Lesson 1
Optimizing Solar PV ROI
Optimizing Solar PV ROI With Metal Roof Mounting Systems
Presenters:
Mark Gies, Director of Strategy and Market Development, S-5!
Greg Cowlishaw, Senior Director of Sales, S-5!
Description:
There are many reasons to install solar, and increasingly, one significant reason is to generate income. With the cost of solar at an all-time low and an increase in federal, state and local financial incentives, solar pays for itself faster than ever. This leads to substantial savings over time. Solar is indeed a lucrative investment, so it is important to understand how the rewards are measured and how product and installation decisions impact those rewards. For rooftop solar PV, the roof type and mounting system significantly influence lifetime costs and savings. In fact, it is best to view solar and the roof as a single asset.
In this episode of S-5!'s video series, Patrick, Greg and Mark will discuss how to understand the financial aspects of a solar investment and measure savings. They will explore the impact of different mounting structures and roof types on savings, as well as the potential negative effect on cash flow when certain roof types require reroofing.
Takeaways from this lesson:
- Identifying various roofing types and solar PV installation options
- Overview of a cash flow analysis measuring the ROI of a solar installation
- How different roofing and solar mounting types impact ROI and how to view solar and roofing as a single asset
Greg Cowlishaw
Greg joined S-5! in 2010 and brings nearly 25 years of construction industry experience. He directs the strategic planning and implementation of sales, market development and brand awareness with his team and develops new channels to market via analysis and relationship building.
He is passionate about the S-5! story–from its innovation to its customers–and attributes the company’s core values, vision and understanding of its installers’ deep concerns and needs to the ongoing growth and development of the strongest distribution network in its space.
Outside of work, Greg enjoys the outdoors with family and friends, especially mountain biking, trail run /hiking and backpacking. And, if he wasn’t land-locked in Colorado, he would still be scuba diving every week.
Mark Gies
Mark joined S-5! in 2019 and is responsible for the business development of S-5!’s solar product line along with managing a number of distributor, EPC and solar installer accounts. In addition, he provides leadership and support to product management and new product development initiatives.
He is an out-of-the-box thinker who is passionate about renewable energy, especially solar energy, and enjoys bringing new and innovative ideas to the table. He is also passionate about doing his part to evolve the solar industry through involvement in numerous industry-wide committees and events.
Mark has an extraordinary ability to understand complex issues and translate them into laymen’s terms. He especially enjoys troubleshooting and problem solving, from helping customers tackle technical hurdles to developing new products that solve problems in the marketplace. When he is not at work, Mark enjoys outdoor sports including alpine skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and hiking.