Design, Implement, and Audit the Most Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Solar Power Systems for Any Type of Building!
Go from basic theory, planning, cost estimating and everything else needed for solar power design success with residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Includes step-by-step instructions as well as complete details on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) with rebate procedures and forms. 476 pp.
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
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 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
