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Application Forms and Instructions
This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form
for Round VII of the Renewable Energy Fund. A separate application form is available for
projects with a primary purpose of producing heat (see RFA section 1.5). This is the standard
form for all other projects, including projects that will produce heat and electricity. An electronic
version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and both application forms is available online at:
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund7.html.
• If you need technical assistance filling out this application, please contact Shawn Calfa,
the Alaska Energy Authority Grant Administrator at (907) 771-3031 or at
scalfa@aidea.org.
• If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application
forms for each project.
• Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide
milestones and grant budget for each phase of the project.
• In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit
recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3
ACC 107.605(1).
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are completed and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
• If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with
your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
• In the sections below, please enter responses in the spaces provided, often under the
section heading. You may add additional rows or space to the form to provide sufficient
space for the information, or attach additional sheets if needed.
REMINDER:
• Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
• All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
• In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or
proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the
Authority. If you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their
application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept
confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a
public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon
request.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Bristol Bay Borough School District
Type of Entity: Public School District Fiscal Year End: June 30
Tax ID #: 92-0029587 Tax Status: For-profit X Non-profit Government (
check one)
Date of last financial statement audit: June 30th, 2013
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 169
Naknek, AK 99633
Physical Address
2 School Rd North
Naknek, AK 99633
Telephone
(907) 246-4225
Fax
(907) 246-6857
Email
bhill@bbbsd.net
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Bill Hill
Title
Superintendent
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 169
Naknek, AK 99633
Telephone
(907) 246-4225
Fax
(907) 246-6857
Email
bhill@bbbsd.net
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
A local government, or
x A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
or
No
1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for the project by
the applicant’s board of directors, executive management, or other governing
authority. If the applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each
participant’s governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
Yes
or
No
1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
agreement (Section 3 of the RFA).
Yes
or
No
1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the award as
identified in the Standard Grant Agreement template at
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/veep/Grant-Template.pdf. (Any exceptions
should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.)
Yes
or
No
1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the
project and who will be the primary beneficiaries.
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
This section is intended to be no more than a 2-3 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project). Type in space below.
Bristol Bay Borough School District Solar PV Project
2.2 Project Location –
Naknek, AK
2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude, street address, or community name.
(58.732329,-157.004415); 2 School Rd North, Naknek, AK 99633
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Bristol Bay Borough and Naknek, AK
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind Biomass or Biofuels (excluding heat-only)
Hydro, Including Run of River Hydrokinetic
Geothermal, Excluding Heat Pumps Transmission of Renewable Energy
x Solar Photovoltaic Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe) Small Natural Gas
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
Reconnaissance x Final Design and Permitting
Feasibility and Conceptual Design x Construction and Commissioning
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2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project.
Solar PV Installation
This project will consist of a 50 kW (d.c. rating) ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) system, to be
installed next to the school building. The PV system will generate clean, renewable power for
decades to come, reducing the amount of electricity the school buys from the local utility and
reducing pollution associated with burning fossil fuels. The system will also provide an
opportunity for the school’s students and the wider community to learn about PV.
The system will be composed of (200) 250-watt photovoltaic (PV) collector panels (e.g.
Solarworld 250W monocrystalline or equivalent), 50 kW DC to AC power inverter capacity
(multiple smaller inverters, e.g. SMA Sunnyboy 6000TL) and a data acquisition system with a
graphical display inside the building and accessible through the Internet.
The panels will be wired in multiple DC series circuits called strings. The strings will be wired to
a combiner box, then connect to the power inverter(s) which transforms the DC power into AC
power suitable for use by the building’s existing electrical system. The inverter assures that the
PV generated power is compatible with the power supplied by the utility grid and will disconnect
from the electrical system in the event of a utility power outage to prevent “back feed” to the
utility grid. The proposed system is sized to supplement current electric usage and peak
demand only, as it will not store power. The proposed system will be interconnected with the
electrical system and controlled to “follow” the existing systems’ electrical characteristics.
