Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals and Applications - Textbook / eBook Bundle

Bookstores or instructors purchasing this textbook for a technical solar training program, please call SEI directly at 970-963-8855 x102 for discounted bulk rates.

Approved by the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Exam Committee as a Primary Reference, this textbook / eBook bundle is the leading adopted textbook by solar training programs all over the United States and internationally. Solar Energy International, the author of Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals and Applications was selected by the Department of Energy to be part of the Solar Instructors Training Network. The curriculum used to train these solar professionals includes the technical resources found in this textbook / ebook bundle. Get access to the same technical resources the Pros use with SEI’s Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals and Applications!

Since 1991, Solar Energy International (SEI) has been dedicated to renewable energy education providing in-person instruction, hand-on labs, and online training. Now the solar industry is growing like never before, and SEI remains the number one choice for information and education, both for those new to the field and industry veterans who wish to further their knowledge.

Completely updated, printed in full color, and loaded with photos of real-world installations, interviews with industry insiders, and extensive examples, the Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals is an in-depth exploration of the core concepts necessary to design and install photovoltaic (solar electric) systems, including: The industry: Renewable energy, solar electricity, the business and finance of solar, and opportunities in the field How photovoltaics (PV) work: Introduction to electricity and the photovoltaic effect, quantifying the solar resource, and siting arrays Designing systems: Module and inverter selection and integration for grid-direct systems System sizing: Accurate estimation of energy production to meet customer expectations for grid-direct systems Electrical components: Requirements for conductors, disconnects, and overcurrent protection Installing systems: Mounting options, roof work, and safety considerations Commissioning: Equipment and procedures for proper system installation and commissioning

Table of Contents

Unit 1: Overview of Renewable Energy and the Solar Industry
Chapter 1: The Case for Renewable Energy
Chapter 2: An Overview of Photovoltaics and the Solar Industry

Unit 2: Electricity and Components
Chapter 3: Basics of Electricity
Chapter 4: Components

Unit 3: Modules, Series and Parallel, and Meters
Chapter 5: Photovoltaic (PV) Modules
Chapter 6: Series and Parallel Connections with Modules
Chapter 7: Testing Modules with a Multimeter

Unit 4: Solar Site Analysis and Mounting
Chapter 8: Solar Site Analysis
Chapter 9: Mounting
Chapter 10: Roofing Systems

Unit 5: Grid-Direct System Sizing
Chapter 11: Implementing Efficiency
Chapter 12: Grid-Direct Inverters
Chapter 13: Grid-Direct System Sizing

Unit 6: Grounding, Wiring, and Overcurrent Protection
Chapter 14: Grounding
Chapter 15: Wiring
Chapter 16: Disconnects, Overcurrent Protection, and Series Fusing
Chapter 17: Basics of Service Panel Connections

Unit 7: Safely Installing and Commissioning Grid-Direct Systems
Chapter 18: Jobsite Safety Chapter 19: Safe Procedures for Installation and Commissioning

Unit 8: Battery-Based Systems
Chapter 20: Battery-Based Systems Overview
Chapter 21: Introduction to Battery-Based System Sizing

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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies

The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated edition

Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you!

This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. Plus, you’ll get all the latest information on changes to federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and tax incentives that seek to make solar-power adoption more feasible.

• Expanded coverage of the technology that underpins full-scale solar-power systems for the home
  
• New small- and mid-sized solar products, projects, and applications
  
• Rik DeGunther is a design engineer who started his own energy consulting firm

Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest DIY solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!

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Minnesota Power orders first Siemens wind turbines in output-enhanced 3-MW class

Siemens Energy has been awarded a major order by Minnesota Power for 64 units of the company’s latest 3-MW D3 platform wind turbines to be installed at the Bison Wind Energy Center near New Salem, North Dakota. The innovative wind turbines feature a 113-m rotor and 92.5-m hub height and thus increased rating of 3.2 MW. Turbine installation is scheduled to begin in mid-June 2014, and commercial operation is slated for December 2014. The scope of supply includes transportation, installation and commissioning, as well as a three-year service and maintenance agreement.

Capacity of Siemens‘ 3-MW D3 platform wind turbines increases to 3.2 MW thanks to larger rotors and higher towers.

