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Solar

Encompassing photovoltaic and solar thermal systems, see Lighting for solar lighting systems.

Following is a primer on the definitions, equipment and performance relationships regarding solar.

Definitions: This section explains useful terms and concepts associated with the system.
Equipment: This section identifies key components of the system and associated equipment.
Performance Relationships: This section provides performance relationships for different types of system controls.

Following is a list of common opportunities found in solar systems detailing general information about each opportunity, as well as an analysis based on an annotated and referenced spreadsheet.

Following is additional information regarding energy efficiency in solar systems.

Walkthrough Checklist: A checklist to use during the initial facility visit to identify potential system efficiency improvements.
Assessment Tools and Data Collection: Specific data needed to analyze system improvements are described in this section along with how it is gathered.
Analysis Tools and Methodology: Common equations and relationships used to analyze the performance of systems are presented in this section.

Following are additional resources regarding energy efficiency in solar systems.

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Cost Information
http://www.nrel.gov/analysis/tech_cost_dg.html

Posted 14:25, 10 Aug 2011

Solar Tracking Price Lists
http://www.wattsun.com/prices/Wattsun_Tracker_Prices.pdf

Posted 09:49, 22 Aug 2011

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