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The Solar Electricity Handbook 2009: A Simple, Practical Guide to Using Electric Solar Panels and Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems |  | Author: Michael Boxwell
Publisher: Code Green Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 3374
Media: Paperback
Pages: 150
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 1907215018
EAN: 9781907215018
ASIN: 1907215018
Publication Date: June 1, 2009
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Product Description
The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels. Accompanying this book is a solar resource website containing lots of useful information, lists of suppliers and on-line solar energy calculators that will simplify the cost analysis and design processes. 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 professionals.
* Clear examples, diagrams and example projects are given to demonstrate the true capabilities of these systems.
* The Handbook is updated yearly, providing a up-to-date reference for anyone planning to use electric photovoltaic technology.
* It is the most comprehensive book on solar 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.
* With comprehensive detail in the book for both North America and Europe, the Handbook provides you with information that is relevant to you and your project - whereever you live.
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 Really Basic Stuff January 21, 2010
B. Pangburn (Arizona)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was real good explaining the basics of the solar systems - however I was looking for something more in depth. If you are just starting out looking for the basics on solar systems this book would be great.
Money well spent January 21, 2010
Juan Pablo Montano (Woodbridge, VA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nice book, very easy to read and contains a very good amount of useful information.
Pretty darned cool! December 23, 2009
Cathy J. Harper (Alamogordo, NM)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my boyfriend after much searching. He liked it! He found it informative, well written and to the point. We've built an off the grid mountain cabin and want to incorporate solar for heat and power. The charts and wiring diagrams are incredibly helpful.
 A bit confusing... November 25, 2009
Bob the Builder (OR USA)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
While this book does have some good information, the author has an unfortunate habit of shifting between various monetary and measurement scales. He will go from British pounds to American dollars, from kilograms to lbs. to "stone" (Whatever that is!! I never have figured that one out!) and sometimes he'll do it all in the same paragraph.
I grew up with a dictionary by my side while reading. I can't see any need to have a conversion chart with me as well. It just makes for somewhat "jittery" reading, as your mind shifts gears.
 Great Introduction to Solar Power September 29, 2009
James Cowdery (San Rafael, CA, USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book is a great introductory book for someone thinking about taking on a small to medium size solar project. The book starts from fundamentals and does not assume any prior knowledge. It clearly explains theoretical concepts which are required later to help the designer.
For a solar project to be successful a considerable amount of thinking and planning needs to be done up front. The author leads the reader through the design process and discusses the various options that a designer is presented with. Attempting to make decisions without this information could prove to be very expensive making the book a complete bargain. The book uses the example of a vacation house installation to explain how decisions could be made for a particular project.
In addition to the design and installation guidance, the book includes quite a bit of useful data for the US and UK reader.
- Solar Insulation values
- Latitude and Sun height charts
- Typical Power Consumption figures
In conclusion, the book is an excellent purchase for anyone contemplating taking on a solar electricity project. The information is presented clearly and is well organised. It is not intimidating for the beginner but also provides useful reference information for the more experienced.
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