What is EnergyPeak roofing?
EnergyPeak is a complete building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar standing seam roof system. EnergyPeak integrates photovoltaic solar modules with a variety of standing seam metal roof products of reputable EnergyPeak manufacturer/providers. EnergyPeak has developed the details and specs for this complete system.
What do you mean by "building integrated photovoltaic" or "BIPV"?
In the past, photovoltaic solar roof systems have been added to buildings, after the installation of the roof, at a high cost. The solar energy producing system was not integrated into the building design and contracting. Instead, with EnergyPeak, the roof is both a full functioning high-performance roof system and a solar energy power plant, all in a single integrated building product. EnergyPeak roof systems are pre-designed and include all details and specifications. The work scope for the roof installation and the electrical is clearly defined for subcontractor bidding.
How is the EnergyPeak solar/roof composite panel made?
EnergyPeak roof panels start as manufacturer/provider color coated standing seam metal roof panels. An EnergyPeak panel is made when UNI-SOLAR thin-film solar modules are fused to the flat surface of these roof panels – either in the factory or field – using a highly aggressive adhesive that has been tested with our substrate and paint finishes. The thin-film solar laminate/roof panel bond has been tested and proven for long term field performance.
Which photovoltaic (PV) technology does EnergyPeak use and why?
EnergyPeak uses UNI-SOLAR thin-film technology for many reasons. It's perfectly suited for integration with the flat surface area channels of standing seam metal roof panels. It's very lightweight, minimizing structural requirements. It's highly flexible, which which allows panel curving. It's highly durable, meaning you can walk on it. But most importantly, UNI-SOLAR thin-film technology provides the most AC kW hours of electricity per dollar and achieves higher relative efficiency under high temperatures and low light.
I've heard about polycrystalline silicon technology. What is the difference?
Both are good technologies. However, thin-film solar laminate from UNI-SOLAR is better for standing seam. Polycrystalline silicon technology requires additional support, possible roof penetrations, is prone to breakage, cannot be walked upon, cannot be curved and is not building integrated. Compared to any other technology, EnergyPeak solar laminate, by UNI-SOLAR, achieves higher relative efficiency under high temperatures and low light.
What are the parts of the EnergyPeak BIPV solar standing seam roof system?
The system includes:
- BIPV Solar standing seam panels
- Sheet metal cable trays for wiring, either under the ridge cap or at mid roof
- Combiner boxes
- AC and DC Disconnects
- Inverter
- Transformer
- Optional data acquisition system
Are there pre–designed EnergyPeak system sizes?
Yes. Through EnergyPeak manufacturer/providers, EnergyPeak is available in six pre-designed power plant system sizes including 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, and 120 kW. Custom power plant system sizes are also available.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. A 20-year warranty is provided.
Who is EnergyPeak?
EnergyPeak is a division of CENTRIA Services Group. EnergyPeak has designed and engineered the standards for integrating photovoltaics with standing seam roofing.
Can I get EnergyPeak directly from EnergyPeak?
No. The EnergyPeak system is available only from EnergyPeak manufacturer/providers.
What's the EnergyPeak system cost?
It's job specific. Your EnergyPeak manufacturer/provider can assist you in developing the budget costs for your project, including federal rebates, state and local incentives, utility provider incentives, renewable energy credits, and depreciation.
To do so, you will need to fill out a short form, providing specific project information. Your provider will then return a detailed ROI analysis for various system sizes that fit your project requirements.
How do I know the rebates and incentives used to calculate my ROI are current?
EnergyPeak maintains a live, up-to-the-day, accurate database of all rebates and incentives for all states and counties.
I'm very interested in proceeding with an ROI analysis, what info do you need from me?
You can request an ROI from any EnergyPeak manufacturer/provider. To do so, you will need to provide your provider with the following basic project information:
- Project location
- Name of electric utility company that will service the project
- Roof slope
- Degrees S to W of main roof slope
- Width and length of clear S to W facing roof slope
Your ROI report will be returned in just a few days and will include calculations on all system sizes that fit your roof.
Why is depreciation included in the EnergyPeak ROI calculation?
The EnergyPeak roof system is a piece of operating equipment and can, therefore, be depreciated over time, further enhancing the financial aspects of the purchase.
After I've selected an EnergyPeak manufacturer/provider and specific system size, what happens next?
Your EnergyPeak manufacturer/provider will give you a hard copy and digital versions of the CAD drawings and specs. You'll include these with your design and bid documents.
In which section do I include my EnergyPeak system?
As a BIPV standing seam product, you include the details/specs for the standing seam roof in the the architectural and structural roof plans and in the standing seam roof spec in Section 07400.
Your electrical engineer will include the EnergyPeak electrical schematics in their electrical drawings and will include the specs in Section 16130.
Who can perform the wiring and commissioning of the system?
Any qualified electrical contractor. Energypeak specifications clearly outline the responsibilities of the EnergyPeak provider and installer for their part of the system, and where the electrical contractor picks up his work for the electrical parts, wiring and commissioning.
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