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Solar electricity handbook : 2016 edition : a simple practical guide to solar energy : how to design and install photovoltaic solar electric systems / Michael Boxwell.
"Solar electricity is a wonderful concept. Take free power from the sun and use it to power electrical equipment . No ongoing electricity bills, no reliance on an electricity socket. ''Free' electricity that does not harm the planet. Generating electricity from sunlight alone is a powerful resource, with applications and benefits throughout the world. But how does it work? What is it suitable for? How much does it cost? How do I install it? This internet-linked book answers all these questions and shows you how to use the power of the sun to generate electricity yourself."--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781907670572
- ISBN: 1907670572
- Physical Description: vi, 241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: 2016 edition, Tenth edition.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Internet linked'--front cover. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introducing solar energy -- Making and saving money with solar -- 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 -- Appendix A : Typical power requirements -- Appendix B : Living off-grid. |
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"Solar electricity is a wonderful concept. Take free power from the sun and use it to power electrical equipment . No ongoing electricity bills, no reliance on an electricity socket. ''Free' electricity that does not harm the planet. Generating electricity from sunlight alone is a powerful resource, with applications and benefits throughout the world. But how does it work? What is it suitable for? How much does it cost? How do I install it? This internet-linked book answers all these questions and shows you how to use the power of the sun to generate electricity yourself."--Back cover.