“With our innovative 3-MW direct drive turbine we are increasing annual energy output with a larger rotor and a higher tower,” states Dr. Markus Tacke, CEO of Siemens Wind Power. “We greatly value Minnesota Power’s confidence in our technologies and services and are very pleased to partner with them once again as they continue to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable power to their customers.”

The blades will be manufactured at Siemens’ facility in Fort Madison, Iowa. Also, the D3 nacelle component will be assembled in Hutchinson, Kansas. Assembly of this specific major component was recently moved from the company’s nacelle facility in Brande, Denmark, to Hutchinson, Kansas, which further demonstrates the company’s commitment to the U.S. wind industry.

“We’re pleased to partner with a world leader like Siemens as wind energy production develops and matures,” said Minnesota Power Chief Operating Officer Brad Oachs. “With the help of Siemens, we’ve integrated new direct drive technology into our Bison project while at the same time staying ahead of Minnesota’s aggressive renewable energy standard.”

By 2025, utilities in Minnesota are required to supply 25% of their power from renewables. Operators of nuclear power plants have to reach 30% renewables even earlier by 2020.

The 205-MW Bison 4 addition will increase Minnesota Power’s Bison Wind Energy Center’s total MW output to nearly 500 MW. Siemens also supplied all of the wind turbines for the previous three phases of the Bison Wind Energy Center, which went into commercial operation in 2010 and 2012.

Wind power and energy service are part of Siemens’ Environmental Portfolio. Around 43 percent of its total revenue stems from green products and solutions. That makes Siemens one of the world’s leading providers of eco-friendly technology.

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Senegalese superstar in solar power initiative to ‘Light Africa’

Global Information Network | February 26, 2014

Hip hop star Akon is one of those leading the charge to “Light Africa.”

(GIN)—Senegalese-American hip hop artist Akon and a group of solar business partners have announced a plan to address Africa’s grave shortfall in electric power.

Speaking at a press conference in Sierra Leone, Akon said: ‘Music is an inspiration and as an African I am combining that inspiration with energy to reach out and touch the lives of rural people in Africa.” He said he had visited many rural communities in Africa and saw the urgent need to light up their homes and communities while the cost of solar energy is going down.

Nearly 590 million people across sub-Saharan Africa lack access to power and more than 85 percent of those living in rural areas lack access.

Akon estimated his Lighting Africa Project will cost rural people just around one dollar per week compare to the cost of kerosene or candles. Funding for the project, he said, would come from China.

Solar energy has been making major inroads into African homes over the last decade. Among the more successful is the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) plan. For example, a solar charger from Angaza Design of San Francisco  “talks” with the customer’s mobile phone to authenticate a transaction. M-KOPA, a spin-off of the successful M-Pesa mobile payment network is another plan. Payment plans start at less than 50 cents a day.

Azuri Technologies, another start-up, has partnered with Akon. Their goal is to bring electricity to one million households by the end of 2014.

Azuri counts over 21,000 customers in 10 countries. M-KOPA has 30,000 customers and is looking to attract a large portion of the 15 million active M-PESA users spread throughout the continent. Angaza is on track to reach 10,000 customers in the next nine to 12 months.

Developments can be followed on Twitter at hashtag #AkonLightingAfrica. A website will go live shortly.

A Senegalese news video (in French) includes footage of children using solar energy to study after dark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6BGdCfrCA.

Tags: africa, akon, senegal, solar power

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Solar Electricity Handbook - 2012 Edition: A Simple Practical Guide to Solar Energy - Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems

The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels.

This is an up to date 2012 Edition of the book with even more diagrams, details and up-to-the-minute information on this exciting technology.

Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost analysis and design processes.

Why buy the Solar Electricity Handbook?

• The Handbook is a simple, practical guide to using electric photovoltaic panels.

• The book is suitable for enthusiastic novices, students and building professionals.

• Clear examples, diagrams and example projects are given to demonstrate the true capabilities of these systems.

• The Handbook is updated yearly, providing an up-to-date reference for anyone planning to use electric photovoltaic technology.

• It is the most comprehensive book on solar electric systems available today.

• It is backed up by the most powerful online calculator tools available, to make your design and calculations as straightforward as possible.

• With comprehensive detail in the book for all around the world, the Handbook provides you with information that is relevant to you and your project – where ever you live.

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Basics of a Solar Greenhouse

Plant breeding and plant production is a quite efficient hobby and livelihood. It excels way to earn some living by creating high-valued crops. It is likewise a great way of adding to the environment. The most effective way to sustain this venture is to obtain a solar greenhouse. Keep reading to discover the fundamentals of the solar greenhouse.

