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Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual
- ISBN-10:
- 0865715203
- ISBN-13:
- 9780865715202
- Pub. Date:
- 09/01/2004
- Publisher:
- New Society Publishers
- ISBN-10:
- 0865715203
- ISBN-13:
- 9780865715202
- Pub. Date:
- 09/01/2004
- Publisher:
- New Society Publishers
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Overview
Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.
Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual , a world-class solar energy training and education provider—Solar Energy International (SEI)—has made available the critical information to successfully design, install and maintain PV systems. The book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity and a detailed description of PV system components, including PV modules, batteries, controllers and inverters. It also includes chapters on sizing photovoltaic systems, analyzing sites and installing PV systems, as well as detailed appendices on PV system maintenance, troubleshooting and solar insolation data for over 300 sites around the world. Used worldwide as the textbook in SEI’s PV Design & Installation workshops, topics covered include:
- The basics of solar electricity
- PV applications and system components
- Solar site analysis and mounting
- Stand-alone and PV/generator hybrid system sizing
- Utility-interactive PV systems
- Component specification, system costs and economics
- Case studies and safety issues
Photovoltaics guarantees that those wanting to learn the skills of tapping the sun’s energy can do so with confidence.
Solar Energy International (SEI) has the nonprofit mission to respond to the need for renewable energy education. Based in Carbondale, Colorado, and active around the world, SEI is a link between people and renewable energy resources, providing information, education and training to people who want to shape a sustainable future. SEI is recognized by the National Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) as dedicated independent provider of PV training programs that may be used toward attaining PV certification. Also, SEI is recognized as an Accredited Institution to offer PV training by the Institute for Sustainable Power (ISP).
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780865715202 |
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Publisher: | New Society Publishers |
Publication date: | 09/01/2004 |
Pages: | 320 |
Product dimensions: | 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d) |
Age Range: | 16 Years |
About the Author
Table of Contents
List of Figures | xiii | |
List of Tables and Worksheets | xv | |
Acknowledgments and Disclaimer | xvi | |
Preface | xviii | |
Chapter 1 | An Overview of Photovoltaics | |
1.1 | The Development of Photovoltaics | 2 |
1.2 | Current and Emerging Opportunities | 2 |
1.3 | Advantages of Photovoltaic Technology | 3 |
1.4 | Disadvantages of Photovoltaic Technology | 3 |
1.5 | Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues | 3 |
1.6 | Photovoltaic System Components | 4 |
1.7 | Photovoltaic System Types | 4 |
Chapter 2 | Photovoltaic Electric Principles | |
2.1 | Terminology | 10 |
2.2 | Matching Appliances to the System | 11 |
2.3 | Electrical Circuits | 11 |
2.4 | Series and Parallel Circuits in Power Sources | 12 |
2.5 | Series and Parallel Circuits in Electric Loads | 14 |
Series and Parallel Wiring Exercises | 15 | |
Solutions to Wiring Exercises | 21 | |
Chapter 3 | The Solar Resource | |
3.1 | Solar Radiation Fundamentals | 28 |
3.2 | Gathering Site Data | 32 |
3.3 | Completing the Solar Site Analysis | 33 |
Chapter 4 | Electric Load Analysis | |
4.1 | Using Energy Efficiently | 40 |
4.2 | Electrical Load Requirements | 40 |
4.3 | Calculating Load Estimates | 41 |
4.4 | Considerations for Calculating Load Estimates | 44 |
Chapter 5 | Photovoltaic Modules | |
5.1 | Photovoltaic Principles | 48 |
5.2 | Module Types | 49 |
5.3 | Module Performance | 49 |
5.4 | Factors of Module Performance | 50 |
5.5 | Photovoltaic Arrays | 53 |
5.6 | Mounting Photovoltaic Modules | 54 |
5.7 | Diodes | 56 |
Chapter 6 | Batteries | |
6.1 | Battery Types and Operation | 60 |
6.2 | Battery Specifications | 62 |
6.3 | Battery Safety | 67 |
6.4 | Battery Sizing Exercise | 68 |
6.5 | Battery Wiring Configuration | 70 |
Chapter 7 | PV Controls | |
7.1 | Controller Types | 74 |
7.2 | Controller Features | 75 |
7.3 | Specifying a Controller | 76 |
7.4 | Controller Sizing Exercise | 77 |
Chapter 8 | Inverters | |
8.1 | Inverter Operating Principles | 80 |
8.2 | Inverter Features | 80 |
8.3 | Inverter Types | 81 |
8.4 | Specifying an Inverter | 82 |
Chapter 9 | Photovoltaic System Wiring | |
9.1 | Introduction | 86 |
9.3 | Wire Size | 88 |
9.4 | Overcurrent Protection | 104 |
9.5 | Disconnects | 106 |
9.6 | Grounding | 106 |
Chapter 10 | Sizing Photovoltaic Systems | |
10.1 | Introduction to Sizing PV Systems | 112 |
10.2 | Design Penalties | 112 |
10.3 | Sizing Worksheet | 113 |
10.4 | Sample System Exercise | 115 |
Chapter 11 | Utility-Interactive Systems | |
11.1 | Introduction | 122 |
11.2 | Utility-Interactive Systems | 122 |
11.3 | System Sizing and Economics | 126 |
11.4 | Net Metering | 127 |
11.5 | Obtaining an Interconnection Agreement | 128 |
Chapter 12 | Integrating Photovoltaics into Buildings | |
12.1 | Introduction | 134 |
12.2 | Retrofitted PV Systems | 134 |
12.3 | BIPV Options | 134 |
12.4 | Costs/Benefits | 137 |
Chapter 13 | Photovoltaic System Applications | |
13.1 | Tools and Appliances | 140 |
13.2 | Lighting | 141 |
13.3 | Water Pumping | 145 |
13.4 | Refrigeration | 149 |
13.5 | Hybrid Systems with Generators | 150 |
Chapter 14 | Photovoltaic Installation | |
14.1 | Preparing for the Installation | 154 |
14.2 | Tools and Materials | 154 |
14.3 | Photovoltaic Array Installation | 157 |
14.4 | Battery Installation | 159 |
14.5 | Controller & Inverter Installation | 160 |
14.6 | Photovoltaic System Wiring | 161 |
14.7 | PV System Installations Final Checklist | 163 |
Chapter 15 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting | |
15.1 | Materials and Tools List | 168 |
15.2 | Maintaining PV Components | 168 |
15.3 | Maintaining Appliances | 169 |
15.4 | Troubleshooting Common System Faults | 170 |
15.5 | Troubleshooting Wiring Problems Using a Multimeter | 171 |
15.6 | Troubleshooting Specific Problems | 174 |
Chapter 16 | Safety and PV Installation | |
16.1 | Introduction | 180 |
16.2 | Basic Safety | 180 |
16.3 | Hazards | 182 |
16.4 | Safety Equipment | 183 |
16.5 | Site Safety | 184 |
16.6 | First Aid | 185 |
Appendix A | Glossary | 189 |
Appendix B | Solar Data | 199 |
Appendix C | Sun Charts | 273 |
Appendix D | System Sizing Worksheets | 295 |
Resource Guide | 299 | |
Index | 313 |