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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.

Covering technical design and construction aspects as well as financial analysis and risk assessment, this professional reference work provides a comprehensive overview of solar power technology. Whether or not you have a technology background, this essential guide will help you to understand the design, construction, financial analysis, and risk assessment of solar power technology. The first two chapters present an uncomplicated overview of solar power technology physics, solar cell technology, applications, and equipment. In subsequent chapters, readers are introduced to fundamental econometric analysis in such a way that will allow anyone, whether or not they have a background in finance, to become familiar with the fundamental costing and financing of large scale solar power programs. This book is essential reading for anyone involved with solar power project development, and is suitable for both graduate students and professionals.