Photovoltaic Design & Installation for Dummies - Paperback
Photovoltaic Design & Installation for Dummies - Paperback
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by Ryan Mayfield (Author)
Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9781119544357) was previously published as Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9780470598931). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
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!
Back Jacket
- Design and install photovoltaic systems
- Follow processes for permitting, commissioning, inspection
- Expand your skill set for "green collar" jobs
Get a grip on photovoltaic design
Are you looking to secure a job in the exciting and dynamic field of photovoltaic design and installation? Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies helps you understand the technologies used in all types of PV systems, from modules and batteries to charge controllers, inverters, and more. This hands-on, friendly guide covers the workings of residential and small commercial-sized photovoltaic systems, and it gives you the essentials you need to correctly and safely install a system from start to finish.
Inside...
- Advice on figuring out which system type is right for you
- System basics in layman's terms
- How to select a site for a PV
- The basics of PV modules
- Guidance for sizing PV systems
- Tips for using safety devices
- Pointers for permitting
- How to commission and inspect
Author Biography
Ryan Mayfield has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999. He 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 StarPro magazine, where he regularly contributes feature articles.