Exactly what Is a Solar Greenhouse?

The exact purpose of any kind of greenhouse is to gather solar power whenever the sunlight shining higher. Nevertheless, solar greenhouses offer a more certain function. It is able to do greater than accumulate the solar power. The solar greenhouse has the ability to store warmth that can be used throughout evening, cloudy days or the cool period. It gives adequate heat that the plants will certainly require for their development even during the evening time or the cool seasons.

The benefit regarding solar greenhouses is that there are selections to select from and to fit the demands of the proprietor.

They could stand alone. This is extremely suitable for big manufacturing greenhouses. The freestanding ones are excellent for business production. These are made use of to generate ornamentals or veggies. They have two main styles, the shed kind and the Quonset type.

The shed-type has a long axis running from the eastern to the west. It has a south-facing wall glazed to accumulate optimal amount of the power from the sun. The north-facing wall on the other hand is significantly shielded to prevent warmth loss. These functions are just what comparison a solar greenhouse from the common ones.

The Quonset kind could often appear like an underground pit. This is a low-priced greenhouse. It has a Quonset-shaped frame and resembles a tunnel. It has a layer or more of plastic film. This could conserve as much as 40 % of the heating fuel.

They could likewise be merely affixed to the greenhouses, extremely optimal for backyard usage. The connected solar greenhouses are structures that form some sort of a space protruding from a house. This is a good space for transplants or natural herbs.

Static or Energetic

The solar greenhouse is categorized into two. It can be the passive solar greenhouse or the active. These 2 takes advantage of various sources, yet still offer a same objective.

The Passive Solar Greenhouse

In some areas, where colder seasons have the tendency to sustain much longer, there might be a necessity to consider passive solar greenhouse, utilizing gas or electric heating unit. This is the only method to safeguard the plants from obtaining excessive cold.

This is extremely perfect for growers as it could still give way to so much efficiency despite the disorders. Using heater for greenhouses to be affordable is ideal used if there are high-value crops to be generated.

The Active Solar Greenhouse

The energetic solar greenhouse takes advantage of additional electricity. It transfers the solar hot air from the storage space area to the various other parts of the greenhouse.

Designing a Solar Greenhouse

A lot of would assert that managing and keeping an ordinary greenhouse does not differ considerably with the solar greenhouse. Nonetheless, there are a variety of ways that they vary. These are substantial distinctions.

Solar greenhouses, unlike the average ones, have familiarized glazing to get utmost solar heat, even during winter. Its materials are made to decrease loss of warmth. It utilizes warmth saving materials. It also has insulation particularly beneficial when there is no sunlight. The solar greenhouse likewise depends heavily on natural air flow for cooling during summertime.

Solar Heat Storage space

This is one main feature in creating a solar greenhouse. To stay cozy even throughout great evenings, there have to be sufficient amount of solar warmth saved. One usual method made use of to keep this electricity is to put stones or concrete straight receiving the sunlight to soak up the heat.

Cinder block walls at the northern side of a greenhouse are likewise utilized as good warmth storage. Dark-colored ceramic floor coverings can additionally be utilized to store the warmth. Any type of wall or floor covering not used for heat absorption is supposed to be colored illumination. This should be designed to reflect the heat and light and disperse it to the plants.

The management of a greenhouse can likewise establish the quantity of warmth kept. A greenhouse that is full of plants and structures could save warmth easier compared with an empty one. Composts could also go with the heat storage objective as they help create co2 in the environment. Moreover, the microbes in the garden compost additionally add to the increase in plant production.

Some would rely upon any framework that would certainly look like a greenhouse to accommodate the plants. However, to be efficient and cost-effective, pursue the maximum setup in your solar greenhouse.

Basics of a Solar Greenhouse

Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual

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.

Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class solar energy training and education provider—Solar Energy International (SEI)—has made available the critical information to successfully design, install and maintain PV systems. 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

Photovoltaics guarantees that those wanting to learn the skills of tapping the sun’s energy can do so with confidence.

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Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies

The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation

Designing and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With ‘green collar’ jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise.

Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You’ll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems.

• Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems
  
• Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen
  
• Can be used to study for the NABCEP exam

Whether you’re a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies has you covered!

