The Photovoltaic Design Handbook is a training manual for the purpose of teaching the practical design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems. The manual provides instruction on PV applications, the Basics of Electricity, The Solar Resource, PV Panels, Batteries, Controls, Inverters, System Wiring, Safety and Grounding, Costs and Economics. Note - Participants in countries other than the US, Canada and Mexico, may have to download the Photovoltaic Design Handbook from the site. A professional software tool for sizing and designing of photovoltaic systems. All component specifications can be user defined.
Analysis includes technical and economic specifications and performance.
Internet Sites Each lesson will be accompanied by reference to Internet sites for the participant to visit as additional reference. Johnny Weiss has taught Photovoltaic Systems Design and Installation since 1983. He is a co-founder of Solar Energy International and Certified Vocational Educator in the State of Colorado. Justine Sanchez has been in the renewable energy industry for seven years. Additionally, all course materials will be downloadable from the site.