves $613.2 every
    year because that is the value of how much the solar
    system produces.
    Not a highly conducive investment as of now.

    WHY THE PAYOFF PERIOD IS


    SO LONG
    Though the cost of implementing solar power is quickly
    decreasing nationwide, it has not decreased enough for a
    feasible installation on a small scale commercial project such
    as Andersons.
    The payoff period may decrease largely if a larger solar panel
    system is installed, such a 2000 ft^2 or 3000 ft^2 system.
    The cost per unit installed decreases as system size increases
    while the savings per year increase.
    However, the district may save more than what is calculated
    because of possible tax credits for adapting solar energy.

    CONCLUSION
    Adopting a 1000 ft^2 solar panel system for the
    new buildings is rather unfeasible.
    It may be a better option in the future, when solar
    panels is more widely implemented by commercial
    buildings.
    Solar energy can still be highly favorable for
    residential buildings because energy cost rate for
    residential use is much higher, and self labor can cut
    out installation costs.

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