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Southwest Energy Summit approaches

The sixth annual Southwest Energy Summit has been scheduled for March 26 and March 27 at Sweetwater’s Nolan County Coliseum.

Organizers expect about 50 outdoor and indoor exhibits and up to 200 energy and governmental leaders, according to a news release.

An agenda shows conference sessions in subjects such as exploring energy resources from oil and gas to wind, nuclear and solar power; transportation; pipelines and railroads; regional studies; electric power strategies; and environmental compliance and water issues.

Registration is $300 and exhibits and sponsorships are from $750 to $5,000, with discounts for members of groups including the Cline Shale Alliance and the Texas Wind Energy Clearinghouse.

The conference moved to Sweetwater last year after being hosted by Odessa. People can register online.

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Isle company's expansion leads to job creation

The expansion of an Isle business has led to 12 new jobs with more vacancies being advertised currently.

Epworth man Roger Priestnall invested in renewable energy solutions three years ago. He has run his Rolec business for 17 years and in the past 12 months has increased his work force from two to 14.

As people seek to reduce their energy bills by installing solar panels, his new venture has taken off, leading to the expansion of his company.

Demand has continued to grow and Mr Priestnall, 38. is now seeking office staff and sales advisors, with future plans for a call centre employing 15 people.

His fiancee Jayne Anderson has joined the business due to the surge in workload, although her background originally is in nursing and health visiting.

She said: “Roger branched out after identifying gaps in the market and a general lack of customer knowledge about the Government’s financial support for homeowners.

“Solar panels are a fantastic investment and with Government pay back schemes they ensure a profit for customers. Roger has been to Germany recently to personally see how solarworld solar panels are made, to ensure his products are of premium quality.”

All staff employed by the company are from the Isle, and include two apprentices from Haxey and Westwoodside, who were taken on this year.

Mr Priestnall’s sister has joined the staff too as one of the installation team.

The take-up of solar panels locally in the Isle mirrors that of the national picture, added Jayne, as over 500,000 home owners are generating their own electricity across the country, and taking advantage of the current subsidy that rewards those who do so.

Mr Priestnall said that strong reductions in the cost of solar panels have helped the growth of his business too, while enabling home owners to reduce their energy bills.

“We have plans for the call centre and have acquired new premises to facilitate expected growth,” said Jayne. Rolec has serviced over 65 homes within the Isle, and has a scheme offering cash rewards for referrals to other customers.

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Heating Water utilizing Solar Power

When you decide to convert your main power source over to solar power you will need to make some adjustments to the devices that carry the source of power. When you utilize solar power to heat your water you might discover that you will should buy a solar energy water heater in order to do that. You might have the ability to make changes to your existing one but what ever steps you take to turn it into solar power it will be worth it.

There are numerous various ways to warm your water making use of solar power. Heating water utilizing solar power will take place before the water gets into your home as it passes by the solar source that attracted the light. You may likewise have a tank to save the water in that can heat the water up.

Next the water moves through the tubes to an absorber plate. As the water passes with the tubes it goes into the storage tank. The storage tank holds the heated water.

Solar water heating systems are divided into 2 groups: Active and passive. When the furnace are active, that implies that they depend on the pumps or various other mechanical device that can move the water in between the flat plate collector and the storage tank. Active is the most typical because it is quicker and more effective. The passive system relies on gravity to feed the water from the flat plate collector to the storage tank. This might be slow-moving sometimes and may not suffice adequate to keep up with the demand. Both methods are sensible and may be more of an option of preference for you. Another thought that you need to consider is that if your flat plate collector and your storage tank is not tilted right it could be difficult for the gravity to feed the liquid with.

Heating water using solar power is really economical and can be set up with minimal effort. Selecting to heat your water using solar energy is a smart choice and an initial step in deciding to assist protect our environment. We understand how simple it is to make use of solar energy to do a lot of things, including heating our water.

When you utilize solar power to warm your water you could discover that you will require to buy a solar powered water heater in order to do that. Heating water using solar power will happen prior to the water gets into your house as it passes by the solar source that attracted the light. You could also have a tank to store the water in that can heat up the water up. Heating water utilizing solar power is extremely affordable and can be installed with minimal effort. We know how simple it is to make use of solar power to do a lot of things, consisting of heating our water.

