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Boxwell, Michael.

Solar electricity handbook : a simple practical guide to solar energy : how to design and install photovoltaic solar electric systems / Michael Boxwell.

2012 ed., Internet linked.

Ryton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire, U.K. : Greenstream Publishing, 2012.

197 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

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.

Photovoltaic power systems -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Solar energy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Solar power plants -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Includes index.

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

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