Photovoltaic Design & Installation for Dummies - by Ryan Mayfield (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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!

From the Back Cover

• 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

About the Author

Ryan Mayfield has been working in the renewable energy field since 1999. He is President of Renewable Energy Associates, a consulting firm providing design, support, and educational services for commercial photovoltaic systems. He is also Photovoltaic Systems Technical Editor for StarPro magazine, where he regularly contributes feature articles.