Author Archives: Sy Richardson

About Sy Richardson

Sy Richardson is one of the principals at Commercial Solar Design. He brings years of high level client interaction. He is an expert in strategic thinking, problem solving, negotiation and logistics. His first solar company was started in the 80s in Miami Fl where his company installed over 3,000 residential solar systems. In 2008 Mr. Richardson refocused on utility scale solar projects and has many connections in the industry. He founded Commercial Solar Design, a company focused solely on solar farm development projects. Sy is involved in all stages of the solar farm project life. He is also on the research and development team designing a cutting edge customer sited solar thermal electricity generation technology using helium in a closed loop to drive a turbine generator. He is currently designing a distributed urban solar farm smart grid implementation. He loves working with the Maine Island Trail Association, Sierra Club and other earth friendly organizations. He sits on the Solar Leaders Circle and the Climate Protection Campaign Stakeholders Wheel. He has a wealth of information regarding solar and industrial technical issues.

Examining The Top Seven Benefits of a Smart Microgrid

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Sy Richardson

There is a new way of thinking about smart grid design and construction referred to as a microgrid. A well designed microgrid produces enough energy to meet the power needs of the users within the microgrid. A microgrid can be … Continue reading →

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Commercial Solar Projects Enjoy Declining Prices

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Sy Richardson

With the cost of rooftop solar systems declining many more commercial solar power systems will be installed. Tax rebates and subsidies have spurred many people to buy commercial solar systems. Commercial solar power rooftop installation in California is brisk and, … Continue reading →

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Commercial Solar Panels Taxes and Rebates

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Sy Richardson

Sample Commercial Solar Project Transaction – Please note that we focus on Commercial Solar Panel Systems from 75,000 watts (75kW) and up. We also provide pre-construction development for solar farm projects. Our unique blend of experience helps maximize commercial solar … Continue reading →

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How To Begin Planning A Solar Energy Farm On Your Vacant Land

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Sy Richardson

Finally, for those who have followed the above mentioned tips closely, you will have enough information to contact Commercial Solar Design about your project. You are setting out to “Climb a mountain”, and now you’ve begun! Continue reading →

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Commercial Solar Design’s Landowner 20 MW Solar Farm Development Program

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Sy Richardson

If you have been offered a solar farm lease on your land and are interested in learning more about the options for installing a solar farm on your vacant land you have a great place to begin with this overview. Continue reading →

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Commercial Solar Design’s Landowner 3 MW Solar Farm Development Program

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Sy Richardson

When the project funds the landowner receives his initial capital outlay back 2x. The land lease is negotiated at an attractive rate and the landowner receives an equity position in the project. The long term equity position is of great value but can also be negotiated as a onetime net present value buyout. Continue reading →

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A Quick Article On The Present Day Status Of Solar Energy Farm Development Projects As They Relate To Utility Scale Solar

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Sy Richardson

A new Solar Farm Project Co-Development Program provides solutions including; initial review through CUP (conditional use permit) approval, interconnection application, engineering, scoping & system impact, legal work, CASIO SGIP / LGIP PPA contract negotiations, overall venture management, construction financing, finance modeling, SPE formation, accounting & taxes and much more. Continue reading →

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Most Power Companies Apply A New Project Viability Calculator While Evaluating Power Purchase Agreements With Solar Farm Developer Teams

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sy Richardson

The Project Viability Calculator utilizes many standard categories and sub-categories which help in quantifying the pros and cons of any individual solar farm project. Commercial Solar Design focuses on this sort of co-developer work. Continue reading →

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A Brief Discussion Of The Parties Involved In A Typical Solar Power Purchase Agreement And Other Solar Farm Information

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sy Richardson

A solar farm works with the local utility which provides an interconnection from the solar farm to the grid. The developer signs a power purchase agreement contract with the utility to purchase the solar power. Continue reading →

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When Looking For Solar Farm Equipment Consider Acquiring Them Via A Solar Farm Development Firm

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Sy Richardson

One very important aspect is the sourcing of solar farm equipment. Many solar farm projects run into difficulty about the time that they begin looking for solar farm equipment. Continue reading →

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