Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure

Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure is a practical guide to improving photovoltaic power plant lifecycle performance and output. It introduces Preemptive Analytical Maintenance (PAM) and the Repowering™ planning approach, and offers real-world examples of the impact of photovoltaics to all stakeholders. It also covers RAMS specifications, reliability data collection, and tasks, as well as Repowering™, plant upgrades, and considerations from concept through retirement and disposal of the plant.

Format: Hardback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2024
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

A comprehensive guide to enhancing the performance and output of photovoltaic power plants throughout their lifecycle

Photovoltaic (PV) System Delivery as Reliable Energy Infrastructure presents a pioneering Preemptive Analytical Maintenance (PAM) framework for photovoltaic systems engineering, along with the Repowering™ planning approach, as a structured and integrated system delivery process. A team of seasoned experts in the field of photovoltaics offers a robust exploration of lessons learned from mature industries, such as PV, aerospace, utilities, rail, marine, and automotive, and their application to the photovoltaic sector.

The book provides real-world "technical and fiscal" examples showcasing the impact of photovoltaics on all stakeholders across the concept, specification, operations, maintenance, and Repowering™ phases. In each chapter, readers gain valuable insights into developing RAMS specifications, collecting reliability data, and understanding the inherent benefits of these practices in terms of cost-effectiveness in design and development, maintenance, spare parts, and system operations. The authors also delve into the considerations and implementation of Repowering™, plant upgrades, and the entire lifecycle of a plant, from concept to retirement and disposal.

Furthermore, this guide offers a thorough introduction to Preemptive Analytical Maintenance (PAM), encompassing systems engineering, lifecycle planning, risk management, risk assessment, risk reduction, and a departure from traditional utility models. It provides an in-depth treatment of the modern photovoltaic industry, encompassing economic factors and the ever-evolving state of technology. Constructive discussions and practical applications of systems engineering principles, including RAMS and System Engineering practices and solutions, are presented. Extensive explorations and practical applications of data collection, curation, and analysis for PV systems are also covered.

By leveraging the insights and methodologies outlined in this guide, professionals and stakeholders in the photovoltaic industry can optimize their operations, improve performance, and drive sustainable energy solutions forward.

Weight: 1162g
Dimension: 177 x 250 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119571193