Xcel Energy Inc. · NASDAQ:XEL
Xcel Energy — Corporate Update (May 2010)
14 slides from Xcel Energy's corporate update, May 11, 2010
Slide 1: Saint John's Solar Farm
Saint John’s Solar Farm Renewable Development Fund Project: EP3-3 5/11/10
Slide 2: Project Objectives
Project Objectives • Familiarize Minnesotans with solar PV and educated the public on Minnesota’s excellent solar resource. • Provide a full-scale demonstration of utility solar power in Minnesota. • Create a foundation of project management experience and knowledge regarding installations of this s
Slide 3: Government Approvals
Government Approvals • Landuse Approvals/Permits: • Zoning Code text change (to allow solar): Stearns County • Rezoning to District that allowed solar: Stearns County • Conditional Use Permit: Avon Township • Site Permit: Stearns County • NPDES (Stormwater): State of Minnesota • State Building Permi
Slide 4: Site Selection
Site Selection Best Psswer Int'l, LLC
Slide 5: Site Plan
Site Plan Best Ps‘swer Int'l, LLC
Slide 6: Installation – Foundation
Installation – Foundation • Driven Pole Foundation • No concrete • Cost reduction • Minimal Site Disturbance
Slide 7: Installation – Wire & Trench
Installation — Wire & Trench Best Ps‘swer Int'l, LLC
Slide 8: Installation – Tracker Frame & Motor
Installation – Tracker Frame & Motor • Two 1.5 HP motors
Slide 9: Installation – Modules
Installation - Modules • 1820 Modules • 4 Containers
Slide 10: Installation – Commissioning
Installation – Comissioning • Calibrate Systems • Baseline System Performance • Anti-Island Verification • Meter Installation
Slide 11: Project Timeline (2009)
Project Timeline (2009) 1. Sign Agreement w/ Host May 2. Design June 3. Zoning/Permitting June-August 4. Equipment Procurement Aug-Sept 5. Site Work September 6. Foundations Sept-Oct 7. Tracker Assembly October 8. Module Installation November 9. Commissioning December
Slide 12: Project Objectives – Results
Project Objectives – Results • Familiarize Minnesotans with solar PV and educated the public on Minnesota’s excellent solar resource: Site Tours (Over 500 visitors to date) Media Coverage (Print & Television Coverage) Award (MRES Commercial Project of the Year) Educational Seminars Live Project Webs
Slide 13: Live Website
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Slide 14: Project Objectives – Results Cont
Project Objectives – Results Cont • Create a foundation of project management experience and knowledge regarding installations of this size. Contractors, Electricians, Metal Works etc. Engineers, (Electrical, Structural and Civil) Program Managers & Integrators • Generate renewable energy during pea