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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2012-579 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
JULY 17, 2012:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Letter of Intent between the Town of Southold
and SunEdison in connection with the Landfill Solar Proiect, subject to the approval of the
Town Attorney.
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: William Ruland, Councilman
SECONDER: Albert Krupski Jr., Councilman
AYES: Ruland, Talbot, Doherty, Krupski Jr., Evans, Russell
LETTER OF INTENT
This Letter ol~ Intent (the "LOI") is entered into this 17th day of July, 2012 (the "Effective
Date"), by and among SunEdison Utility Solutions, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company with offices at 12500 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, Maryland, (the "Lessee"), and The
Town of Southold, a municipal corporation with offices located at 53095 Main Rnad,
Southold, New York (the "Lessor") (each a "Party", together the "Parties").
RECITALS OF THE PARTIES
WHEREAS, Lessee is a developer of' solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, Lessor is tile owner of capped landfill property located in Cutchogue, New
York between Cox Lane. Coxnlncrc¢ Road and Connty Route 48 in the Town of Southold, (the
"Premises"); and
WtlEREAS, the Long Island Power Authority ("LIPA") is presently conducting a fixed
offer of $0.225 per kilowatt hour l'or a 20 year term for solar electric generation known as the
LIPA Feed In Tariff("FIT'); and
WHEREAS, Lessor retained Bright Power, Inc. to oiler a Request for Proposals (RFP)
to develop a ground-mouuted solar photovoltaic system on the Premises for participation in the
LIPA FIT, which related documents attached hereto as Exhibit "A": and
WtlEREAS, Lessee responded to the RFP on June 17, 2012 with a Proposal to design,
install, finance, own and operate a ground- mounted solar photovoltaic system with a capacity of
two megawatts (the "Solar System") attached hereto as Exhibit "B' on a portion of the Premises
depicted in the aerial phutograph attached hereto as Exhibit ~'C" ("The Solar Premises"),
pursuant to a krug-term Ground Lease (the development, installation, operation and maintenance
of the Solar System are sometimes collectively referred to as the "Project"): and
WHEREAS, the Lessor has previously executed a Letter of Authorization (LOA)
attached hcreto as Exhibit "D' to give Lessee the ability to apply to LIPA lbr electrical
interconuection and FIT rights;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained m this LOI and other good and valnable consideration exchanged between the Parties,
the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the Parties, each Party agrees
as follows:
I. Purpose of t,etter of Intent. This LOI outlines the process that the Parties will use to
evaluate, plan and negotiate the definitive agreements relating to a long term Gmnnd Lease of land
for the development, installatiom operation and maintenance of the Solar System on the Solar
Premises, the generation of electrical energy there from and the sale of electrical energy to LIPA so
generated under the FIT, ("the Project"). The Parties acka~owledge that during the LOI Tem~
(defined below), each may condnct due diligence on the Promises, the Solar Prenfises and all other
aspects of the Project, review and submit inquiries to governmental planning agencies, engage
certain consultants and attorneys, prepare certain business plans and projections, and if mutually
desired by the Parties, negotime and execute definitive written agreements, which definitive written
agreements must be satisl~.ctory in titan and substance to each Party and their legal counsel, under
which the Project shall be completed (the "Definitive Agreements").
2. Definitive Agreements. The Parties acknowledge that the Definitive Agreements necessary
in order to complete the Project include, but are not limited to, the tbllowing key contracts:
a) Ground Lease (the "Lease") long-term Ground Lease at the premises, by and between
Lessee and Lessor; and
b) Power Purchase Agreement (the "PPA') by and between [.essee and LIPA pursnant to
the FIT.
3. Parties' Responsibilities under Letter of Intent.
During the LOI Term, and subject expressly to the provisions of this LOI, Lessee and Lessor
shall have the folk>wing respective dnties and obligations in regard to identification,
development and promotion of the Project prior to execution of the Ground Lease:
The specificalions and terms contained within the RFP, Lessee Proposal and other
exhibits to this LOI will be complied with in good faith by both Parties.
All governmental approvals required in order to develop, install, construct, operate and
maintain the Solar System any and all interconnection facilities or transmission facilities
and any and all improvements relating thereto have been received by Lessee.
Lessee will promptly and at its sole cost, connnence and complete review of this action
nnder New York's State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), and apply for
and obtain all required local and state permits for the project, including New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation ("NYSDEC') post-closure landfill permit
upon acceptance of the Lessee's interconnection application and position in the FIT
reservation "queue". SunEdison will review any Town advice or recommendation for the
retention of any local third party consultants for the SEQRA process. The Town will
provide data support as needed to complete the review.
· The Town Board issues a SEQRA detemfination and anthorizes the Lease by a resolution
subject to permissive referendum in accordance with Town Law Section 90.
Lessee has timely applied (on July 16, 2012) tbr interconnection to the LIPA grid
according to the requirements of the Smart Grid Small Generator Interconnection
Procedures (SGSGIP), and to the LIPA FIT program, and will bear the costs associated
therewith.
After obtaining SGIP compliance and acceptance for interconnection from LIPA, Lessee
will agree to the terms of the LIPA FIT Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and execute
the same in order to receive a grant of FIT rights by LIPA.
4. Key Te~ms of the Lease. The Parties acknowledge that it is their intention as of the
Effective [)ate that the following key terms shall be set forth in the Lease, subject to the provisions
of this LOI:
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TOPIC
COSTS
COMMERCIAL
OPERATION DATE
OF SOLAR SYSTEM
LANDFILL
OPERATION
TERM OFGROUND
LEASE AND
EASEMENT AND
ACCESS
AGREEMENT
LEASE PAYMENTS/
AMOUNT OF RENT
PERFORMANCE
BOND/INSURANCE
PROVISION
Lessee shall be responsible fbr all costs associated with the
development of the Project.
Lessee anticipates that the solar energy facility will be operational by
the summer of 2013 or within the target commercial operations date
("COD") set fbrth in its PPA with LIPA subject to any unforeseen
delays in the issuance of approvals by applicable regulatory agencies.
Lessee agrees that the development and operation of the solar energy
facility will not impact the reqnired operations of the Solid waste
District on the portion of the landfill property that is not subject to the
lease,
The term of thc Lease between the Town and SunEdison will
commence at the date of execution and give SunEdison immediate
rights to access the leased premises for desigm, construction and
permitting activities. The lease will terminate 20 years front the COD.
Rental payments in the mnount of $t 50,000 per year will be paid by
Lessee to Lessor fbr 20 ("twenty") years on a quarterly basis
commencing on the COD.
Lessee will provide the Lessor with a performance bond or other
security in a form acceptable to the Lessor upon execution of the
lease securing their completion of construction a timely manner and
in accordance with design specifications and permit conditions. In
addition, Lessee will procure all required insurance policies with
suitable coverage limits naming the Town of Sonthold as an
LOCAL
CONTRACTORS
OPTION TO
PURCHASE SOLAR
SYSTEM AND
DECOMMISSION
OWNERSHIP OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
ATTRIBUTES AND
CAPACITY
MAINTENANCE
'FAXES
additional insured.
Lessee will seek to use local contractors wherever practical in the
various aspects of the project.
Lessor shall have the option to pnrchase the Solar System at the
termination of the Ground Lease. If Lessor does not exercise the
option to purchase, or extend the Lease, Lessee shall decommission
and remove the Solar System from the Solar Premises within six (6)
months of termination of the Ground Lease.
Subject to the provisions of the FIT and PPA with LIPA, Lessee shall
have all right, title and interest in and to all environmental attributes
and renewable energy incentives, as well as any capacity rights
awarded by and other items of whatever nature which are available as
a result of energy or solar energy being produced from the Solar.
Lessee shall maintain the Solar System at its sole cost and expense
during the Tenn. Pursuant to the Ground Lease, Lessor shall grant
access to the Premises for Lessee and its agents for maintenance and
repairs of any part of the Solar Facility as may be located on the
Premises during tile Term.
Lessor ackmowledges that all real property taxes imposed during the
Term on the Solar remises shall be paid from the rent proceeds.
5. Tinting.
This LOI shall become efl'ective and binding on the parties upon execution by both
parties and shall terminate upon the execution of the Lease by both Parties.
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6. Stand-Still Provisions; Negotiation of Definitive Agreements
6.1 Stand Still Provisions. During the term of this LOt, each Party agrees that it will
not directly or indirectly enter into discussions or negotiations of any kind with any third party,
other than an Affiliate of such Party or such Party's accountants and attorneys with respect to the
LOI, Ground Lease or any other aspect of the Project, other than actions taken by the Lessee
which it deems appropriate fbr the normal development of the Project. For purposes of this LOI,
an "Att]lime" means any person, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other form of
enterprise which directly or indirectly Controls, or is Controlled by, or is under common Control
with, a Party. '*Control" means possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause
direction of ~nanagement and policies through ownership of voting securities, contract, voting
trust or otherwise.
6.2 Negotiation of Definitive Agreement. The Parties hereby express their intent to
diligently negotiate and document the Lease containing the key terms referenced in Section 4
and such other covenants, conditions and agreements that are customary in transactions of this
nature.
7. Miscellaneous Matters
7.1 Fees and Expenses. Each Party will bear its own legal lees and expenses incident
to the negotiation of Definitive Agreements, except as otherwise agreed in writing. Filing fees or
other fees as may be required by law to obtain regulatory approvals lbr the Project contemplated
hereby shall be the responsibility of the Lessee.
7.2 Binding Provisions. Except for the obligations of the Parties under Sections 3, 6.1
and 6.2, (collectively, the "Binding Provisions"), this LOI represents an expression of intent only.
Accordingly, no Party shall be bound by the terms of this LO! (other than those terms set Forth in
the Binding Provisions which shall survive termination of this LOI) and, unless and until
Definitive Agreements are executed and all other conditions to closing have been satisfied or
waived, no Party shall be obligated m proceed with the Project. The Parties agree to be bound by
the Binding Provisions and acknowledge that each other's considerable expenditure of time and
resources to perfon'nance of this LOI represents good, valuable and sufficient consideration for
snch binding provisions.
7.3 Publicity. The timing, content and context of any announcements, press releases,
public statements or reports and related matters incident to the matters referenced in this LOt, or its
existence, will be detemfined in advance by the mutual written consent of the Parties.
7.4 Termination. Ally Patty may terminate this LOI, with or without cause, upon 3
business day's prior written notice of such termination to the other Parties. At the end of such 3
business day notice period, this LOI shall be null and void except that the Binding Provisions shall
survive termination as stated hereinabove.
7.5 General Terms.
(a) Any notice or other communication required or permitted herein shall be
sufficiently given if delivered personally, or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid and return
receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier, addressed to the Parties at the addresses set forth
ill the Preamble to this LOI or at such other addresses as a Party may have advised in writing
pursnant to tile notice provisions described herein. Ally such notice shall be deemed to be
effective as of the date personally delivered, or as of 3 business days after the notice is deposited
ill thc United States Inail, or I day after delivery to the courier if sent via overnight courier.
(b) This LOI shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the State
of New York. No amendment, consent under or modification of this LOt shall be valid, binding
or effective onless it is in writing and signed by the Parties. No Party shall, without the prior
written coosent of the other Parties, assign any of its rights or duties under this LOI except to an
Affiliate. This LOI may be executed ill counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an
original and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same
agreement.
(c) The Parties each represent that they have obtained the necessary corporate or
statutory approval and have the necessary corporate or statutory authority Io enter into this LOI.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this LOI as of the date set forth
above,
Town of Sonthold ("LESSOR")
By: ~
Name:
Title:
Tel:
email:
SunEdison Utility Solutions, LLC ("LESSEE")
By: ~~ 0
Name: Robert Reichenberger
Title: Vice President
Tel: (303) 328-8863
email: rreichenberger~unedison.com
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Exhibit A
Bright Power RFP
Exhibit B
SunEdison Proposal (response to RFP)
Exhibit C
Aerial Depiction of Premises
Exhibit D
Letter of Anthorization lbr SunEdison to interconnect to LIPA at Premises
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BRIGHT P~ER. . ,.c.
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Contractor Bid Specification
Solar PV
Host Site Owner:
Town of Southold ("Client")
Solar Consultant:
Bright Power, Inc.
Engineer: Henry Misas
E-mail: hmisas@brightpower.com
Tel. 212-803-5868, x2009
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
Solar Developer:
Name:
Address:
("Contractor")
Tel:
This bid specification is for the land lease of one (1) municipal landfill, for installation of a Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) system. The document delineates the technical and installation specifications required
for this Solar PV System.
