Large-Scale Solar Power
System Design
An Engineering Guide for
Grid-Connected Solar Power Generation
Peter Gevorkian
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
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Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
Note
Chapter 1.
Solar Power System Technologies
Chapter 2.
Solar Power System Physics and Effects of Ambient Parameter
Variation
Chapter 3.
Solar Photovoltaic Power System Components
Chapter 4.
Photovoltaic Power System Feasibility Study
Chapter 5.
Solar Power System Cost Analysis
Chapter 6.
Solar Power System Design
Chapter 7.
Large-Scale Solar Power System Construction
Chapter 8.
Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter 9.
Solar Power System Project Management
Chapter 10.
Smart-Grid Systems
Chapter 11.
Solar Thermal Power
Chapter 12.
Solar Power Rebate, Financing, and Feed-In Tariff Programs
Appendix A.
Unit Conversion and Design Reference Tables
Appendix B.
Energy Systems
Appendix C.
Los Angeles City Fire Department Requirement
Appendix D.
Photo Gallery
Appendix E.
State-Wide Solar Initiative Programs
Appendix F.
List of California Energy Commission Certified Solar Power
Equipment
Index
About the Author:
Dr. Peter Gevorkian, PhD (Glendale, CA) is President of
Vector Delta Design Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar
power design consulting organization specializing in industrial,
commercial and residential projects. In the past several years, the
company extended its expertise in the field of renewable energy
sources such as solar power, fuel cells and micro-turbine
cogeneration.
Since 1971, Dr. Gevorkian has been an active member of the
Canadian and California Board of Professional Engineers. He has
taught computer science, automation control, and has authored
several technical papers, in addition to the books Sustainable
Energy Systems in Architectural Design and the upcoming Sustainable
Energy Systems Engineering.
Hardcover
704 Pages
7-3/4 x 9-1/2 in.