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Methods of processing information in solar energy system

US8249902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 29, 2008
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S50/14
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sales method provides for the demonstration, performance forecasting, financing, leasing, renting, power purchase agreement, tax-advantages, and group benefits of complete renewable energy systems. Even before a sales call is attempted, a system integrator has arranged a special group of lenders and investors that will fund any project initiated, has engaged credit services to check consumer credit files, has collected operational data from a number of its own systems, has created forecast models of performance, and arranged open-membership groups to which a new user can join immediately to share in collective bargaining with utilities, spread down-time risk and expense, utilize tax incentives, etc.

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