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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hello all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Good question Joel. I
work with an organization that specifically does charitable renewable energy
projects in the developing world. (SunEnergy Power Incorporated) and we
discuss this situation frequently. We LOVE to get donated equipment that
is in like-new shape, or that is new and for some reason no longer
wanted. (i.e. manufacturers switching to a different model or something
like that.) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>It becomes problematic to
receive equipment that is used to the point where it is beyond its useful life,
but still operating, because we are completing installations in areas that are
so remote, the cost of repairs or even trouble shooting is huge. So this
is one issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Another issue is that even
though so many projects are similar, there are often minor differences (just as
in the commercial world here in the states) to where a particular panel or
inverter just wont work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>All that being said, keeping
the above caveats in mind, I know we would always entertain donations of
good equipment, and I would think most folks doing the kind of work we do would
also.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Hope that helps,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Walt Ratterman<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>SunEnergy Power International<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org
[mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Joel
Davidson<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 06, 2008 8:23 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> RE-wrenches; RE-Markets@topica.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [RE-wrenches] Tax Deductible RE Donations (inspired by Inverter
for Switch to GT)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wrenches,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Following
on comments about switching to grid-tie (or any other changes), what do you do
with modules, mounts, inverters, etc. that no longer serve your clients' needs?
Do you or your clients contribute the unneeded or unwanted equipment to a
charitable or non-profit organization that qualifies the donation for a
tax deduction? What are your favorite charities and non-profit orgs (what
churches, schools, etc.)?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Joel
Davidson</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='background:#E4E4E4'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a
href="mailto:allan@positiveenergysolar.com"
title="allan@positiveenergysolar.com">Allan Sindelar</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b><span
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href="mailto:RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org"
title="RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">RE Wrenches</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Wednesday, August
06, 2008 7:55 AM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> [RE-wrenches]
Inverter for Switch to GT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wrenches,</span> <br>
<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Occasionally, but more
frequently recently, we get requests to turn off-grid systems into grid-tie
systems. Usually this involves sale of a property to a new owner, and either
grid is brought in to facilitate an easier sale or the new owner brings it in.
Once grid is in, the off-grid-based system is of limited utility, as the
equipment won't sell back. Most of these new owners want a maintenance-free
batteryless system.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Unfortunately, most off-grid
arrays don't easily convert, as the string sizing doesn't match. Here's my
question: I have two of these requests right now. Both are systems we installed
in the late 90s. One has ten BP 275s, one has twelve. These are standard 12V
75W modules common to that time. I need advice on inverters that will work with
these strings.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Sunny Boy 700, which is
the only small inverter model SMA still offers, will handle one string of up to
nine of these in our temperature range. Larger models require higher string
voltage. Fronius also requires higher voltage.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You know, it's a real problem
to have to explain to new green-oriented homeowners that there's nothing I can
do with their ten-year-old PV system to make it spin their new meter backward.
It doesn't do much for the mainstream perception of PV for these folks.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>What will work with these
existing arrays, please?</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='font-family:"g","serif"'>Allan Sindelar</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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