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Record Nr.

UNINA9910826034603321

Titolo

Handbook for rooftop solar development in Asia / / Asian Development Bank

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Metro Manila, Philippines : , : Asian Development Bank, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

92-9254-848-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (152 p.)

Disciplina

333.7923095

Soggetti

Solar energy - Asia

Clean energy - Asia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; List of Boxes, Figures, and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Weights and Measures; Introduction; Purpose of Handbook; Rooftop Solar: A High-Benefit Power Source; Case Study: How ADB Transformed Its Rooftop; Handbook Contents; Chapter 1: Project Preparation; 1.1 Site Assessment; 1.2 Legal and Regulatory Frameworks; 1.3 Permits and Licensing; 1.4 Financing Options; Chapter 2: System Design; 2.1 The Components of a Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System; 2.2 On- or Off-Grid Option; 2.3 Site Characterization and Assessment; 2.4 Solar Resource Assessment; 2.5 Shading Analysis

2.6 Array Configuration2.7 Solar Photovoltaic Module Selection; 2.8 Mounting System Design; 2.9 Inverter Selection; 2.10 Wiring Design; 2.11 System Performance Assessment; 2.12 Due Diligence; Chapter 3: Procurement; 3.1 Preparation of Bidding Documents; 3.2 Pre-bid Activities; 3.3 Bid Evaluation; 3.4 Contracting; Chapter 4: Implementation; 4.1 Equipment Acquisition; 4.2 Obtaining Permits; 4.3 Ensuring Safety; 4.4 System Installation; 4.5 Testing and Commissioning; Chapter 5: Operation and Maintenance; 5.1 Performance Monitoring; 5.2 Cleaning

5.3 Diagnostic Testing and Preventative MaintenanceConclusion; Lighting the Way: ADB's Rooftop Solar Project; References; Annex 1 ADB Rooftop Solar Project Process; Annex 2 ADB Rooftop Solar Project



Permits and Clearances; Annex 3 Policy, Regulation, and Incentives for Solar Rooftops in the Philippines; A3.1 Renewable Energy Act 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513); A3.2 Incentives; Feed-in Tariff; Net Metering; A3.3 Eligibility; A3.4 Solar Energy Service Contract Process; Application Process for Commercial Projects; Conversion to Development/Commercial Stage; Feed-in Tariff

A3.5 Projects for Own Use of PowerA3.6 Microscale Projects for Noncommercial Use; Annex 4 ADB Rooftop Solar Project Shading Analysis; A4.1 Spherical Picture Method; A4.2 Simulation Software Sketch-Up Method; A4.3 Future Structures; Annex 5 ADB Rooftop Solar Project Technical Outline; A5.1 Physical Conditions of the Project Site; A5.1.1 Geographical Conditions; A5.1.2 Irradiation Readings and Meteorology; A5.1.3 Available Area; A5.1.4 Electrical Conditions; A5.1.5 Ways of Access to Project Site; A5.1.6 Shading Considerations; A5.1.7 Future Structures; A5.2 Rooftop Solar Design

A5.2.1 Physical SizingA5.2.2 Azimuth and Tilt Angles; A5.2.3 Structural Design of Support; A5.2.4 Key Plant Components; A5.2.5 Rooftop Solar Performance; A5.2.6 Technofinancial Model; Annex 6 Sample Solar Services and Site Lease Agreement; Boxes, Figures, and Tables; Figures; 1 Rooftop Solar Project Stages; 2 Diagram of a Solar Photovoltaic System; 3 Global Horizontal Irradiance as a Combination of Direct Normal Irradiance and Diffuse Horizontal Irradiance; 4 A Spherical Image from the ADB Rooftop Overlaid on a Solar Chart

5 Research Results on Cell Efficiencies over Four Decades, Showing Steady Improvement for Virtually All Photovoltaic Conversion Technologies