Bibliograph

Solar electricity handbook, a simple practical guide to solar energy : designing and installing photovoltaic solar electric systems, Michael Boxwell

Type

Label

Solar electricity handbook, a simple practical guide to solar energy : designing and installing photovoltaic solar electric systems, Michael Boxwell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Solar electricity handbook

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

871324342

Responsibility statement

Michael Boxwell

Sub title

a simple practical guide to solar energy : designing and installing photovoltaic solar electric systems

Summary

Explains how solar panels work, how they can be used, and the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels. The accompanying website includes solar calculators and tools to simplify your solar electricity installation

Table Of Contents

Introducing solar energy -- A brief introduction to electricity -- The four configurations for solar power -- Components of a solar electric system -- The design process -- Scoping the project -- Calculating solar energy -- Surveying your site -- Understanding the components -- Components for grid-tie systems -- Components for stand-alone systems -- Planning, regulations and approvals -- Detailed design -- Installation -- Troubleshooting -- Maintaining your system -- Internet support -- A final word -- App. A. Crystalline solar panels and shading -- App. B. Solar insolation -- App. C. Typical power requirements -- App. D. Living off-grid -- App. E. Other solar projects -- App. F. Building your own solar panels (and why you shouldn't) -- Index

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