Town of Southold Landfill Solar PV
Solar Land Lease Agreement Contractor Bid Specification vl.0
Table of CoIItellts
I. General ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1. Description of Project ................................................................................................................... 3
2. General Requirements of the Contractor ...................................................................................... 3
3. Codes, Standards & Permits ........................................................................................................ 4
4. Intent and Performance Requirements ......................................................................................... 5
5. Incentives .................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Regulatory ................................................................................................................................... 6
7. Land Lease Contract .................................................................................................................... 7
8. Submittals .................................................................................................................................... 7
9. Quality Assurance ........................................................................................................................ 8
10. Delivery, Storage and Handling ................................................................................................ 8
11. Waste Removal ........................................................................................................................ 8
12. Substitutions ............................................................................................................................ 8
13. Operations and Maintenance .................................................................................................... 8
14. Warranties ................................................................................................................................ 9
IL Products .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1. Photovottaic Modules ................................................................................................................... 9
2. Inverter(s) .................................................................................................................................... 9
3. Balanceof System Components ................................................................................................ 10
II1. Execution ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1. Electrical Design ........................................................................................................................ 10
2. Grounding Design ...................................................................................................................... 10
3. Pre-Installation Conference ........................................................................................................ 11
4. Installation ................................................................................................................................. 11
5. Wiring ........................................................................................................................................ 11
6. Labeling ..................................................................................................................................... 11
IV. Commissioning ................................................................................................................................. 12
1. Installation Inspections ............................................................................................................... 12
2. ArmyTests ................................................................................................................................ 12
3. Inverter Operational Tests .......................................................................................................... 12
4. Pre-Start-Up Approvals .............................................................................................................. 12
5. Manual ....................................................................................................................................... 13
V. Site-Specific Information .................................................................................................................... 13
1. Landfill Information ..................................................................................................................... 13
BRIGHT ~ER ~
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
212 803 5868
Town of Southold Landfill Solar PV
Solar Land Lease Agreement Contractor Bid Specification vl.0
I. General
1. Description of Project
This bid specification is for proposal of a site lease agreement, for the purpose of development
of one (1) grid-tied solar photovoltaic system on the municipal landfill owned and operated by
the Town of Southold, located at 6155 Cox Lane, Cutchogue, NY.
The Contractor will apply to participate in the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Feed-in-Tariff
program with this system. The Contractor will enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with LIPA
with a fixed rate of 22 cents / kWh for 20 years.
These systems must be compliant with project design guidelines specified in this document.
This document delineates the technical and environmental specifications required.
The scape of work for the Contractor includes the procurement and installation of all necessary
Solar PV modules, inverters, combiner boxes, monitoring systems, mounting hardware, and all
necessary equipment and materials to fumish and install a functioning and code-compliant Solar
PV System. The following items summarize the responsibilities of the Contractor:
A. Installation of a grid-tied Solar PV System located on the ground area of the capped-
landfill and the roof of the waste collection center adjacent to the landfill.
B. Annual operations and maintenance of solar system.
C. Completing and submitting an application for the LIPA Feed-in-Tariff.
D. Following LIPA's Smart Grid Small Generator Interconnection Procedures (Smart Grid
SGIP), and obtaining required utility interconnection agreements.
E. Preliminary and Final construction phase shop drawings, revised as needed to meet the
design, as follows:
a. Structural drawings stamped by a NY-licensed Professional Engineer.
b. Electrical 3-line drawings for each sub-array stamped by a NY-licensed
Professional Engineer.
General Requirements of the Contractor
A. Contractor shall comply with any and all building codes and standards, applicable utility
rules and tariffs, and any and all federal, state, and local technical and installation
specifications and guidelines as may be developed and established.
B. Appropriate coordination with Client regarding disruption of building or landfill services
is the responsibility of Contractor.
C. Coordinate with the Utility Company and file all forms required for interconnection
between the utility grid and PV system.
a. Submit completed application for the LIPA Feed-in-Tariff, expected to be
launched on July 2ha, 2012.
b. The project and the Contractor will be required to comply with all specifications
in LIPA's interconnection process.
i. As part of implementation of the Feed-in-Tariff, LIPA is revising their
existing SGIP, and releasing the new version with the title Smart Grid
SGIP.
BRIGHT POWER ,~
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
212 803 5868
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Town of Southold Landfill
Solar Land Lease Agreement
Solar PV
Contractor Bid Specification vl.0
1. LIPA trustees will be voting
on the approval of the proposed changes dudng their June 28th,
2012 meeting.
ii. Proposed structure of the Smart Grid SGIP can be found:
http://www.lipower.orq/pdfs/company/tariff/proposal SGIP.pdf
iii. Contractor shall comply with LIPA's Standard Interconnection
Requirements.
D. Installation crew must follow OSHA regulations, including but not limited standard 1926
- Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.
E. Provide all materials, tools, labor and equipment necessary for installation of the Solar
PV System.
F. Submittal of a bid is an agreement to all requirements of the contract documents, and no
consideration will be granted for any claimed misunderstanding thereof.
G. Where additional details or instructions are required to complete the work, the Contractor
is deemed to have made an allowance in the bid for the completing of such work,
consistent with adjoining or similar details and/or the best accepted practices of the trade,
whichever is more expensive.
H. Purchase the equipment and material required in accordance with field measurements
taken at the proper time during the construction process.
Codes, Standards & Permits
A. All work shall be in strict accordance with all applicable City, State, and Federal codes
and standards, including but not limited to:
i. Local codes, zoning laws, and all local authorities having jurisdiction (AH J)
ii. Local utility's technical requirements for interconnection with solar energy
systems
iii. All applicable Solar PV-specific standards set forth by the Solar Amedca
Board for Codes and Standards
iv. IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric
Power
v. IEEE 519 "Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic
Control in Electric Power Systems"
vi. IEC-61-215
vii.UL-1741 "Inverters, Converters, and Interconnection System Equipment for
Use with Distributed Energy Resources"
viii. UL-1703 "Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels'
ix. All products shall be UL listed or certified by other Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratopj (NRTL) whenever possible.
x. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2011 1. Article 690, Solar Electric Systems
2. Article 705, Interconnected Electrical Power Production Sources
xi. ANSI C12.1 "Code for Electricity Metadng"
xii. FCC electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Part 15 A &B
BRIGHT P~tER.,
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
212 803 5868 4
Town of Southold Landfill
Solar Land Lease Agreement
Solar PV
Contractor Bid Specification v1.0
B. Prior to commencement of any work, Contractor is
required to file and obtain ALL permits.
C. At completion of work, Contractor is required to provide all required signoffs from all
authorities having jurisdiction over the work specified in this document.
D. The Contractor shall be responsible for payments of all fees necessary to obtain
required permits and sign-offs.
4. Intent and Performance Requirements
A. The bidder selection criteria ara:
a. The annual land lease fee amount,
b. The selected Contractor must abide by all requirements set forth in this
specification,
c. The qualifications of the bidder in developing landfill-sited solar projects,
d. The plan set forth by the contractor to minimize risk of damage to the Town's
landfill cap or any other facilities of the Town,
e. The plan set forth by Contractor to minimize regulatory and legal risks associated
with the PV system installation at the landfill,
f. Comprehensiveness of the bid submission package
g. Commitment and readiness to adhere to the accelerated schedule to complete
and submit SGSGIP application and Feed-in Tariff application to LIPA
B.
C. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the appropriate system size and
interconnection procedure with LIPA. However, based upon initial review of the
available area, the Solar PV System is expected to have a nameplate capacity of more
than 2 MVV, and as such would follow the following steps as outlined by LIPA:
a. Application Submittal, including the following Requirements and any others
deemed necessary by LIPA:
i. SGIP Application D with Request for FIT Program & Category
ii. Pay Application Fee ($500 - $5000)
iii. Sign Contract
iv. Eligibility Forms
v. Detailed 3 Line Diagram
vi. Equip Data Sheets/Certifications
vii. Certification of FIT Program Compliance (App Date Acceptable,
Customer Acceptable, Site Acceptable, No Previous Rebate)
b. LIPA will determine review requirements:
i. Scoping Meeting Defines Studies Required
1. Bright Power is scheduled to have the scoping meeting with LIPA
on Thursday, June 14th, 2012.
2. Feasibility information on LIPA's cimuit map and interconnection
requirements that is provided during or after scoping meeting will
be shared with bidders on the mailing list as soon as it is
received.
BRIGHT POWER ,~
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
212 803 5868 5
Town of Southold Landfill
Solar Land Lease Agreement
Solar PV
Contractor Bid Specification v1.0
ii. Studies Define Interconnection
Requirements & Costs
iii. Applicant Approves Studies & Applicant Costs
iv. Applicant Agrees To Results
v. Advance Payment made toward LIPA Work
a. LIPA determines if the Project is compliant and acceptable, if it is, the project
enters into the FIT Reservation Queue if there is space available.
b. LIPA has indicated that Projects larger than 3 MW will likely require the
installation of dedicated feeder by LIPA at the developer's cost.
D. As part of the Contractor's bid package, a simulation using PVWatts vl must be
provided.
i. http://rredc.nrel.gov/solar/calculators/PVWATTS/versionl/
ii, Location: New York City, NY
iii. DC Rating = STC Rating of PV Modules
iv. PVWatts: DC to AC Derate Factor: selected by Contractor
v. Array Tilt = selected by Contractor
vi. Array Azimuth = selected by Contractor
Incentives
A. Contractor is entitled to the acquisition of the below solar energy incentives. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to acquire these at no cost to Client:
a. Federal Investment Tax Credit
b. Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)
c. LIPA Feed-in-Tariff
i. Contractor shall prepare to enter into the nonnegotiable, standard form
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) released with the LIPA Feed-in-Tariff
Proposal.
Regulatory
A. Contractor is responsible for requesting and obtaining approval from the Region 1 NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for Post-Closure Modification of
Landfill Permit.
B. Contractor must prepare environmental impact report that addresses all DEC
requirements, including the following:
a. Impact on liner (cap)
b. Load bearing analysis
c. Settlement Analysis
d. Slope Stability
e. Gas monitoring (how installation affects gas venting structures)
f. Water runoff impact (clearing vegetation will increase runoff)
g. Impact on Landfill Maintenance
h. NYS-Licensed PE must sign-off on report conclusions
BRIGHT ~ER~
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New YorE, NY 10005
212 803 5868
Town of Southold Landfill
Solar Land Lease Agreement
Solar PV
Contractor Bid Specification vl.0
7. Land Lease Contract
A. Contractor shall prepare to enter into a Land Lease Agreement with the Client to
develop and operate the solar system,
a. Contractor shall propose a fiat dollar per year lease fee for the duration of the
contract.
b. Contractor shall state the anticipated date upon which the Land Lease Contract
payments are to commence and any conditions placed on the commencoment of
Land Lease Contract payments.
c. Provide the Client with full assurance that the Land Lease Contract payments will
be paid in a schedule agreed upon by the Client and the Contractor. For
purposes of bid, assume lease payments to be monthly.
d. Upon selection by Client as winning bidder, Contractor will enter into an
agreement with Client that at minimum states the mutual intention of Client and
Contractor to enter into a Land Lease Contract and states that Contractor will be
responsible to provide a performance bond equal to three years' lease payment
to Client upon award by LIPA under Feed-in Tariff program.
e. Contractor shall be responsible for making every effort to install the system in a
timely manner. If Contractor cannot complete the project in the timeframe agreed
upon at contract signing or is otherwise in material breach of the specification or
agreement terms, Contractor agrees to either forfeit performance bond or allow
Client to select an alternate contractor to develop project through the Feed-In
Tariff and SGSGIP agreements executed by Contractor with LIPA. Performance
bond would be refunded upon either payment of performanco bond by alternate
contractor or successful interconnection and commencement of lease payments
to Client by Contractor or alternate contractor.
f. Contractor shall provide adequate insurance coverage against any damage to
landfill or town facilities as part of the lease agreement
g. The duration of the lease agreement shall be at a minimum 20 years, starting
upon commissioning of the solar system.
h. The Contractor shall state the system buy-out options and lease extension
options available to Client at end of lease term
8. Submittals
A. AIl of the equipment shall be filed with the proper jurisdictional departments, and copies
shall be provided to Client upon filing,
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on all products being used. including:
a. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
b. Installation methods and manuals.
C. Manufacturer-detailed testing and commissioning procedures.
D. Shop Drawings
a. Show exact locations of all installed hardware.
b. Provide wiring diagrams for photovoltaic array and interconnecting hardware.
c. Structural diagrams detailing exact position of all equipment used for structural
support of PV sub-arrays.
BRIGHT P~NER ~
11 Hanover Square, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
212 803 58(58
Town of Southold Landfill
Solar Land Lease Agreement
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Solar PV
Contractor Bid Specification vl.0
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Quality Assurance
A. Contractor Qualifications: All work shall be performed by skilled workmen regularly
engaged and specializing in the installation of PV Systems, in strict accordance with the
installation directions of the approved manufacturers and as specified herein.
Contractor shall employ at least one North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners (NABCEP) Certified Photovoltaic Installer to supervise the installation.
