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125 NEC code requirements for a shut-off, and more efficiencies and reliability of 126 micro inverters of low voltage; and risks for snow covered panels and subsequent 127 low output, with the dark panel color attracting the sun and melting snow to bring 128 them up to full production in short periods of time; with three months of each year 129 considered a "write off' due to the location of the sun, even though Minnesota 130 works quite well for solar power. 131 132 Further discussion included which option was better: going through the lottery 133 system with only one out of four applications selected on average; or a straight 134 loan from the SPPA for a two page application fo r PACE financing. 135 136 Mr. Kampmeyer advised that of the 44 applications they submitted last year, 22 137 were approved, which was higher than normal; with the City of Golden Valley 138 submitting 8-10 applications and four approved; while other communities 139 receiving no approvals. Mr. Kampmeyer advised that the lottery system received 140 300 applications in 2014 with 106 of varying sizes selected. 141 142 At the request of Chair Stenlund, Mr. ye vised that aisles for access of 143 other equipment on the roof were provi pical 40 K system taking up 144 4,000 square feet in one open area. 145 146 Mr. Schwartz noted that the City had a number o uildings just on the city 147 campus with roofs of varying sizes, displayed by map (e.g. new fire station, 148 skating center, city hall, public works building, and police station) providing 149 campus solar rooftop space. Mr. Schwartz questioned if a Made in Minnesota 40 150 K project was pursued, would it prohibit another type of project on another city 151 facility's roof %i*ceth 't has up to six meters available at this time. 152 153 r. Weir responded that it would not, with plenty of rooftop available; and noted 154 4the desire to install solar arrays on newer rooftops, but some facilities of the size 155 that could allow both a 40K and a 100 K system on the same rooftop; and with six 156 meters available, should provide more flexibility as well. 157 158 Commissioners and/or staff sought additional information, with Sundial 159 representatives offering to provide that information to staff for dissemination: 160 which portions of the solar systems are recyclable (e.g. racking and rails made of 161 aluminum an silicon); and whether one 40K per meter would impact any other 162 meters, or simply mean adding another meter. 163 164 At the request of Member Gjerdingen, Mr. Kampmeyer advised that maintenance 165 and operational responsibilities would be outlined and built into a contract. 166 167 Mr. Kampmeyer reviewed typical moving of panels and the system if required 168 with any unforeseen repairs for a roof, with the panels coming apart and picked 169 up for assembly or disassembly as the case may be; with the preference for 170 installations on rooftops that are less than 5-7 years old to avoid that potential. Page 4 of 11