MON A5 Renewable Energy in an Urban Landscape There is great potential for landscape architects to support and promote this industry and technology. It is clear that we are seeing more green infrastructure in the landscape, and thus an opportunity to implement traditional landscape design and planning around those installations. Regardless of whether it s a requirement now, it seems decision makers and energy developers alike will start to lean on landscape architects to help integrate these projects into the urban and rural fabric. Learning objectives Learn about the trends, costs and financing options associated with new solar technologies Learn about the trends and costs associated with wind technologies Learn about emerging urban-based energy production technologies Detailed Outline Introduction (Michelle Slovensky) Presentation overview Global Landscape: Electric Markets Global Landscape: Renewable Energy Finance Challenges and Opportunities: Natural Gas Challenges and Opportunities: Transmission and Utility Grid Connection Part I - Wind as a Renewable Energy Source (Michelle Slovensky) As consultant for wind energy systems for both small and large scale projects, Michelle will present a summary of technologies available, what are new ideas and current trends in wind technologies that are hitting the market or old ideas that are becoming more efficient. Her presentation will include a discussion of the following: Growth of Wind Energy Capacity Worldwide Manufactures US Saturation and Production US Wind Resource Map 20% Wind Energy by 2030 Components of a Wind Turbine Dynamic Loading Maximizing Production Capacity, Turbine components to optimize Wind Classification: Offshore Wind Classification: Utility Class Wind Classification: Intermediate Class Wind Classification: Small Class Evolution of Commercial Wind Technology Exploring Current Technology Improvements Implementation Costs Project Challenges Where is siting appropriate? Projects: Grid Connected, Hybridized, Stand Alone Current project uses Role for a Planner / Landscape Architect 5 Take-Aways
Global Landscape: Electric Markets Overview 1 Growth of Wind Energy Capacity Worldwide Actual Pacific Rest of the World Asia North America Europe Projected Pacific Rest of the World Asia North America Europe Jan 2009 Cumulative MW = 115,016 Rest of World = 23,711 North America = 27,416 MW U.S 25,170 Canada 2,246 Europe = 63,889 MW 120,000000 110,000 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 11 12 Graphs Credit: Sources: BTM World Market Update 2007; AWEA, January 2009; Windpower Monthly, January 2009 2
U.S. Wind Resource Assessment Map 4 U.S. Wind Resource Assessment Map 4
Technology Development Today 2.5 MW typical commercial turbine Installation Boeing 747 400 5.0 MW prototypes being installed for testing in Europe Clipper Wind Power developing an 8.5 MW turbine Most manufacturers have a 10 MW machine in design Large turbine development programs targeting offshore markets Development Outpacing Test & Validation Capability National Renewable Energy Laboratory 6 Siting and Wildlife Interactions Objective of the Research: h 20% wind energy by 2030 will require understanding, minimizing, and mitigating environmental impacts to wildlife. Scientifically quantify the impacts to species Determine acceptable levels of losses Identify possible changes in operating paradigms Minimize barriers to development: Siting Guidelines Regulatory Approval Consistent & Standard Rules Major FY2009 Wildlife Activities: Federal Advisory Committee Participant Supporting NWCC Wildlife Workgroup R&D Sponsor Grassland/Shrub Steppe Species R&D Collaborative (G3SC) Sponsor the Bats and Wind Energy R&D Cooperative and (BWEC) USGS avian and bat migratory flyways study 7
Part II - Solar As A Renewable Energy Source (Susan Brown) As a consultant in a leading solar development and finance firm, Susan works with designer, contractors and property owners to design, install and truly unique financing services for commercial solar electric systems. She will share a description of the process from Consultation and Design, to Construction and Power Generation. Susan will share specifics about the technologies starting with solar photovoltaics: System Basics How it Works System Components - Modules and Racking, Inverters and Monitoring Mounting Solutions - Ballasted, Roof Attached, Building Integrated, Parking Canopies, Ground Mounted, Metal Roofs and other examples A description for creating solar photovoltaic installation cost pro-forma will be share, including incentives Specifics about the other solar technologies including: Solar Outdoor Lighting Solar Thermal Specifics about Financing Vehicles and other resources available. SOLAR BASICS How much heat or electric energy is needed? What type of collector will be used? How much of the sun's energy that could potentially reach your collector surface actually will? How does the slope and orientation of the collector affect the amount of solar energy received?
