Solar electricity handbook
Subtitle: a simple, practical guide to solar energy : how to design and install photovoltaic solar electric systems
By: Michael Boxwell
Edition: 2012 ed., 6th ed.
Publisher: Greenstream Pub.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Ryton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire, U.K
Language: eng
Number of pages: 197
ISBN-13: 9781907670183
Subjects: Solar power plants; Solar energy; Photovoltaic power systems; Handbooks, manuals
Description: 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.
Notes: "Internet linked."

Previously published: 2011.

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