Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual - Softcover

Solar Energy International

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865715203 ISBN 13: 9780865715202

Publisher: New Society Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

A comprehensive training resource for producing electric power from the sun. 

Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject. (Last updated in 2007).  The book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, controllers and inverters. It also includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic systems, analyzing sites and installing PV systems, as well as detailed appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting and solar insolation data for over 300 sites around the world. Used worldwide as the textbook in SEI's PV Design & Installation workshops, topics covered include:

• The basics of solar electricity
• PV applications and system components
• Solar site analysis and mounting
• Stand-alone and PV/generator hybrid system sizing
• Utility-interactive PV systems
• Component specification, system costs and economics
• Case studies and safety issues

This book is our previous publication adopted widely in the industry and for solar electric training in years past.  There is still a lot of useful information in this book especially on battery-based solar PV systems, but if you are interested in our updated publication and most recent industry standards and information please check out our newer Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals and Applications - Textbook / eBook Bundle.

About this title

About the Author

Solar Energy International (SEI) was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit educational organization to help others to use renewable energy resources and sustainable building technologies through education and technical assistance. SEI's PV Technical Team and contract instructors includes 24 NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installers, 21 IREC/ISPQ Certified PV Trainers, and numerous licensed electricians and contractors.

The quality content of SEI's textbooks and curriculum captures their years of PV experience and expertise. SEI's vision is focused on helping create a more sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants. Through our work, we see clear opportunities to influence people's thinking and behaviors towards energy efficiency and the use of natural, sustainable methods of energy production and utilization.

Solar Energy International is a 501(c)(3) Equal Opportunity Institution and Employer, and is not affiliated with any dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or any other renewable energy commercial enterprise.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Society Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0865715203
• ISBN 13: 9780865715202
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320