A dedicated data acquisition system tied directly to the inverter will display the performance of
the PV system and describe how it works through a dedicated live display setup in the lobby. A
revenue grade utility meter will also be installed on the PV system to accurately measure the
power generated.
The existing electric systems supply 208-volt, three phase power for larger loads and
120-volt, single-phase for most of the distributed loads from a three phase service
provided by NEA. The average monthly electric demand for the school is approximately
137 kW.
2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, local jobs created, etc.)
Summary:
- Electrical energy and demand savings
- Provides learning opportunity for kids in school, about renewable energy, carbon-offset and
sustainable power generation and technology such as energy recovery from exhaust air.
A 50 kW PV system will generate about 42,367 kWh in Year 1. The school district currently pays
an energy charge of $0.54/kWh, resulting in a saving of roughly $22,878 in the first year alone
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(see attached document for output from PV Watts®. While electricity prices are dictated by oil
prices in Naknek (which may well go up over the next 20-30 years), electricity generated from
PV is not subject to future price increases, as the fuel (sunshine) is free, and maintenance costs
are very low.
2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project.
A 50 kW PV system in Naknek, AK is estimated to cost $235,000. It will be part of a larger
project that will use energy performance contracting (where facility improvements are
guaranteed by a third party to pay for themselves through energy savings, utilizing AEERLF
program low interest financing or other competitive sources).
The grantee will contribute $5,000 in cost-share in the form of in-kind labor when selecting
subcontractors to implement this project.
2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of grant request and your project’s total costs and benefits below.
Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application $230,000
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $
2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $5,000
2.7.4 Other grant funds to be provided $
2.7.5 Other grant applications not yet approved $
2.7.6 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.4) $235,000
Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.7 Total Project Cost Summary from Cost Worksheet, Section
4.4.4, including estimates through construction.
$235,000
2.7.8 Additional Performance Monitoring Equipment not covered
by the project but required for the Grant Only applicable to
construction phase projects.
$
2.7.9 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $22,878/yr
2.7.10 Other Public Benefit If you can calculate the benefit in terms
of dollars please provide that number here and explain how you
calculated that number in Section 5 below.
$
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SECTION 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a
resume and references for the manager(s). In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes
as separate PDFs if the applicant would like those excluded from the web posting of this
application. If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit
project management support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from
AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
Bristol Bay Borough SD will hire a full-service Energy Service provider, who shall
provide complete turnkey services, which include development, design, installation,
project management, and commissioning services.
3.2 Project Schedule and Milestones
Please fill out the schedule below. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points in in your
project along with estimated start and end dates for each of the milestones and tasks. Please
clearly identify the beginning and ending of all phases of your proposed project.
Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.
Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date
Project feasibility Identify feasibility of the project, define project
parameters, identify high risk issues (if any) 9/1/13 9/22/13
Identify partners Assemble project team – incl energy service
company, mechanical/electrical/structural
engineers 10/1/13 12/15/14
Project development 20% design, scope & specifications
development (incl electrical, mech, structural
and other considerations), prepare RFP docs 1/13/14 2/14/14
Subcontractor RFPs Issue subcontractor RFPs for pricing 2/18/14 3/7/14
Construction – PV project Deliver materials, assemble and erect PV
arrays, inverters etc, building tie in (scheduled
over a weekend) 8/4/14 10/25/14
Commissioning and
Acceptance –PV project
Ensure all systems work as designed, verify
output adjusted for incident sunshine,
acceptance, as-built, O&M manuals, owner
training 11/3/14 11/21/14
Project close-out 11/28/14
Measurement & Verification
starts
Measure & verify energy production and savings
12/1/14 11/20/17
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3.3 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, accounting or bookkeeping personnel or firms, equipment,
and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitments
with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any
existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or
contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel, contractors, and
suppliers as an attachment to your application.
The School District will select a qualified turnkey solutions provider contractor to
implement this project. The project team shall include the following key individuals:
Bill Hill – Superintendent
Project Manager – Thomas “Scott” Tyra
Project Engineer – Veera Vijay , Frank Baumgardt
3.4 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
Please provide an alternative contact person and their contact information.
