Photovoltaics Design and installation manual : renewable energy education for a sustainable future
Book - 2007
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- Published
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Gabriola Island, B.C. :
New Society Publishers
2007.
- Language
- English
- Corporate Author
- Corporate Author
- Edition
- Rev. and updated ed
- Physical Description
- xix, 329 p. : ill., maps, plans ; 28 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780865715202
- List of Figures
- List of Tables and Worksheets
- Acknowledgments and Disclaimer
- Preface
- Chapter 1. An Overview of Photovoltaics
- 1.1. The Development of Photovoltaics
- 1.2. Current and Emerging Opportunities
- 1.3. Advantages of Photovoltaic Technology
- 1.4. Disadvantages of Photovoltaic Technology
- 1.5. Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues
- 1.6. Photovoltaic System Components
- 1.7. Photovoltaic System Types
- Chapter 2. Photovoltaic Electric Principles
- 2.1. Terminology
- 2.2. Matching Appliances to the System
- 2.3. Electrical Circuits
- 2.4. Series and Parallel Circuits in Power Sources
- 2.5. Series and Parallel Circuits in Electric Loads
- Series and Parallel Wiring Exercises
- Solutions to Wiring Exercises
- Chapter 3. The Solar Resource
- 3.1. Solar Radiation Fundamentals
- 3.2. Gathering Site Data
- 3.3. Completing the Solar Site Analysis
- Chapter 4. Electric Load Analysis
- 4.1. Using Energy Efficiently
- 4.2. Electrical Load Requirements
- 4.3. Calculating Load Estimates
- 4.4. Considerations for Calculating Load Estimates
- Chapter 5. Photovoltaic Modules
- 5.1. Photovoltaic Principles
- 5.2. Module Types
- 5.3. Module Performance
- 5.4. Factors of Module Performance
- 5.5. Photovoltaic Arrays
- 5.6. Mounting Photovoltaic Modules
- 5.7. Diodes
- Chapter 6. Batteries
- 6.1. Battery Types and Operation
- 6.2. Battery Specifications
- 6.3. Battery Safety
- 6.4. Battery Sizing Exercise
- 6.5. Battery Wiring Configuration
- Chapter 7. PV Controls
- 7.1. Controller Types
- 7.2. Controller Features
- 7.3. Specifying a Controller
- 7.4. Controller Sizing Exercise
- Chapter 8. Inverters
- 8.1. Inverter Operating Principles
- 8.2. Inverter Features
- 8.3. Inverter Types
- 8.4. Specifying an Inverter
- Chapter 9. Photovoltaic System Wiring
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.3. Wire Size
- 9.4. Overcurrent Protection
- 9.5. Disconnects
- 9.6. Grounding
- Chapter 10. Sizing Photovoltaic Systems
- 10.1. Introduction to Sizing PV Systems
- 10.2. Design Penalties
- 10.3. Sizing Worksheet
- 10.4. Sample System Exercise
- Chapter 11. Utility-Interactive Systems
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Utility-Interactive Systems
- 11.3. System Sizing and Economics
- 11.4. Net Metering
- 11.5. Obtaining an Interconnection Agreement
- Chapter 12. Integrating Photovoltaics into Buildings
- 12.1. Introduction
- 12.2. Retrofitted PV Systems
- 12.3. BIPV Options
- 12.4. Costs/Benefits
- Chapter 13. Photovoltaic System Applications
- 13.1. Tools and Appliances
- 13.2. Lighting
- 13.3. Water Pumping
- 13.4. Refrigeration
- 13.5. Hybrid Systems with Generators
- Chapter 14. Photovoltaic Installation
- 14.1. Preparing for the Installation
- 14.2. Tools and Materials
- 14.3. Photovoltaic Array Installation
- 14.4. Battery Installation
- 14.5. Controller & Inverter Installation
- 14.6. Photovoltaic System Wiring
- 14.7. PV System Installations Final Checklist
- Chapter 15. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 15.1. Materials and Tools List
- 15.2. Maintaining PV Components
- 15.3. Maintaining Appliances
- 15.4. Troubleshooting Common System Faults
- 15.5. Troubleshooting Wiring Problems Using a Multimeter
- 15.6. Troubleshooting Specific Problems
- Chapter 16. Safety and PV Installation
- 16.1. Introduction
- 16.2. Basic Safety
- 16.3. Hazards
- 16.4. Safety Equipment
- 16.5. Site Safety
- 16.6. First Aid
- Appendix A. Glossary
- Appendix B. Solar Data
- Appendix C. Sun Charts
- Appendix D. System Sizing Worksheets
- Resource Guide
- Index