Sentences with phrase «high cost of installation»

'' «While the state has put great emphasis on solar technology in recent years, bringing that technology to bear in Tennessee homes and businesses is proving a difficult task because of the high cost of installation, which is becoming increasingly hard for the state and its citizens to swallow.

This high cost of installation could inhibit its take up among amateurs and the company's goal of bringing elite technology to a recreational level.

nature Offshore capacity on the rise despite high costs of installation.

Not exact matches

Installation costs of traditional solar panels are high, running at $ 15,000 or more depending on the size of the house.

Known as the «last mile» problem, the high costs, in turn, make it difficult for companies to earn a solid rate of return on the installation investment.

Additionally, it lets wind farm operators benefit from energy storage without incurring the high costs of farm - level battery installation.»

About 20 percent of investments in the high - cost scenario would go into upgrading the high - voltage transmission grid, including installation of sensors to alert operators to potential failures of transformers on the system, and purchases of equipment to protect the grid and make it more efficient, EPRI said.

A major monetary (and psychological) barrier for many people is the high up - front cost of new installations.

The advantage of having a lower generator and consequently a lower center of gravity helps lower installation costs on floating platforms in the ocean, where wind speed is typically higher than on land, observed Veers.

Broadcasting & Cable reported on an FCC consumer survey that found that «more than a third of the non-adopters (28 million adults) said they don't have broadband because the price of service is too high (15 %); they can't afford a computer; installation costs are too high (10 %); or they don't want a long - term service contract (9 %).

However, the ease - of - manoeuvring a two stroke engine is less than that of a four stroke engine and the initial cost of installation of a two stroke propulsion plant is also much higher than running and maintenance cost of a 4 stroke engine.

The only thing Kobe will offer is a 50 % discount off a crazy high MSRP that all of the appliance places discount by 50 % to begin with... So basically, I just spent over $ 2000 (including the cost of installation) for 2 - years worth of service and now I have to buy a brand new one!!!

While color attained in this may be somewhat muted in comparison with the bright pigments of an LCD screen, e-paper's energy efficiency, low cost of installation and high readability make color e-ink a smart choice for dynamic information kiosks, restaurant menus and different outdoor and indoor signs.

The chief advantage of ZUVA is in its ability to aid the design of disinfection systems to ensure the most perfect solution possible for effectively controlling disease outbreaks, and the economic optimization features allow the lowest cost components to be selected for the installation that produces the highest possible kill rates.

To fit the market criteria of the region while achieving a high industrialization for a quick on - site installation and ensuring high quality, reduced costs and high modularity

Of course nuclear would have higher up - front costs, but I figured after the fad passed, we could just quit buying coal, whereas we couldn't quit paying down the sunk costs of the nuclear installationOf course nuclear would have higher up - front costs, but I figured after the fad passed, we could just quit buying coal, whereas we couldn't quit paying down the sunk costs of the nuclear installationof the nuclear installations.

While the cost of building a large solar installation is significantly less than the cost of installing a small solar PV system at a home, the overhead cost may be higher if the land where panels are installed is rented or purchased Additionally, the solar farm operator may still be responsible for maintaining the solar installation.

For a state that has consistently provided thought and legislation leadership on renewable energy issues, its programs to help offset the high cost of solar installations have lagged behind neighbors like New York.

The reverse in Queensland where roof - stop solar installation is heavily subsidised, flow - back electricity is bought by the utility at several times the cost of regular power, and the erraticness of the flow - back has imposed high costs on the distribution system.

As any solar contractor knows, solar installations remain out of reach for many interested customers due to the high upfront cost.

Incremental reserves included the cost associated with installation of additional operating reserves to maintain system reliability at higher levels of wind penetration, recognizing the incremental variability in system load imposed by the variability of wind plant output.

While the initial price tag of a solar installation may seem high, it's important to communicate to your customers that the total cost may be significantly lower after applying available credits and rebates.

The installation, known as the Coyote Ridge Community Solar Farm, is part of a statewide initiative to demonstrate how low - income community solar can be used to cut energy costs for utilities» highest need customers.

But they could also provide the financial incentives to cover the costs of adding a battery to a new or existing solar PV installation, to charge up when prices are low and discharge when they're high.

Deep - sea wind, as being pioneered in the EU and now possibly in the US, is certainly unproven so far, and the cost of installation are higher in deep water, but the new generation of floating wind turbines may yet make it possible to exploit the very large resource further out at lower costs.

The installation will have ten hours of heat storage, so that it will be able to provide power to suit the high demand periods and it is said to compete with new coal - fired power stations on cost.

