[PDF] Solar Electricity Basics eBook

Author : Dan Chiras
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 17,4 MB
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0865716188

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Solar energy is an abundant resource. Once a curiosity, solar electric systems are becoming commonplace. As we transition away from finite and polluting fossil fuels, clean, reliable, and affordable renewable technologies such as solar electricity will become the mainstay of our energy supply. Solar Electricity Basics provides a clear understanding of the sun, solar energy, and solar electric systems. It discusses the theoretical, practical and economic aspects of residential solar installations including: Inverters Batteries and controllers Costs of solar electric systems Financial incentives System installation and maintenance Permits, covenants, utility interconnection and buying a system. Whether your goal is to lower your energy bill through a grid-connected system or to achieve complete energy independence, Solar Electricity Basics is the introduction you need-no PhD required!

Author : Dan Chiras
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 36,90 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1550927183

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The indispensable guide to solar electricity systems for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students Climate change and limits to fossil fuels compel us to find safer, more economical, and more sustainable ways to meet our needs for electricity. And, as more and more electric cars hit the road, we'll need to find a way to provide fuel that is clean, environmentally sustainable, and affordable. With Solar Electricity Basics, author Dan Chiras offers a concise and up-to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores: How to size, cost, and choose the right system, including off-grid vs. grid-tied vs grid-tied with battery backup Where to mount a system for maximum performance What type of modules and inverters to buy How to install and maintain batteries Cost vs benefit for solar electric systems How to connect to the grid, and what type of net metering your area offers. Solar Electricity Basics is an indispensable guide for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students for figuring out solar electricity quickly and easily.

Author : Lawrence Lawson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 2020-11-07
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Do you dream an eco-friendly home even if you are not expert in electrical systems? If you want to live off-grid you are in the right place. If what has always stopped you is the worry of initial investments, put these thoughts aside. With this pocket manual you will discover how to save thousands of dollars in the long run by having a smart home. Our planet is suffering, it will be explained why solar energy is the most beneficial and renewable energy source to get you excited about incorporating it into your life. Solar Power for Beginners is the complete guide that will allow you to achieve all this, from the necessary supplies to the connection of all the tools. The step-by-step solution illustrated and written in a simple and direct way to effectively help anyone who wants to approach this technique. In details you'll find: Why you should avoid other sources of energy in favor of solar power. Buying guide for the equipment (batteries, panels, inverter) and sizing requirements Longevity of materials and how to protect them The quick and safely technique to design, install and connect all the necessary tools Tips and tricks for the better set up Advantages and disadvantages of the best products available on the market What happens if you move taking the equipment with you? Specific environments that are most conducive to solar ... and much more! Even if you have failed until no trying with complex manuals and impractical instructions, this DIY book will finally allow you to hit the target without pain. Everyone can live greener, scroll to the top and get your copy right now.

Author : Sean White
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 29,49 MB
Release : 2018-09-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1351594931

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This book explains the science of photovoltaics (PV) in a way that most people can understand, using the curriculum which reflects the core modules of the NABCEP Associate Exam. Whether or not you are taking the NABCEP Associate Exam, learning the material covered in this book is the best investment you can make insuring your place and moving up in the solar industry. Providing complete coverage of the NABCEP syllabus in easily accessible chapters, this book addresses all of the core objectives required to pass the exam, including the ten main skill sets: PV Markets and Applications Safety Basics Electricity Basics Solar Energy Fundamentals PV Module Fundamentals System Components PV System Sizing Principles PV System Electrical Design PV System Mechanical Design Performance Analysis, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. You will learn the importance of surveying a site and how to carry out a survey, how to use the tools that determine shading and annual production, and the necessity of safety on site. This guide also includes technical math and equations that are suitable and understandable to those without engineering degrees, but are necessary in understanding the principles of solar PV. This new edition of Sean White’s highly successful study guide has been updated throughout and reflects recent changes in the industry.

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File Size : 40,42 MB
Release : 2010
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The future will be powered by renewables. As we transition away from finite and polluting fossil fuels, clean, reliable, and affordable renewable technologies such as solar electricity will become the mainstay of our energy supply. Solar Electricity Basics provides a clear understanding of electricity and energy. It discusses the types of solar electric system you can choose from, their components, solar site assessment, the installation of photovoltaic systems, and much more. Whether your goal is to lower your energy bill or to achieve complete energy independence, Solar Electricity Basics is the introduction you need.

Author : Rik DeGunther
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 31,24 MB
Release : 2010-01-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0470596783

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The bestselling alternative energy reference book in North America—now in an updated edition Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This new edition gives you hands-on tips and techniques for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. Plus, you’ll get all the latest information on changes to federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and tax incentives that seek to make solar-power adoption more feasible. Expanded coverage of the technology that underpins full-scale solar-power systems for the home New small- and mid-sized solar products, projects, and applications Rik DeGunther is a design engineer who started his own energy consulting firm Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest DIY solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!

Author : Geoff Stapleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 26,33 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1849713448

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First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Arno Smets
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1906860750

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This book provides a broad overview on the different aspects of solar energy, with a focus on photovoltaics, which is the technology that allows light energy to be converted into electric energy. Renewable energy sources have become increasingly popular in recent years, and solar is one of the most adaptable and attractive types – from solar farms to support the National Grid to roof panels/tiles used for solar thermal heating systems, and small solar garden lights. Written by Delft University researchers, Solar Energy uniquely covers both the physics of photovoltaic (PV) cells and the design of PV systems for real-life applications, from a concise history of solar cells components and location issues of current systems. The book is designed to make this complicated subject accessible to all, and is packed with fascinating graphs and charts, as well as useful exercises to cement the topics covered in each chapter. Solar Energy outlines the fundamental principles of semiconductor solar cells, as well as PV technology: crystalline silicon solar cells, thin-film cells, PV modules, and third-generation concepts. There is also background on PV systems, from simple stand-alone to complex systems connected to the grid. This is an invaluable reference for physics students, researchers, industrial engineers and designers working in solar energy generation, as well those with a general interest in renewable energy.