Quarterly reports will be provided to the Authority, including schedule and cost updates.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Solar PV is a well established technology that has proven its success in the widest set of
circumstances possible (outer space, marine, residential rooftops, etc.) and requires minimal
maintenance. Since there are no moving parts, the biggest issue is inverter replacement. To
address this risk, the common 10 year warranty on inverters will be extended to 20 years to
better match the life of the PV modules.
The School District will utilize an energy performance contract to deliver the project, which will
provide guaranteed results and a guaranteed fixed price and guaranteed outcome. This
procurement method will limit risk to the District and provide the highest likelihood of executing
and completing a successful project, with measurable results to report back to the community
and State of Alaska.
SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project. For pre-construction applications, describe
the resource to the extent known. For design and permitting or construction projects, please
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provide feasibility documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicable) as
attachments to this application.
We selected PV because it best fits the requirements of the SD. We initially considered wind
power as well, but decided against it, due to the lack of small turbines that can withstand our
climate in the long term. Solar is scalable, allowing us to adjust the size to the average demand of
the SD.
The solar resource for this location is expected to be 3.11 kWh/m 2/day.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
The School District currently gets all of its electricity and heat from the Naknek Electric
Association. The energy generated onsite will offset utility purchases.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
At times, the PV system may generate more electricity than what is needed at the School
District. We will coordinate with Naknek Electric Association for how excess generation
will be used in the community and how it will impact energy costs for the School District
when demand is greater than production.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The main customer affected by this project is the School District . In case of excess
generation, the utility provider may be able to offer other customers to benefit from clean
solar power.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
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• Basic integration concept
• Delivery methods
The system will consist of a 50 kW ground-mounted PV array. Each kW is expected to
generate about 847 kWh in Year 1, assuming an orientation due south and 40 degree tilt.
Annual generation is estimated at 42,367 kWh in Year 1.
After 20 years, output will still exceed 80% of the output in Year 1. Solar PV is a very
established technology, so no barriers are anticipated. Integration will be done via the
inverter, and the vast majority of the power generated will be used on-site.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project
or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
The PV system will be installed on land owned by the school building owner and operator
(Bristol Bay Borough and Bristol Bay Borough School District), so no land ownership
issues are anticipated. 50 kW require about 15,000 sqft of unshaded area, which is
available to the south of the school buildings.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and discussion of potential barriers
Due to the absence of moving parts and emissions, permitting for PV projects is fairly
simple. A building and electrical permit will be required, and obtained in the months before
construction starts. No barriers are anticipated.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
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• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
No environmental issues are anticipated for the PV installation. The system will be
installed on developed and cleared land. The array will be installed in a way that maximizes
the aesthetic appeal and provides an educational resource for students and working
demonstration for the community.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants records or analysis, industry standards,
consultant or manufacturer’s estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds – loans, capital contributions, in-kind
• Identification of other funding sources
• Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
• Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
The total PV project cost is estimated to be approximately $235,000. The School District
will provide the land for the installation and $5,000 worth of in-kind cost sharing in the
form of labor to select and oversee sub-contractors.
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
O&M costs for a PV system are very low. We anticipate that $ 500 per year will be sufficient
to conduct annual walk-throughs and repair potential issues with electrical connections
over time. The modules and inverter include warranties which cover their replacement if
necessary.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
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The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
The PV project is designed to utilize most, if not all, of the power generated on-site. A 50
kW PV system will generate about 42,367 kWh in Year 1. The school district currently pays
an energy charge of $0.54/kWh, resulting in a cost savings of $22,878 in the first year
alone.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in
evaluating the project.
Please fill out the form provided below.
Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Solar Radiation: 3.11 kWh/m 2/day
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other n/a
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other n/a
iii. Generator/boilers/other type n/a
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other n/a
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other n/a
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor n/a
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh] n/a
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] n/a
Other
iii. Peak Load n/a
1 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
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iv. Average Load n/a
v. Minimum Load n/a
vi. Efficiency n/a
vii. Future trends Purchased cost of electricity and heat are expected to increase over time.