B. Contractor shall employ at least one Photovoltaic Installer on site at all times installation
is ongoing who has previously played a managing role in a solar PV installation upon a
landfill.
Delivery, Storage and Handling
A. Deliver PV modules properly packaged to provide protection against transportation
damage.
B. Adequately protect equipment placed in storage at the construction site that can be
affected by weather conditions, dirt or other contaminants.
C. Follow manufacturer's recommendation on storage and exposure to extreme weather
conditions.
Waste Removal
A. Construction and demolition waste disposal must comply with all applicable Federal,
State, and Local Regulations.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and off-site disposal of any and all
materials considered waste during the course of the work, in accordance with all
applicable laws.
C. In the event there is damage to any portion of the landfill and/or waste collection center
exterior or interior, to the service roads and/or any area affected by the work, Contractor
shall promptly repair, clean and restore to the full satisfaction of the Client any and all
damage at no additional cost or delay to the Client.
Substitutions
A. No substitution of specified equipment or materials shall be allowed without prior written
approval of the Client.
a. Any work that is described as 'by others,' that is affected by these substitutions
becomes the responsibility of the Contractor.
B. Any substitutions or reductions in this specification without pdor written approval shall
mandate a reduction in payment to the Contractor to be determined by the construction
manager or the Client.
Operations and Maintenance
A. The warranty and maintenance contract shall provide for service including
troubleshooting, repair, labor and replacement of all components installed by Contractor
and found to be defective.
B. Scheduled Maintenance
a. The Contractor shall be required to make regularly scheduled maintenance visits
to the Site(s) at least twice per year to
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i. carry out all component manufacturer
recommended maintenance and trade best practices to keep the system
fully functioning and
ii. Specifically ensure that no damage to the landfill, landfill membrane,
landfill equipment, erosion of top soil, or other possible issues are caused
by the solar PV installation.
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Warranties
B. Provide the Client with a full assurance that the Solar PV System installed at the site will
not affect the landfill cap and waste collection center roof warranties.
a. The solar system shall not prevent operation and maintenance of the cap,
including gas venting and storm water runoff into collection basins via swales.
C. Photovoltaic modules: Not less than twenty-five (25) years from date of manufacture,
executed by manufacturer agreeing to replace photovoltaic modules that fail to produce
at least 80 percent of the stated rated power.
D. Inverters: Manufacturer's warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials for a
period of not less than five (5) years.
E. Installation of solar system shall not in any way cause malfunction of the existing facility
electrical systems or affect in any way warranties of Client's property.
II, Products
Photovoltaic Modules
A. Contractor shall procure and install modules with the following requirements:
a. Module make and model is allowed to be chosen by Contractor.
b. Modules shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, ETL or other NRTL for
electrical and fire safety for use in systems up to 600 VDC.
B. Mounting
a. All modules shall be secured to the landfill cap via a ballasted ground mounted
solution, chosen by the Contractor.
i. Use Schletter PVMax3 ballasted solution or Contractor-proposed
equivalent.
ii. Proposed racking solution shall not penetrate the cap geo-membrane at
any point.
b. All modules shall be secured to the waste collection center's roof via a roof-
penetrating racking solution, chosen by the Contractor.
C. All structural components shall be installed in a manner commensurate with attaining a
minimum 25 year design life.
Inverter(s)
A. Contractor shall procure and install one or more inverter at each site with the following
requirements:
a. Inverter(s) shall be installed in the location as per Contract Drawings.
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b. Inverter(s) shall have an established CEC
Weighted Efficiency rating; UL listed, utility interactive, matched to phase,
voltage, voltage and current requirements of PV system with maximum power
point tracking (MPPT) and electronics.
c. Inverter(s) shall meet and be certified to all UL 1741 and IEEE 1547
requirements, including but not limited to:
i. Over and under voltage trip points and times
ii. Over and under frequency trip points and time
iii. Total harmonic distortion control IEEE 519
iv. Anti-islanding protection
v. DC ground-fault detection and interruption
d. Inverter shall have automatic start-up, shut-down and seE-diagnosis.
B. The inverters shall be compatible with Solar PV Systems' array outputs and sized
accordingly.
C. The inverters shall be selected to properly interconnect to LIPA grid in accordance with
the authority's requirements.
Balance of System Components
A. Solar array combiner boxes: UL listed, series fusing or cimuit breakers for solar roof
panel source cimuits in NEMA enclosure rating as required by installation location.
B. Solar array DC disconnect switches: UL listed, blade-type, heavy duty fused safety
switches on the output of the solar array in NEMA enclosure rating as required by
installation location or may be integrated to the Inverters.
C. AC disconnect switches: UL listed, blade-type, heavy duty fused safety switches on the
output of Inverter(s) in NEMA enclosure as required by installation location or may be
integrated to the Inverter.
III. Execution
Electrical Design
A. Design shall include DC Disconnect Switches in accordance with Section 11.3 of this
document.
B. Design shall include AC Disconnect Switches in accordance with Section 11.3 of this
document.
C. Conductors from the Solar PV AC Disconnect to the Interconnection Point(s) and the
Interconnection Method shall be sized and selected by Contractor as per all applicable
codes and standards, including but not limited to local Electrical Code and LIPA
standards.
Grounding Design
A. Grounding Conductors shall be sized and selected as per all applicable codes and
standards.
B. The Contractor is responsible for PV DC system grounding to an appropriate AC
grounding electrode.
a. Comply with NEC 2011, article 690.47(C).
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C. The PV System's DC system ground shall be
installed as per all applicable codes and regulations.
Pre-Installation Conference
A. Before installation of the PV system begins, Contractor shall conduct a pre-installation
conference at project site with Contractor, Client, Engineer, and other interested parties
to review procedures, schedules, safety and coordination of the installation with other
elements.
Installation
A. Inspection - General: Contractor shall examine the landfill and waste collection canter
roof conditions under which the work is to be installed and notify the construction
manager in wdting of any conditions deemed detrimental to the proper and timely
completion of the work. Contractor shall not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected in the manner acceptable to Client.
Wiring
A. Wiring practicas and grounding shall be completed in a neat and workmanlike fashion
and conform to all local building codes and NEC standards. Sealant shall be used as
directed by manufacturer or Client.
B. Widng shall be contained in an organized and functional wire management system.
C. All module to module wiring shall be secured to the back of the modules with UV-
resistant and anti-corrosive straps, clamps, or ties. Care shall be taken to ensure as
little slack in the exposed wire as possible, so as to limit damage from wind and
abrasion.
Labeling
A. Install signage posted at site, including at least the following but also any signage
required by the NEC or other applicable cades:
a. Laminated Diagrams including:
i. AC and DC disconnect locations for the system indicated on a site plan
(Site Plan provided by Client)
ii. Electrical one-line diagram of system
b. All signage required shall be mounted in appropriate and visible locations
B. All equipment shall be appropriately identified with permanent, self-adhesive labels.
C. Each DC disconnect shall be labeled with label material described above for operating
DC current (Imp), system operating DC voltage (Vmp), maximum string DC voltage
(Voc), and maximum system DC current (Isc).
D. The PV system interconnection point (as described above) shall be labeled as such
indicating the PV system AC voltage, current, and the PV array rating in Watts DC and
Watts AC.
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IV. Commissioning
Installation Inspections
A. Contractor shall conduct an in-depth inspection to ensure that the PV system is installed
in a workmanlike manner and consistent with industry practice, applicable codes and
standards and operation requirements.
B. Contractor shall maintain a photo-record of the installation and major components,
including PV modules, inverters, transformers and combiners. Photos will show
connections within all installed enclosures.
C. Contractor shall provide a copy of the photos in the Operation and Maintenance Manual
descdbed herein.
Array Teats
A. Contractor shall test each PV string for Voc and Isc under good, clear weather
conditions and follow the PV manufacturer's instructions when conducting tests. The
measurements are to be recorded and compared to the manufacturer's specification.
B. Grounding: Resistance between ground connection and accessible conductive part
should be less than 0.1 Ohm, tested with 25 A current.
C. Contractor shall test each array for resistance to ground with a mega Ohm meter. An
array with an insulation resistance which is below 1 mega Ohm at 500 VDC will be
considered defective and the condition shall be corrected before conducting inverter
operational tests.
D. All measurements taken shall be documented and included in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual described herein.
3. Inverter'Operational Tests
A. Contractor shall perform Inverter Operational Tests at site in the following manner:
a. Refer to and explicitly follow the Manufacturafs Instruction Manual for the
particular testing requirements of the model inverter being tested.
b. Test each inverter independently and document the results of the tests.
c. Check that the AC and DC voltages, at the line side of the open inverter
disconnect switches, are within manufactures specification.
d. Close the AC and DC disconnect switches and observe the inverter startup
process. Refer to the Manufacturer's Instruction Manual for the correct
sequence.
e. After successful completion of the inverter tests, the AC and DC disconnects
shall be left open until the PV system is ready for commissioning.
4. Pre-Start-Up Approvals
A. The Commissioning Team shall consist of representatives from the following parties
involved in the design and construction of the PV system:
a. Facility Manager or representative
b. Contractor representative
c. Client representative
d. Client's engineer
B. The goals of the commissioning process are as follows:
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a. Certification that the systems meets the
requirements set forth in the specification.
b. Review results of the inspection, array and inverter tests.
c, Provide demonstration of PV system performance.
d. Facilitate successful project closeout and warranty transition,
C. The following PV system performance tests will be conducted at the project site by the
Contractor and witnessed by commissioning team:
a. Turn on the PV system and verify that it is working as specified.
b. Verify proper system shutdown for loss of grid voltage via the AC disconnect
switch.
c. Verify proper system operation following loss of grid voltage.
B. Verify proper operation of Monitoring System by viewing system operating parameters
on the Monitoring System's web page.
C. The Contractor shall provide manufacturer's operations manual for the inverters and be
available to answer questions conceming proper system operating procedures.
Manual
A. Provide complete operation and maintenance manual for Solar PV System to Client.
B. Information in Manual shall be within a binder and is to incorporate the following:
a. All electrical, structural, and other as-built plans developed for the project,
including originals of those stamped by Professional Engineers
b. Copies of the required submittals
c. All product cut sheets
d. A plan for ongoing maintenance of the system in order to achieve a minimum 25
year design life including recommended procedures to on-site staff,
recommendations on the frequency of regular system checkups, and what should
be included in such check-ups
e. Troubleshooting procedures
f. Emergency shut-down procedures
g. A copy of all start-up tests described herein
h. A copy of the photo record described herein
i. A copy of the written Client acceptance letter
j. Written Utility approval of the system
k. Product warranties for all system components
I. Supplier and installer contact information.
V. Site-Specific Information
Cap-closure topographic survey (available in PDF and DWG formats), feasibility study photos,
and DEC approval process powerpoint presentation are available in the Project bid specification
Drop Box folder.
Landfill Information
A. Landfill was capped in 2004.
B. Average Depth of Soil over the geo-membrane: 18"
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b. Soil: 6"
Landfill Closure Design Engineers
L.K. McLean Associates
437 South Country Road
Brookhaven, NY 11719
631.286.8668
Contact: Chris Dwyer
Email: cdwyer@lkma.com
(Proposal for survey and DEC environmental impact services included in Dropbox)
Landfill Closure Constructor
Terry Contracting & Materials
840 West Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
631.727.0170
Contact: Bob Terry
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Henry Misas, BPI-MFBA
Bright Power, Inc.
11 Hanover Square 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
Via email: Henry Misas [hmisas@brightpower.com]
SUBJECT: Southold Landfill RFP
Dear Henry:
SunEdison is pleased to provide our initial qualifications section response to the June 8, 2012
Southold Landfill RFP. We will be sending the project specific schedule and strategy document
before the Sunday midnight deadline.
SunEdison simplifies solar energy. As North America's leading solar energy services provider, we
provide financial, project, and operational management solutions that allow our clients to add
clean solar power to their energy mix at or below current retail utility rates. In the following
pages, we detail our qualifications to develop, own, finance, and construct a world class landfill
based solar energy facility at the Southold Landfill.
SunEdison proposes to develop design, finance, install, build, operate, and maintain
photovoltaic (PV) systems on the Southold Landfill. Pursuant to this proposal, the Town of
Southold (the Town) will incur no up-front capital costs, and will receive a land based
compensation for a term of 20 years. In return, SunEdison will have the right to sell electric
power to LIPA under a Feed-In-Tariff.
I trust that our submittal will exceed your evaluation criteria. Please contact me with any
questions you may have regarding this proposal. As requested, we are submitting this portion
of the response early and will have a second submittal on June 17. I may be reached at 845-
473-0300 or by e-mail at pcurran@sunedison.com, or you can reach my colleague Steve Raeder
at 443-909-7200 or by email at sraeder~sunedison.com.
