| | |  | Renewable Energy | Home » » Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual | | | | | | | Description: | | 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. Solar Energy International (SEI) has the nonprofit mission to respond to the need for renewable energy education. Based in Carbondale, Colorado, and active around the world, SEI is a link between people and renewable energy resources, providing information, education and training to people who want to shape a sustainable future. SEI is recognized by the National Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as dedicated independent provider of PV training programs that may be used toward attaining PV certification. Also, SEI is recognized as an Accredited Institution to offer PV training by the Institute for Sustainable Power (ISP).
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• ISBN13: 9780865715202
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| Solar Energy International | | Paperback:
| 336 pages | | Publisher:
| New Society Publishers | | Publication Date:
| September 01, 2004 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0865715203 | | Package Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 41 reviews |
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 Just What I NeededJul 24, 2010
I'm taking a training course in solar panel installation, repair and maintenance. My instructor recommended this book as an excellent resource along with the course. I'm finding it invaluable. By buying it through Amazon, I saved considerable money and received it very quickly.
A lot of good info, but is a bit overpriced for true content.Apr 27, 2010
In many of the "Official Solar" websites, this is "THE" most recommended book on solar, and probably it was "The Book" for years while this science was still pretty new. It is a good book, it has a lot of useful tables and general info, and does offer many good suggestions and recommendations. If you buy this book, and are pretty new in this field, this will be helpful to you.
Though all the above is true, this book is quite over priced for what you get, but as with nearly all text books and manuals for use type of stuff, you do tend to get ripped on cost a bit. It should be no more than a $25 book.....however that may be.... This book is probably still going to be the "standard" upon which most other non-engineering level books are measured by for some time. Though overpriced (IMHO), you will not regret having used this book. I have read it through more than twice, and the author has a good way of expressing the info so nearly anyone can understand it: good man! enjoy.
Very SatisfiedFeb 01, 2010
I am very satisfied for purchasing this item from Amazon.com .Delivery date was very early than expected. Thanks
Can't miss with this bookNov 14, 2009
The book exceeded my expectations. Comprehensive and practical in scope. I'm glad I own it.
One of the best books on PhotovoltaicsNov 10, 2009
This is one of the best books for the Design and Installation of Solar Systems.
Easy to understand, with examples and exercises.
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