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

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

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.

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• 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.

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

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