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Photovoltaic Design & Installation for Dummies

AUTHOR Mayfield, Ryan
PUBLISHER For Dummies (03/26/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9781119544357) was previously published as Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9780470598931). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation

Designing and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With 'green collar' jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise.

Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You'll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems.

  • Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems
  • Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen
  • Can be used to study for the NABCEP exam

Whether you're a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies has you covered

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ISBN-13: 9781119544357
ISBN-10: 1119544351
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 400
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 7.30 x 0.90 x 9.20 inches
Weight: 1.15 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable
Technology & Engineering | Construction - Electrical
Dewey Decimal: 621.312
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  • Design and install photovoltaic systems
  • Follow processes for permitting, commissioning, inspection
  • Expand your skill set for "green collar" jobs

Get a grip on photovoltaic design

Are you looking to secure a job in the exciting and dynamic field of photovoltaic design and installation? Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies helps you understand the technologies used in all types of PV systems, from modules and batteries to charge controllers, inverters, and more. This hands-on, friendly guide covers the workings of residential and small commercial-sized photovoltaic systems, and it gives you the essentials you need to correctly and safely install a system from start to finish.

Inside...

  • Advice on figuring out which system type is right for you
  • System basics in layman's terms
  • How to select a site for a PV
  • The basics of PV modules
  • Guidance for sizing PV systems
  • Tips for using safety devices
  • Pointers for permitting
  • How to commission and inspect
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Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9781119544357) was previously published as Photovoltaic Design and Installation For Dummies (9780470598931). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The fun and easy way to get a grip on photovoltaic design and installation

Designing and installing solar panel systems is a trend that continues to grow. With 'green collar' jobs on the rise and homeowners looking for earth-friendly ways to stretch their dollars and lesson their carbon imprint, understanding photovoltaic design and installation is on the rise.

Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies gives you a comprehensive overview of the history, physics, design, installation, and operation of home-scale solar-panel systems. You'll also get an introduction to the foundational mathematic and electrical concepts you need to understand and work with photovoltaic systems.

  • Covers all aspects of home-scale solar-power systems
  • Viable resource for professionals, students, and technical laymen
  • Can be used to study for the NABCEP exam

Whether you're a building professional looking to expand your business and skills to meet the growing demand for solar power installation or are seeking a career in this rapidly expanding field, Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies has you covered

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