Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies

The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation Designing and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With 'green collar' jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise. Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You'll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems. Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen Can be used to study for the NABCEP exam Whether you're a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies has you covered!

Auteur
Ryan Mayfield is President of Renewable Energy Associates, a consulting firm providing design, support, and educational services for commercial photovoltaic systems. He is also Photovoltaic Systems Technical Editor for SolarPro magazine, where he also regularly contributes feature articles.

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Get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation Are you looking to secure a job in the exciting field of photo-voltaic design and installation? This hands-on, friendly guide covers the workings of residential and small commercial-sized photovoltaic systems and gives you the essentials you need to safely install a system from start to finish.

• Shed some light on PV systems get the scoop on electricity basics and how the sun-earth relationship affects where a PV system will (or won't) work

• Dig into the nitty-gritty of components understand the technologies used in all types of PV systems, from modules and batteries to charge controllers, inverters, and more

• Know that size matters discover how to properly size a grid-direct system, a battery-based system, wiring, and safety devices

• Safety first follow helpful guidance for staying safe anytime you work on a PV system, from general construction and battery safety to working on ladders and roofs

• Break ground learn how to assemble mechanical parts and integrate electrical elements to put together your PV system

Open the book and find:

• Advice on figuring out which system type is right for you

• Plain-English explanations of electricity basics

• How to properly select a site for a PV system

• The lowdown on PV modules, batteries, and other system components

• Guidance for sizing the most common PV systems, as well as wiring and safety devices

• Pointers for permitting, commissioning, inspection, and maintenance

Learn to:

• Design and install photovoltaic systems

• Follow processes for permitting, commissioning, and inspection

• Grasp electrical concepts in plain English

• Expand your skill set for "green collar" jobs

Résumé
The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation Designing and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With 'green collar' jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise.

Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You'll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems.

• Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems
• Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen
• Can be used to study for the NABCEP exam
  Whether you're a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies has you covered!

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Introduction. Part I: Here Comes the Sun: Shedding Some Light on PV Systems.

Chapter 1: The Photovoltaic Revolution.

Chapter 2: Checking Out Common Components and Systems.

Chapter 3: Powering through Electricity Basics.

Chapter 4: Warming Up to the Solar Resource.

Chapter 5: Properly Selecting a Site for a PV System.

Part II: Digging into Complete System Details.

Chapter 6: PV Modules: From Sand to Electricity.

Chapter 7: The Basics of Batteries.

Chapter 8: Keeping Current and Voltage in Check: Charge Controllers.

Chapter 9: Inverters: AC (From) DC.

Chapter 10: Staying Secure: Wiring and Safety Components.

Part III: Sizing a PV System.

Chapter 11: Sizing a Grid-Direct System.

Chapter 12: Sizing a Battery-Based System.

Chapter 13: Sizing Conductors, Conduit, and Safety Components.

Part IV: Installing a PV System.

Chapter 14: The Permitting Process.

Chapter 15: Staying Safe Anytime You Work on a PV System.

Chapter 16: Assembling the Mechanical Parts.

Chapter 17: Integrating the Electrical Elements.

Chapter 18: Commissioning, Inspecting, and Maintaining a PV System.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Code Mistakes.

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Maximize Energy Production for Your Clients.

Index.