Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure

A practical guide to the photovoltaic power plant lifecycle In Preventive Analytic Maintenance for Photovoltaic Systems: A Structured Integrated Delivery Process, a team of veteran photovoltaics experts delivers a robust discussion of the lessons learned from mature industries--including aerospace, utilities, rail, marine, and automotive--as applied to the photovoltaics industry. The book offers real-world examples of the impact of photovoltaics to primary stakeholders during the concept, specification, operations, maintenance, and repowering phases. In each chapter, readers will learn to develop RAMS specifications, data, and tasks while becoming familiar with the inherent benefits of how these affect the cost of design and development, maintenance, spares, and systems operation. The authors also explain when to consider repowering or plant upgrades and the optimum time to consider retirement and disposal of the plant. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to preventive analytic maintenance, including systems engineering, risk management, risk assessment, risk reduction, and the historic utility model An in-depth treatment of the modern photovoltaic industry, including economic factors and the present state of technology Constructive discussions of systems engineering, including RAMS and SMART engineering practices Extensive explorations of data collection and analysis for PV systems, including advanced sensor technologies Perfect for photovoltaic design and specification engineers, photovoltaic plant owners, and PV asset managers, Preventive Analytic Maintenance for Photovoltaic Systems: A Structured Integrated Delivery Process will also earn a place in the libraries of utilities, engineering, procurements, and construction professionals.