Sincerely,
Paul Curran - Managing Director & Authorized Representative - $unEdison Government
Solutions, LLC
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Table of Contents
SunEdison ................................................................................... 3
References ................................................................................... 7
Financial Capacity ..................................................................... 11
Operations and Maintenance ................................................... 14
Continuation and Decommissioning Options ........................ 18
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SunEdison
SunEdison "simplified solar" in 2003 when we pioneered the solar Power Purchase Agreement
("PPA"). Since then we have perfected the power purchase model, which relieves our
customers from all capital and operational burdens, and offers the most competitively priced
solar power in the industry.
Today, as then, we are keenly aware of the fact that municipalities and private organizations
are looking for ways to reduce net operating costs utility expenditure. SunEdison facilitates this
by capitalizing on solar opportunities that present themselves through incentive programs
available in select states, such as the LIPA FIT in New York. We also understand their desire to
partner with a service provider who has the experience, track record, and financial resources to
execute as promised.
With this in mind, we strive to consistently exceed our customers' needs; and through the
development opportunities afforded to us by earning their trust, have now constructed a global
fleet of over 630 operational photovoltaic systems, which have collectively produced over 794
gigawatt hours of solar electricity.
The satisfaction of our customers is exemplified through our diverse client portfolio, which
includes commercial organizations and public sector entities such as:
WEiNGARTEN REALTY
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· Kohl's: Over 110 systems in nine states
· Walgreens: 81 systems in four states
· Staples: 33 systems in three states
· 9 MW First Light project in Ontario, Canada
· 8 MW Xcel Energy project in Alamosa, CO
· 17 MW Duke Energy project in Cotton Grove Township, NC
· 72 MW's in Rovigo, Italy, one of Europe's largest PV installation
· 2MW Fort Carson project on closed landfill in Fort Carson, CO
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Installations of this scale, in addition to our programmatic rollouts with some of the nation's
most respected commercial retailers and public sector entities, speaks to SunEdison's proven
ability to successfully finance and build solar systems; and demonstrates our expertise in
workin§ through the complexities of multiple jurisdictions and dynamic incentive climates.
As the largest solar services provider in North America, with over 630 operational solar systems,
SunEdison's experience with photovoltaic technology is unrivalled. Thanks to our turn-key solar
solutions we have helped numerous municipal clients across the nation add clean, renewable
solar power to their energy mix. Our firm knowledge and understanding of design, permitting,
procurement, and construction, combined with our unmatched access to capital, has made
SunEdison the solar industry leader.
SunEdison has extensive experience in designing projects of all sizes. The charts below detail
projects by size and type over the last five years. All of these systems remain in commercial
operation under SunEdison maintenance and monitoring.
Proposed Team Members
From project concept to electricity generation, dozens of SunEdison staff are involved in each
and every solar project that we undertake. Below are a select few of the key personnel whose
expertise will help make the Town's solar goals a reality.
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Steve Raeder
Director of Sales
443-909-7200
Steve Raeder is the Director of Sales for SunEdison's US eastern
region. In this capacity, he works closely with SunEdison's
customers in both the commercial and public sectors.
Mark Cooper
Director of Project Engineering
856-382-4304
Mr. Cooper, who leads SunEdison's engineering practice, has over
12 years of engineering experience. He is responsible for site
surveys, environmental interpretation, interconnection approval,
and communication with the engineering team.
Mike Belko
Senior Director of Operations
856-382-4308
Mr. Belko is the Senior Director of Operations at SunEdison. He is
responsible for the complete oversight of the delivery process for
the Solar PV Portfolio, including design, permitting, material
planning, construction, and inspection phases.
Tom Jeffers
Senior Project Manager
856-382-4304
Mr. Jeffers has over 25 years of experience in the construction
industry. He will oversee all construction operations for the
project.
Chris Bailey
Vice President of Project Finance, North America
443-909-7200
Over the last few years Mr. Bailey has played an essential role in
financing SunEdison projects and creating new funds. He brings a
tremendous wealth of solar experience including raising capital
for groSolar and the management of strategic partnerships at the
United Nations Association.
Paul Curran
Managing Director, Remediated Site Development
845-473~0300
Mr. Curran has extensive experience working with renewable
energy development and Brownfield redevelopment. Prior to
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joining SunEdison, Mr. Curran was the Chief Development Officer
of Axio Power.
Fred Zalcman
Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs
301-974-2721
Mr. Zalcman has over 10 years of involvement in renewable
energy public policy, and has been instrumental in the creation of
state level incentive programs in NJ, CT, MA and NY. As
SunEdison's east coast lead for public affairs, Mr. Zalcman is
intimately familiar with pending solar incentive legislation within
the state of New York, and will serve as a critical advisor to Mr.
Raeder and his team both before and after program
implementation.
James Scarrow
VP of Energy Services & Assistant General Counsel
443-909-7200
James Scarrow has been with SunEdison for over 4 years. In his
role as VP of Energy Services and Assistant General Counsel, he
has overseen the execution of over one-hundred (100) PPA
contracts. He has extensive experience in project finance,
renewable energy projects, and EPC contracts.
Steve Hassfeld
Managing Director, Global Operations
916-993-4300
Mr. Hassfeld has been with SunEdison since 2008. As a seasoned
field support and customer service manager with over 17 years of
experience, he oversees the Service and Field Operations groups.
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References
Town of Greenfield
In late 2010, Axio Power (acquired by SunEdJson in June 2011) signed a Power Purchase
Agreement and Lease with the Town of Greenfield for a 2 MW solar facility. As part of this
project, Axio was the first developer in Massachusetts to receive a Post-Closure Use permit
from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and an Interconnection Agreement
from Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) for a solar facility on a closed landfill.
In early 2011, Axio sold the project's Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for 2011, ensuring
the project's SREC revenue in the early months following construction. SunEdison utilized an
innovative financing structure involving New Market Tax Credits to reduce project risk. The
project is currently operational as of June 2012.
SunEdison's Ground Mount system under construction for the Town of
Greenfield landfill.
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Fort Carson o Department of Defense
The 2 MW, ground-mounted solar PV facility covers 12 acres, some of which is a closed landfill.
It is the largest solar array built at a US Army facility. The photovoltaic array consists of flat-
plate, thin-film solar technology provided by First Solar. The array will generate 3,200
megawatt-hours of power annually, enough to supply ~2.3 percent of Fort Carson's energy
consumption, the equivalent of ~540 homes. Throughout the development of Carson Solar I, we
worked closely with numerous stakeholders, including the Department of Defense (DOD),
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Xcel Energy, Morgan Stanley, and Conergy to
bring the project to a successful conclusion.
SunEdison's 2 MW Ground Mount system for Fort Carson
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
5unEdison's four operational systems at the Department of Energy's National Renewable
Energy Laboratory (NREL) are a testament to 5unEdison's experience with Federal contracting
structures. As the DOE was unable to enter into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
directly, 5unEdison worked with the regional federal power administrator, Western Area Power
Administration ("Western") to enter into a unique contracting structure whereby 5unEdison
and Western entered into a long-term PPA, 5unEdison and DOE Golden/NREL entered into a
long-term land access agreement and DOE Golden/NREL entered into an intra-agency
agreement with Western. The end result is a solid contracting method that has proven
repeatable between the three parties. 5unEdison designed, financed, and served as the general
contractor on these systems, which we also continue to operate and maintain
SunEdison's 449kW solar array at the NREL RSF, one of four operational systems
with this client.
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CA DGS - Ironwood State Prison
SunEdison activated the 1.2 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system for the
Ironwood State prison in May 2008 and is currently constructing the 4 MW 2nd phase project for
delivery in February 2012. The project was deployed through an innovative public-private
partnership between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and
SunEdison, North America's largest solar energy services provider. According to Ironwood
Warden Debra Dexter, "We are strongly committed to being a good neighbor and in doing
what's right for our community. Leveraging our most plentiful natural resource - the desert sun
- while protecting a limited local resource - water - makes both environmental and fiscal sense
for Ironwood and California taxpayers. This partnership with SunEdison makes it possible for
Ironwood Prison to be the community's host for solar energy."
SunEdison is currently constructing a 4MW expansion project at the Ironwood site for
completion in 1st Quarter 2012. The expansion is part of an agreement between SunEdison and
CDCR announced in May 20:].1 which calls for five new solar installations totaling 23MW at
CDCR facilities in 2012.
SunEdison's 1.2MW Ground-mounted system for Ironwood State Prison in Blythe,
CA
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Financial Capacity
SunEdison's unparalleled financing expertise is one of our key competitive strengths. Our
access to the industry's most competitive capital, strong financial relationships, and proven
track record allow us to enjoy one of the highest contract execution rates in the industry. To
date SunEdison has secured over $3 billion in project finance facilities, with additional facilities
and partnerships under negotiation.
SunEdison pioneered the solar project finance arena with its inaugural SunE Solar Fund I in June
2005, with financing provided by Goldman Sachs. Since then, SunEdison has closed numerous
additional funds and raised more than $3 billion in project financing from leading solar project
investors and lenders such as Wells Fargo, HSH Nordbank AG, Sank of Hawaii, NordLB, Northern
Trust, National City, PSE&G, Fortis, Union Bank, Hannover Leasing, and MetLife.
MEMC Acquisition
SunEdison was acquired by MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (MEMC) in November 2009. MEMC
is a global manufacturer of silicon products to the semiconductor and solar industry. The
connection to MEMC provides SunEdison with a broad industry perspective on future solar
technologies. This perspective gives us the ability to predict material costs accurately, which will
further serve our ability to develop projects successfully at the most competitive rates.
The breadth and strength of SunEdison's finance relationships and our unparalleled track record
of securing project funding is clearly demonstrated in our successful close of over $3 billion in
project financing. Depicted below are a select few of SunEdison's active financing facilities:
C)jPMorgan
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Recerlt Fir~arlcin~
Illustrative of SunEdison's financing capability, in May 2010 we announced the establishment of a
joint venture with First Reserve Corporation to fund up to $1.5 billion of solar energy projects and
the development of a 71.4MW PV plant in Italy with financing partner 8anco Santander. This
type of industry-changing innovation provides assurance to SunEdison that our current funding
partners, as well as new ones we engage, will continue to provide predictable funding that will
allow us to plan for projects of all sizes.
In May 2011 SunEdison announced an agreement with Wells Fargo for an additional $120 million
to fund U.S. solar photovoltaic distributed generation power projects developed by SunEdison
over the next year. The program builds on a SunEdison solar investment fund established in 2007
in which Wells Fargo invested more than $200 million in approximately 150 solar projects
developed by SunEdison across eight states.
SunEdison also has well-developed financing commitments solely for construction purposes. For
the proposed projects, SunEdison is able to utilize our $300 million revolving construction facility
held with Rabobank International and Deutsche Bank. This credit facility will be used to support
the construction costs of utility and rooftop solar projects throughout the United
States and Canada and the capital is immediately available. To view the press release regarding
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this construction facility, please visit the MEMC website at:
htt p://www.memc.com/index.php?view=investors&c= 106680&p=irol~news.
While we will likely work with one of our many debt and/or equity partners listed above to
ultimately finance the project prior to commercial operation, our ability to source the most
competitive and lowest cost of capital is dependent on not committing projects to investors in
advance of securing client commitments. By leveraging our proven construction and service
experience and a large pipeline of rooftop and utility scale ground mount systems, SunEdison
constructs pools of projects that best match investors' desires.
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Operations and Maintenance
From robust monitoring equipment, to regular preventative maintenance and 24-hour remote
monitoring, SunEdison's complete operations and maintenance services offer the most
comprehensive maintenance package on the market today.
lle~ew;~ble Operations Center 24 tto(~r Monito~i~g
The Renewable Operations Center (ROC) is the core of the SunEdison Services operations and
maintenance capabilities. Our ROC solar technicians commission new PV systems, monitor
active power plants, dispatch and manage service staff, and analyze plant performance - 24
hours a day, 7 days per week. Located in Belmont, California, ROC staffers detect irregularities
early, generate work tickets for a specific system, and notify a nearby service office of the need
for maintenance.
SunEdison's Renewable Operations Center (ROC) in Belmont, California
ROC staffers rely on SunEdison's proprietary, investor-grade monitoring system, the SunEdison
Environmental Data System, or SEEDS®. SEEDS® systems are assembled in our Prescott, Arizona
facility. SEEDS® gathers information from the solar generation meter and the included weather
station, measuring solar irradiance, ambient temperature, and PV module temperature, among
other data points. This robust system permits SunEdison to track the performance of the array
in granular detail and detect irregularities early. Below is a chart showing the basic
components of the SEEDS~ monitoring system.
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Collect and store data from meters, weather
SEEDS® gateway stations, inverters, combiners, trackers, etc.
Electric meter Measure energy, power, reactive power, voltage,
current, frequency, etc.
SEEDS® weather station Measure irradiance, cell temperature, ambient
temperature, wind speed, etc.
Modem Connect the SEEDS® Gateway to our data center.
