Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer Note
Chapter 1 Solar Power System Physics
　Introduction
　A Brief History of the Photoelectric Phenomenon
　Solar Celt Physics
　Solar Cell Electronics
　Types of Solar Cells Technologies
　Other Technologies
　Concentrators
　Solar Panel Arrays
　Solar Power System Components
Chapter 2 Solar Power Technologies
　Introduction
　Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Module Production
　Amonix Megaconcentrators
　Film Technologies
　Solar Photovoltaic System Power Research and Development
　 in the United States
Chapter 3 Solar Power System Design Considerations
　Introduction
　Solar Power System Components and Materials
　Solar Power System Configuration and Classifications
　Storage Battery Technologies
　Solar Power System Wiring
　Entrance Service Considerations for Grid-Connected Solar Power Systems
　Lightning Protection
　Central Monitoring and Logging System Requirements
　Ground-Mount Photovoltaic Module Installation and Support Hardware
　Roof-Mount Installations
　Electric Shock Hazard and Safety Considerations
　Maintenance
　Photovoltaic Design Guidelines
Chapter 4 Introduction to Solar Power System Design
　Insolation
　Shading Analysis and Solar Energy Performance Multiplier
　Site Evaluation
　Solar Power Design
Chapter 5 Solar Power Generation Project Implementation
　Introduction
　Designing a Typical Residential Solar Power System
　Example of Typical Solar Power System Design and Installation Plans for a
　 Single Residential Unit
　Commercial Applications
　Small-Scale Solar Power Pumping Systems
　Large-Capacity Solar Power Pumping Systems
　Pump Operation Characteristics
　Semitropic Open Field Single-Axis Tracking System PV Array--Technical
　 Specifications
Chapter 6 Energy Conservation
　Introduction
　General Energy-Saving Measures
　Power Factor Correction
　A Few Words about Power Generation and Distribution Efficiency
　Computerized Lighting Control
　California Title 24 Electric Energy Compliance
　Indoor Lighting Compliance
　Outdoor Lighting and Signs
　Performance--Occupancy and Daylight Sensors
　Web-Based Display Monitoring System
　Solar Power Facts
Chapter 7 LEED--Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
　Energy Use and the Environment
　State of California Green Building Action Plan LEED
　Los Angeles Audubon Nature Center--A LEED-Certified Platinum Project
　TriCom Office Building
　Warehouse, Rochester, New York
　Water and Life Museum, Hemet, California
　Hearst Tower
　Statement by Cal/EPA Secretary Regarding Assembly Bill 32 Conclusion 212
Chapter 8 California Solar Initiative Program
　CSI Fund Distribution
　CSI Power Generation Targets
　Incentive Payment Structure
　Expected Performance-Based Buydown (EPBB)
　Performance-Based Incentive (PBI)
　Host Customer
　Solar Power Contractors and Equipment Sellers
　PV System Sizing Requirement
　Energy Efficiency Audit
　Warranty and Performance Permanency Requirements
　Insurance
　Grid Interconnection and Metering Requirements
　Inspection
　CSI Incentive Limitations
　CSI Reservation Steps
　Incentive Payments
　An Example of the Procedure for Calculating
　 the California Solar Incentive Rebate
　Equipment Distributors
　Special Funding for Affordable Housing Projects
　Special Funding for Public and Charter Schools
　Principal Types of Municipal Lease
　Electric Energy Cost Increase
　California Assembly Bill 32
　Example of Energy Cost Increase in Solar Power Financial Analysis
Chapter 9 Economics of Solar Power Systems
　Introduction
　Preliminary Engineering Design
　Meteorological Data
　Energy Cost Factor
　Project Cost Analysis
　Feasibility Study Report
　Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District
Chapter 10 Passive Solar Heating Technologies
　Introduction
　Passive Solar Water Heating
　Pool Heating
　Concentrator Solar Technologies
　Solar Cooling and Air C