Power from the sun
Subtitle: a practical guide to solar electricity
By: Dan Chiras
Edition: Revised 2nd edition.
Publisher: New Society Publishers, Limited
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 311
ISBN-13: 9780865718296
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Photovoltaic power generation; Solar houses; Power supply; Photovoltaic power systems; Dwellings
Other titles: Practical guide to solar electricity; Achieving energy independence
Description: "Written for the layman, Power from the Sun is the fully revised and updated guide for individuals and businesses interested in generating their own solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy, and guides the reader through site assessment and determining the type of system needed, providing a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation."--
Notes: Previously published: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-299) and index.

Issued also in electronic format.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to solar electricity; title: Understanding the sun and solar energy; title: Understanding solar electricity; title: Solar site assessment; title: Solar electric systems : what are your options?; title: Understanding inverters; title: Batteries, charge controllers, and gen-sets; title: Mounting a PV array for maximum output; title: Final considerations : permits, covenants, utility internconnection, and buying a system.