2011 Ultimate Solar Energy and Photovoltaics Sourcebook - Comprehensive Coverage of All Aspects of Solar Energy, Power, Electricity, Heating, PV, CSP, Research, Practical Information for Homeowners

Four major document collections provide over 600 pages of comprehensive coverage of all aspects of solar energy. The contents include: (1) Practical advice on solar power systems for homes, farms, ranches, and businesses, along with extensive information about solar technologies and research. Topics covered include selecting residential rooftop electrical and water heating (solar thermal) systems and contractors, costs and benefits, types and availability of financing, location considerations, technical design features, grid-connected systems, net metering, insurance, hybrid systems, batteries, balance-of-system equipment, use in a new home or remodeling, water pumps and other equipment for farms and ranches, concentrating solar power, conventional backup options, a comprehensive glossary of terms and words, and much more! (2) Department of Energy Basic Research Needs For Solar Energy Utilization Report. This report identifies the key scientific challenges and research directions that will enable efficient and economic use of the solar resource to provide a significant fraction of global primary energy by the mid 21st century. (3) Department of Energy 2008-2012 Multi-Year Program Plan for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Program (Solar Program). The Solar Program is responsible for carrying out the Federal role in researching, developing, demonstrating and deploying solar energy technologies. This document presents a look inside the Solar Program’s plans for the next five years (4) Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2009 with details on photovoltaic (PV) technology and research. The mission of the Solar Energy Technologies Program (SETP) is to accelerate the development and large-scale deployment of solar technologies in the United States and to ensure that solar power is a viable and economic source for the nation’s power needs. technologies. Systems Development supports the development and transition of laboratory proven technologies into manufacturing.

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