Project Development in the Solar Industry

This reference provides a comprehensive explanation of the procedures involved in large-scale solar plant development. Topics include: technology basics, permitting, land and siting, transmission, power purchase agreements, renewable energy credits, design considerations, legal issues in solar development, finance, insurance, and risk management. Also included is a market study on the current status of the U.S. solar market. The book would be useful for professionals in the solar and related industries, policy makers, engineers, project developers, or those readers who are curious about the large-scale solar industry. Editors are Fong (project execution, Talesun Solar) and Tippett (business/renewable energy development, Aries Power & Industrial). Balkema is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

EDITORS

ALBIE FONG
Albie is currently a Senior Manager of Project Execution with Talesun Solar where he works to deploy Talesun manufactured photovoltaic modules into commercial and utility scale projects. Technical evaluation of solar equipment, EPC management, and creation of strategic partnerships are other aspects of his role. Before his time with Talesun, Albie started the North American operations of Albiasa Solar in late 2008 and has held positions of both Chief Project Engineer and Managing Director of the company. During his tenure at Albiasa, Albie has been involved directly in many levels of the solar value chain for both utility scale PV & CSP projects: engineering, energy modeling, project permitting, manufacturing supply chain management, product marketing, and financing. Prior to his solar career, Albie worked in San Diego with OptiSwitch Technology Corporation, a group focused on the engineering of high power semiconductor switches with applications in the defense and biofuel industries. A native of the California Bay Area, Albie obtained his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of California, San Diego with a concentration in financial investment. Traveling, snorkeling, and baseball have been activities Albie enjoys when not otherwise engaged saving the world with green energy.

JESSE TIPPETT
Jesse is a business development professional currently with Aries Power & Industrial where he works with their international team to develop renewable energy and provide engineering design and construction services to projects. Prior to joining Aries Jesse focused on technology bankability, project acquisitions and the development and energy marketing aspects of renewable energy projects with GCL Solar Energy and Albiasa Corporation.
Jesse became involved in renewable energy during his undergraduate studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he graduated with a B.S. in mechanical engineering and concentrations in Aerospace and Spanish. While studying he completed an award winning renewable energy project in Namibia, Africa with the R3E that implemented recyclable materials into low cost housing to decrease energy usage. Jesse has an MBA from the University of New Haven. Aside from contributing to the solar energy field, Jesse has worked in the aerospace industry with UTC’s Sikorsky Aircraft and completed a research project at NASA’s Glenn Research center. When not working, Jesse enjoys reading non-fiction, family time with his lovely wife and two beautiful children, adventure, traveling, surfing, and any combination of the aforementioned.

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ARTURO ALVAREZ
Arturo Alvarez currently serves as a project manager for Sisener Engineering in Phoenix, Arizona. In his current position Arturo is primarily responsible for the coordination of engineering documentation and main point of contact for ongoing projects that range from construction to advanced levels of development. Previously Arturo served as Albiasa Corporation’s Project Development Manager. In this role, Arturo was primarily responsible for pre-development efforts and preliminary engineering for Albiasa’s various CSP and PV projects. Additionally Arturo led all North American, Chinese, and Middle Eastern suppliers sourcing and supply chain management for the Albiasa parabolic trough for utility scale systems. Furthermore Arturo was a liaison between Albiasa’s Spain based engineers and the local regulations and procedures. Arturo’s key involvement in the renewable industry include innovative solutions for the adaptation of alternative fuel and the viability of biogas projects for disadvantaged communities in South America in 2007. This successful project addressed the lack of fossil fuels and took advantage of the available resources while educating the public about the biogas. Other involvements include the de optimizat