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Finance Briefs & Reports
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sunONE Performance Report (June 2011)
DSun’s sunONE portfolio is fully operational and generating cashflow as of Feb 2011. The Installed capacity of 573 kW across four states exceeds initial plans for 465 kW by 23%. As of June, 2011, sunONE has returned 102% of invested capital in cash and tax distributions to sunONE investors, and is on track to exceed promised yield.
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Levelizing the Field: Advancing Competence & Best Practice with LCOE Analysis (June 2011)
The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) is the metric that takes account of all costs over the life cycle of a system relative to its expected lifetime energy output. Using the LCOE parameter, solar energy and other renewable fuel sources are shown to hold a strong advantage over fossil fuel-powered conventional power plants.
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The Solar PPA from Distributed Sun LLC (Updated July 2010)
One of the most successful innovations in solar energy finance is the power purchase agreement (PPA), in which a solar system, financed by a solar project developer, provides electricity to an end-user property owner. The PPA delivers the benefits of access to solar energy and reduced electricity bills with no up-front costs.
Company Reports & Newsletters
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The Distributed Solar Network: A Unique Partnership with Distributed Sun (January 2012)
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Acquiris Abstract (December 2011)
ACQUIRIS™ is a DDDM (data-driven, decision-making) reference tool for solar business intelligence and project selection. This latest addition to D-SUN’s analytical toolkit provides a steady, reliable compass to guide business development and project finance decisions toward those projects most likely to be successfully “banked” and commissioned, and ultimately, to deliver their promised yield.
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Distributed Sun - A Solar Innovations Newsletter (November 2011)
News Updates:
• D-Sun and Cornell partner on largest net-zero academic campus in NYC
• D-Sun launches Distributed Solar Network
• D-Sun prepares to construct cluster of 29 commercial rooftops in DE
• 1.1 MW solar canopy nearing completion in Cherry Hill, NJ
Industry Reports & Studies
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The return - and returns - of tax equity for US renewable projects (November 2011)
The Bloomberg New Energy Finance report summarizes the outlook for U.S. based renewable energy financing in 2012. The report provides a comparative analysis of various renewable energy investments and their respective tax credit structure. In the course of highlighting how, much like in the pre-1603 environment, tax credits were the key economic driver in support of renewable energy investments; Bloomberg New Energy Finance depicts the growth of the renewable energy sector as closely linked with the availability of tax equity investment.
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National Solar Jobs Census 2011 (October 2011)
The Solar Foundation’s National Solar Jobs Census establishes a credible solar jobs baseline and is designed to inform policymakers and employers about the substantial, positive impact the solar industry has on the U.S. economy. U.S. solar companies added jobs over the last 12 months at a pace much faster than the general economy and remain highly optimistic regarding their overall revenue growth in the near term. As of August 2011, the U.S. solar industry employs an estimated 100,237 solar workers 6.8% since August 2010.
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Company & Industry News (October 2011)
Prices of solar panels are approaching $1/Watt, further strengthening the solar industry in the United States. The solar sector remains robust, growing at a 166% rate through 2011, increasing employment by 6.8%, sector wide. By 2013, the US could have 200 GW of installed solar capacity.
