The document discusses the growing market for solar photovoltaics and distributed generation due to factors such as rising energy costs, environmental concerns, and policy incentives. It provides statistics on U.S. energy consumption trends and the contribution of renewables. The remainder outlines the basics of photovoltaic systems and components, incentives for installations, industry partnerships for training, and some of the largest photovoltaic projects completed in the U.S.

1. Solar Photovoltaics and Distributed Generation National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry

4. U.S. Energy Flow: 2007 (Quadrillion Btu) Source: U.S Dept. of Energy Energy Information Agency http:// www.eia.doe.gov

5. Renewable Contribution to U.S. Energy Supply: 2007 Source: U.S Dept. of Energy Energy Information Agency http:// www.eia.doe.gov

7. U.S. Electricity Flow: 2007 (Quadrillion Btu) Source: U.S Dept. of Energy Energy Information Agency http:// www.eia.doe.gov

13. Basic Utility-Interactive or Grid-Connected PV System Load Center PV Array Inverter AC Loads Electric Utility

14. Utility-Interactive PV System with Energy Storage PV Array Inverter/ Charger Battery Critical Load Sub Panel Backup AC Loads * Arrows indicate directions of power flows Bypass circuit Main Panel Primary AC Loads Electric Utility

16. Curriculum Scope Task Analysis for PV System Installers Working Safely with PV Systems Conducting a Site Assessment Selecting a System Design Adapting the Mechanical Design Adapting the Electrical Design Installing Components and Subsystems Maintaining and Troubleshooting Systems Performing System Checkout and Inspection

17. Textbook Features

21. Chapter Summary and Review

22. CD-ROM Overview

23. CD-ROM Main Menu

24. Illustrated Glossary

25. Solar Radiation Data Sets

26. Video Clips

37. Typical Big Box Retail 500 kW PV System Home Depot Daytona, FL Total roof area: 100,000 sq. ft. If 50% of roof (50,000 sq. ft.) can be covered with PV, a 500 kW array can be installed. A 500 kW PV array will produce enough energy on an average basis to meet the electrical load in typical light commercial retail. 270 ft 370 ft

48. Google Complex – Mountain View, CA 1.6 MW Installed by Cuppertino Electric

50. Denver International Airport 2 MW Inter-Mountain Electric