{"id":1396,"date":"2025-08-22T19:13:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/najdeah.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1396"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T19:02:12","slug":"solar-powerplants-v2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/najdeah.com\/en\/product\/solar-powerplants-v2\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar PV Plant Design Guide - 2nd version"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\ud83d\udcd8 Guide Description<\/h3>\n<p>\n<strong>The second edition of the Solar Power Plant Design Guide<\/strong> by <strong>Nooralden Najdeah<\/strong> A complete practical reference for anyone seeking to master the process of designing solar power plants from concept to operation.<br \/>\nThe second edition includes expanded content covering the latest international standards, the Saudi code, and the requirements of the MENA region, in addition to best practices and practical applications.\n<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfaf What You Will Learn from the Guide<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Accurate estimation of energy demand and precise system sizing.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a comprehensive project vision and assess the implementation site.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid costly design and execution errors.<\/li>\n<li>Performing DC\/AC calculations while considering the impact of climatic conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare design reports and documentation according to international standards.<\/li>\n<li>Select appropriate structures and materials based on corrosion classification.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct financial analysis: payback period, internal rate of return (IRR), and cash flows.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare professional technical and financial proposals for clients.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color:#d35400;\">International standards and regulations (Standards &amp; 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border:1px solid #ddd;\">Page<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Demand Size &#038; Project Imagination<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Avoiding Risk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>DC\/AC Sizing Calculations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>How to Make the Design Applicable on Site<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Structure Selection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Corrosion Classification (ISO 12944)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>How to Make the Design Report<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Cable Calculations (NEC 2020)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Financial Calculations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Make the Final Proposal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; color:#d35400;\"><strong>Standards &#038; Regulations (IEC, NEC)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; 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