Homeowners interested in investing in energy efficiency are usually discouraged by the high upfront costs of equipment and installation.

According to Ecodrain, the payback on the installation of one of their heat exchanger units can be as soon as 2 years (in areas with high electricity costs), or up to five years (in areas with low electricity costs), and because the units are made to last for up to 30 years, this investment could continue to pay off for a long time.

Accio believes that it can cut the cost of offshore wind energy generation by up to 50 percent through easier installation and high efficiency.

That change was no doubt buttressed by claims by the German news magazine Spiegel that the additional costs for subsidizing new PV installations in 2009, based on initial industry estimates for new installations of around 700 MW, could be as high as $ 10bn over the course of the 20 - year FiT programme.

Some reform proposals focus on the fact that high feed - in tariffs dating from early renewable boom years, when solar and wind installations were much more expensive than today, are still responsible for the bulk of the costs covered by today's renewable surcharge.

CLEW: Professor Ehrhart, one of the arguments for switching from administratively determined feed - in tariffs to auctions is to keep the costs for renewables down — but the first round has resulted in slightly higher payments than the current feed - in tariff for power from free - standing PV installations.

If convicted of a DUI, you can expect the financial obligations to extend beyond the DUI ticket to court costs, attorney fees, higher insurance rates, and potentially the installation of a Ignition Interlock Device to serve as a breathalyzer test each time you start your vehicle.

Rizzo also recently donated $ 150,000 to Douglas High, his alma mater, to cover half the cost of a project that will include the installation of lights for the school's baseball and softball fields.

Responsible for preparing project result summaries, workload, and high cost reports while managing the inventory of equipment, such as, cables, coils, and ordering supplies as necessary Handled inbound and outbound calls regarding repairs, job status, cable installation, material reports, and Verizon customer concerns while resolving issues, record messages, dispatch field technicians and scheduling follow - up appointments.

• Coordinated effort between Development, QA, Production, DR, System, DBA, Production - support, Network Administration, Applications group and vendors for project completion ahead of schedule under budget • Incorporated new technologies with legacy systems to improve performance and reduce cost • Experienced in incorporating leading open source tools: nagios, mysql, tomcat, apache, wikis, etc. • Performed broad range of UNIX Systems, Net - Working and SAN Administration tasks for large financial and networking clients such as HSBC Bank USA, Deutsche Bank, Citi Group, ISO.com, GE Corporate Treasury, Globeop Financial Services, LLC., Sothebys.com, Church Pension Group, and Verizon Partners Solutions • Provided project leadership for managing technical resources, client / server issues, vendors, senior management reviews and hands - on technical expertise • Designed and deployed iPlanet Web / Directory server Architecture for the purpose of authentication and Widows 2000 active Directory compatibility • Prepared estimates and diagrams for the new secured Development Environment comprised of Cisco routers, local directors, hubs, Sun servers, firewalls for deployment, staging and production • Developed one to one disaster recovery using Bourne Shell scripting for Reuters» Kondor 3.0 on Solaris 8 • Minimized website down time through careful monitoring of Sotheby's Web Vision to Amazon by using FTP servers to manage high volume uploads which optimized online trading functionalities • Directed installation, configuration, and security of multiple online global auction sites • Automated operations, disk space monitoring, and backups using Bourne and Korn Shell scripting • Developed standard operating procedure for IP multi-pathing, Emulex LPFC, HBAs, EMC Power path, Navisphere, and installed JASS on new built servers

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

Northeast Utilities System — Connecticut Light & Power (Stamford, CT) 2003 — 2005 Assistant Engineer — Asset Management • Conducted load analysis to determine anticipated load changes and potential overloads • Determined and verified load needed for installation and distribution of new services • Detected assigned circuit imbalances, damaged devices, and loop schemes likely to overload • Pinpointed customers with high percentage of outages and remedy service interruptions • Performed cost benefit analysis to determine viability of performance improvements

Cost - Effectiveness «The Adhered Perma - Lok EPDM Roofing System is a high - quality, cost - effective installation for retail big - box and distribution centers and an attractive choice for recover installations on existing facilities,» says Jim Conner, president of sales and marketCost - Effectiveness «The Adhered Perma - Lok EPDM Roofing System is a high - quality, cost - effective installation for retail big - box and distribution centers and an attractive choice for recover installations on existing facilities,» says Jim Conner, president of sales and marketcost - effective installation for retail big - box and distribution centers and an attractive choice for recover installations on existing facilities,» says Jim Conner, president of sales and marketing.