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PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATING THE CALIFORNIA SOLAR INCENTIVE REBATE 231

Figure 8.5 CSI Estimated Performance-Based Buydown Initiative rebate.

■ Outline the solar power cogeneration system’s net unobstructed platform area.
■ Use a rule of thumb to determine watts per square feet of a particular PV module
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intended for use. For example, a PV module area of 2.5 ft × 5 ft = 12.5 ft that pro-
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duces 158 W PTC will have an approximate power output of 14 W/ft .
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■ By dividing the available PV platform area by 12.5 ft we could determine the num-
ber of panels required.