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Chapter 4 Introduction to Solar Power System Design 95
Insolation 95
Shading Analysis and Solar Energy Performance Multiplier 99
Site Evaluation 103
Solar Power Design 111

Chapter 5 Solar Power Generation Project Implementation 117
Introduction 117
Designing a Typical Residential Solar Power System 117
Example of Typical Solar Power System Design and Installation Plans for a
Single Residential Unit 119
Commercial Applications 124
Small-Scale Solar Power Pumping Systems 131
Large-Capacity Solar Power Pumping Systems 133
Pump Operation Characteristics 135
Semitropic Open Field Single-Axis Tracking System PV Array—Technical
Specifications 137

Chapter 6 Energy Conservation 143
Introduction 143
General Energy-Saving Measures 143
Power Factor Correction 147
A Few Words about Power Generation and Distribution Efficiency 148
Computerized Lighting Control 150
California Title 24 Electric Energy Compliance 156
Indoor Lighting Compliance 156
Outdoor Lighting and Signs 164
Performance—Occupancy and Daylight Sensors 170
Web-Based Display Monitoring System 171
Solar Power Facts 171

Chapter 7 LEED—Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design 173
Energy Use and the Environment 173
State of California Green Building Action Plan 174
LEED 176
Los Angeles Audubon Nature Center—A LEED-Certified Platinum Project 186
TriCom Office Building 190
Warehouse, Rochester, New York 192
Water and Life Museum, Hemet, California 196
Hearst Tower 208
Statement by Cal/EPA Secretary Regarding Assembly Bill 32 212
Conclusion 212

Chapter 8 California Solar Initiative Program 213
CSI Fund Distribution 214
CSI Power Generation Targets 214
Incentive Payment Structure 215
Expected Performance-Based Buydown (EPBB) 216
Performance-Based Incentive (PBI) 217