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A Clear Guide to Solar PV Design & Installation
This book will provide you with all of the information you need to enter the booming solar photovoltaic industry. It's full color illustrations, step-by-step instructions are written in a way that is accessible to students, entrepreneurs, contractors, and industry professionals. Not only will you learn the trade at a highly technical level, but you will also be provided with the historic context needed to realize success.
The study of solar photovoltaic (PV) design an installation weaves together lessons learned from physics, chemistry, astronomy, economics, and business.
History of solar PV
Solar PV incentives and financing
Electrical theory and equations
PV system components and integration
Site Assessment
Solar astronomy
System and wire sizing
2014 US national electric code (NEC) compliance and safety
Sales, bidding, and proposal development
The text contains hundreds of full color diagrams, photos, and illustrations to enrich the learning process. Whether you are brand new to the industry or a veteran, this book will serve as a go-to resource to help you rise to a myriad of challenges you may face.
The study of solar photovoltaic (PV) design an installation weaves together lessons learned from physics, chemistry, astronomy, economics, and business.
History of solar PV
Solar PV incentives and financing
Electrical theory and equations
PV system components and integration
Site Assessment
Solar astronomy
System and wire sizing
2014 US national electric code (NEC) compliance and safety
Sales, bidding, and proposal development
The text contains hundreds of full color diagrams, photos, and illustrations to enrich the learning process. Whether you are brand new to the industry or a veteran, this book will serve as a go-to resource to help you rise to a myriad of challenges you may face.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 4, 2014
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December 26, 2015
Nice material...need some fine tuning
Very good content-wise. Very practical content. Need some fine tuning revision, the narration and flow of the topics can be improved.
Very good content-wise. Very practical content. Need some fine tuning revision, the narration and flow of the topics can be improved.
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