Cellular, broadband or satellite may be used.
Enable local communication between all the devices
Ethernet or fiber switch
on-site and the SEEDS® Gateway.
Enclosure Protect SEEDS® Gateways, modems and switches
from the elements.
Site Seculity
The site will be surrounded by security fencing and gates to secure and isolate the systems from
the public. Typical fencing includes 6 feet tall, It9 gauge wire-mesh fencing and wire fasteners.
Additionally, the perimeter fence shall include standard triple barb wire. Site security will also
include remote monitoring of solar array operations and data logging of security breaches along
the fencing perimeter.
Preventative Maintonance
In addition to constant, round-the-clock monitoring, SunEdison's preventative maintenance
program keeps the solar arrays operating at peak efficiency. The SunEdison preventative
maintenance program includes a yearly site quality inspection that assesses over 3.50
components of the PV system in five functional areas. In addition, our services visits include
panel cleanings using biodegradable cleansers and non-abrasive brushes, as well as vegetative
abatement as needed. Independent engineers, employed by our lenders, have reported that
our systems are generating 106% of expected energy production. This success is attributed to
our robust Operations and Maintenance service, which includes the following services:
· Semi-Annual Cleanings
· Electrical Tune up and Mechanical tuneup
· Response calls for unexpected outages
· Online Service Monitoring for immediate regional service team response
· Online Energy Generation Reporting
· Online Trouble Ticketing Tracking
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· Energy pulse tracking (using 15 minute interval data) capabilities for Host and Providers
energy tracking purposes and analysis
SunEdison's Maintenance Checklist
Panels, Inverter, System Disconnects, Coupling,
Electrical Systems Combiners, Junction boxes, Wiring
Mechanical Racking, Module Mounting, Inverter Shade Structure,
Infrastructure Inverter Pad
General Infrastructure, Specific Monitoring Devices,
Monitoring System Weather Station
Metering General Infrastructure, Specific Components
General Site
Conditions Cleanliness, Safety, Access
C]ieilt Connect: Gat~-~way t(~ Solar/nformatiol~
Client Connect, the secure online monitoring portal from SunEdison, offers a very simple yet
powerful way for our customers to access solar production and environmental offsets data,
measure facility energy usage, track energy costs and savings. Below is a screen shot of the
Client Connect interface.
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Client Connect's intuitive interface allows for easy viewing and charting of energy data. Site
performance, module temperature, and local weather conditions are tracked every fifteen (15)
minutes and displayed instantly for our customers to view. The data is then easily-exportable
to programs like MS Excel for additional analysis. As a web-based interface, Client Connect can
be accessed by a number of various users. School districts, city councils, and other interested
stakeholders will be able to view- in real time -the actual system performance of the solar
arrays. This deep level of data provides powerful educational and marketing benefits.
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Continuation and Decommissioning Options
SunEdison intends for the solar project to remain in operation for at least 20 years and probably
for a longer period of time. PV modules in Japan and Massachusetts have been documented to
be operating reliably 50 years after installation. However, as with any commercial venture, a
decommissioning plan is required. SunEdison acknowledges that it will be responsible for all
costs associated with decommissioning and returning the site to its original condition, at the
option of the Town of Southold.
Decommissioning and site restoration will include dismantling and removal of all panels and
supporting equipment, transformers, overhead and underground cables, foundations, buildings
and ancillary equipment, and removal of surface road material and restoration of the roads and
module sites to substantially the same physical condition that existed immediately before
construction of the commercial solar facility. To the extent possible, the site will be restored
and reclaimed to the topography and topsoil quality that existed just prior to the beginning of
the construction of the commercial solar energy conversion facility. Disturbed earth will be
graded and reseeded, unless the Town requests the areas to be retained, and all of these
activities will be at SunEdison's cost.
One advantage of solar systems over other traditional forms of energy generation is the ability
to recycle the majority of the systems' major components. Photovoltaic modules, inverters, and
AC and DC cabling are designed for disassembly and recycling. The racking system is comprised
primarily of steel and aluminum girders which can be readily recycled into new products.
SunEdison is open to discussion of the fate of the project after the Lease and PPA Term. In most
cases, projects are planned to be decommissioned as mentioned above. However, should the
Town be interested in owning the project at the end of the Term, SunEdison would be open to
selling the projects at a Iow market rate. A mechanism similar to the one contemplated in the
landfill project would seem to be a good starting point for all parties in this project.
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June 17,2012
Henry Misas, BPI-MFBA
Bright Power, Inc.
11 Hanover Square 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
Via email: Henry Misas [hmisas@brightpower.com]
SUBJECT: Southold Landfill RFP- Offer Submittal
Dear Hen~:
In addition to the qualifications submitted on June 14, we hereby submit our financial offer as
requested. Again, we need to note that the schedule for this process has been exceptionally
rapid. Due to this, we are comfortable submitting our offer, and believe that you will find our
qualifications and financial offer to be the preferred choice. At the same time, we clearly have
not developed materials for this submittal up to our preferred quality standards, and we will
note some areas that will need to be touched up as we move forward. None of these details
impact the financial offer.
In this letter, you should find some important design and project information. Attached you
should find the following:
1- The requested bid questionnaire spreadsheet.
2- A PVSyst report on output
3- A conceptual layout diagram
4- A project schedule
5- AcopyofourJune 14 Submittal
As noted, SunEdison proposes to pay the Town of Southold a fixed amount of $135,000 per
year for the use of the landfill. The Town would not be expected to expend any funds in support
of this effort. SunEdison would be responsible for all design, development, submittals to LIPA,
financing, construction, operations and maintenance costs.
Probably the most important aspect of our proposal is the firm belief that the project should be
limited to 2 MW AC. Our engineers did come up with some ability to exceed that size but not by
much and it was clear that the schedule impacts of going past that size were significant. We
developed a preliminary schedule (see attached) and determined that a 2 MW project could
SunEdiso~ 866 SunEdi$on (786 3347) info~sur~edison.com
Corporate Headquarters T + 1 866 786 3347 www sunedison,com
600 Clipper Dr F +1 443 909 7150
Belmont, CA 94002
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June 17, 2012
Henry Misas, BPI-MFBA
Bright Power, Inc.
11 Hanover Square 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
Via email: Henry Misas [hmisas@brightpower.com]
SUBJECT: Southold Landfill RFP-Offer Submittal
Dear Henry:
In addition to the qualifications submitted on June 14, we hereby submit our financial offer as
requested. Again, we need to note that the schedule for this process has been exceptionally
rapid. Due to this, we are comfortable submitting our offer, and believe that you will find our
qualifications and financial offer to be the preferred choice. At the same time, we clearly have
not developed materials for this submittal up to our preferred quality standards, and we will
note some areas that will need to be touched up as we move forward. None of these details
impact the financial offer.
In this letter, you should find some important design and project information. Attached you
should find the following:
1- The requested bid questionnaire spreadsheet.
2- A PVSyst report on output
3- A conceptual layout diagram
4- A project schedule
5 A copy of our June 14 Submittal
As noted, SunEdison proposes to pay the Town of Southold a fixed amount of $135,000 per
year for the use of the landfill. The Town would not be expected to expend any funds in support
of this effort. SunEdison would be responsible for all design, development, submittals to LIPA,
financing, construction, operations and maintenance costs.
Probably the most important aspect of our proposal is the firm belief that the project should be
limited to 2 MW AC. Our engineers did come up with some ability to exceed that size but not by
much and it was clear that the schedule impacts of going past that size were significant. We
developed a preliminary schedule (see attached) and determined that a 2 MW project could
SunEdiso. 866 SunEdison (786 3347) info~sunedison.com
Corporate Headquariers T + 1 866 786 3347 www sunedison.com
600 Clipper Dr F +1 443 909 7150
Belmont, CA 94002
Bid Response Form - Southold Landfill Solar PV
Estimated annual electricity PrOduct? ~kW)V~'
Su lson
Grid-Connected System: Simulation parameters
Project : Southold Landfill
Geographical Site Islip Long Isl Macarthur Ap Country
Situation Latitude 40.8°N Longitude
Time defined as Legal Time Time zone UT-5 Altitude
Albedo 0.20
Meteo data : Islip Long Isl Macarthur Ap, NREL TMY3
Simulation variant : New simulation variant
Simulation date 15/06/12 11h25
USA
73.1°W
26 m
Simulation parameters
Collector Plane Orientation Tilt 20° Azimuth 0°
5Sheds Pitch 6,52 m Collector width 3.00 m
Inactive band Top 0.00 m Bottom 0.00 m
Shading limit angle Gamma 15.50 ° Occupation Ratio 46.0 %
Models used Transposition
Horizon Free Horizon
Near Shadings No Shadings
Perez Diffuse Measured
PV Array Characteristics
PV module
Number of PV modules
Total number of PV modules
Array global power
Array operating characteristics (50°C)
Total area
Si-mono Model MEMC-S240ACA
Manufacturer MEMC
In series 28 modules In parallel 354 strings
Nb. modules 9912 Unit Nom. Power 240Wp
Nominal (STC) 2379 kWp At operating cond. 2141 kWp (50°C)
U mpp +/-381V I mpp 2814A
Module area t6191 m2 Cellarea 14475 m2
Inverter
Characteristics
Inverter pack
Model Solaron 500
Manufacturer Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
Operating Voltage +~-330-550 V Unit Nom. Power 500 kW AC
Number of Inverter 4 units Total Power 2000 kWAC
PV Array loss factors
Thermal Loss factor Uc (const) 25.0 W/m2K
=> Nominal Oper. Coll. Temp. (G--800 W/m=, Tamb=20°C, Wind=l m/s.)
Wiring Ohmic Loss
Array Soiling Losses
Module Quality Loss
Module Mismatch Losses
Incidence effect, ASHRAE parametrization
Uv (wind) 1.2 W/m=K / mis
NOCT 47 °C
Global array res. 6.0 mOhm Loss Fraction 2,0 % at STC
Jan. Feb Mar. Apr May June July Aug. Sap Oct. Nov. Dec.
40% 6.3% 24% 1.0% 10% 10% 10% 1.0% 10% 10% 1.7% 40%
Loss Fraction 3.3 %
Loss Fraction 0.5 % at MPP
lAM = 1 - bo (1/cos i - 1) bo Parameter 0.05
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Grid-Connected System: Simulation parameters (continued)
System loss factors
AC wire loss inverter to transfo
External transformer
Inverter voltage 450Vactri
Wires 90 m 3x2000 mm~
Iron loss (Night disconnect) 4667 W
Resistive/Inductive losses 0.9 mOhm
Loss Fraction 1.0 % at STC
Loss Fraction 0.2 % at STC
Loss Fraction 0.9 % at STC
User's needs: Unlimited load (grid)
15/06/12 Page 3/4
Project :
Simulation variant :
Grid-Connected System: Main results
Southold Landfill
New simulation variant
Main system parameters System type Grid-Connected
PV Field Orientation Sheds disposition, tilt 20° azimuth 0°
PV modules Model MEMC-S240ACA Pnom 240Wp
PV Array Nb. of modules 9912 Pnom total 2379 kWp
Inverter Model Solaron 500 Pnom 500 kW ac
Inverter pack Nb. of units 4.0 Pnom total 2000 kW ac
User's needs Unlimited load (grid)
Main simulation results
System Production Produced Energy 3081 MWh/year Specific prod. 1295 kWh/kWp/year
Performance Ratio PR 81.3 %
Normalized productions (per installed kWp): Nominal power 2379 kWp Performance Ratio PR
New simulation variant
Balances and main results
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15/06/12 Page 4/4
Project :
Simulation variant :
Grid-Connected System: Loss diagram
Southold Landfill
New simulation variant
Main system parameters System type Grid-Connected
PV Field Orientation Sheds disposition, tilt20° azimuth 0°
PV modules Model MEMC-S240ACA Pnom 240 Wp
PV Array Nb. of modules 9912 Pnom total 2379 kWp
Inverter Model Solaron500 Pnom 500 kWac
Inverter pack Nb. of units 4.0 Pnom total 2000 kW ac
User's needs Unlimited load (grid)
Loss diagram over the whole year
1525 kWh/mx * 16191 m2 coil
efficiency at STC = 1470%
3631 MWh
"~ -2.6%
~ -1.9%
l'~ -3.4%
3196 MWh
3131 MWh
-00%
Horizontal global irradiation
Global incident in coll. plane
Near Shadings
lAM factor on global
Effective irradlance on collectors
PV conversion
Array nominal energy (at STC eric.)
PV loss due to irradiance level
PV loss due to temperature
Array Soiling loss
Module quality loss
Module array mismatch ~oss
Ohmic wiring loss
Array virtual energy at MPP
Inverter Loss during operation (efficiency)
Inverter Loss over nominal inv. power
Inverter Loss due to power threshold
Inverter Loss over nominal inv. voltage
Inverter Loss due to voltage threshold
Available Energy at Inverter Output
AC ohmic loss
External transfo loss
Energy injected into grid
SOUTHOLD LANDFILL
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June 14, 2012
Henry Misas, BPI-MFBA
Bright Power, Inc.
