Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies

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.