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CONTENTS

Foreword xv
Introduction xvii

Acknowledgments xxv
Disclaimer Note xxvii

Chapter 1 Solar Power System Physics 1
Introduction 1
A Brief History of the Photoelectric Phenomenon 1
Solar Cell Physics 5
Solar Cell Electronics 7
Types of Solar Cells Technologies 8
Other Technologies 12
Concentrators 13
Solar Panel Arrays 13
Solar Power System Components 15

Chapter 2 Solar Power Technologies 21
Introduction 21
Crystalline Solar Photovoltaic Module Production 21
Amonix Megaconcentrators 28
Film Technologies 33
Solar Photovoltaic System Power Research and Development
in the United States 42
Chapter 3 Solar Power System Design Considerations 47
Introduction 47
Solar Power System Components and Materials 48
Solar Power System Configuration and Classifications 48
Storage Battery Technologies 55
Solar Power System Wiring 66
Entrance Service Considerations for Grid-Connected Solar Power Systems 71
Lightning Protection 72
Central Monitoring and Logging System Requirements 75
Ground-Mount Photovoltaic Module Installation and Support Hardware 79
Roof-Mount Installations 81
Electric Shock Hazard and Safety Considerations 90
Maintenance 92
Photovoltaic Design Guidelines 93

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