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Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure

By: John R. Balfour,Russell W. Morris

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Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure

By: John R. Balfour,Russell W. Morris

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM DELIVERY AS RELIABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE A practical guide to improving photovoltaic power plant lifecycle performance and output Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure introduces a Preemptive Analytical Maintenance (PAM) for photovoltaic systems engineering, and the RepoweringTM planning approach, as a structured integrated system delivery process. A team of veteran photovoltaics professionals delivers a robust discussion of the lessons learned from mature industries—including PV, aerospace, utilities, rail, marine, and automotive—as applied to the photovoltaic industry. The book offers real-world “technical and fiscal” examples of the impact of photovoltaics to all stakeholders during the concept, specification, operations, maintenance, and RepoweringTM phases. In each chapter, readers will learn to develop RAMS specifications, reliability data collection, and tasks while becoming familiar with the inherent benefits of how these affect the cost of design and development, maintenance, spares, and systems operation. The authors also explain when and how to consider and implement RepoweringTM, plant upgrades and the considerations from concept through retirement and disposal of the plant. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to Preemptive Analytical Maintenance (PAM), including systems engineering, lifecycle planning, risk management, risk assessment, risk reduction, as compared to the historic utility models, An in-depth treatment of the modern photovoltaic industry, including economic factors and the present endlessly evolving state of technology, Constructive discussions and application of systems engineering, including RAMS and System Engineering practices and solutions, Extensive explorations and application of data collection, curation, and analysis for PV systems, including advanced sensor technologies. Perfect for all new through to experienced photovoltaic design and specification engineers, photovoltaic plant owners, operators, PV asset managers and all interested stakeholders. Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure will also earn a place in the libraries of utilities, engineering, procurements, construction professionals and students.

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1119571197

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Review Guide for the NABCEP Entry-Level Exam

By: John R. Balfour

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Review Guide for the NABCEP Entry-Level Exam

By: John R. Balfour

This guide will help prepare readers for the NABCEP exam by providing the fundamental principles of PV system design, installation, and operation.

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449624650

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Advanced Photovoltaic System Design

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Nicole Bremer Nash

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Advanced Photovoltaic System Design

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Nicole Bremer Nash

Part of the Art and Science of Photovoltaics series High-performing photovoltaic systems require a design that produces more electricity in kilowatt hours for less cost. The growing demand for such high-performing PV systems calls for trained, skilled PV professionals. Advanced Photovoltaic System Design goes beyond the basics and provides students with the information and knowledge to understand, design, and recognize high-performance PV systems. Every step of the design process adds up incrementally to sizeable and measureable energy production increases, longer system and component lifespans, and less maintenance costs. Advanced Photovoltaic System Design emphasizes the importance of each step of the design process and proper decision-making. About the Series: The Photovoltaics (PV) industry stands on the brink of a revolution. The appeal of a new and growing industry has brought an influx of new PV professionals to the market, but the availability of educational resources has not kept pace with market demands. This gap has led to serious quality and performance issues that the industry will need to face in the decades ahead. The Art and Science of Photovoltaics series was developed to fill this education gap. Each book in the series goes beyond simple systematic processes by tackling performance challenges using a systems perspective. Readers do not learn PV design and installation steps in a vacuum; instead they gain the knowledge and expertise to understand interrelationships and discover new ways to improve their own systems and positively contribute to the industry.

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1449624693

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9781449624699

Introduction to Photovoltaic System Design

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Nicole Bremer Nash

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Introduction to Photovoltaic System Design

