Challenge Solar generation not captured without net metering. Load curves do not match solar generation curves over the course of the day; by shifting certain appliances, we can capture addition value.
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Opportunity Addressing lost potential of solar customers While irradiance is heavily concentrated in the southeast, particularly Arizona, solar penetration is limited due to factors like net metering
Arizona has the highest irradiance, with average kWh/m2/day > 8.0, but some of the lowest penetration with < 1% of homes http://www.nrel.gov/csp/pdfs/csp_sw.pdf
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How it Works Proprietary software analytics and commodity hardware to optimize multiple appliance scheduling Green Button + Solar Performance API calls
FTTT protocol to Belkin
Mobile App to interface with database
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Load Curve Details Washer – uses ~500W of electricity per cycle (30-45 minutes)
Dishwasher – Uses ~ 1000W of electricity per cycle (45 – 60 minutes) Dryer – uses ~500W of electricity per cycle (15 - 30 minutes)
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Only 40% of the energy consumed during the day is consumed underneath the generation curve Bidgely Analytic Challenge + Enlighten Energy API
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Recapturing Energy Addressing lost potential of solar customers By scheduling when major appliances are used, we can move more the consumer load to be under the solar generation curve. Bidgely Analytic Challenge + Enlighten Energy API
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Net Metering Status No not metering - Alabama - Mississippi - South Dakota - Tennessee
Utility State-Level - Idaho - South Carolina - Texas
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