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] n/a
ii. Electricity [kWh] n/a
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] n/a
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] n/a
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] n/a
vi. Other Unmetered waste heat from Naknek Electric Association;
Annual cost last year was approximately: $35,232
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
50 kW Solar PV Array
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 42,367 in Year 1
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood or pellets [cords, green tons,
dry tons]
iv. Other Solar
Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system $235,000
b) Development cost Included in above
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $500
d) Annual fuel cost 0
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 42,367 kWh
ii. Heat
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iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel US$ 0.54/kWh, $22,878/year
c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits Clean air, long term energy sustainability, public
demonstration, educational tool, redundant
power source.
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale NA / Net Metering
Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.76 (90% of 20 years at $22,878/$235,000)
Payback (years) 10.23
4.4.5 Impact on Rates
Briefly explain what if any effect your project will have on electrical rates in the proposed benefit
area. If the is for a PCE eligible utility please discus what the expected impact would be for both
pre and post PCE.
The proposed project is almost certainly too small to impact the rates for other users in the area.
SECTION 5– PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
The benefits information should include the following:
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gallons and dollars) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
• Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
• Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Over the first 20 years of the project, it will generate 762,300 kWh (assuming 90% of the
Year 1 output on average for the 20 years). Using the cost of a kWh that the SD pays
today (US$ 0.54), that equates to $411,642 over the first 20 years.
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Using the EIA’s number of 14.5 kWh per gallon of fuel oil, this PV project will avoid
burning over 52,500 gallons of fuel oil over the first 20 years of its life.
As all of the electricity that is generated will be used on-site, there will be no revenues. At
today’s prices, the value of the electricity generated will exceed $411,000.
Alaskans will benefit from a clean energy source, and the School District’s students will
have an opportunity to learn more about renewable energy in and out of school.
5.1.1 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales
Projects that include sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships, mines,
etc.), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from the
project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below. See section 1.6 in
the Request for Applications for more information.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at privet
sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the
Alaskan public ($)
SECTION 6– SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
• Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
• How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
• Identification of operational issues that could arise.
• A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
• Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
PV systems are known for how little maintenance they require. The biggest item that may
need replacement is the inverter, and a 20 year warranty will be included in this project.
Ongoing maintenance needs (e.g. annual check-ups, minor electrical issues) will be
covered by the general school funds (and the savings generated by the project). Savings
and benefits will be included in quarterly reporting.
SECTION 7 – READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS
Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed
with work once your grant is approved.
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Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants
that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to
meet the requirements of previous grants.
PV projects are comparatively easy to develop and implement. The construction schedule
will be driven by the arrival date of the materials, which will have to be shipped by barge
during the summer months. Permits and sub-contractor selection will be done before the
start of construction. Construction itself should be completed within 2 months.
SECTION 8 – LOCAL SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION
Discuss local support and opposition, known or anticipated, for the project. Include letters of
support or other documentation of local support from the community that would benefit from this
project. The Documentation of support must be dated within one year of the RFA date of July 2,
2013.
(The full size letter is also attached)
Renewable Energy Fund Round VII
Grant Application - Standard Form
AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 16 of 21 7/1/2013
Renewable Energy Fund Round VII
Grant Application - Standard Form
AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 17 of 21 7/1/2013
SECTION 9 – GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much you are seeking in grant funds. Include any investments to date and funding
sources, how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make
as an applicant.
Total grant funds requested are $230,000. While our modest financial contribution to this
project supports implementation and ongoing maintenance (Estimated $5,000 and
$500/yr), the greatest value this project will deliver is the ability to educate and
demonstrate renewable energy applications to our students and our community, as well
as the long-term cost benefits to the School District. Dollars saved will be spent on
sustaining and improving the education of our children and community. The results of
this project will stand as a clear example for how renewable energy can reduce the cost
of energy and create a more self-sustainable Alaska.
