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Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10
0865718296
ISBN-13
9780865718296
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Edition
2
Book Title
Power from the Sun-2nd Edition : a Practical Guide to Solar Electricity-Revised 2nd Edition
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Do-It-Yourself / Electrical, Reference, Buildings / Residential, Sustainability & Green Design, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
House & Home, Technology & Engineering, Architecture
Author
Dan Chiras
Format
Trade Paperback

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0.6 in
Item Weight
21 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
8 in

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Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
621.31/244
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
1. An Introduction to Solar Electricity Understanding Rated Power An Overview of Solar Systems World Solar Energy Resources What the Critics Say The Advantages of Solar Electric Systems Purpose of this Book Organization of this Book 2. Understanding the Sun and Solar Energy Understanding Solar Radiation The Sun and the Earth: Understanding the Relationships Conclusion 3. Understanding Solar Electricity Brief History of PVs What Is a PV Cell? Types of PV Rating PV Modules and Sizing PV Systems Durability and Fire Resistance Advancements in PV: What's on the Horizon? Conclusion: Should You Wait for the Latest, Greatest New Technology? 4. Solar Site Assessment Assessing Electrical Demand Conservation and Efficiency First! Sizing a Solar Electric System Does a Solar Electric System Make Economic Sense? Putting It All Together 5. Solar Electric Systems: What Are Your Options? Grid-connected PV Systems Grid-connected Systems with Battery Backup Off-grid (Stand-alone) Systems Hybrid Systems Choosing a PV System 6. Understanding Inverters Do You Need an Inverter? How Does an Inverter Create AC Electricity? Transformerless Inverters Types of Inverters Retrofitting a Grid-tied System with Batteries Buying an Inverter Conclusion 7. Batteries, Charge Controllers, and Gen-sets Understanding Lead-acid Batteries Sealed Batteries Wiring a Battery Bank Lithium Ion Batteries Sizing a Battery Bank Battery Maintenance and Safety Managing Charge to Ensure Longer Battery Life Charge Controllers Generators Living with Batteries and Generators 8. Mounting a PV Array for Maximum Output What Are Your Options? Building-mounted PV Arrays Building-integrated PVs Conclusion 9. Final Considerations: Permits, Covenants, Utility Interconnection, and Buying a System Permitting a PV System Covenants and Neighborhood Concerns Connecting to the Grid: Working with Your Local Utility Insurance Requirements Buying a PV System Parting Thoughts Appendix A: Summary of State Net Metering Policies Resource Guide Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher
Synopsis
The definitive guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, and just about anyone interested in lowering energy bills while achieving greater energy independence Written for the layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for individuals and businesses interested in generating their own electricity using the Sun. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy, and guides the reader through site assessment and determining the type of system needed, providing a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation., From the author of The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy , an easy guide to solar electricity--everything you need to power your home or small business. Written for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy. The book guides the reader through assessing your solar electricity site and determining the type of solar system needed for to generate solar electricity, providing you with a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation. Power from the Sun, 2nd Edition , discusses types of photovoltaic and photovoltaic solar energy systems, and includes comprehensive information on recent changes and improvements in PV modules, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, generators, and net metering policies. It offers an excellent overview of the many options available as a guide for generating solar electricity, allowing you to make the best choices for your individual situation during the design, installation, and operation of a solar energy system. This is the definitive layman's guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, and just about anyone interested in generating solar electricity to lower energy bills and achieve greater independence through solar energy. "Dan Chiras is as reliable as a Swiss watch--once again he's created a text that's as accessible as it is informative."--Ann Edminster, author of Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet "Chiras makes it as easy as possible for you to affect your own transition away from fossil fuel dependence."--Bruce King, PE Director, Ecological Building Network, and author of The New Carbon Architecture, Power from the Sun is the fully revised and updated guide for those interested in generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy, and guides the reader through site assessment, providing a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems., The completely revised and updated guide to solar energy - everything you need to power your home or small business Written for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy, and guides the reader through solar electricity site assessment and determining the type of solar system needed for generating solar electricity, providing a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation. Power from the Sun - 2nd Edition discusses types of photovoltaic and photovoltaic solar energy systems, and includes comprehensive information on recent changes and improvements in PV modules, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, generators, and net metering policies. It offers an excellent overview of the many options available as a guide for generating solar electricity, allowing the reader to make the best choices for their individual situation during the design, installation, and operation of a solar energy system. The definitive layman's guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, and just about anyone interested in generating solar electricity to lower energy bills and achieve greater independence through solar energy. Dan Chiras is Director of the Center for Renewable Energy and Green building through which he teaches workshops on solar electricity, wind energy, passive solar design, natural building, and green building. He is also president of Sustainable Systems Design, Inc., a company that installs residential solar electricity and wind energy systems and consults on passive solar design, residential renewable energy, and green building throughout North America. Dan is the author of 32 previous books, including The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy and Power from the Wind ., From the author of The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy, an easy guide to solar electricity--everything you need to power your home or small business. Written for the individual or business layman, this is the fully revised and updated guide for generating solar electricity. Practical and accessible, it provides a basic understanding of electricity, wiring, and solar energy. The book guides the reader through assessing your solar electricity site and determining the type of solar system needed for to generate solar electricity, providing you with a solid understanding of grid-tied and off-grid systems, along with important guidelines on installation. Power from the Sun, 2nd Edition, discusses types of photovoltaic and photovoltaic solar energy systems, and includes comprehensive information on recent changes and improvements in PV modules, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, generators, and net metering policies. It offers an excellent overview of the many options available as a guide for generating solar electricity, allowing you to make the best choices for your individual situation during the design, installation, and operation of a solar energy system. This is the definitive layman's guide for homeowners, business owners, installers, architects, and just about anyone interested in generating solar electricity to lower energy bills and achieve greater independence through solar energy. "Dan Chiras is as reliable as a Swiss watch--once again he's created a text that's as accessible as it is informative."--Ann Edminster, author of Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet "Chiras makes it as easy as possible for you to affect your own transition away from fossil fuel dependence."--Bruce King, PE Director, Ecological Building Network, and author of The New Carbon Architecture

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