Solar Energy

The Solar
Electricity Handbook is a simple, practical guide to using electric solar
panels and designing and installing photovoltaic PV systems.

 

Significantly updated for 2011, the latest edition assumes no previous
knowledge of solar electric systems. The book explains how solar panels work
and how they can be used. It explains the advantages of solar
energy and the drawbacks that you need to take into account when designing a
solar power system. As well as explaining the underlying principles, it provides a
step-by-step guide so that you can successfully design and install a
photovoltaic solar system from scratch.

 

Internet Linked

Accompanying the book is one of the most comprehensive solar resource
websites in the world. It contains powerful online tools such as the Solar Project Analysis toolkit, which
provides a full feasibility and cost document for your project; Solar Irradiance Tables and Solar Angle Calculators for every major
town and city in every country in the world; lists of suppliers and a Contact the Author form if you have any
questions about your specific project.



Why buy the Solar
Electricity Handbook?

• The Handbook is a simple,
  practical guide to using electric photovoltaic panels.


• The book is suitable for
  enthusiastic novices and building professionals.


• Clear examples, diagrams and
  example projects are given to demonstrate the true capabilities of these
  systems.


• The Handbook is updated
  yearly, providing an up-to-date reference for anyone planning to use solar
  power technology.


• It is the most comprehensive
  book on photovoltaic electric systems available today.


• It is backed up by the most
  powerful online calculator tools available, to make your design and
  calculations as straightforward as possible.


• The Handbook provides you
  with information that is relevant to you and your project, wherever you
  live in the world.