11 Hanover Square 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
Via emaih Henry Misas [hmisas@brightpower.com]
SUBJECT: Southold Landfill RFP
Dear Henry:
SunEdison is pleased to provide our initial qualifications section response to the June 8, 2012
Southold Landfill RFP. We will be sending the project specific schedule and strategy document
before the Sunday midnight deadline.
SunEdison simplifies solar energy. As North America's leading solar energy services provider, we
provide financial, project, and operational management solutions that allow our clients to add
clean solar power to their energy mix at or below current retail utility rates. In the following
pages, we detail our qualifications to develop, own, finance, and construct a world class landfill
based solar energy facility at the Southold Landfill.
SunEdison proposes to develop design, finance, install, build, operate, and maintain
photovoltaic (PV) systems on the Southold Landfill. Pursuant to this proposal, the Town of
Southold (the Town) will incur no up-front capital costs, and will receive a land based
compensation for a term of 20 years. In return, SunEdison will have the right to sell electric
power to LIPA under a Feed-In-Tariff.
I trust that our submittal will exceed your evaluation criteria. Please contact me with any
questions you may have regarding this proposal. As requested, we are submitting this portion
of the response early and will have a second submittal on June 17. I may be reached at 845-
473-0300 or by e-mail at pcurran@sunedison.com, or you can reach my colleague Steve Raeder
at 443-909-7200 or by email at sraeder@sunedison.com.
Sincerely,
Paul Curran - Managing Director & Authorized Representative - SunEdison Government
Solutions, LLC
SunEdiAor~ 866 SunEdison (786 3347) info@sunedison.com
Corporate Headquarters T +1 866 786 3347 ww, v. sunedison.com
600 Clipper Dr. F +1 443 909 7150
Belmont, CA 94002
TO'~N OF SOUTHOI.D JUNE 14, 2012
Table of Contents
SunEdison ................................................................................... 3
References ................................................................................... 7
Financial Capacity ..................................................................... 11
Operations and Maintenance ................................................... 14
Continuation and Decommissioning Options ........................ 18
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SunEdison
SunEdison "simplified solar" in 2003 when we pioneered the solar Power Purchase Agreement
("PPA"). Since then we have perfected the power purchase model, which relieves our
customers from all capital and operational burdens, and offers the most competitively priced
solar power in the industry.
Today, as then, we are keenly aware of the fact that municipalities and private organizations
are looking for ways to reduce net operating costs utility expenditure. SunEdison facilitates this
by capitalizing on solar opportunities that present themselves through incentive programs
available in select states, such as the LIPA FIT in New York. We also understand their desire to
partner with a service provider who has the experience, track record, and financial resources to
execute as promised.
With this in mind, we strive to consistently exceed our customers' needs; and through the
development opportunities afforded to us by earning their trust, have now constructed a global
fleet of over 630 operational photovoltaic systems, which have collectively produced over 794
gigawatt hours of solar electricity.
The satisfaction of our customers is exemplified through our diverse client portfolio, which
includes commercial organizations and public sector entities such as:
KOHLS
· Kohl's: Over 110 systems in nine states
· Walgreens: 81 systems in four states
· Staples: 33 systems in three states
· 9 MW First Light project in Ontario, Canada
· 8 MW Xcel Energy project in Alamosa, CO
· 17 MW Duke Energy project in Cotton Grove Township, NC
· 72 MW's in Rovigo, Italy, one of Europe's largest PV installation
· 2MW Fort Carson project on closed landfill in Fort Carson, CO
OIVER~IR~D
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Installations of this scale, in addition to our programmatic rollouts with some of the nation's
most respected commercial retailers and public sector entities, speaks to SunEdison's proven
ability to successfully finance and build solar systems; and demonstrates our expertise in
working through the complexities of multiple jurisdictions and dynamic incentive climates.
As the largest solar services provider in North America, with over 630 operational solar systems,
SunEdison's experience with photovoltaic technology is unrivalled. Thanks to our turn-key solar
solutions we have helped numerous municipal clients across the nation add clean, renewable
solar power to their energy mix. Our firm knowledge and understanding of design, permitting,
procurement, and construction, combined with our unmatched access to capital, has made
SunEdison the solar industry leader.
SunEdison has extensive experience in designing projects of all sizes. The charts below detail
projects by size and type over the last five years. All of these systems remain in commercial
operation under SunEdison maintenance and monitoring.
Proposed Team Members
From project concept to electricity generation, dozens of SunEdison staff are involved in each
and every solar project that we undertake. Below are a select few of the key personnel whose
expertise will help make the Town's solar goals a reality.
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Steve Raeder
Director of Sales
443-909-7200
Steve Raeder is the Director of' Sales for SunEdison's US eastern
region. In this capacity, he works closely with SunEdison's
customers in both the commercial and public sectors.
Mark Cooper
Director of Project Engineering
856-382-4304
Mr. Cooper, who leads SunEdison's engineering practice, has over
12 years of engineering experience. He is responsible for site
surveys, environmental interpretation, interconnection approval,
and communication with the engineering team.
Mike 8elko
Senior Director of Operations
856-382-4308
Mr. Belko is the Senior Director of Operations at SunEdison. He is
responsible for the complete oversight of the delivery process for
the Solar PV Portfolio, including design, permitting, material
planning, construction, and inspection phases.
Tom Jeffers
Senior Project Manager
856-382-4304
Mr. Jeffers has over 25 years of experience in the construction
industry. He will oversee all construction operations for the
project.
Chris Bailey
Vice President of Project Finance, North America
443-909-7200
Over the last few years Mr. Bailey has played an essential role in
financing SunEdison projects and creating new funds. He brings a
tremendous wealth of solar experience including raising capital
for groSolar and the management of strategic partnerships at the
United Nations Association.
Paul Curran
Managing Director, Remediated Site Development
845-473-0300
Mr. Curran has extensive experience working with renewable
energy development and Brownfield redevelopment. Prior to
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Name:
Title:
Telephone:
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joining SunEdison, Mr. Curran was the Chief Development Officer
of Axio Power.
Fred Zalcman
Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs
301-974-2721
Mr. Zalcman has over 10 years of involvement in renewable
energy public policy, and has been instrumental in the creation of
state level incentive programs in NJ, CT, MA and NY. As
SunEdison's east coast lead for public affairs, Mr. Zalcman is
intimately familiar with pending solar incentive legislation within
the state of New York, and will serve as a critical advisor to Mr.
Raeder and his team both before and after program
implementation.
James Scarrow
VP of Enersy Services & Assistant General Counsel
443-909-7200
James Scarrow has been with SunEdison for over 4 years. In his
role as VP of Energy Services and Assistant General Counsel, he
has overseen the execution of over one-hundred (100) PPA
contracts. He has extensive experience in project finance,
renewable energy projects, and EPC contracts.
Steve Hassfeld
Managing Director, Global Operations
916-993-4300
Mr. Hassfeld has been with SunEdison since 2008. As a seasoned
field support and customer service manager with over 17 years of
experience, he oversees the Service and Field Operations groups.
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References
Town of Greenfield
In late 2010, Axio Power (acquired by SunEdison in June 2011) signed a Power Purchase
Agreement and Lease with the Town of Greenfield for a 2 MW solar facility. As part of this
project, Axio was the first developer in Massachusetts to receive a Post-Closure Use permit
from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and an Interconnection Agreement
from Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) for a solar facility on a closed landfill.
In early 2011, Axio sold the project's Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) for 2011, ensuring
the project's SREC revenue in the early months following construction. SunEdison utilized an
innovative financing structure involving New Market Tax Credits to reduce project risk. The
project is currently operational as of June 2012.
SunEdlson's Ground Mount system under construction for the Town of
Greenfield landfill.
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Fort Carson - Department of Defense
The 2 MW, ground-mounted solar PV facility covers 12 acres, some of which is a closed landfill.
It is the lar§est solar array built at a US Army facility. The photovoltaic array consists of flat-
plate, thin-film solar technology provided by First Solar. The array will generate 3,200
megawatt-hours of power annually, enough to supply ~2.3 percent of Fort Carson's energy
consumption, the equivalent of ~540 homes. Throughout the development of Carson Solar I, we
worked closely with numerous stakeholders, including the Department of Defense (DOD),
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Xcel Energy, Morgan Stanley, and Conergy to
bring the project to a successful conclusion.
SunEdison's 2 MW Ground Mount system for Fort Carson
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
SunEdison's four operational systems at the Department of Energy's National Renewable
Energy Laboratory (NREL) are a testament to SunEdison's experience with Federal contracting
structures. As the DOE was unable to enter into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
directly, SunEdison worked with the regional federal power administrator, Western Area Power
Administration ("Western") to enter into a unique contracting structure whereby SunEdison
and Western entered into a long-term PPA, SunEdison and DOE Golden/NREL entered into a
long-term land access agreement and DOE Golden/NREL entered into an intra-agency
agreement with Western. The end result is a solid contracting method that has proven
repeatable between the three parties. SunEdison designed, financed, and served as the general
contractor on these systems, which we also continue to operate and maintain
SunEdison's 449kW solar array at the NREL RSF, one of four operational systems
with this client.
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CA DGS - ironwood State Prison
SunEdison activated the 1.2 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system for the
Ironwood State prison in May 2008 and is currently constructing the 4 MW 2nd phase project for
delivery in February 2012. The project was deployed through an innovative public-private
partnership between the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and
SunEdison, North America's largest solar energy services provider. According to Ironwood
Warden Debra Dexter, "We are strongly committed to being a good neighbor and in doing
what's right for our community. Leveraging our most plentiful natural resource - the desert sun
- while protecting a limited local resource - water - makes both environmental and fiscal sense
for Ironwood and California taxpayers. This partnership with SunEdison makes it possible for
Ironwood Prison to be the community's host for solar energy."
SunEdison is currently constructing a 4MW expansion project at the Ironwood site for
completion in 1s' Quarter 2012. The expansion is part of an agreement between SunEdison and
CDCR announced in May 2011 which calls for five new solar installations totaling 23MW at
CDCR facilities in 2012.
SunEdison's 1.2MW Ground-mounted system for Ironwood State Prison in Blythe,
CA
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Financial Capacity
5unEdison's unparalleled financing expertise is one of our key competitive strengths. Our
access to the industry's most competitive capital, strong financial relationships, and proven
track record allow us to enjoy one of the highest contract execution rates in the industry. To
date SunEdison has secured over $3 billion in project finance facilities, with additional facilities
and partnerships under negotiation.
SunEdison pioneered the solar project finance arena with its inaugural SunE Solar Fund I in June
2005, with financing provided by Goldman Sachs. Since then, SunEdison has closed numerous
additional funds and raise~l more than $3 billion in project financing from leading solar project
investors and lenders such as Wells Fargo, HSH Nordbank AG, Bank of Hawaii, NordLB, Northern
Trust, National City, PSE&G, Fortis, Union Bank, Hannover Leasing, and MetLife.
MEMC Acquisition
SunEdison was acquired by MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (MEMC) in November 2009. MEMC
is a global manufacturer of silicon products to the semiconductor and solar industry. The
connection to MEMC provides SunEdison with a broad industry perspective on future solar
technologies. This perspective gives us the ability to predict material costs accurately, which will
further serve our ability to develop projects successfully at the most competitive rates.
The breadth and strength of SunEdison's finance relationships and our unparalleled track record
of securing project funding is clearly demonstrated in our successful close of over $3 billion in
project financing. Depicted below are a select few of SunEdison's active financing facilities:
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Recent Financing
Illustrative of SunEdison's financing capability, in May 2010 we announced the establishment of a
joint venture with First Reserve Corporation to fund up to $~..5 billion of solar energy projects and
the development of a 71.4MW PV plant in Italy with financing partner Banco Santander. This
type of industry-changing innovation provides assurance to SunFdison that our current funding
partners, as well as new ones we engage, will continue to provide predictable funding that will
allow us to plan for projects of all sizes.
In May 203.1 SunEdison announced an agreement with Wells Fargo rotan additional $120 million
to fund U.S. solar photovoltaic distributed generation power projects developed by SunEdison
over the next year. The program builds on a SunEdison solar investment fund established in 2007
in which Wells Fargo invested more than $200 million in approximately 150 solar projects
developed by SunEdison across eight states.
Construction Financing
SunEdison also has well-developed financing commitments solely for construction purposes. For
the proposed projects, SunEdison is able to utilize our $300 million revolving construction facility
held with Rabobank International and Deutsche Bank. This credit facility will be used to support
the construction costs of utility and rooftop solar projects throughout the United
States and Canada and the capital is immediately available. To view the press release regarding
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this construction facility, please visit the MEMC website at:
htt p://www.memc.com/index.php?view=investors&¢=lO6650&p=irol-news.