SOLAR PV PRO-FORMA - COMMERCIAL 25kW Solar Array Missouri Installed Cost $94,848 Maximum Rebate ($2/watt/SRECS) ($50,000) Fed. 30% Tax Credit ($28,454) Federal Depreciation Net of tax on rebate (50% year 1) ($13,049) Net Cost $3,345 Payback 3.1 years IRR 21% Energy Production 34,578 kwh/yr. First Year Energy Savings $4,046 RESOURCES FEDERAL INCENTIVES 30% Residential Wind and Solar Federal Tax Credit 30% Commercial Wind and Solar Federal Tax Credit Commercial Depreciation 5 years accelerated Valid until 2016 www.dsireusa.org STATE INCENTIVES Vary by State - Check www.dsireusa.org UTILITY INCENTIVES Vary by Utility - Check www.dsireusa.org OTHER INCENTIVES LEED Points www.usgbc.org Renewable Energy Credits(RECS) www.dsireusa.org or http://www.green-e.org/ ORGANIZATIONS www.seia.org Solar Energy Industries Association www.awea.org American Wind Energy Association
Part III - Renewable Energy within the Urban Fabric (Michael Schiller) Since the 1920 s and 1930 s, large coal burning or gas fired power plants were located at remote locations and the power brought to cities by long-line transmission systems. Unsightly, dirty, and polluting, and located in rural areas far from people, little thought was applied to plant architectural amenities. Today s renewable energy technologies are leveraging urban resources such as parking lots, rooftops and waste to create power, placing those facilities in the urban environment. To make these facilities compatible with urban living, the importance of architectural design of both the facilities and their landscaping are increasingly important to their success. This presentation will look at the emerging urban-based energy production technologies and how their location is changing the way developers search for means of making these facilities compatible with mixed-use neighborhoods. The tools include architectural design and landscaping to manage odor control, sound containment, disaster management and promote visual acceptance of the plants. Mike will provide a short history on the development of power plants and their relationship to cities. He will present his experience with renewable energy projects including a food waste-to-energy biomethane plant. The presentation will include: A discussion of The Sustainable Imperative Various sustainable energy technologies applicable within the urban fabric Siting sustainable power resources Conforming plant design and site management within the community Good Neighbor Practices o Plant Design o Landscaping as a good neighbor practice o Community engagement Regulatory Engagement in Community
Speaker Bios Susan Brown has extensive experience in solar advocacy and sales in the Midwest and is now a Principal with Brightergy a solar development and finance firm based in Kansas City with offices in St. Louis and Boston. Brightergy has seen significant expansion with the introduction of finance, leasing and PPA products unique to each market. She was recently elected to the board of the solar industry s national trade group The Solar Energy Industry Association. Michelle Slovensky LEED AP is a Senior Sustainability Project Manager with NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). With over 23 years of inter-disciplinary professional experience in resource / management planning, green building design and construction, landscape architecture, whole-systems design and ecological restoration she understands how to design, manage, and cultivate resources to be dynamic that serves diverse community needs today while remaining flexible for future generations. At NREL, Michelle is a strategic leader and technical expert for sustainable building and site design, measuring/monitoring/program implementation for performance metrics, and developing policies and strategies for the efficient use of energy, water, and material resources. Michelle has lectured and facilitated workshops at many conferences and universities on the integration of natural systems within the built environment and progressive techniques for restoration. She has authored several articles identifying the economic, environmental, and social benefits of sustainable applications and their cultural adaptability. Michael Schiller, Managing Director, Firebox Research & Strategy LLC. Mike has spent over twenty of his nearly thirty year professional career involved in the energy industry having worked for a major electric utility, several large gas utilities and as a consultant to the industry engaged in policy, trading and marketing, deal finance, power plant development and technology. Since 2008 Mike has been active in the renewables space developing wind farms, solar plants and currently, a food waste-to-energy biomethane plant in Portland, OR. Mike is also currently working on a gas-fired combined cycle plant outside of Pittsburgh, PA.