Solar Power in Building Design - The Engineers Complete Design Resource Overview
Design, Implement, and Audit the Most Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Solar Power Systems for Any Type of Building!
Solar Power in Building Design is a complete guide to designing, implementing,
and auditing energy-efficient, cost-effective solar power systems for residential,
commercial, and industrial buildings. From basic theory through project planning,
cost estimating, and manufacturing methods, this vital resource offers you
everything needed for solar power design success.
Filled with case studies and illustrations, this state-of-the-art design tool
covers new solar technologies…design implementation techniques…energy
conservation…the economics of solar power systems…passive solar
heating power…and more. Solar Power in Building Design features:
# Step-by-step instructions for designing, implementing, and auditing solar
power systems
# Expert guidance on using solar power in any type of building-from basic theory
through project planning, cost estimating, and manufacturing
# Complete details on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),
plus rebate procedures and forms
Inside This Cutting-Edge Solar Power Toolkit
• Solar power physics and technology • Practical guide to solar power
design • Solar power design implementation • Energy conservation • Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) • Sustainable energy rebate • Economics
of solar power systems • Passive solar heating power
Solar Power in Building Design - The Engineers Complete Design Resource Contents
Table of contents
Foreword
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer Note
Chapter 1: Solar Power System Physics
Chapter 2: Solar Power Technologies
Chapter 3: Solar Power System Design Considerations
Chapter 4: Introduction to Solar Power System Design
Chapter 5: Solar Power Generation Project Implementation
Chapter 6: Energy Conservation
Chapter 7: LEED--Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Chapter 8: California Solar Initiative Program
Chapter 9: Economics of Solar Power Systems
Chapter 10: Passive Solar Heating Technologies
Appendix A: Unit Conversion and Design Reference Tables
Appendix B: Photovoltaic System Support Hardware and Photo Gallery
Appendix C: California Energy Commission Certified Equipment
Solar Power in Building Design - The Engineers Complete Design Resource
Introduction
Biographical note
Dr. Peter Gevorkian, PhD (Glendale, CA) is President of Vector Delta Design
Group, Inc., an electrical engineering and solar power design consulting organization
specializing in industrial, commercial and residential projects. In the past
several years, the company extended its expertise in the field of renewable
energy sources such as solar power, fuel cells and micro-turbine cogeneration.
Since 1971, Dr. Gevorkian has been an active member of the Canadian and California
Board of Professional Engineers. He has taught computer science, automation
control, and has authored several technical papers, in addition to the books
Sustainable Energy Systems in Architectural Design and the upcoming Sustainable
Energy Systems Engineering.
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