Renewable Energy Fund Round VII
Grant Application - Standard Form
AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 18 of 21 7/1/2013
Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (I. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, III.
Final Design and Permitting, and IV. Construction and Commissioning). Please use the tables
provided below to detail your proposed project’s budget. Be sure to use one table for each
phase of your project.
If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing the
application please feel free to contact AEA at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grant Administrator,
Shawn Calfa, at scalfa@aidea.org.
Solar / PV:
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grantee
Matching
Source of
Matching Funds:
TOTALS
Grant
Funds Funds
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
Design and Permitting
Project scoping and contractor
solicitation for planning and
design
01/07/2014
$
-
$
5,000.00 In-kind Labor
$
5,000.00
Permit applications (as needed)
05/01/2014
$
2,000.00
$
-
$
2,000.00
Permit approvals
06/15/2014
$
1,000.00
$
-
$
1,000.00
Final system design
05/01/2014
$
5,000.00
$
-
$
5,000.00
Engineers cost estimate
05/30/2014
$
2,000.00
$
-
$
2,000.00
Updated economic and financial
analysis 06/15/2014
$
1,000.00
$
-
$
1,000.00
Final business and
operational plan 06/30/2014
$
1,000.00
$
-
$
1,000.00
TOTALS
$
12,000.00
$
5,000.00
$
17,000.00
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits
$
-
$
5,000.00
$
5,000.00
Travel & Per Diem
$
2,000.00
$
-
$
2,000.00
Equipment
$
8,000.00
$
-
$
8,000.00
Materials & Supplies
$
2,000.00
$
-
$
2,000.00
Contractual Services
$
-
$
-
$
-
Construction Services
$
-
$
-
$
-
Other
$
-
$
-
$
-
TOTALS
$
12,000.00
$
5,000.00
$
17,000.00
Renewable Energy Fund Round VII
Grant Application - Standard Form
AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 20 of 21 7/1/2013
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Bill Hill Superintendent NA
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 169, Naknek, AK 99633
Phone Number: (907) 246-4225
Fax Number: (907) 246-6857
E-mail Address: bhill@bbbsd.net
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0029587
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
Renewable Energy Fund Round VII
Grant Application - Standard Form
AEA 2014-006 Application Page 1 of 1 7/2/2013
Appendix:
• Letter of support
• Location of system
• Output estimate from PV Watts
• PV module cut-sheet
• Inverter cut-sheet
Location of PV System:
Output Estimate from PV Watts:
PVWATTS: Monthly PV Performance Data
City: KING SALMON
State: AK
Lat (deg N): 58.68
Long (deg W): -156.65
Elev (m): 15
Array Type: Fixed Tilt
Array Tilt (deg): 40
Array Azimuth (deg): 180
DC Rating (kW): 50
DC to AC Derate Factor: 0.77
Month Output(kWh)
1 1,449
2 2,988
3 4,717
4 5,192
5 5,416
6 5,051
7 4,832
8 3,990
9 3,426
10 2,693
11 1,439
12 1,174
Year 1 Total: 42,367
Sunny Boy 6000TL-uS / 7000TL-uS / 8000TL-uS /
9000TL-uS / 10000TL-uS / 11000TL-uS
Sunny Boy 6000TL-uS / 7000TL-uS / 8000TL-uS /
9000TL-uS / 10000TL-uS / 11000TL-uS
Transformerless design, maximum energy production
The Sunny Boy TL-US series is UL listed for North America and features SMA’s innovative H5 topology, resulting in superior
efficiencies of more than 98 percent and unmatched solar power production. The transformerless design reduces weight,
increases the speed of payback and provides optimum value for any residential or decentralized commercial PV system. The
Sunny Boy TL-US series for North America is the ideal choice in transformerless technology.
