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100			_aDeambi, Suneel _957616
245			_aFrom sunlight to electricity: a practical handbook on solar photovoltaic applications
250			_aEd.3
260			_aNew Delhi _bTERI Press _c2015
300			_axiii,158,ip.
505			_aCONTENTS Preface v Acknowledgements vii 1. Overview of solar photovoltaic programme worldwide 1 Introduction The onset of new generation technologies The bigger renewable energy statement Growing photovoltaics installed capacities Off-grid photovoltaics application Photovoltaics: country perspective Other photovoltaics markets Policy support The sunny march 2. Components of photovoltaic systems 7 Introduction Silicon wafer Solar cells Solar module Thin film cells Concentrator cells Other technologies Comparative evaluation of crystalline and thin films Expected market share of PV module technology in 2014 Balance of system Blocking diode Other components 3. Applications of photovoltaic systems 23 Introduction Lighting systems Solar water pumping application Solar power for refrigeration Photovoltaics for telecommunications Large industrial facilities for captive use Large commercial facilities Solar power for warning signs Off-grid and captive power plants Underlying operation PV grid system with battery backup PV grid system (without battery storage) PV–diesel hybrid power system PV–wind hybrid systems 4. Designing a solar PV system 41 Introduction Factors influencing performance Solar radiation in India Key considerations for system design Guidelines on life expectancy of key solar components Criteria for a good quality PV system Designing a PV system with battery backup PV system designing Determining the battery bank Assumptive key battery determinants for an energy storage battery Case studies—sampled system sizing calculations Designing a water pumping system Overall system design for water pumping supply System sizing procedure for a grid-connected PV system Case-specific examples PV syst Ret screen PV-watts Homer Conclusion Determining the battery bank Assumptive key battery determinants for an energy storage battery Case studies—sampled system sizing calculations Designing a water pumping system Overall system design for water pumping supply System sizing procedure for a grid-connected PV system Case-specific examples PV syst Ret screen PV-watts Homer Conclusion 5. Costing of solar photovoltaic systems 71 Introduction Segmented cost approach Visible challenges Solar module pricing in India Cost estimates of a selective few PV systems Component-wise cost of PV rooftop systems Financial and fiscal incentives for rooftop systems Point-specific analysis of PV pricing differences Cost estimates of MW-scale PV power plants Cercbenchmark for 1 MW PV power plant Financial aspects of projects 6. Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems 85 Introduction Understanding the solar energy measurement Working principle of a solar cell Idea of a solar cell grouping Key components of a solar power system Commonly used categories of PV systems System installation Selection of the component location System component interconnections Maintenance requirements Routine care of the electronic components 7. Overview of solar photovoltaic programme in India 101 Introduction Historical perspective Key achievements of PV programme Production pattern of solar cells and modules in India 104 PV installed system base Proposed cost goal for PV PV market development programme in India Key PV market segments PV marketing models Successfully adopted PV marketing mechanisms Recent PV programme initiatives State solar policies and achievements Commulative grid-connected solar PV installation State-wise distribution of PV installations Scheme for development of solar parks and ultra-mega power projects Solar powered agricultural pump sets programme Development of canal projects The road ahead Databank of potential sites from climatic data perspective Quality control Building-centric focus of PV installations 8. International photovoltaic programme 121 Global PV programme PV country programmes Annexure I 137 Annexure II 139 Annexure III 141 Annexure IV 149 Index 151 About the Authors 159
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