Grid-connected photovoltaic power generation : technologies, engineering economics, and risk management / Peter Gevorkian, Vector Delta Design Group, Inc.

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.