Innovative
• First transformerless SMA inverter
to be certified in accordance with
UL 1741
• First inverter with arc-fault circuit inter-
rupter listed according to UL 1699B
Economical
• Maximum efficiency of 98.7%
• Class-leading CEC efficiency of 98.5%
• Superior MPP tracking with
OptiTrac™
• Transformerless, with H5 topology
Reliable
• OptiCool™ active temperature
management
Convenient
• Integrated DC disconnect
• SMA Power Balancer for three-
phase grid connectionSB 6000TLuS-12 / SB 7000TLuS-12 / SB 8000TLuS-12 /SB 9000TLuS-12 / SB 10000TLuS-12 / SB 11000TLuS-12
Input (DC)
Max. recommended PV power (@ module STC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1)
Max. input voltage
MPP voltage range / rated input voltage
Min. input voltage / initial input voltage
Max. input current
Max. input current per string
Number of independent MPP inputs
Strings per MPP input @ Combiner Box
output (AC)
Rated power / max. apparent AC power
Nominal AC voltage / nominal AC voltage range
AC power frequency / range
Max. output current
Power factor at rated power
Feed-in phases / connection phases
Efficiency
CEC efficiency / max. efficiency
Protective devices
DC reverse polarity protection
AC short-circuit current capability
Galvanic isolation
All-pole-sensitive residual-current monitoring unit
Arc-fault circuit interrupter (according to UL 1699B)
Protection class
Overvoltage category
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D)
Dimensions of DC Disconnect (W / H / D)
Weight
Weight of DC Disconnect
Operating temperature range
Noise emission (typical)
Self-consumption (night)
Topology
Cooling concept
Degree of protection
Degree of protection of connection area
Max. permissible value for relative humidity
(non-condensing)
Features
DC connection
AC connection
Display
Interface: RS485 / Bluetooth
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years
Certificates and approvals (more available on request)
Type designation
Technical data Sunny Boy 6000TL-US
240 V
Sunny Boy 6000TL-US
208 V
Sunny Boy 7000TL-US
208 V
Sunny Boy 7000TL-US
240 V
8750 W
7300 W
600 V
345 V – 480 V / 379 V
345 V / 360 V
21.1 A
21.1 A
1
6
7000 W / 7000 VA
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
29.2 A
1
1 / 2
98.5 % / 98.7 %
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
7500 W
6200 W
600 V
345 V – 480 V / 379 V
345 V / 360 V
18.1 A
18.1 A
1
6
6000 W / 6000 VA
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
25 A
1
1 / 2
98.5 % / 98.7 %
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
7500 W
6300 W
600 V
300 V – 480 V / 345 V
300 V / 360 V
20.9 A
20.9 A
1
6
6000 W / 6000 VA
208 V / 183 V – 229 V
8750 W
7300 W
600 V
300 V – 480 V / 345 V
300 V / 360 V
24.4 A
24.4 A
1
6
7000 W / 7000 VA
208 V / 183 V – 229 V
33.7 A
1
1 / 2
98 % / 98.6 %
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1, UL 1699B
SB 6000TLUS-12 SB 7000TLUS-12
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz 60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
470 / 615 / 240 mm (18.4 / 24.1 / 9.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm (7.28 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
470 / 615 / 240 mm (18.4 / 24.1 / 9.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm (7.28 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
-40 °C ... +60 °C / -40 °F ... +140 °F -40 °C ... +60 °C / -40 °F ... +140 °F
28.8 A
1
1 / 2
98 % / 98.6 %
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
Sunny Boy 8000TL-US
208 V
Sunny Boy 8000TL-US
240 V
10000 W
8400 W
600 V
300 V – 480 V / 345 V
300 V / 360 V
27.9 A
27.9 A
1
6
8000 W/8000 VA
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
208 V / 183 V – 229 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
38.5 A
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
33.4 A
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
1
1 / 2
