The Definitive Guide to Large-Scale, Grid-Connected Solar Power System Design and Construction
This GreenSource book provides comprehensive engineering design and construction guidelines for large-scale solar power system projects. Proven design methodologies are detailed installation diagrams are included in this practical resource.
Large-Scale Solar Power System Design offers complete coverage of solar power system technologies and components, planning, cost estimates, financing, project management, safety, and testing. This authoritative guide fully addresses the complex technical and management issues associated with large-scale, grid-connected solar power system implementations.
COVERAGE INCLUDES:
Solar power system technologies, including photovoltaic and thin-film solar cells
Solar power system physics
Photovoltaic power system feasibility study
Solar power system costing
Solar power system design
Large-scale solar power system construction
Concentrator photovoltaic systems
Solar power system project management
Smart-grid systems
Solar thermal power
Solar power financing and feed-in tariff programs
Peter Gevorkian is president of Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar power design consulting firm. He is the author of Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design, Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering, and Solar Power in Building Design.
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