Target CorporationMidway Solar

EP4-20Project funding provided by customers of Xcel Energy through a grant from the Renewable Development Fund. 1

Project benefits

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Project scope & goals

Project execution

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ProjectScope & Goals

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Maximize solar production from system

Community education on project benefits

Reduce reliance on grid during peak times

Offset emissions from fossil fuel generation

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Project Execution

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TARGET MIDWAY – PROJECT RECAP

• Competitive bid process for engineering, procurement, and construction contractor (SoCore)

• System designed to maximize solar production• System began operation in 2016• Final system size 376 kW AC• Community education efforts

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INSTALLATION PROGRESSJANUARY 2016

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COMPLETEDSOLARSYSTEM

ATMIDWAY

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION EFFORTS

• STEPS AWAY FROM THE GREEN LINE IN ST. PAUL (ENERGY INNOVATIONCORRIDOR)

• SOLAR SYSTEM DEDICATION CEREMONY

• INSTORE DISPLAY

• PROJECT PRODUCTION DATA

• TEAM MEMBER AWARENESS OF PROJECT & INTERACTION WITH GUESTS

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SOLAR SYSTEM DEDICATION CEREMONY

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INSTORE DISPLAY

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SOLAR PRODUCTION(JULY 2016 – JUNE 2017)

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ProjectBenefits & Lessons Learned

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Why solar?

On average, solar energy is capable of producing up to 30% of the store’s overall energy needs.

As part of our commitment to supporting our communities, Target has a long-term interest in designing and operating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.

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The power generated from Target’s Midway solar panels as of August 2017 is 880 MWh

which is enough

Did you know?

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to avoid 321 metric tons of CO2 for Xcel Energy

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VALUABLE LESSONS LEARNED…

• SYSTEM DESIGN & 30 DEGREE TILT

• SOLAR INSTALLATIONS & COLD WEATHER CLIMATES

• INTERCONNECTION PRACTICES & COMMERCIAL RATE STRUCTURES

• SOLAR COST REDUCTION TECHNIQUES & PEAK DEMAND IMPACT

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QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

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