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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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Get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation
Are you looking to secure a job in the exciting field of photo–voltaic design and installation? This hands–on, friendly guide covers the workings of residential and small commercial–sized photovoltaic systems and gives you the essentials you need to safely install a system from start to finish.
Shed some light on PV systems — get the scoop on electricity basics and how the sun–earth relationship affects where a PV system will (or won′t) work
Dig into the nitty–gritty of components — understand the technologies used in all types of PV systems, from modules and batteries to charge controllers, inverters, and more
Know that size matters — discover how to properly size a grid–direct system, a battery–based system, wiring, and safety devices
Safety first — follow helpful guidance for staying safe anytime you work on a PV system, from general construction and battery safety to working on ladders and roofs
Break ground — learn how to assemble mechanical parts and integrate electrical elements to put together your PV system
Open the book and find:
Advice on figuring out which system type is right for you
Plain–English explanations of electricity basics
How to properly select a site for a PV system
The lowdown on PV modules, batteries, and other system components
Guidance for sizing the most common PV systems, as well as wiring and safety devices
Pointers for permitting, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance
Learn to:
Design and install photovoltaic systems
Follow processes for permitting, commissioning, and inspection
Grasp electrical concepts in plain English
Expand your skill set for "green collar" jobs
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is my opinion. Not a happy camper. I completed a solar installtion course and just wanted a book to back up my course material.
This book doesn't do this if you are technical person. Nice for bed time reading if you are into that.
First it is an American book so wrong for this part of the world. Don't sell it here- Don't advertise it other than in that country.
Has the basic calculations and good general overview of what a solar system is. Good in basic theory but not in practice.
Doesn't do what it says on the cover.
Sorry to say but a spade is a spade.
This book doesn't do this if you are technical person. Nice for bed time reading if you are into that.
First it is an American book so wrong for this part of the world. Don't sell it here- Don't advertise it other than in that country.
Has the basic calculations and good general overview of what a solar system is. Good in basic theory but not in practice.
Doesn't do what it says on the cover.
Sorry to say but a spade is a spade.
Format:Paperback
Best book to be read by any beginners. the calculations are simple, a touch of physics is included to understand, however it is not exhaustive.
Format:Paperback
Very good book giving the basis of solar panel installations. I used this book to check the various quotations that I recieved from so called experts for a system on my house. After checking the inverter design section I found that one contractor had specified an inverter that wouldn't work and another had undersized the inverter quoted. I also found that there was a great variation in the cost of panel types quoted, with some companies quoting top prices for poor quality chinese panel systems. As a result of using this book I was able to specify my own quality system using top of the range Sharp panels with 2 Sunny boy inverters. This resulted in saving me over £2000 on the system and also, I have not ended up with a cheap and nasty nightmare system sold by a cowboy salesman. This book is invaluable for anybody considering Solar PV panels on their roof.
Welldone to Ryan Mayfield for writing this book.
Welldone to Ryan Mayfield for writing this book.
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