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Figure 4.12 Single-axis PV array with a south-
facing orientation.

Solar Power Design

SOLAR POWER REBATE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Energy providers such as Nevada Power, the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, Southern California Edison, and the Southern California Gas Company,
which disburse renewable energy rebate funds, have established special design doc-
umentation submittal requirements that are mandatory for rebate qualification and
approval. Initial rebate application forms require minimal design justification for
sizing the solar power cogeneration. Information on the application forms is limited
to the following:

■ Name and address of the owner and the solar power contractor
■ PV module manufacturer and model number (must be listed on CEC-approved
equipment)
■ PTC watts of the PV module
■ Total number of PV modules
■ Total PV power output in PTC watts