Renewable energy offers many positive attributes for the world; however a major hindrance to its widespread implementation is the understanding required to develop projects to completion. This book written by practicing experts in the solar renewable energy field enables readers to understand both renewable project development and the primary stumbling blocks in the process. It also contains a detailed description of all renewable energy technologies, the development activities required, and an overview to software & mapping tools commonly used in the industry. The authors envision the book will not only serve as a guide to project developers but it will also assist policy makers and stakeholders in understanding the process involved to turn the sun into electricity and the reasons for supporting solar.
Acknowledgments
List of Figures
List of Tables
This Book and Electronic Enhancements
About The Authors
Chapter 1 : Why Renewable Energy?
Chapter 2 : Technology Basics
Chapter 3 : Development : Project Permitting
Chapter 4 : Development : Land
Chapter 5 : Development : Transmission
Chapter 6 : Development : Energy Off-Take and Power Purchase Agreements
Chapter 7 : Development : Renewable Energy Credits
Chapter 8 : Development : Development Tools
Chapter 9 : Development : Design Considerations of Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter 10 : Business : Legal Considerations of Solar Development
Chapter 11 : Business : Finance
Chapter 12 : Business : Insurance and Risk Management
Chapter 13 : Renewable Energy and Mexico : An Emerging Market With Promise
Chapter 14 : Market Study : Current State of The US Solar Market
References
Index
