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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 electricityPV applications and system componentsSolar site analysis and mountingStand-alone and PV/generator hybrid system sizingUtility-interactive PV systemsComponent specification, system costs and economicsCase 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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Customer Reviews

Rod Said: Can't miss with this book ( Nov. 14th 2009 )

The book exceeded my expectations. Comprehensive and practical in scope. I'm glad I own it.

Fernando De Los Santos Said: One of the best books on Photovoltaics ( Nov. 10th 2009 )

This is one of the best books for the Design and Installation of Solar Systems. Easy to understand, with examples and exercises.

John Santangelo Said: Photovoltaics: design and Installation Manual ( Nov. 4th 2009 )

I have a back ground in electronics and wanted to go off grid. This book is an outstanding reference and has brought me to the point that I can design and install on my own if I wanted. Just as important, I can understand and evaluate solar installers and have the confidence that they are the right people to work with.

Brian D. Cunningham Said: An excellent study text. ( May. 24th 2009 )

The Solar PV Design and Review text is an excellent source for detailed information needed for real life work in solar energy. It is well written and organized, with exercises to help test yourself. As with all written material, it will quickly become dated with respect to references and NEC code. But the basic technical information will remain sound. This text is frequently used in the NABCEP Certificate of Knowledge training.

Jean-pierre Mainguy Said: Do it yourself Photovoltaics ( May. 23rd 2009 )

This book is very easy to read and contains all the information needed to design individual photovoltaic solutions. I'm not an electrician, and only have basic understanding of electricity, but after reading this book I was able to shop for solar lighting solutions and ask the right questions to suppliers.

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