Heating Water utilizing Solar Power

DIY Solar Projects: How to Put the Sun to Work in Your Home

Advances in solar technology have made many DIY-friendly products available to consumers, several of which will be hitting the market for the first time in 2011. These include solar water heaters, solar battery charging stations, solar powered lights, photovoltaic shingles that provide supplementary electricity, solar heat pumps, and solar panel kits that generate primary home electrical service. Among the step-by-step projects is a solar water heating system you can build and install yourself for under $1000; simple thermosyphon solar heat collectors for barns and outbuildings; or “heat grabbers” that you can fabricate for $50 in materials and position below a south-facing window to provide auxiliary winter heat.

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Build Your Own Solar Panel: Generate Electricity from the Sun.

Whether you’re trying to get off the grid, or you just like to experiment, Build Your Own Solar Panel has all the information you need to build your own photovoltaic panel to generate electricity from the sun. Now available for the first time in print, this revised and expanded edition has easy-to-follow directions, and over 150 detailed photos and illustrations. Lists of materials, tools, and suppliers of PV cells are included. Every-day tools are all that you need to complete these projects.
Build Your Own Solar Panel will show you how to:
Design and build PV panels,
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How to Solar Power Your Home Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply (Back-To-Basics Conserving)

Now more than ever, the question of economic and environmentally friendly energy sources has become a hot topic in almost every American home. With that in mind, more and more people are turning to alternatives such as solar power as a means of saving money and reducing their imprint on the environment. This nearly carbon neutral method comes with hefty tax rebates from the federal government and in states like California and New Jersey massive rebates from the state. More states are considering similar rebates and with a 3 to 8 year energy savings possible according to a recent report by the New York Times, it is an ideal solution for anyone looking to save money in the long term and help the planet immediately.

This book will guide anyone interested in the process of installing and utilizing solar power for their home in the process of searching for, buying, or building their own solar power system. Learn how solar power and other alternative energy sources can help to save the world regardless of the cost and how you can start surveying your own energy use and efficiency. Learn how you can start making basic adjustments to become more efficient and how solar power can help you before you start any major projects.

Learn what solar power requires, from cost and equipment to maintenance and preparation in certain times of the year. Learn how solar power works and how to start evaluating the potential of it for your building needs. Take the cost of installing solar power and learn how long it will take to make money back on your investment, including information on federal and state rebates that might affect you.

Multiple individuals who have successfully installed solar power in their homes have been interviewed and their experiences included in this guide to help you learn what others go through and how they came out. Learn how the installation process works and how it can be done in your landscape, in small projects, for heating and purifying water, swimming pool heating, and other smaller projects. Learn about how individuals construct solar power systems on their own to save money and what is involved in a full PV system.

Finally, learn how the market for green homes has made it possible to extract a huge return on investment from building or remodeling a home with solar power. For anyone who has ever considered solar power as a viable means to save money and the environment, this guide will help you get started right away.br>
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Dam project draws attention to renewable goal

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state in 2010 adopted an energy policy that set a goal of having 50 percent Alaska’s electric generation come from renewable and alternative energy sources by 2025.

Many believe the likeliest way to achieve that is a major project in south-central Alaska, like the proposed Susitna-Watana hydro project. But the project is far from assured.

Rep. Bill Stoltze last week said he didn’t see a commitment from Gov. Sean Parnell‘s administration for the renewable goal.

Stoltze later said his comments were more of a political challenge, borne of a desire to have more open discussion on projects.

A Parnell spokeswoman says the state remains committed to the renewable energy goal as demonstrated by investments in and ongoing work on the Susitna project and other hydro and wind projects.

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Solar Electricity Handbook - 2014 Edition: A Simple Practical Guide to Solar Energy - Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar Electric Systems

Solar electricity is a wonderful concept. Take free power from the sun and use it to power electrical equipment. No ongoing electricity bills, no reliance on an electricity socket. ‘Free’ electricity that does not harm the planet. Of course, it is not as simple as that. Yet generating electricity from sunlight alone is a powerful resource with applications and benefits throughout the world. But how does it work? What is it suitable for? How much does it cost? How do I install it? This best selling internet-linked book answers all these questions and shows you how to use the power of the sun to generate electricity yourself. This sixth edition includes more information, with new and improved chapters for grid-tie systems and brings the book right up to date with the latest technology and information. In short, the Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using photovoltaic solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar photovoltaic system from scratch. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost analysis and design processes.

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