98 % / 98.6 %98 % / 98.6 %
10000 W
8300 W
600 V
345 V – 480 V / 379 V
345 V / 360 V
24.1 A
24.1 A
1
6
Sunny Boy 9000TL-US
208 V
Sunny Boy 9000TL-US
240 V
11250 W
9400 W
600 V
300 V – 480 V / 345 V
300 V / 360 V
31.4 A
31.4 A
1
6
9000 W / 9000 VA
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
208 V / 183 V – 229 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
43.3 A
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
37.5 A
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1, UL 1699B
1
1 / 2
98 % / 98.6 %98 % / 98.7 %
11250 W
9300 W
600 V
345 V – 480 V / 379 V
345 V / 360 V
27.1 A
27.1 A
1
6
SB 9000TLUS-12
470 / 615 / 240 mm (18.4 / 24.1 / 9.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm (7.28 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
-40 °C ... +60 °C / -40 °F ... +140 °F
470 / 615 / 240 mm (18.4 / 24.1 / 9.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm (7.28 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
-40 °C ... +60 °C / -40 °F ... +140 °F
SB 8000TLUS-12
● Standard feature ○ Optional feature — Not available
Data at nominal conditions
Accessories
Sunny Boy Combiner Box SBCBTL6-10 Bluetooth Piggy-Back BTPBINV-NR
with External AntennaBTPB-EXTANT-NR
Interface RS485485USPB-NR SMA Power Balancer Set PBL-SBUS-10-NR
Sunny Boy 10000TL-US
208 V
Sunny Boy 10000TL-US
240 V
Sunny Boy 11000TL-US
240 V
12500 W
10500 W
600 V
300 V – 480 V / 345 V
300 V / 360 V
35 A
35 A
1
6
10000 W / 10000 VA
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
208 V / 183 V – 229 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
48.1 A
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
41.7 A
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
1
1 / 2
97.5 % / 98.6 %98 % / 98.7 %
12500 W
10350 W
600 V
345 V – 480 V / 379 V
345 V / 360 V
30.2 A
30.2 A
1
6
SB 10000TLUS-12
13750 W
11500 W
600 V
345 V – 480 V / 379 V
345 V / 360 V
33.3 A
33.3 A
1
6
●
●
—
●
●
I
IV
11000 W / 11000 VA
240 V / 211 V – 264 V
60 Hz / 59.3 Hz ... 60.5 Hz
45.8 A
1
1 / 2
46 dB(A)
0.15 W
Transformerless H5
OptiCool
NEMA 3R
NEMA 3R
100 %
Screw terminal
Screw terminal
Text line
○ / ○
● / ○ / ○
98 % / 98.7 %
SB 11000TLUS-12
Input (DC)
Max. recommended PV power (@ module STC)
Max. DC power (@ cos ϕ = 1)
Max. input voltage
MPP voltage range / rated input voltage
Min. input voltage / initial input voltage
Max. input current
Max. input current per string
Number of independent MPP inputs
Strings per MPP input @ Combiner Box
output (AC)
Rated power / max. apparent AC power
Nominal AC voltage / nominal AC voltage range
AC power frequency / range
Max. output current
Power factor at rated power
Feed-in phases / connection phases
Efficiency
CEC efficiency / max. efficiency
Protective devices
DC reverse polarity protection
AC short-circuit current capability
Galvanic isolation
All-pole-sensitive residual-current monitoring unit
Arc-fault circuit interrupter (according to UL 1699B)
Protection class
Overvoltage category
General data
Dimensions (W / H / D)
Dimensions of DC Disconnect (W / H / D)
Weight
Weight of DC Disconnect
Operating temperature range
Noise emission (typical)
Self-consumption (night)
Topology
Cooling concept
Degree of protection
Degree of protection of connection area
Max. permissible value for relative humidity
(non-condensing)
Features
DC connection
AC connection
Display
Interface: RS485 / Bluetooth
Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years
Certificates and approvals (more available on request)
NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids
Type designation
Technical data
470 / 615 / 240 mm (18.4 / 24.1 / 9.5 inch)
187 / 297 / 190 mm (7.28 / 11.7 / 7.5 inch)
35 kg / 78 lb
3.5 kg / 8 lb
-40 °C ... +60 °C / -40 °F ... +140 °F
UL1741, UL1998, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA C22.2 107.1-1, UL 1699B
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