A Practical Guide to Solar Plants

A practical understanding of solar power plants, covering system components, photovoltaic technologies, module mounting, power conversion, design, installation, commissioning, monitoring, net metering and off-site applications. Readers gain working knowledge of safety, technology selection, electrical configurations, performance assessment and industry practice for reliable solar energy projects. What's inside • Overview of solar plants and the solar power system • Key building blocks of a solar power system • Safety lifeline for solar work • Solar photovoltaic cells and modules • Module interconnection and wiring configurations • Solar PV technologies and how to choose between them • Monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film cells • Module mounting structures and systems • Power converters • Design and installation best practice • Electrical clearance and commissioning • CUF, remote monitoring and net metering • Off-site solar plants