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| Matt Warren <mwarren@visionsolar.com> | Thu, Oct 6, 2016, 8:50 AM |  | |
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Matt WarrenVision Solar803.603.6580
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From: Matt Warren <mwarren@visionsolar.com>
Date: April 25, 2016 at 12:09:41 PM EDT
To: “Zoller, Jeb” <jeb.zoller@dav-fd.com>
Subject:Fwd: Re: Comparing the proposals
Hey Jeb,
First off, thanks for sending the Horns to me. I spent a good bit of time out at their place on Saturday afternoon. They are really nice folks. We hit it off great when we found out that we were both beekeepers. 🙂 Thanks again for sending them my way. I am waiting on the “cash” proposal to come back and I will send it over to the both of you to review. I told him that we would just look at the tax credit implications first and then if he wants to look at our financing options, we would go in that direction then.
Below are a few interesting points from our VP of installations helping me clarify the differences in the two brands of panels. Yes, lets discuss this further and get to the bottom of this “grayness.”
Thanks again for working with me. Being fairly new in this industry, I am learning tons everyday.Matt
Matt Warren
Vision Solar
Commercial & Non-Profit Division
803.603.6580
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From: Doug Daniels <ddaniels@visionsolar.com>
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: Comparing the proposals
To: Matt Warren <mwarren@visionsolar.com>
So SunPower uses a Copper backed cell. It offers more flexibility and movement in the cell so that over time there is less breakdown due to arching. If there is movement that is. They are trying to project weather conditions ect. This allows them to project out more efficiency over time. though none of their product has been in circulation for that long yet. The problem becomes then what are the financial ramifications of the extremely higher up front cost for the copper backed product? Its the same principal as as the inverter sizing. Spending the money on a larger inverter to exceed the module out-put during the very limited times it will be at peak performance equates to very little in the long run. Its all economics that are easily shown on a spread sheet. If the financial justification was there everyone would be offering copper back sheets at a higher price.
On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 11:52 AM, Matt Warren <mwarren@visionsolar.com> wrote:
I’m going to need some help on this, Ol buddy
Matt WarrenVision SolarCommercial & Non-Profit Division803.603.6580
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From: “Zoller, Jeb” <jeb.zoller@dav-fd.com>
Date: April 20, 2016 at 11:08:59 AM EDT
To: Matt Warren <mwarren@visionsolar.com>
Subject:RE: Comparing the proposals
Matt,
Lets chat on this.
Here are differences that I need clarification on as I do not understand
4800 w at 80% efficiency at 25 years = 3800w
4340w at 90% at 25 years = 3906w
So those do not appear to be the same warranty/ nor same output over time. Degration rate is slower on Sunpower?
I do not understand the when is says SunPower panels are 22% efficient vs 17% of Solarworld. Does that mean at the same wattage, SunPower produces more.
I apologize in advance for so many questions, I just have to understand and this is still very “gray” to me. Thank you
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From: Matt Warren [mailto:mwarren@visionsolar.com]
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 2:39 PM
To: Zoller, Jeb <jeb.zoller@dav-fd.com>
Subject: Comparing the proposals
Hi Jeb,
Please find attached the spec for the Solarworld 300 panel. After going through Sunstore’s proposal, I believe we are clearly the best route.
Our system size is larger to maximize the roof space. 4.8kW vs 4.32 kW.
Our price is $20,832 ($4.34/w) vs $23,544 ($5.45/w)
Our percentage of energy offset is 38% vs 29%.
We are planning on the micro-inverters as well.
Our panels are lighter 39.7lbs vs 45.5lbs
Warrantees are the same.
I really want your business. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
