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Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual Paperback – September 1, 2004

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A comprehensive training resource for producing electric power from the sun.  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. (Last updated in 2007).  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
This book is our previous publication adopted widely in the industry and for solar electric training in years past.  There is still a lot of useful information in this book especially on battery-based solar PV systems, but if you are interested in our updated publication and most recent industry standards and information please check out our newer Solar Electric Handbook: Photovoltaic Fundamentals and Applications - Textbook / eBook Bundle.
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    9780865715202
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A comprehensive training resource for producing electric power from the sun.

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Bookstores or instructors purchasing this textbook for a technical solar training program, please call Solar Energy International (SEI) directly at 970-527-7657 option 2 for discounted bulk rates.  You can also purchase the book directly from SEI and view our training schedule at solarenergy.org. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0865715203
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers; 1st edition (September 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780865715202
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865715202
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.98 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
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Solar Energy International (SEI) was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit educational organization. Our mission is to provide industry-leading technical training and expertise in renewable energy to empower people, communities, and businesses worldwide. Why? Because we envision a world powered by renewable energy!

Our Philosophy

As we approach our third decade, what inspires us the most is the knowledge that we’re helping to make a difference. Renewable energy resources of solar, wind and water can improve the quality of life and promote sustainable development throughout the world. Renewable energy systems are practical, reliable, cost-effective, and healthier for people and the environment.

Our Training Programs

SEI offers hands-on workshops and online courses in solar PV, micro-hydro and solar hot water, you can learn more, or purchase products and additional learning tools directly, at www.solarenergy.org.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
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Everything received quickly and of good quality. In total, everything that was announced arrived in perfect condition.
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Alberto Santa Maria Urivi
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy práctico
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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Buen libro práctico para iniciarse en el mundo de la electricidad fotovoltaica. En inglés, pero si eso no es problema, muy recomendable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I received the yellow cover version
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2018
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I received the yellow colored cover, ISBN 0-86571-520-3, which I believe is an older version of the blue colored cover pictured in this listing. The table of contents is very similar across both versions, not sure what the differences are between these.

After some research I found that the current/latest version of this book is called Solar Electric Handbook, ISBN-10: 1256918164, ISBN-13: 978-1256918165, and based on the info available on the SEI website (solarenergy.org), the table of contents is different from the yellow and blue Photovoltaics Design and Installation Manual versions. In addition to covering the topics in the Photovoltaics manuals, the Handbook has units on:

Safely Installing, Commissioning, and Decommissioning Grid-Direct Systems;
Battery-Based Systems;
Solar Business and Finance

It looks like there may be more detail in the Handbook on a lot of the sections covered in the Manuals, and the Handbook may be geared to those that already have a basic understanding of PV whereas the Manuals seem more introductory. This is just based on looking at what little info is available quickly online.
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William Dobbins
5.0 out of 5 stars a book for solar installations....
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2009
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good book, short read for being a installation manual, read from front to back in 9 hours. I did like the layout, but this is a base application book assuming you have no knowledge in almost any electronics. I am a computer science expert so DC current is easy for me, what gets me is this is a book assuming you are going to buy all the individual components and put them together as per individual manuals...I wanted a book with a break down of how to make my own components, ie. Lightning arrestors, charge controllers, or water heater collectors...this has none of that, this assumes you will buy the better quality components from somewhere else, and does not tell you the best ones to buy, for some lawsuit things....

anyway a good read, very on target... worth 30$$$

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Mike G
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good primer on Solar Photovoltaics
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2012
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It's a great primer on all the components and installation considerations. Don't expect any profound mathematics or electrical theory. Has a lot of nice charts, diagrams, appendices and illustrations. Only think is it's a bit dated - came out in 2007 as far as I can tell and the PV industry has continued exploding with new products, materials, approaches etc. which this book does not cover ( how could it - the changes have taken place post-publication). If they print a newer version I'm sure it will be a real 'gem'
but this one is still top notch in most respects.
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Diana Hull
5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough
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When I was considering careers I had to consider solar power so I read this book. Very interesting, and yet not interesting enough to read all the way through. My shortcoming, not the book. If you are dedicated, this book could probably get you an entry level position.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of The Best
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2010
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I have been in the renewable energy field for some time now and have used many products for instructional purposes, but this is the best. It has all the material needed to get people here in the IBEW up and running for the installation and design of solar systems.
I have used this book since taking the train the trainer course using the same book and feel it does more to explain the things you run into everyday in the field.
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GLIverson
4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of good info, but is a bit overpriced for true content.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2010
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In many of the "Official Solar" websites, this is "THE" most recommended book on solar, and probably it was "The Book" for years while this science was still pretty new. It is a good book, it has a lot of useful tables and general info, and does offer many good suggestions and recommendations. If you buy this book, and are pretty new in this field, this will be helpful to you.
Though all the above is true, this book is quite over priced for what you get, but as with nearly all text books and manuals for use type of stuff, you do tend to get ripped on cost a bit. It should be no more than a $25 book.....however that may be.... This book is probably still going to be the "standard" upon which most other non-engineering level books are measured by for some time. Though overpriced (IMHO), you will not regret having used this book. I have read it through more than twice, and the author has a good way of expressing the info so nearly anyone can understand it: good man! enjoy.
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Karol K
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book with very helpful introduction into the topic!
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Great to read and very helpful to get a quick and easy overview.
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As an engineer an easy and nice read ;)
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A fantastic read and easy to follow design book. You are taken through basic principles to more sophisticated design examples highly rate this book
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