TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gevorkian,Peter
TI  - Grid-connected photovoltaic power generation: technologies, engineering economics, and risk management 
SN  - 1107181321
AV  - TK1087 .G475 2017
U1  - 621.31/244 23
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Cambridge, United Kingdom, New York, NY
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Interconnected electric utility systems
KW  - Photovoltaic power generation
KW  - Renewable energy sources
KW  - Smart power grids
KW  - Solar energy
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-358) and index; Introduction to grid connected solar power generation technologies; Photovoltaic principle use in solar power system; Solar power technology as source of electrical energy; Conventional electrical energy production; Effects of ambient factors on solar power energy production; Solar power energy production feasibility study; Photovoltaic system mapping and configuration analysis; Solar power project cost analysis; Solar power generation system components; Net metering system; Job economic development impact analysis -- Solar power system integration and energy production; Transitioning to smart grid system; Electrical energy demand and supply control; International smart grid systems; Grid power management; Types of electrical grids; Impact of smart grid on renewable energy production; Smart grid and climate challenges; Economic impact of smart grid systems -- Solar power system feasibility study; Significance of solar feasibility study; Solar power site evaluation; Feasibility study overview; Engineering and econometric workshop; Off-site engineering feasibility study analysis; Example of a feasibility study; Solar power system preliminary design considerations; Shading analysis and solar power output energy performance; Solar power system design and installation; Energy cost factor considerations -- Solar power financing; California solar initiative rebate program; Incentive payment structure; Solar power contractors and equipment sellers; PV sizing requirements; Grid interconnection and metering requirements; Incentive payments; Principle types of municipal lease; Overview of solar power project financing; Solar power contract negotiation; Solar power system ownership; Feed-in tariffs; Grid parity -- Financing and risk management; Design and construction risks; Solar power sub-contracting risks; Solar power system warrantee and maintenance risks; Summary of solar power system risks; Technology features and capabilities requirement; Financing associated risks; Risk avoidance and control strategies; Project financing and securities guarantee requirements; Project capital costs; Cash flow considerations; Effect of inflation on investment; Investment evaluation criteria -- Grid connected solar power system costing; PV module power output normalization; Solar power system loss computation; Solar power system energy output computation; Solar power system construction costing; Project construction cost risk calculation; Solar power system lifecycle economic contribution; Single and dual axis solar power tracking systems -- Engineering procurement and construction document; Introductory clause; Equipment and material specification; Scope of work; Contractors responsibilities; Performance tests; System turn-on procedures; Design and engineering; Solar power system configuration; Solar power output performance; Central data acquisition and monitoring system -- Socio-economic cost benefits analysis of solar power energy; Socio-economic cost benefit analysis; Solar power project policy planning; Deployment and investment policies; Solar power technology research and innovation; Effects of climate change; Role of international financing; Examples of World Bank Group green energy financing; The problems with the economics and financing -- Contract agreements and legal language; Long term industrial financing contracts; Engineering procurement contract documents; Loan agreement; Contractual matters of interest; Power purchase agreement (PPA) legal issues; PPA legal language and contract language; Utility approvals; Providers insurance
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