Large-scale solar power system design : an engineering guide for grid-connected solar power generation / Peter Gevorkian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gevorkian, Peter, author.

Series:

McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photovoltaic power systems--United States.

Photovoltaic power systems.

Photovoltaic power systems--Design and construction.

Solar cells.

Photovoltaic power systems--Cost effectiveness.

Photovoltaic power systems--Management.

Smart power grids.

Solar thermal energy.

Solar energy.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2012]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

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. -- Back cover.

Contents:

Solar power system technologies

Solar power system physics and effects of ambient parameter variation

Solar photovoltaic power system components

Photovoltaic power system feasibility study

Solar power system cost analysis

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 rebate, financing, and feed-in tariff programs.

Notes:

Print version c2011.

"A GreenSource book"

Also includes appendixes: Unit conversion and design reference tables, Energy systems, Los Angeles city fire department requirement, Photo gallery, State-wide solar initiative programs, List of California Energy Commision [sic] certified solar power equipment.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2012. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

Description based on cover image and table of contents, viewed on Jan. 7, 2013.

Other Format:

Print version: Large-scale solar power system design : an engineering guide for grid-connected solar power generation.

ISBN:

9780071763271

OCLC:

824744520

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.