Houston

Technical Assistance:

Solar Power Analysis and Design Specifications

Developed by SRA International

Through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields Program

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 EPA Brownfields Program ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2 City of Houston Project Description.............................................................................................. 1 1.3 Technical Assistance Overview ..................................................................................................... 1

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Task 1: Conduct On-Site Photovoltaic Project Assessment .................................................................. 2 2.1 Site Visit Summary ........................................................................................................................ 2 2.2 10 MW Solar Farm Footprint and Preliminary Recommendations for Site Preparation .............. 4

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Task 2: Regulatory Assessment ............................................................................................................. 7 Task 3: Site Engineering Assessment .................................................................................................. 12 4.1 Site Preparation Engineering ...................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Photovoltaic Equipment Selection and System Design Criteria.................................................. 12

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Task 4: Determine PV System Size, Conceptual Design Elements, and Specifications ....................... 15 5.1 PV System Size Options ............................................................................................................... 15 5.2 Conceptual...