"This book is a comprehensive reference on solar power plants and their design for specialists, experts, and academia. The book has three parts, in the first part, it covers detailed theoretical knowledge needed to properly design a solar power plant. The second part goes into detail on designing a real-world solar plant in a step-by-step fashion, including the design of various parts and components, mathematical formulations and calculations, analyses, evaluations, and planning. Finally, the third part discusses a sample design of a solar plant, as well as tips about design common mistakes, executive contracts, and operation and maintenance of solar plants"-- Provided by publisher.