Financing Commitments
While we will likely work with one of our many debt and/or equity partners listed above to
ultimately finance the project prior to commercial operation, our ability to source the most
competitive and lowest cost of capital is dependent on not committing projects to investors in
advance of securing client commitments. By leveraging our proven construction and service
experience and a large pipeline of rooftop and utility scale ground mount systems, SunEdison
constructs pools of projects that best match investors' desires.
l SunEdison'
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Operations and Maintenance
From robust monitoring equipment, to regular preventative maintenance and 24-hour remote
monitoring, SunEdison's complete operations and maintenance services offer the most
comprehensive maintenance package on the market today.
Renewable Operations Center - 24 Hour Monitoring
The Renewable Operations Center (ROC) is the core of the SunEdison Services operations and
maintenance capabilities. Our ROC solar technicians commission new PV systems, monitor
active power plants, dispatch and manage service staff, and analyze plant performance - 24
hours a day, 7 days per week. Located in Belmont, California, ROC staffers detect irregularities
early, generate work tickets for a specific system, and notify a nearby service office of the need
for maintenance.
SunEdison's Renewable Operations Center (ROC) in Belmont, California
SEEDS~
ROC staffers rely on SunEdison's proprietary, investor-grade monitoring system, the SunEdison
Environmental Data System, or SEEDS®. SEEDS® systems are assembled in our Prescott, Arizona
facility. SEEDS® gathers information from the solar generation meter and the included weather
station, measuring solar irradiance, ambient temperature, and PV module temperature, among
other data points. This robust system permits SunEdison to track the performance of the array
in granular detail and detect irregularities early. Below is a chart showing the basic
components of the SEEDS® monitoring system.
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Collect and store data from meters, weather
SEEDS® gateway stations, inverters, combiners, trackers, etc.
Measure energy, power, reactive power, voltage,
Electric meter
current, frequency, etc.
SEEDSe weather station Measure irradiance, cell temperature, ambient
temperature, wind speed, etc.
Connect the SEEDS® Gateway to our data center.
Modem
Cellular, broadband or satellite may be used.
Enable local communication between all the devices
Ethernet or fiber switch
on-site and the SEEDS® Gateway.
Enclosure Protect SEEDSe Gateways, modems and switches
from the elements.
Site Security
The site will be surrounded by security fencing and gates to secure and isolate the systems from
the public. Typical fencing includes 6 feet tall, #9 gauge wire-mesh fencing and wire fasteners.
Additionally, the perimeter fence shall include standard triple barb wire. Site security will also
include remote monitoring of solar array operations and data logging of security breaches along
the fencing perimeter.
Preventative Maintenance
In addition to constant, round-the-clock monitoring, SunEdison's preventative maintenance
program keeps the solar arrays operating at peak efficiency. The SunEdison preventative
maintenance program includes a yearly site quality inspection that assesses over 150
components of the PV system in five functional areas. In addition, our services visits include
panel cleanings using biodegradable cleansers and non-abrasive brushes, as well as vegetative
abatement as needed. Independent engineers, employed by our lenders, have reported that
our systems are generating 106% of expected energy production. This success is attributed to
our robust Operations and Maintenance service, which includes the following services:
Semi-Annual Cleanings
· Electrical Tune up and Mechanical tuneup
· Response calls for unexpected outages
· Online Service Monitoring for immediate regional service team response
· Online Energy Generation Reporting
· Online Trouble Ticketing Tracking
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Energy pulse tracking (using 15 minute interval data) capabilities for Host and Providers
energy tracking purposes and analysis
SunEdison's Maintenance Checklist
Panels, Inverter, System Disconnects, Coupling,
Electrical Systems Combiners, Junction boxes, Wiring
Mechanical Racking, Module Mounting, Inverter Shade Structure,
Infrastructure Inverter Pad
General Infrastructure, Specific Monitoring Devices,
Monitoring System Weather Station
Metering General Infrastructure, Specific Components
General Site
Cleanliness, Safety, Access
Conditions
Client Connect: Gateway to Solar information
Client Connect, the secure online monitoring portal from SunEdison, offers a very simple yet
powerful way for our customers to access solar production and environmental offsets data,
measure facility energy usage, track energy costs and savings. Below is a screen shot of the
Client Connect interface.
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Client Connect's intuitive interface allows for easy viewing and charting of energy data. Site
performance, module temperature, and local weather conditions are tracked every fifteen (15)
minutes and displayed instantly for our customers to view. The data is then easily-exportable
to programs like MS Excel for additional analysis. As a web-based interface, Client Connect can
be accessed by a number of various users. School districts, city councils, and other interested
stakeholders will be able to view - in real time - the actual system performance of the solar
arrays. This deep level of data provides powerful educational and marketing benefits.
SunEdison'
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Continuation and Decommissioning Options
SunEdison intends for the solar project to remain in operation for at least 20 years and probably
for a longer period of time. PV modules in Japan and Massachusetts have been documented to
be operating reliably 50 years after installation. However, as with any commercial venture, a
decommissioning plan is required. SunEdison acknowledges that it will be responsible for all
costs associated with decommissioning and returning the site to its original condition, at the
option of the Town of Southold.
Decommissioning and site restoration will include dismantling and removal of all panels and
supporting equipment, transformers, overhead and underground cables, foundations, buildings
and ancillary equipment, and removal of surface road material and restoration of the roads and
module sites to substantially the same physical condition that existed immediately before
construction of the commercial solar facility. To the extent possible, the site will be restored
and reclaimed to the topography and topsoil quality that existed just prior to the beginning of
the construction of the commercial solar energy conversion facility. Disturbed earth will be
graded and reseeded, unless the Town requests the areas to be retained, and all of these
activities will be at SunEdison's cost.
One advantage of solar systems over other traditional forms of energy generation is the ability
to recycle the majority of the systems' major components. Photovoltaic modules, inverters, and
AC and DC cabling are designed for disassembly and recycling. The racking system is comprised
primarily of steel and aluminum girders which can be readily recycled into new products.
SunEdison is open to discussion of the fate of the project after the Lease and PPA Term. In most
cases, projects are planned to be decommissioned as mentioned above. However, should the
Town be interested in owning the project at the end of the Term, SunEdison would be open to
selling the projects at a Iow market rate. A mechanism similar to the one contemplated in the
landfill project would seem to be a good starting point for all parties in this project.
Edi '
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SunEd o
June 18,2012
Henry Misas, BPI-MFBA
Bright Power, Inc.
~.1 Hanover Square 21st Floor
New York, NY 10005
Via email: Henry Misas [hmisas~brightpower.com]
SUBJECT: Southold Landfill RFP- Offer Submittal Addendum
Dear Henry:
Thank you for your call this morning. We are happy to add to the materials that were submitted
last evening. Attached to this letter, you should find the following:
1) An updated facility layout with a capacity of 2,0 MW AC.
2) An updated PVSyst Report for the 2.0 MW AC design
3) A PVSyst to PVWatts conversion chart.
4) The bid response form with the costs broken out differently than was shown last night
5) A project team org chart
6) Biographies of key team members.
It was a bit disappointing to hear that we somehow did not well communicate our strongest
attribute. SunEdison is the strongest solar company in the world for installing photovoltaic
arrays on landfill properties. We think that this is a great example of public policy meshing well
with sustainable redevelopment and our team enjoys these projects. As I noted, we are in the
midst this week of starting up our first Massachusetts project in Greenfield, which is quite
comparable to the Southold design as it is also 2 MW in size. We have also permitted landfill
sites in many other States and are familiar with the design practices and concerns that will be
raised by the NYS DEC.
To assist you with familiarity with our team, we have expanded our submittal to include
resumes of key personnel and an organization chart. Throughout the course of our
involvement, Mr Steve Raeder will be the main point of contact, but myself and Fred Zalcman
will also be available for any strategic matters that SunEdison needs to address. Our design and
construction activities will be coordinated out of our Pennsauken NJ office. Mr Mark Cooper
will be overseeing the detailed design work. Mr Thomas Jeffers will oversee all logistical and
field work. This project will generally follow the SunEdison formula of handling the
SunEdiso~ 866 SunEdison (786 3347) info~sunedison corn
Corporate Headquarters T +I 866 786 3347 www.sunedison corn
600 Clipper Dr F +1 443 909 7150
Belmont, CA 94002
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD JUNE 17, 2012
management of all critical aspects internally but subcontracting out local and other areas of
specific expertise.
All 5unEdison personnel on the project organization chart have worked on landfill projects that
are now in operation.
I see three areas that likely will be subcontracted for on this project, but there may be others.
The three are
1- Preparation of 5EQRA and Post Closure Use Permit applications for DEC Region 1.
2- Local electrical construction contracting
3- Local earthworks contracting with expertise on landfill activities.
We have not yet teamed up with any firm in any of these three categories but will clearly have
a preference for Long Island based contractors in each area.
I trust that our submittal will exceed your evaluation criteria. Please contact me with any
questions you may have regarding this proposal. As requested, we are submitting this portion
of the submittal early and will have a second submittal on June 17. I may be reached at 84.5
473 0300 or by e-mail at pcurran~)sunedison.com, or you can reach my colleague Steve Raeder
at 443 909 7200 or by email at sraeder~sunedison.com.
Sincerely,
SunEdison'
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Grid-Connected System: Simulation parameters
18/06/12 Page 1/4
Project :
Geographical Site
Situation
Time defined as
Southold Landfill
Islip Long Isl Macarthur Ap
Latitude 40.8°N
LegaITime Time zone UT-5
Albedo 0.20
Meteo data : Islip Long Isl Macarthur Ap, NREL TMY3
Simulation variant : New simulation variant
Simulation date 18/06/12 11h12
Country USA
Longitude 73.1°W
Altitude 26 m
Simulation parameters
Collector Plane Orientation Tilt 20° Azimuth 0°
5Sheds Pitch 6.52 m Collector width 3.00 m
Inactive band Top 0.00 m Bottom 0.00 m
Shading limit angle Gamma 15.50 ° Occupation Ratio 46.0 %
Models used Transposition
Horizon Free Horizon
Near Shadings No Shadings
Perez Diffuse Measured
PV Array Characteristics
PV module
Number of PV modules
Total number of PV modules
Array global power
Array operating characteristics (50°C)
Total area
Si-mono Model MEMC-S240ACA
Manufacturer MEMC
In series 28 modules In parallel 387 strings
Nb. modules 10836 Unit Nom. Power 240 Wp
Nominal (STC) 2601 kWp At operating cond. 2341 kWp (50°C)
U mpp +/-381V Impp 3076A
Module area 17701 m2 Cellarea 15825 m2
Inverter Model Solaron 500
Manufacturer Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
Characteristics Operating Voltage +/-330-550 V Unit Nom. Power 500 kW AC
Inverter pack Number of Inverter 4 units Total Power 2000 kWAC
PV Array loss factors
Thermal Loss factor Uc (const) 25.0 W/m2K Uv (wind) 1.2 W/m~K / mis
=> Nominal Oper. Coll. Tamp. (G=800 W/m2, Tamb=20°C, Wind=l m/s.) NOCT 47 °C
Wiring Ohmic Loss Global array res, 5.5 mOhm Loss Fraction 2.0 % at STC
Array Soiling Losses Jan. Feb Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov Dec.
40Y,~ 63Yo* 24y~0 I 0Y*~ 10~* 1.0Y~* 1.0Y** 1.0Y** 10Y** 10~* 1.7Yo° 4.0~
Module Quality Loss Loss Fraction 3.3 %
Module Mismatch Losses Loss Fraction 0.5 % at MPP
Incidence effect, ASHRAE parametrization lAM = 1 - bo (1/cos i - 1) bo Parameter 0.05
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Grid-Connected System: Simulation parameters (continued)
System loss factors
AC wire loss inverter to transfo
External transformer
Inverter voltage 480 Vac tri
Wires 82 m 3x2000 mm2
Iron loss (Night disconnect) 5100 W
Resistive/Inductive losses 0.8 mOhm
Loss Fraction 1.0 % at STC
Loss Fraction 0.2 % at STC
Loss Fraction 0.9 % at STC
User's needs: Unlimited load (grid)
Grid-Connected System: Main results
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Project :
Simulation variant :
Southold Landfill
New simulation variant
Main system parameters System type Grid-Connected
PV Field Orientation Sheds disposition, tilt 20° azimuth 0°
PV modules Model MEMC-S240ACA Pnom 240 Wp
PV Array Nb. of modules 10836 Pnom totat 2601 kWp
Inverter Model Solamn 500 Pnom 500 kWac
Inverter pack Nb. of units 4.0 Pnom total 2000 kW ac
User's needs Unlimited load (grid)
Main simulation results
System Production Produced Energy 3357 MWh/year Specific prod. 1291 kWh/kWp/year
Pedormance Ratio PR 81.1%
Normalized productions (per installed kWp): Nominal power 2601 kWp Performance Ratio PR
GlobHor TAmb Globlnc GlobEff EArray E_Grid EffArrR EffSysR
Grid-Connected System: Loss diagram
18/06/12 I Page 4/4
Project :
Simulation variant :
Southold Landfill
New simulation variant
Main system parameters System type Grid-Connected
PV Field Orientation Sheds disposition, tilt20° azimuth 0°
PV modules Model MEMC-S240ACA Pnom 240 Wp
PV Array Nb. of modules 10836 Pnom total 2601 kWp
Inverter Model Solaron 500 Pnom 500 kWac
Inverter pack Nb. of units 4.0 Pnom total 2000 kW ac
User's needs Unlimited load (grid)
Loss diagram over the whole year
..... 1408 kWh/mr _---~
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3412 MWh
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Horizontal global Irradiation
Global incident in coll. plane
Near Shadings
lAM factor on global
Effective irradlance on collectors
PV conversion
Array nominal energy (at STC eric.)
