Acknowledgment:
This toolbox set was assembled and provided by Niels Wolter. Many of the fact sheets were authored by Niels over many years for publication in other venues.
Although many of the materials are Wisconsin-specific, we hope that this toolbox will be of assistance to anyone planning to install a solar electric system for their own use.
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Small Photovoltaic Toolbox (This toolbox is being updated. . .)
Note: Some of the materials below are copyrighted by Niels Wolter and are provided exclusively for individual educational use, NOT for purposes of bulk copying, distribution or sales. For any other use, please contact Niels Wolter for specific permission.
Documents are in Adobe PDF Format and will require Acrobat Reader
Toolbox - Interconnection Process
Connecting small PV Systems to Wisconsin’s Utility Grid
New 2004 Rules for Connecting your PV System to the Utility Grid
Application Flow Chart in WI Interconnection Guidelines
PSC 119 Rules for Interconnection
PSC 6027-Application Form for up to 20 kW
PSC 6028-Application Form for 20 kW to 15 MW
PSC 6029-Agreement Form for up to 20kW
PSC 6030-Agreement Form for 20 kW to 15 MW
Utility Data Release Form
Utility Designated Points of Contact for Interconnection
Wisconsin Interconnection Guidelines-April, 2004
Toolbox - Electrical Codes
Wisconsin Electrical Codes
Department of Commerce Chapter 16
PSC 113-Service Rules for Electric Utilities
PSC 114-Wisconsin State Electric CodeNational Electrical Code and PV
Toolbox - Funding Opportunities
Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program
(Focus on Energy 2011 Renewable Energy Incentives were dropped for businesses. Residential grants may still be still available.)
USDA Funding For Farms and Rural Small Businesses
Toolbox--Fact Sheets, Case Studies and Demonstration Sites
WisconSUN White Papers
Solar Energy in Wisconsin
Introduction to Photovoltaic Energy Systems
Getting a Photovoltaic (PV) Energy System Installed at Your Home
Options for Integrating PV into Your Building
PV Consumers Guide
Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy Fact Sheets/Case Studies
Tool box--Economics
Economic Planning for Commercial Renewable Energy Systems
DSIRE, Federal Incentive Summary
DSIRE, Wisconsin Incentive SummaryTax Credits and Other Cost Recovery - Federal Tax
IRS Website for downloading: Publications, Forms and Instructions
IRS Publication 946: How to Depreciate Property
IRS Form 4562: Depreciation and Amortization
IRS Instructions for Form 4562
IRS Form 3468: Investment Credit (Solar and Geothermal Business Energy Tax Credit)
IRS Instructions for Form 3468
IRS Form 3800: General Business Credit
IRS Instructions for Form 3800
IRS Form 8835: Renewable Electricity Production CreditNote any requirements to review Alternative Minimum Tax or Tentative Minimum Tax.
Tool box--Production, Economic and Environmental Analysis
PVWatts (Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory developed PVWATTS to permit non-experts to quickly obtain performance estimates for grid-connected PV systems.)
Quantifying Photovoltaic System Value Benefits by Neils WolterTool box--Solar Electric Installers
Generic Document - Commercial Solar Solar Electric System Installation Request for Proposals (RFP)
Map with Solar Electric Installers
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