Practical PV: an Illustrated Guide to Photovoltaics

By Douglas W Walker

Practical PV offers simple, effective techniques to design and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, including the design, proper situating and installation of residential and small commercial systems. This is the background text for our fully accredited course, PV 101: Entry Level Photovoltaic Installations , as well as for specialized courses we teach: HVAC to PV and Intro to Large Array Installations . Practical PV is updated yearly to reflect the absolute most current knowledge and efficiencies in PV technology and techniques. Every learning objective required by NABCEP is covered in this illustrated book, including basic electricity, safety, conducting a site assessment, selecting a system design, adapting the mechanical design, adapting the electrical design, installing subsystems and components at the site, performing a system checkout and inspection, and maintaining and troubleshooting a system. Learn more at SolarSeminars.org!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1466239573
• ISBN13: 9781466239579
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publis
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.0"