PV loss due to irradiance level
PV loss due to temperature
Array Soiling loss
Module quality loss
Module army mismatch loss
Ohmic wiring loss
Array virtual energy at MPP
Invader Loss during operation (efficiency)
Inverter LOSS over nominal Jnv, power
Inverter LOSS due to power threshold
Inverter Loss over nominal inv. voltage
Inverter Loss due to voltage threshold
Available Energy at Inverter Output
AC ohmic loss
Exlemal transfo loss
Energy injected into grid
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Bid Resoonse Form - Southold Landfill Solar PV
:ompany Name; SunEdi$<~n
:ontact: Paul Curran pcurran~sunedison corn 845 473 0300
total System Capacity[kW-AC): 2.0 MW
Module: MEMC M30S AMR Quantity 8522
Stage h
Financing
Steve Raeder
Director of Sales &
SunEdison Contact
Paul Curran
Managing Director, Remediated
Site Development
Fred Zalcman
Managing Director of
Regulatory Affairs
Chris Bailey
VP of Finance Development
James Scarrow
VP, Energy Services and
Assistant General Counsel
Steve Raeder
Director of Sales &
SunEdison Contact
SunEdison Design &
Engineering Team
Mark Cooper
Regional Engineering Manager
Brock Chapman
US Director, Land Acquisitions
& Development
Michael Belko
Regional Program
Manager
Tom Jeffers
Regional Operations Manager
Subcontractors
SunE on'
Steve Hassfeld
Managing Director,
Global Operations
Steve Raeder
Director of Sales &
SunEdison Contact
Renewable Operations Center
SunEdison®
Steve Raeder
Director of Sales
Steve Raeder is the Director of Sales for the Eastern Region for
SunEdison. In this capacity, he works closely with SunEdison's
customers in both the commercial and public sectors.
Mr. Raeder is a veteran of the solar industry. Prior to joining
SunEdison, he was a Principal at New Grid Energy Solutions, a
boutique energy advisory firm specializing in economic and
environmental feasibility studies for large scale photovoltaic
deployments.
SUI~£ disol¥ LLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 2070S
Toll Free +I 866 5UNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443 909 7150
l SunEdison'
Mark Cooper
Director of Project Engineering
Mark Cooper is the Director of Project Engineer in the Design
Engineering group within EPC&S at SunEdison. Mr. Cooper is
responsible for site surveys, environmental interpretation, design
and permitting, interconnection approval, system configuration and
communication with engineering team.
Mr. Cooper has 12 years of engineering experience in the
aerospace,automotive and consumer products fields. Before joining
SunEdison, he served as Senior Design Engineer for Southco,
designing position control mechanisms for fiat panel applications in
the medical, automotive and consumer electronics industries. Prior
to that, he served as a Product Design Consultant for Altitude
Inc., helping a wide variety of clients bring concept products into
high volume production.
Mr. Cooper holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Sun EdisonLLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Toll Free +1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443-909-7150
SunEdison'
Michael Belko
Senior Director of Operations
Michael Belko is the Senior Director of Operations at
SunEdison. He is responsible for the complete oversight
of the delivery process for the Solar PV Portfolio, including
design, permitting, material planning, construction and
inspection phases.
Mr. Belko is the main point of contact for the client at the
local and regional level. Mr. Belko has over 25 years
experience in the construction industry, including eight
years working with solar thermal and two years with solar
PV. Pdor to joining SunEdison, Mr. Belko held Director-
level positions with several major national and regional
homebuilders, including Lennar, Centex and Scarborough,
as well as managing his own General Contracting firm.
Since joining SunEdison, Mr. Belko has overseen the
successful completion of over 79 individual solar projects
totaling over 29MW of solar capacity.
Sun Edison LLC is North America's largest solar energy
services provider. SunEdison provides solar-generated
energy at or below current retail utility rates to a broad
and diverse client base of commercial, municipal and
utility customers. The company headquarters is located in
Belmont, CA.
Sun Ediso~ LLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
E~eltsville, MD 20705
Tell Free +1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443-909-7150
SunEdison®
Thomas G. Jeffers, Jr.
Senior Project Manager
Thomas Jeffers is the Senior Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic
states at SunEdison. He is responsible for the oversight of the
delivery process for the Solar PV portfolio, including construction
and inspection phases. Thomas is the main point of contact for the
client at the local and regional level.
Thomas has over 25 years of experience in the construction
industry including managing his own General Contracting firm.
Since joining SunEdison, Tom has overseen the successful
completion of over 6 MW DC of Solar PV throughout New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Maryland, and is currently overseeing three
portfolios of active projects with another 4.2 MW DC under
development.
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Toll Free +1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443 909 7150
un tnson
Brock Chapman
US Director, Land Acquisitions & Development
Brock Chapman is the US Director of Land Acquisitions &
Development for SunEdison.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Chapman leads the US Real
Estate Acquisitions & Development Division of SunEdison. He
manages a team of regional real estate professionals and is
responsible for sourdng/acquidng real estate, due diligence, project
feasibility, obtaining entitlements/permits, and developing utility-
scale projects across the US.
Prior to joining SunEdison, Mr. Chapman was the Principal at B.R
Chapman Company, LLC, a firm that provided professional real
estate consulting services to builders and developers.
Mr. Chapman has an MBA from Regis University and a BA in
Economics from the University of the Pacific.
SunEdison, LLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Toll Free +1866 SUNEDISON
T +1443 909 7200
F +! 443-909-7150
SunEdison®
Chris Bailey
Vice President, Project Finance and Corporate
Development
Chris Bailey is the Vice President of Project Finance and
Corporate Development in Nodh Amedca for SunEdison.
Over the last few years Chds has played an essential role in
financing SunEdison projects and creating new funds. He
brings a tremendous wealth of Solar experience including
raising capital for groSolarand the management of strategic
partnerships at the United Nations Association. While at the
United Nations Association he developed public-private
sector risk-mitigation structures to finance energy
infrastructure projects in emerging markets. He has a
diverse project finance background which includes
management of investment banks, credit rating agencies,
bond insurers, the World Bank, UN, and the US State
Department.
Chris holds a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from
Comell University, and received an M.B.A. from the
University of Chicago with concentrations in Finance,
Accounting and Entrepreneurship.
5unEdison, LLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsviile, MD 20705
Toll Free +1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1443 909 7200
F +1 443-909-7150
SunEdison'
Paul Curran
Managing Director
Paul Curran is the Managing Director for SunEdison.
Paul Curran was most recently the Chief Development Officer of
Axio Power, Inc., an utility-scale solar development company that
was acquired by SunEdison in May 2011. AtAxio Power, Mr.
Curran oversaw all Massachusetts projects. Pdor to Axio, Mr.
Curran founded BQ Energy, a solar and wind development
company that was acquired by Axio's parent company GLER in
2009. Dudng his tenure at BQ Energy, Mr. Curran developed the
Steel Winds project, a 20 megawatt (MW) wind farm located on an
industrial brownfield in Lackawanna, New York.
Mr. Curran previously worked for Texaco for 24 years, and served
as the Director of European Commercialization. Under his direction,
Texaco developed several dean energy facilities. Of note, Mr.
Curran directed the Texaco team's development work for the 24 MW
Nerefco Wind Farm now operating in Rotterdam, The Netherlands-
the wodd's first large-scale wind farm located inside an operating
industrial complex.
Mr. Curran earned his mechanical engineering degree from
Columbia University and earned his MBA from Madst College.
Mr. Curran is a registered Professional Engineer in New York State.
Sun[dison, LLC
Corporate Headqua~ers
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Toll Free +1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443-909-7150
SunEdison'
Fred Zalcman
Managing Director of Regulatory Affairs
Mr. Zalcman has over 20 years of involvement in renewable
energy public policy, and has been instrumental in the creation of
state level incentive programs in NJ, CT, MA and NY. As
SunEdison's east coast lead for public affairs, Mr. Zalcman is
intimately familiar with pending solar incentive legislation within
the state of New York, and will serve as a cdtical advisor to Mr.
Raeder and his team both before and after program
implementation.
Pdor to joining SunEdison, he served as the executive Director of
the Pace University Climate and Energy Center based in White
Plains, NY and served on numerous advisory committees at the
local, county, and state level.
Sun EdisonLLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Toll Free +'1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443-909-7150
SunEdison'
James Scarrow
Vice President of Energy Services & Assistant General
Counsel
James Scan'ow has been with SunEdison for over 4 years. In his
role as VP of Energy Services and Assistant General Counsel, he
has overseen the execution of over one-hundred (100) PPA
contracts. He has extensive experience in project finance,
renewable energy projects, and EPC contracts.
Prior to joining SunEdison, he worked for Chadbourne &Parke
LLP for nearly 9 years as an attorney in the firm's project finance
group. Mr. Scarrow holds a BA in Engineering from Dartmouth
College, an MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from
University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a JD from the University
of Virginia.
Sun EdisonLLC
Corporate Headquarters
12500 Baltimore Avenue
Beitsville, MD 2:0705
Toll Free +1 866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443-909-7150
'SunEdison'
Steve Hassfeld
Managing Director, Global Operations
Steve Hassfeld is the Managing Director of Global Operations for
SunEdison.
Mr. Hassfeld, a seasoned field support and customer support
manager, is responsible for the service and maintenance of installed
solar systems. He oversees both the Service Operations and Field
Operations groups. Since joining SunEdison in 2008, he has
helped develop our proactive maintenance approach and establish
strong relationships with our manufacturing partners.
Prior to SunEdison, he worked in the IT industry in various roles
such as chief technology officer, project management, and
consulting. With 17 years of experience, he offers an exceptional
ability to facilitate highly complex technical solutions.
Mr. Hassfeld has a BS in Computer Science from California State
University - Chico.
Sun[dison, LLC
Corporate Headqua~ers
12500 BaJtimore Avenue
Beltsville, MD 20705
Toll Free +1866 SUNEDISON
T +1 443 909 7200
F +1 443 909-7150
TOTAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Telephone (681)
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLJ)
June 20, 2012
Mr, Paul F. Curran, Managing Director
SunEdtson
12500 Baltimore Ave
Beltsvllle, MD 2070§
RE: Town of $outhoid landfill Solar Facility
Deer Mr. Curmn:
This loiter is to confirm that Ihe To'a~l of Southoid is the legal owner of the Landfill
pmpen'y located within the Town of Southold at 6155 Cox Lane, Cutehogue, New York.
Following a competitive bidding process In accordance wllh Section 103 of Ihe General
Municipal Law, the Town Board of ihe Town of Southold passed a reso}ution o~ June t9, 2012
accepting the bid of SunEdison to develop, construct, own andoperate a 2 MW (AC) Solar
Energy Project on the surface of that Landfill. The Town Board anti(~pates that SunEdison will
apply for electrical {nterconnection to lhe Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). ~ Town Board
also understands that as part of that appllca~n, SunEdison must demonstrate Site Control
through 'An exclusivity or other business relationship between the interconne~lon Cuafomer
and the entity having the right to sell, lease, or grant the loterconne~on Customer the right to
possess or occupy a site for such puq3ose.'
Please allow this letter to further confirm that by a~capflng SunEdison's bid, the Town of
Southold has agreed to grant SunEdison exclusive control of the designated portion of our
Landfill ~or the puq:)ose of developing, constructing, owning and ~rating the above-referenced
Solar Energy Facility. It is the intent of the Town of Southold that SunEdlson's site control will
remain in place throughout the life of Ihe proposed Solar Energy Project pursuant to tho terms
of a ground lease for the land. We ask lhat LIPA consider SunEd~on to have full Site Control
as per the terms of your Interconnectlon Tariff.
Please feel free to contact my office With any questions.
Very truly yours,
Superv{ser
SAPJlk
cc: Martin D. F'mnegan. Town Attorney