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Nicole Bremer Nash

Photovoltaic system design is both an art and a science. Good design requires the integration of many different forms of knowledge, including physics, aesthetics, business acumen, engineering, and architecture. It also requires a systems approach that combines and assimilates different technologies and structures. Good design is accomplished when art meets science to achieve higher-performance and more-efficient and effective systems. Introduction to Photovoltaic System Design provides readers with the knowledge they need to design high-performance PV systems. The text takes a systematic approach to designing PV, with emphasis on custom-design approaches for every system. Readers will encounter the latest, real-world information regarding site evaluations, strings and wire sizing, designing to code, PV components, and monitoring and testing. About the Series: The Photovoltaics (PV) industry stands on the brink of a revolution. The appeal of a new and growing industry has brought an influx of new PV professionals to the market, but the availability of educational resources has not kept pace with market demands. This gap has led to serious quality and performance issues that the industry will need to face in the decades ahead. The Art and Science of Photovoltaics series was developed to fill this education gap. Each book in the series goes beyond simple systematic processes by tackling performance challenges using a systems perspective. Readers do not learn PV design and installation steps in a vacuum; instead they gain the knowledge and expertise to understand interrelationships and discover new ways to improve their own systems and positively contribute to the industry.

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449624677

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Advanced Photovoltaic Installations

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Nicole Bremer Nash

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Advanced Photovoltaic Installations

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Nicole Bremer Nash

Advanced Photovoltaic Installations provides readers with the knowledge needed to install PV systems to code and to high performance. This book also examines safety, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting procedures.

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1449624715

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Introduction to Photovoltaics

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Sharlane Jarosek

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Introduction to Photovoltaics

By: John R. Balfour,Michael Shaw,Sharlane Jarosek

The photovoltaic (PV) industry has seen recent unprecedented growth in interest around the world. Many see this clean and abundant technology as the perfect power of the future. Written for those new to the industry, Introduction to Photovoltaics provides readers with an overview of PV principles and concepts and lays the groundwork for future study. With a focus on the fundamentals, this text highlights the components, system types, business aspects, and the future of this advancing industry. It provides readers with a solid foundation for continuing a PV-related career.

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1449624731

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The Book of Man

Readings on the Path to Manhood

By: William John Bennett

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The Book of Man

Readings on the Path to Manhood

By: William John Bennett

This book explores the life of men in various contexts: work, play, prayer, war, home, and friendship. Using essays and stories, myths and history, to bring life to the subject, Bennett defines what a man should be, how he should live, and to what he should aspire.

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Thomas Nelson Inc

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1595552715

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British Merchants And Chilean Development, 1851-1886

By: John Mayo

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British Merchants And Chilean Development, 1851-1886

By: John Mayo

Nineteenth-century Chile was an exceptional phenomenon in Latin America: Constitutional procedures were observed, the army remained in its barracks, and development proceeded at a perceptible pace, even to contemporary observers. This book examines the enormous contribution British merchants made toward Chilean prosperity and stability during this period. The prospect of trade initially brought the British to Chile in the early 1800s. Great Britain soon provided the largest markets for Chilean produce, and British factories produced the largest share of Chile’s manufactured imports. British merchants organized the trade and provided services and expertise wherever needed. John Mayo documents the economic aspects of the British presence in Chile, but he also surveys the social, diplomatic, and political relations between the two countries. What emerges is a picture of a mutually profitable partnership based on the simplest of all motives—self-interest.

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Routledge

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0429712413

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The Correspondence and Journals of the Thackeray Family Vol 2

By: John Aplin

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The Correspondence and Journals of the Thackeray Family Vol 2

By: John Aplin

Marking the bicentenary of the birth of William Makepeace Thackeray in 1811, this five-volume set presents a collection of materials relating to the novelist and to his gifted family.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040243908

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Book's by John R. Balfour

Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure

Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure

Review Guide for the NABCEP Entry-Level Exam

Review Guide for the NABCEP Entry-Level Exam

Advanced Photovoltaic System Design

Advanced Photovoltaic System Design

Introduction to Photovoltaic System Design

Introduction to Photovoltaic System Design

Advanced Photovoltaic Installations

Advanced Photovoltaic Installations

Introduction to Photovoltaics

Introduction to Photovoltaics

The Book of Man

The Book of Man

British Merchants And Chilean Development, 1851-1886

British Merchants And Chilean Development, 1851-1886

The Correspondence and Journals of the Thackeray Family Vol 2

The Correspondence and Journals of the Thackeray Family Vol 2

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